The here and now!
When we look at life from the perspective of eternity and we live God centred lives....this is what can be happening right here and now.
1 We are being prepared for the next season
2 We are learning lessons and building character from our life experiences
3 We have another opportunity to give God thanksgiving and stay in our position of worship, abiding in God
4 We are reaping what we sowed in the last season
5 We are being promoted as we overcome these fiery trials - a far greater glory is coming from our "light" affliction
6 We are maturing and becoming more Christlike
7 We have an opportunity to sow love and kindness in many lives ....thus bringing about God's will on earth as it is in heaven
May God help us to keep our focus on the here and now.
I found this amazing quote as I was preparing this message
The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now.
Henri Nouwen
Wow Amen and Amen
I pray that you will breathe in fresh new hope today and every day as daily God loads us with benefits
Psalm 103
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
The Psalm is quite long, but if you so desire you could read the whole to be encouraged.
May God give us the grace to be content each day
Phillipians 4
11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. 13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Yes Lord thank you for giving all reading this message and myself too the grace to be content.
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
Daily he loads us with benefits
I have learned to abound and to abase
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