Good Morning,

Blessed be the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again, a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1.3.  And blessed are those who know, keep and do His commandments that they might have the right to the tree of life and may enter through the gates into the city.  See Revelation 22.14.  The Lord God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1.3.  The Lord has shown us what is good and all He requires of us is to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. Micah 6.8.  Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except through Him John 14.6.  Your word, O Lord, has given me life Psalms 119.50.  I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave His life for me. Galatians 2.20.  The way of the cross leads home and there is no other way.

James has rightly said: "Life is like a vapor that appears for a time and then vanishes away." James 4.14.  This is a true statement because, it is also written that it is appointed for men once to die, and then comes the judgement. Hebrews 9.27.  It is God who has the power to give life and to take life as He chooses.  Today, this day, God has provided for us to live, rejoice and be glad in it to do His good pleasure. Psalms 118.24.  So, since life is short and death and judgement are real and coming, let us open up our hearts and let the Son shine in.  Let us hold fast to the word of life and do all things without complaining and disputing that we may become blameless and harmless children of God without fault in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation in which we live, and let our light shine brightly so others might see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven. Philippians 2.13-16; Matthew 5.16.  God wants us to live and be happy while doing His will.  Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Romans 12.15.  God is counting on us, will we be successful in living and serving Him?

GOOD MORNING,

By ONE man sin entered into the world, and DEATH by sin; and so DEATH passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. Romans 5.12.  For all have sinned and fall short of God's glory. Romans 3.23, and the WAGES of sin is DEATH.  But through Jesus the Christ our Lord, God has gifted us with eternal life. Romand 6.23.  God commanded His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, CHRIST DIED FOR US. Romans 5.8.  This gift from God is the gospel; given and enjoyed by all who have heard it preached receive it and stand by it.

By it we are saved, if we keep in memory this preaching of Christ and the Apostles, unless our belief is in vain.  According to the scriptures, CHRIST DIED for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. See 1 Corinthians 15.1-4.  By God's grace we are saved through our faith; not of ourselves it is THE GIFT of GOD; not of works lest any man should boast. See Ephesians 2.8,9.  This is the testimony:that God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son.  If we have the Son, we have life, if we do not have the Son we have not life.  Believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 John 5.11-13.

All emphasis are mine.

Good Morning,

We sometimes become discouraged in life.  But help to overcome is as close as the scriptures.  Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me. Psalms 138.7. Jesus said in John 14.1: "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.  For "peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14.27.  So let us not be weary in well doing, be of good courage and He will strengthen the heart of all that hope in the Lord. Psalms 31.24.  Wait on the Lord.

Good Morning,

The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me-----A prayer to the God of my life. Psalms 42.8.  Let my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry. Psalms 88.2.  Now therefore, our God, hear the prayer of Your servant. Daniel 9.17.  The fervent prayers of a righteous man availed much. James 5.16.  Prayer truly changes things.

Father, on bended knee we come to You this morning, with thanksgiving for your Son, Jesus, and for. Your word on which we firmly stand.  We pray for You to intercede in the lives of many who need Your help and strength and comfort this day. We especially pray for our brother Mark and ask that You help him and Cindy and their family as You see their needs during this time of testing and wanting good results from those tests.  Be with us, Father, and help us to be better servants to You.  Father, we look to You for guidance in this life and for your help in decisions that we make for problems we face from day to day.  May our decisions be acceptable to You, and according to Your will.  These thanks we give, these petitions we ask in Jesus name. AMEN