Good day everyone. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice! There are a lot of people that don’t understand why I praise the Lord so openly. I do it first and foremost for who He is, God all by Himself. Secondly for everything that He has changed in my life and finally for the opportunity to preach the gospel.
Today’s Prayer
Father, thank You for reminding me that You delight in passionate worship. Your Word tells me to clap my hands, shout to You with cries of joy, lift up holy hands in prayer, praise You with dancing, bow down in worship, kneel before You, pour out my heart, be still and silent, sing and worship with instruments. There are so many wonderful ways to worship You, adore You, praise and lift You up. Please help me to let myself go, and let the Holy Spirit guide me. I want to worship You with my whole self, in Spirit, mind, and body. God, worshiping You and feeling Your presence is such a blessing to me. I pray that I will be ever mindful of Your desire to fellowship with me and to receive honor and glory and praise as an expression of my love and gratefulness for You. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Let’s eat.
An Intercessor’s Gift
Ephesians 3:2-13
Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. As you read what I have written, you will understand what I know about this plan regarding Christ. God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now he has revealed it by the Holy Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets. And this is the secret plan: The Gentiles have an equal share with the Jews in all the riches inherited by God’s children. Both groups have believed the Good News, and both are part of the same body and enjoy together the promise of blessings through Christ Jesus. By God’s special favor and mighty power, I have been given the wonderful privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News. Just think! Though I did nothing to deserve it, and though I am the least deserving Christian there is, I was chosen for this special joy of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. I was chosen to explain to everyone this plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. God’s purpose was to show his wisdom in all its rich variety to all the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. They will see this when Jews and Gentiles are joined together in his church. This was his plan from all eternity, and it has now been carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord. Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come fearlessly into God’s presence, assured of his glad welcome. So please don’t despair because of what they are doing to me here. It is for you that I am suffering, so you should feel honored and encouraged.
Sometimes we don’t believe God can speak through others to encourage, and even humor us in miraculous ways. God wants to demonstrate His loving and even light humor in His relationship with us. Develop your intimacy with God and experience Him in the very intimate aspects of your life.
Quote of the Day
Your God is love; love Him and in Him all men, as His children in Christ. Your Lord is a fire; do not let your heart be cold, but burn with faith and love. Your Lord is light; do not walk in darkness. Your Lord is a God of mercy and bountifulness; be also a source of mercy and bountifulness to your neighbors.
Anonymous
WITH HOPE AND FAITH
ELDER G E STERRETT
FOUNDER/CEO
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