I'm Rich

Scripture: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is there will your heart also be." (Matthew 6:19-21) Reflection: Well I have to be honest with myself, I ain't rich. I'm not rich now as a matter of fact I'll never be rich. But I do desire and posess some things that I do not need. And I'm certainly rich compared to many others in this world. I do have treasures, and you know something its wrong. This verse reminded me of that. But I do have other treasures stored up. I have the treasures of love, compassion, forgiveness, grace, and happiness, and you know those treasures are from heaven. Prayer: Dear lord, thank you for my heavenly treasures that I also enjoy on earth. I am rich with your love and compassion and grace. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD.

All you have to do is Ask?

Scripture: "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and who seeks finds and to him wh knocks it shall be opened" (Matthew 7: 7,8) Reflection: Come on do you really believe this verse. All you have to do is ask, seek, and knock, and it's yours,,,,,come on! You know something it's true, no lie, its really true. The first thing that I really wanted of God was His Son to be in my life. There was a point in my life that I needed someone, and I needed help. I asked for Jesus to come into my life, I sought after him and I found Him and knocked and He opened the door. This works in reverse. Jesus asks, seeks and knocks for you. Have you ever seen the picture of Christ standing before a door knocking. That door is the door to your heart. Notice one important thing about the door, there is no door knob. You see you have to open the door to let Jesus in. Prayer: Thank you lord for coming into my heart. I asked, sought, and knocked and You came in. Thank you for being my life. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD.

BOY AM I TIRED

Scripture:

"Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am gentle and humble
in near and shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My
road is Light." (Matthew 11: 28-30)


Reflection:

This is truly one of my favorite passages in the Holy Scriptures.
These 3 verses have brought such comfort my whole life. It is my hope
and prayer that you can find comfort and joy through these verses.
Whenever I am tired and so heavy burdened with life, I go to Jesus. He
is my strength, my rest, and I can find peace through Him. My Savior
is so gentle and kind, He provides peace and rest for my soul. For
Jesus's road is not difficult, its not burdened and heavy laden. You see
there is a light at the end of the road, there is peace and rest there, and
it's the peace of Jesus Christ.

Prayer:

My Lord Jesus Christ thank you for your peace and for your comfort.
Thank you that I find rest at your feet. Thank you that when I am
heavy burdened and feeling down in my life. You are there for me.
THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD
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Meet God, Really What is God Like?

Scripture:

Psalm 86
A prayer of David.
1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me, or I am poor and needy.
2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you. 3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long.
4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
6 Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy.
7 In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.
8 Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
9 All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord;
they will bring glory to your name. 10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
12 I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.
14 The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life—
men without regard for you.15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. 16 Turn to me and have mercy on me;
grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant.
17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

Reflection:

GOD IS:

Good vs.5
Ready to Forgive vs.5
Abundant in loving kindness vss. 5, 13,15
He will answer your prayers vs. 7
No gods like Him vs. 8
No other works like His vs.8
He is great vs.10
He does wondrous things vs. 10
He alone is God vs. 10
He is a God of truth vss. 11,15
He is a God of mercy vs. 15
He is a God of graciousness vs.15
He is a God slow to anger vs. 15
He is a God that helps you vs. 17
He is a God that comforts you vs. 17

Prayer:

THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU

"Road of Ministry"

'As you travel this special road of ministry, may the Spirit
of God surround you.
Always remember that the Lord has promised to be there,
whether you are in a valley or on top of a mountain.
His hand will guide and protect you from harm, as long as you
stay close to His side.
If you should get ahead of Him, He will humble you. If you
should falter He will encourage you.
His grace will be sufficient for you to carry out the ministry He
has annointed you to walk in. His blessings will follow you
wherever you go.'

God Loves you and so do I

Boy Do They Get On Me

Scripture:

"And you will be hated by all account of My name, But it is the
one who has endured to the end who will be saved. But
whenever they persecute you in this city, flee to the next.
For truly I say to you, you shall not finish going through the
cities of Israel, until the son of man comes". (Matthew 10: 22,23)

Reflection:

Have you ever been hated by someone else I mean this person
really hated you. It could have been anything, maybe something
you said or did, that caused this hatred. It is a terrible feeling to be
the object of hate and intollerence, just ask the person of color whats
it like to be hated. But to be hated for your beliefs, for your faith, now
thats real hate. When I became a Christian I felt that hatred several
times, especially from former friends who hated the change they saw
in me. You see they were hating something they could not understand,
something they could not explain. All that hate came out on me. But
the more hatred I felt, the more persecution I experienced, the stronger
my faith became. QUESTION: HOW STRONG IS YOUR FAITH?

Prayer:

Thank you lord for your love and grace. Thank you that faith grows
stronger everyday. I pray for those who hate and persecute me.
Let that hate become love, the kind of love that is only found through
Your Son Jesus. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD