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“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving...” Psalm 26:7 Vol. 15, No. 6 June 2006 The desire of the Lord is to bless His people. Why? So we can be a blessing to the people of the world. Psa 24:1 “The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” As darkness increases it is difficult to find the blessings which the world will only see through the Church. When we are blessed, people will behold the glory of the Lord arising out of the darkness that encircles them. People have thought their blessings to be money and prosperity and material possessions. But as the darkness matures, people are discovering those things don’t make for the blessings. What are the blessings? Peace of mind; calm of heart; joy of spirit; contentment in all things. These are all becoming increasingly difficult to find and experience, EXCEPT – in Christ alone! He alone can provide these things. Keep your mind stayed on the Lord and He will give you peace (Isa.26:3). Perfect peace-not superficial, but perfect which means it is Christ and Christ alone filling your innermost being. This peace is worth more than all the financial or material blessings. Oh, by the way the Lord does say He will give us the financial and material blessings just because we seek after His kingdom first and foremost. Isn’t He amazing to not leave out anything for our standard of living? We get both sides, but the second without the first is soon to vanish away and only what is of Christ will last. In Christ,
Pr. Steve God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God is your co-pilot—swap seats. The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you. Pebbles In My Pocket I have three pebbles in my pocket today, Reminding me of the Life, the Truth, the Way.
Though the storm surged unexpectedly last night, Papa had a plan and was ready for the fight.
Repentance, rejoicing, driving without a hand, I know the One whose thoughts for me outnumber the sand.
Listening to the music again even now, Thankful, resting, believing…WOW!
So glad you were there with me, We witnessed His power and glory, for He heard our earnest plea.
Let’s forever sing of His great love. Let’s run the race with joy. Let’s worship Him alone. Let’s climb the mountain. Let’s step off the shore. Let’s choose to follow.*
Let’s remember we’ve been chosen… for such a time as this. -Christy Carey *Words from the song, By Your Side, by Hillside Music June Newsletter 2006 | Agape Love part 2 of 2 | Kingdom First part 2 of 2 Pastor's Journal June 2005 | God Revealed | Exaltation - Whose? part 3 of 3 |
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