Resolution or Revelation

Resolution or Revelation

Written By Pastor Connie

Words By God

As the New Year began
the whole world in song,
many making a Resolution
without committing for How Long?

Many promises were sworn
each different in generation
could it not be a Resolution?
but perhaps a Revelation?

Each year we make decisions
to satisfy our inner man,
without giving one precious thought
does this all fit with God's plans?

Have we forgot our lives were
already drawn in the sand,
Written in The Book Of Life
by our own Father's Hands.

There's a new time upon us
to look for discernment,
and realize our promises
really needs God's confirment.

This Year I commit
no Resolutions for me,
I'll look in God's Word
for Revelations to see.

Like wisdom and knowledge
for caring and giving,
loving and sharing
and forever forgiving.

Christians let's start
A Revival Foundation
No more Resolutions
Just God's sound Revelations!

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Call Upon His Name

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Call Upon His Name



Scripture: Matthew 6:9 "Hallowed be Thy Name."

Hallowed means sacred, holy, and blameless.
Jesus teaches us to give reverence, honor,
and glory to the Name of our Father who is in Heaven.
In the Ten Commandments,
we are told not to take the Name of the Lord our God in vain.
This command not only means not to speak His Name in profanity,
but also not to dishonor His Name in the way we live.

Names not only identify a person, but also call to mind the character,
attitudes, and integrity of that person.
For this reason, we try to protect our name.
My father was very proud of his name and did not want it to be dishonored.
I was taught that everything I did was a reflection on my father and his name.
In our community, my father's name was trusted because
it was backed up by his character and integrity.
Everyone knew that he was a , honest, no-nonsense person.
His word was his bond and his name backed up his word.
I was given the privilege to use my father's name.

This is true in the spiritual realm as well.
God gave Jesus a special name that is above every name
and Philippians 2:10-11 declares
that "at the Name of Jesus, every knee shall bow ...
and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord".
Jesus then told us that we could also use this
special name that the Father had given to Him.
In John 14:14 He said, "If you shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it."

Listed below are names of God in the Old Testament.
These names were established as
God met with man and revealed His character to them.

YAHWEH, "I AM THAT I AM" - Exodus 3:14
Jehovah Jireh, "The Lord my Provider" - Gen. 22:14
Jehovah Nissi, "The Lord is my Banner" - Ex. 17:15
Jehovah Shalom, "The Lord is Peace" - Judges 6:24
Jehovah Sabbaoth, "The Lord of Hosts" - I Sam. 1:3
Jehovah Maccaddeshcem , "The Lord my Sanctifier" - Ex. 31:13
Jehovah Raah, "The Lord is my Shepherd" - Ps. 23:1
Jehovah Tsidkenu, "The Lord my Righteousness" - Jerm. 23:6
Jehovah Shammah, "The Lord is there (present)" - Ezk. 48:35
Jehovah Elohim, "The Lord God of Israel" - Jud. 5:3; Is. 17:6
Jehovah Rophe, "The Lord my Healer" - Ex. 15:26

As we think on these names, let us remember that God is all we need.
We have no power within ourselves, but we have power in His Name.
He is the same God today as when He spoke to Moses
with "I AM THAT I AM" (Exodus 3:13-14).
Whatever we need today, He says, "I AM." I AM the answer to all of your questions.
If you need provisions, I AM your Provider.
If you need healing, I AM your Healer. If you need victory, I AM your Banner.
I AM your peace. I AM your Shepherd and will lead you through
the valleys and restore you. I AM your Righteousness.
And, I AM the God that is always present.
I AM your God.
I AM everything that you need Me to be.
I AM THAT I AM! HALLOWED BE HIS NAME!!!!


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With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie

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Draw Near to God

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Draw Near to God


In Hard Times, Christians Must Pray and Mediate
on the Word of God to Draw Near to Him.

