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John 10:10


Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012 A Year of Hope

2012 can be a year of hope, not of failing. 2011 might have dealt you some blows—it did for the whole world—but God is the God of rebuilding. What is it in your life that needs rebuilding? Maybe it’s a past wound you can’t get over; a relationship that left you on the floor; or a worrisome situation so scary that it keeps you up at night. For me it has been feeling not good enough and worrying about my future. These things are like jailers that keep us captive, locked up from experiencing the vibrant life God has for us. Imagine Jesus as the hero with the key to let you out of your jail. He said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). Many of the things you have gone through have been a purposeful attempt to steal from you—rob you of joy, confidence, and love—but Jesus came to restore it all back to you. Where love was stolen from you, He wants to give it back; where depression has held you down, He wants to help you up; and where addictions have kept you in shame, He wants to free you. You just have to reach up and ask. God said, “If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me” (Jeremiah 29:13). That’s a promise. He doesn’t hide Himself from anyone, and He’s sending this message to you today to give you a glimpse of a better life. So please begin this New Year with hope from God. He has come to set you free.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

PATIENCE

                                             
How Can I Develop More Patience?
         Patience and perspective go hand in hand. When you are always concerned with your own priorities and agendas, you will be disappointed because life rarely goes the way we want it to. If you realize that life is a journey and not a straight line between two points, you will discover that what you do along the way is more important than the actual destination. You will learn to wait patiently when things don't go your way and discover ways to serve others on the detours of daily life.
 Scripture
 Be glad for all God is Planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.
Romans 12:12

Be patient with each other, making allowances for each others faults because of your love.
Ephesians 4:2

We also pray that you will be strengthened with his glorious power so that you will have all the patience and endurance you need.
Colossians 1:11