Hold on Tightly

Hold on tightly to what is truly important in life.

Hold on to faith;
it is the source of believing that all things are possible.
It is fiber and strength of a confident soul.


Hold on to hope;
it banishes doubt and enables attitudes
to be positive and cheerful.

Hold on to trust;
it is at the core of fruitful relationships that are secure and content.

Hold on to love;
it is life's greatest gift of all,
for it shares, cares, and gives meaning to life.


Hold on to family and friends;
they are the most important people in your life, and they make the world a better place.
They are your roots and the beginnings that you grew from;
they are the vine that has grown through time to nourish you, help you on your way, and always remain close by.

Hold on to all that you are
and all that you have learned,
for these things are what make you unique.

Don't ignore what you feel and what you believe is right and important; your heart has a way of speaking louder than your mind.


Hold on to your dreams;
achieve them diligently and honestly.
Never take the easy way or surrender to deceit.
Remember others on your way
and take time to care for their needs.



Enjoy the beauty around you.
Have the courage to see things differently and clearly.
Make the world a better place one day at a time, and don't let go of the important things that give meaning to your life.

~by Kelly D. Caron~

Prayer of the day
Father God, I come thanking you for another day that was not promised to us and I thank you for choosing us this morning . Lord, there is none like you. Lord, where would we be if it wasn't for your grace. You are a Holy God.

Teach us how to change our thoughts, so our results will change, because we behave based upon what we believe. Lord, we speak things as though they were. Our minds are transformed, and we will operate in your wisdom. Therefore we will get a different result as we go through the many changes in our lives. We are covered by the blood of Jesus and we are conquerors. I pray this prayer in Jesus' Name.

AMEN

Complete forgiveness is completely free

Therefore, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.
—Romans 8:1


Guilt and condemnation are major problems for many believers.

It is Satan's greatest delight to make us feel bad about ourselves. He never tells us how far we have come, but rather, he constantly reminds us of how far we still have to go.

When the enemy attacks me, I say, "I'm not where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be. I'm okay, and I'm on my way."

Like David, we must learn to keep ourselves encouraged in the Lord. (1 Samuel 30:6.) None of us has arrived at the state of perfection. We cannot perfect ourselves: sanctification (holiness) is the job of the Holy Spirit, and it is worked out in our lives as a process.

The Bible teaches that we can have complete forgiveness of our sins (total freedom from condemnation) through the blood of Jesus Christ. We must decide if Jesus did a complete job or if He didn't. We don't need to add our guilt to His sacrifice. He is more than enough.

Let Jesus do His job. He wants to forgive you. All you have to do is receive His forgiveness. Complete forgiveness is completely free!

Say This:

"I'm not where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be. I'm okay, and I'm on my way."

Jesus Christ, 33 of Nazareth died Friday on Mount Calvary

Jesus Christ, 33 of Nazareth died Friday on Mount Calvary,
also know as Golgotha, the place of the skull.
Betrayed by the apostle Judas,
Jesus was crucified by the Romans,
By order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate.
The cause of death were crucifixion
Extreme exhaustion, severe torture,
and loss of blood.

Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham
Was a member of the house of David.
He was the Son of the Late Joseph
A Carpenter of Nazareth and Mary,
His devoted Mother. Jesus was born
in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea.
His is survived by his mother Mary, his
Faithful Apostles, numerous disciples,
and many other followers.

Jesus was self educated and spent
Most of his adult life working as
a Teacher. Jesus also occasionally
Worked as a Medical Doctor and
it is reported that he healed many patients.
Up until the time of His death,
Jesus was teaching and sharing the Good news.
Healing the sick, touching the lonely,
Feeding the hungry and helping the poor.

Jesus was most noted for telling parables
About His Father’s Kingdom and
Performing miracles, such as feeding
Over 5,000 people with only five loaves
of bread and two fish, and healing a man who
was born blind. On the day before His death,
He held a Last Supper celebrating the
Passover Feast, at which He foretold His death.

The body was quickly buried in a stone grave,
Which was donated by Joseph of Arimathea,
A loyal friend of the family. By order of
Pontius Pilate, a boulder was rolled in
Front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put on guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family has
Requested that everyone try to
Live a Jesus did. Donations may
Be sent to anyone in need.

Heavy-laden, and overburdened

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]
—Matthew 11:28


When we become so burned out, heavy-laden, and overburdened that we feel we are unable to take it anymore, what are we to do? Jesus said, Come to Me.... But what are we to do when we come to Him? We are to come to Him to receive!

If we ask and ask and keep on asking and never receive, then we become frustrated. Jesus wants us to have joy.

One of the major reasons we do not receive is that what has been provided for us is free, and we keep trying to do something to earn it. Jesus has already paid the price.

The New Covenant is according to grace. It is based on the goodness of God and the work Jesus has already accomplished—not on our merit or works.

To get is "to acquire as a result of action or effort." To receive is "to acquire or take (something given, offered, or transmitted)...." When we get something, we obtain it by struggle or effort. When we receive something, we obtain it by acting as a receptacle and taking in what someone else is offering.

Receive what Jesus is pouring out. Come into His presence and drink of His forgiveness, His love, His mercy and grace.

Everything you need is available—start receiving!

Do This:

Enter into God's rest and receive what has already been poured out. You will be rested, refreshed, revived, restored, and refilled.

Great Peace

Today's Scripture

“Great Peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (Psalm 119:165 NIV).

Today's Word
God not only wants to give you peace, He wants to give you great peace! When you love the law of the Lord, nothing can make you stumble, and you will have great peace. Great peace gives you joy when it doesn’t make sense for you to be happy. It passes understanding. Great peace keeps you stable and strong no matter what may come against you. Make the decision to focus your attention on God’s Word today and everyday. As you discipline yourself in the scriptures, you will hunger more for God’s Word, and that love for His law will naturally develop. Psalm 119:105 says that His Word is a lamp to our feet and light to our path. That means God’s Word directs us. God’s Word protects us. You can find peace and security in His Word, knowing that He is faithful and your future is sure! Choose His Word today, and you will have great peace and live the life of blessing God has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word that gives me peace. I choose to focus on Your Word today so that You can protect me and guide me. I give You praise today for working in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Trust the Holy Spirit.

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever.
—John 14:16


We serve a Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one God, three persons.

The Holy Spirit is the One Who makes us holy. The Father willed it, the Son paid for it, and the Holy Spirit does it. We become the sanctuary of God because of the presence of the Holy One in us. The Holy Spirit is the agent in the process of sanctification that accomplishes what needs to be wrought in us.

It is vital that we understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit so we can appreciate it and cooperate with it.

It is the Holy Spirit Who prompts us to pray and Who teaches us how to pray. He strengthens us in our time of need. He alone can minister to our inner man where comfort and refreshing are so often needed as we live out our lives here on the earth.

The Holy Spirit must be allowed to be in charge. We cannot change the things in our life that need to be changed, but the Holy Spirit can.

Trust the Holy Spirit. Begin today to benefit from His ministry. Let Him show you new ways to approach old problems.

Say This:

"The Holy Spirit lives in me. He is my Comforter, my Counselor, my Helper, my Intercessor, my Advocate, my Strengthener, and my Standby!"

Have a Wonderful Wednesday