In Luke 12:16-21,
Jesus taught a parable about a wealthy man whose yield one season
was so plentiful that he decided to demolish his existing barns
and build larger barns for all of his harvest.
He assumed that he had plenty to last him many years,
and it was time to take it easy, time to
“eat, drink, and be merry.”
But God said to him,
“Fool!
This night your soul will be required of you;
then whose will those things be which you have provided?”

Similarly, James writes in 4:13-15,
“Come now, you who say,
'Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city,
spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit'
whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow.
For what is your life?
It is even a vapor that appears for a little time
and then vanishes away.
Instead you ought to say,
'If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.'”

There is an idiom used when a person dies,
that the person is “going to meet his Maker.”
In light of the above verses,

if ever there was a time to get closer to the Creator,
now is the time.
It's not a time to be self-serving, or wasteful,
thoughtlessly squandering money or time.
Although the secular world says that time is money,
in reality, time is life!
Trusting God in hard times can become second-nature
when time is spent in daily reading of His Word,
being prayerfully in His presence.
James also writes in 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

Because God Almighty is always everywhere present,
one might understandably ask why any action is required on their part.
It's true that God is omnipresent, but not all people,
even Christians, are mindful of God's presence.
God wants His people to deliberately draw near to Him,
to get closer to Him, to seek Him,
and this is done primarily by getting into the Word of God.
Many Christians don't even take Bibles to church!
Now is the time when Christians need to read
their Bibles and learn to think and believe correctly.

Moses warned God's people thousands of years

ago not to become too complacent
and then forget God, or they would lose everything,
including their homes and lands,
and become enslaved by other godless peoples.

“But from there you will seek the Lord your God,
and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
When you are in distress, and all these things come upon you
in the latter days, when you turn to the Lord your God
and obey His voice
(for the Lord your God is a merciful God),
He will not forsake you nor destroy you
, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which He swore to them.”
(Deuteronomy 4:29-31)

In King David's latter years, he cautioned his son.
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father,
and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind;
for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts.
If you seek Him, He will be found by you;
but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.”
(1 Chronicles 28:8, 9)

These words speak loudly even today.
God's Word is alive and powerful,
as Hebrews 4:12 states.

“It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (NLT)
Solomon, who spoke more than 3,000 proverbs, wrote,
“He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,
but trouble will come to him who seeks evil.” (Proverbs 11:27)

Solomon's wise words were also prophetic,
and his descendents are confirmation.
It is written of Solomon's son, Rehoboam, that
“he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord.”
(2 Chronicles 12:14)
To Solomon's great-grandson, Asa, it was said,
“The Lord is with you while you are with Him.
If you seek Him, He will be found by you;
but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.” (2 Chronicles 15:2)

Drawing near to God and seeking Him

by spending regular time in prayer
and Bible study is more important than ever.
The world and its kingdoms and systems

are being shaken in these turbulent times,
but God is faithful to His Word and

will protect and provide for His people.

Psalm 34:10 says,
“The young lions lack and suffer hunger;
but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.”
Psalm 9:10 states,
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.”

Rainbows Come After The Rain

Connie Ciccone

Whatever your cross,
whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine
after the rain.


Perhaps you may stumble,
perhaps even fall,
But God is always ready
to answer your call.

He knows every heartache,
sees every tear,
A word from His lips
can calm every fear.

Your sorrows may linger
throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish
at dawn's early light.

The Savior is waiting
somewhere above,
To give you His grace
and send you His love.

Whatever your cross,
whatever your pain,
God always!!!!
Sends rainbows after the rain.

Rainbows Come After The Rain

Connie Ciccone ©August 2006



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IN HIS SERVICE
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Loss Of A Loving Pet

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Loss Of A Loving Pet

For Sweet Donna


Psalm 22:24
For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one;
he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.
This verse talks about the comforting presence of God,
and emphasizes that He cares about all of creation.
Since pets are part of that creation, they are included in this care and attention.
This can be reassuring for pet owners who weren’t
able to be with a pet during its last moments.
This verse also applies to grieving pet owners after the loss of their pet.
The loss of a furry family member can cut very deep,
and the intensity of grief may surprise those who are not pet-lovers.
It can take a long time to work through the sadness of a pet’s death.



