We are all guilty of committing a sin

IF YOU, O LORD, KEPT A RECORD OF SINS, O LORD
WHO COULD STAND? BUT WITH YOU THERE IS
FORGIVENESS; THEREFORE YOU ARE FEARED*.
( PSALM 130:3-4 *NIV )

*The Hebrew word translated as "feared," should have been
translated as "Revered."

We are all guilty of committing a sin once in a while, for
to be human is to be sinful. Even the Apostles of Jesus
Christ had that problem as well.

The Apostle Paul wrote: FOR WHAT I DO IS NOT THE
GOOD I WANT TO DO; NO, THE EVIL I DO NOT WANT
TO DO--THIS I KEEP DOING. WHAT A WRETCHED
MAN I AM! WHO WILL RESCUE ME FROM THIS BODY
OF DEATH?" ( ROMANS 7:19 & 24 ) To remain sinless
was a struggle for him, as well as, the rest of the Apostle's!
For sin has always been a struggle for mankind ever since
Adam and Eve commited the first one!

Therefore when we slip and sin it is very important to
repent and ask our Heavenly Father to forgive us. After
all it is written that: IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE IS
FAITHFUL AND JUST AND WILL FORGIVE US OUR
SINS AND PURIFY US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.
( 1 JOHN 1:9 )

This is because Jesus Christ has already paid for our
sins. Thus, IN HIM WE HAVE REDEMPTION THROUGH
HIS BLOOD, THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RICHES OF GOD'S GRACE.
( EPHESIANS 1:7 ) Thus we become cleansed and forgiven
from our past sins, and that includes all of them!

Therefore it is written: COME NOW, LET US REASON
TOGETHER, SAYS THE LORD. THOUGH YOUR SINS
ARE LIKE SCARLET, THEY SHALL BE WHITE AS SNOW;
THOUGH THEY ARE RED AS CRIMSON, THEY SHALL
BE LIKE WOOL. ( ISAIAH 1:18 )

So, just be the very best person that you can
be, and if you slip and sin once in a while, do not think that
God doesn't love you anymore. For no one is perfect, how-
ever once there was One, sinless and blameless, who only
taught us to love, and they Crucified Him!

In HIS Love & Service,

PRAISE THE LORD, ALL YOU GENTILES* LAUD* HIM, ALL

PRAISE THE LORD, ALL YOU GENTILES* LAUD* HIM, ALL
YOU PEOPLES!
( PSALM 117:1 *NKJV )


Now *[laud] means, "to speak well of." The Hebrew word for
*[Gentiles] means all people except Jews.

Now this Psalm of praise to God is for His unlimited love,
for all of the people throughout the entire World!

FOR HIS MERCIFUL KINDNESS IS GREAT TOWARD US, AND
THE TRUTH OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER. PRAISE
THE LORD! ( PSALM 117:2 )

Would you believe those two verses are the entire
117 PSALM? For it is the shortest Chapter in the entire Bible!
It is also the middle Chapter of the Bible as well!

Now I ask you, have you ever said to yourself, "I can't think of
anything God has done for me, so how can I praise Him?" Well,
this very short Psalm gives us two reasons for praising our
Heavenly Father: His love toward us, and His faithfulness that
endures forever.

Therefore just think if God did nothing else for us, He would still
be worthy of our highest praise because of all the Blessings He
has already given to us! So, PRAISE THE LORD. HOW GOOD
IT IS TO SING PRAISES TO OUR GOD, HOW PLEASANT AND
FITTING TO PRAISE HIM! Indeed! Amen. ( PSALM 147:1 )

In HIS Love & Service,

The Tongue

The Tongue

Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have power to create conditions in your life. What you speak about, you can bring about.

If you keep saying you can't stand your job, you might lose your job.
If you keep saying you can't stand your body, your body can become sick.
If you keep saying you can't stand your car, your car could be stolen or just stop operating.
If you keep saying you're broke, guess what? You'll always be broke.
If you ! keep saying you can't trust a man or trust a woman, you will always find someone in your life to hurt and betray you.
If you keep saying you can't find a job, you will remain unemployed.
If you keep saying you can't find someone to love you or believe in you, your very thought will attract more experiences to confirm your beliefs.
If you keep talking about a divorce or break up in a relationship, then you might end up with it.

Turn your thoughts and conversations around to be more positive and power packed with faith, hope, love and action.
Don't be afraid to believe that you can have what you want and deserve.

Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your Words, they become actions.
Watch your Actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny.

