Sunday, July 15, 2007

May You Be Encouraged in Christ

Faithfulness to God and seeking His will for our lives is a daily part of our faith journey. Being a faithful Christian, being true to your church and your family, is a wonderful calling that God has given to you.

I want to encourage you with these words from Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior: "With God all things are possible." Mark 10:27 For those of you who may be faced with what seems like a mountain, I am here to declare to you that through Christ we have the power to move Mountains. Let your faith be renewed and strengthened for whatever may lie ahead. Know that your God will not leave you through the hard times but he will be there each step of the way. (Matthew 28:20)

The Bible teaches us "In all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:6

It is important to include God in every aspect of your life. Pray over all descisions that need to be made. Pray with your pastor and with other CHristianas you trust. Acknowledge that God is there and you want His guidance and you can be certain that He will not lead you wrong.

Don't let Satan overwhelm you with doubts. There may be valleys but the Lord will walk beside you and he will bring you out of them. My prayer is that your faith today will be strengthened for the battles that may lie ahead of you . My hope is that this promise will ring in your memory every day that "With God all things are possible".

God will not fail you. We may fail Him, but he will be there to forgive and guide us when we do. My prayer is that you will seek Him and look to Him. We know not what the future may bring but as the song says "I know who holds tomorrow and I know who holds my hand"

No matter what the obstacle, it is not to big for God. Be strengthened and encouraged by the example of Jesus Christ. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and comforted by His presence. May your faith be renewed in a God that cannot and will not fail you. May the Spirit help you to overcome Satans darts of discouragement and any hopelessness you may feel.

I have seen God's power still at work in this past year. We have seen many prayers answered. We have seen sick people have a complete turn around in health, wonderful things have happened because of the power of prayer... with God all things are possible.

Never give up! There is hope in Christ. Our God is an awesome God and you are the apple of His eye. He has promised he will never leave us no matter what may come, no matter what we have done he is a forgiving God and when we repent and ask him to forgive us, then he is just and merciful and compassionate to us -- and we need to be that way to each other (Mark 11:22-26). Cast your cares upon Him for He careth for you!

Let us know if we can be of help to you, especially if we can pray with you. Our prayer and desire is always to be a help to someone. May God bless richly.

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