Some Christian faiths believe that pets don't go to heaven
because they don't have souls.
The Bible does not mention whether heaven includes animals or not.
It can be argued, though, that the Bible contains information for humans:
They need the knowledge contained in it in order to
gain entrance into God's kingdom when they die.
Animals don't need to be saved in the same way people do:
It can be argued that they have pure hearts.
Our furry friends don't struggle to be
obedient to God in the face of evil influences.
If someone were asked to describe what heaven looks like,
they don't describe a plain room with white walls.
More than likely, they picture a peaceful
outdoor scene with grass, trees, and flowers.
If we are picturing a wonderful outdoor scene,
why wouldn't it include our beloved pets?
A person of the Christian faith who has lost a loved one
(of the human variety) is taught that the person may have died
but that they will be reunited with him or her later on.
This provides comfort to the grieving person on some level
- in spite of the loss, there is hope.
If someone believes that pets go to heaven too,
they can take comfort in the idea that the pet
is in a place that is warm and bright,
that they are no longer sick or in pain,
and where they are being well cared for.
The same loving God that cares for all of His children on earth
won't deny the same care to these wonderful animals
who add so much to our lives.
Our pets love us unconditionally:
They don't care what we look like, how much money we make,
or what we do for a living.
All they ask is that we give them a bit of our time and our attention.
Doesn't it make sense when we are thinking about grieving
for our pet from a Christian perspective that our four-legged friends
will be waiting for us when our days on Earth are finished?.

Celebrate My Life

By Connie Ciccone

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.

May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
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IN HIS SERVICE
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Faith as a Mustard Seed

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Faith as a Mustard Seed


Faith that is Focused on the Power of God

One day, a man came to Jesus and begged him to heal his epileptic son.
The father told Jesus that he had already tried to get help from the disciples
, but that they had failed.
Jesus ministered to the boy, and the boy was set free.

Later, His disciples asked him why they were unable to do the job,
and Jesus answered in Matthew 17:20:
"Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you,
if you have faith as a mustard seed
, you will say to this mountain,
'Move from here to there,'
and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."

Another occasion Jesus was teaching his disciples about unlimited forgiveness.
Their request was,
"Give us more faith." Jesus responded by saying,
"If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree,
'Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you."

There are many interesting sermons,
facts and insights on mustard seeds that explain how,
like a weed, unattended mustard seeds can sprout and multiply
massively in just about any kind of soil.
Good points have been made about the persistence of mustard seeds
in relation to the persistence of faith.
Both offer results, and both prove that great things
can develop from small beginnings.
Faith, for example, allowed a few committed people to spread the Good News
of the Gospel and grow New Testament Christianity into a worldwide movement.

However, perhaps the emphasis on faith
can be placed on something else altogether.
When the disciples asked for more faith,
Jesus essentially told them they didn't need more faith
because a little bit would go a long way.
And the Bible proves that a small amount of genuine faith
is all it takes to manifest hope.
The burden is not on Christians to muster faith,
but to have enough faith to focus solely on the One
who has the power to perform whatever needs to be done.

The hemorrhaging woman moving through the crowd
to touch the hem of Jesus' garment
wasn't thinking of anything other than the Lord's power to heal her.
Blind Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was passing by,
and he cried out, louder and louder.
Persistent, yes, but his faith was in Jesus' capacity to restore his vision.
The Centurion said to Jesus,
"Only speak a word, and my servant will be healed."
The Roman soldier believed in the power and authority of Jesus' spoken word.

In Matthew 9:28, Jesus asked the two blind men,
"Do you believe I am able to do this?"
They answer him with, "Yes, Lord."
Faith is saying "Yes" to God's ability.
Abraham was willing to sacrifice his only son,
Isaac, concluding that God was able to raise him up,
even from the dead. Abraham said,
"Yes, Lord." He staked everything on God's ability.