The minute you settle for less than you deserve! , you get even less than you settle for.
Thought I would share this with you.

In the search for Me, I discovered Truth.
In the search for Truth, I discovered Love.
In the search for Love, I discovered GOD.
And in God, I have found Everything.

Be Blessed

Watch how your circumstances and situations begin to change when you change the way you speak.

LETS JUST KISS AND SAY GOOD-BYE

LETS JUST KISS AND SAY GOOD-BYE by T.D. Jakes


There used to be a group called the Manhattans. An early 70's group.
This group had one of the smoothest tenor lead singer of all time. His
name was Gerald Austin. The groups hit song was entitled "Let's Just
Kiss and Say Good-bye." It was a song about a break up between a couple
that had been together for a long time. Many of you old-heads may say,
"What do you know about that song boy." Well mom and dad used to play it
a lot on the record player, we had it on 45!! Some of y'all know what
I'm talking about.

When I thought of the lyrics of the song it made me wonder about a kiss.

"I had to meet you here today. There's just so many things to say.
Please don't stop me till I'm through, this is something I hate to do.
We've been meeting here so long.....etc....Please darling don't you cry,
Let's just kiss and say good-bye! Powerful lyrics. But why a kiss?

A kiss is a term of endearment. A kiss is something that is the seal of
approval. Us guys always felt that getting the first kiss from a young
lady was the start of something. A kiss is usually how you greet your
wife. A kiss is how you say good night to your children. A kiss is what
you share when you want to let a person know that you love them!

So why in Luke 22:47 did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss? This gives a
whole new meaning for a kiss! Jesus had 12 friends that we know as
disciples. He chose his disciples Himself. The bible > says that he knew
one of them was the devil. So for 3 years of Jesus' life he walked,
talked, and had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a man that he knew
would betray Him. Some may wonder, why didn't Jesus expose Judas for
what he was? Why did Jesus allow Judas to continue on with Him. The
answer is simple. Jesus knew that prophecy had to be fulfilled. He knew
he had an ultimate purpose in life. So in order to fulfill the promise,
Jesus had to let someone he didn't necessarily care for as a person tag
along to keep Himself focused on the purpose.

Here goes....Get ready to SHOUT!

There are people in Your life that are there only to bother you. These
people are in your life to keep you on your knees. These people are in
your life because they are a part of the problem and the solution. These
same people will help catapult you to your destiny! When Judas betrayed
Jesus with a kiss, he opened our eyes to the fact that a kiss is not
always what we intend it to be. Be careful who you let put their lips on
you. When I say lips it's not always in the kissing form. Be careful of
who speaks well of you. Be careful of who always has an answer.
Be careful of the ones that seem to like you but it's just something
about them that you just can't put your finger on. Everyone in your life
is not meant to stay in your life. Let's just kiss and say good bye. You
can't carry everyone with you. There are some places that God wants you
to go that only you can go. Learn to love, leave, and live your life as
God intended! Next time you're betrayed by someone you THOUGHT was a
friend, just remember "Let's Just Kiss and Say Good Bye! Jesus already
knew the betrayal was on the way.

So get over it, step on it, but don't live your life Wondering Why...

God's wonderful work

"HE HAS MADE HIS WONDERFUL WORKS TO
BE REMEMBERED; THE LORD IS GRACIOUS
AND FULL OF COMPASSION."
( PSALM 111:4 *NKJV )

No matter where we are in this World, when
we look around us, we see God's wonderful work
everywhere. It is no wonder that the twenty-four
elders before the throne of God praise Him and
say, "YOU ARE WORTHY O LORD, TO RECEIVE
GLORY AND HONOR AND POWER; FOR YOU
CREATED ALL THINGS, AND BY YOUR WILL
THEY EXIST AND WERE CREATED."
( REVELATION 4:11 )

Have you ever taken the time to enjoy a
beautiful sunrise or sunset? Ever noticed the
beauty of a rose? Ever looked at the mountains
or the ocean with awe? Ever spend time just
looking at the beautiful clouds above, or at a
rainbow after a storm?

God's beautiful creation, and His great Love
surrounds us when we take the time to notice.
For, "HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL
IN ITS TIME." ( ECCLESIASTES 3:11 )
So why not stop for a moment today, and look
around, savoring all the beautiful sights? You
will find that a great peace will fall upon you
when you do!

Now may the peace of God that surpasses all
understanding, be with you today and always,
as you enjoy our Heavenly Father's wonderful
works! God Bless You,
Amen.

In HIS Love & Service,