People erroneously think that if they have more money,
or more time, or more talent, more knowledge or more opportunities,
then they could do more and bigger and better things.
They transfer this thinking into Christianity,
but what they fail to remember is that it isn't the amount of faith
or the size of faith that matters, but it's the One that faith
is directed towards that will make miracles happen.

Hebrews 11:6 states that faith is the confidence that God exists and that
"He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
It's His power and ability that makes the difference.


May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Pastor Connie
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NEED WASHING???

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in
Target. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful
red
haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was
pouring
outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of
rain
gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no
time
to flow down the spout.. We all stood there under the
awning
and just inside the door of the Target.

We waited, some patiently, others irritated because
nature
messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized
by
rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the
heavens
washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories
of
running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring
in as
a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

The little voice was so sweet as it broke the
hypnotic
> trance we were all caught in 'Mom let's run through
the rain,' she said.
'What?' Mom asked.

'Let's run through the rain!' She repeated

'No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a
bit,' Mom replied.

This young child waited about another minute and
repeated:
'Mom, let's run through the rain,'

'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said.

'No, we won't, Mom.. That's not what you said
this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at
her
Mom's arm.

This morning? When did I say we could run through the
rain
and not get wet?

'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy
about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us
through
this, he can get us through anything!'

The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you
couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood
silently. No one came or left in the next few
minutes.

Mom paused and thought for a moment about what
she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold
her for
being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But
this
was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life.
A
time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it
will
bloom into faith..

'Honey, you are absolutely right.. Let's run
through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe
we
just needed washing,' Mom said.

Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and
laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through
the
puddles. They held their shopping bags over their
heads just
in case.. They got soaked. But they were followed by a
few
who screamed and laughed like children all the way to
their
cars.

And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

Circumstances or people can take away your material
possessions, they can take away your money, and they
can
take away your health. But no one can ever take away
your
precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and
take the opportunities to make memories every day. To
everything there is a season and a time to every
purpose
under heaven.

I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE
RAIN.

Meditating on the Word

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Meditating on the Word


Forget the Cares of the World and Spend Time Studying the Word of God

Jesus loved Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha.
He would often stay at their home in Bethany,
located about two miles from Jerusalem.
One time, Jesus was in their home and Mary was sitting and listening to Him.
Meanwhile, Martha was busy preparing food.
says that Martha was distracted with much serving.
She approached Jesus and asked Him,

Luke 10:40

“Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone?
Therefore tell her to help me.”

Imagine accusing the Lord of not caring.
He lovingly but honestly answered her.

“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things
. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part,
which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42)

Jesus told her that she was worried,
or anxious and distracted in her mind as well as troubled.
The Greek word troubled is the basis of the English word turbulent.
In this usage, it means that Martha's mind was in confusion,
cluttered and crammed full with cares.
Jesus wasn't condemning her,
but pointing out that Mary had made
the better choice,
which was to sit at the feet of the Master
and listen to His Word.

To learn to trust God in hard times requires time
in God's Word, reading the Bible.
Times are hard because the world is filled with problems
and there are innumerable distractions,
all stirred up and manipulated by the adversary.
Satan's goal is to cause fear and worry in people,
to divert Christians away from God.

When Christians don't read the Bible and meditate on the
words of the Master,
they are easily distracted and start to worry about all the insane
and evil things going on all around the world.
But God's Word instructs believers what to do to trust God in hard times.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
(Philippians 4:6)

The answers to cares are prayers.
The antidote for worry is to specifically
pray about everything,
and with thankfulness,
make known to God every request.

It is certain that worry accomplishes nothing,
but prayer appeals to God.
God's Word says that He hears the prayer of the righteous
and that the prayer of the upright is His delight.
(Proverbs 15:8,29)

Corrie ten Boom, the Christian Holocaust

survivor who helped many Jews
escape the Nazis during World War II, said,
“Any concern too small to be turned into
a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.”
Wise advice indeed.
Be anxious for nothing,
but pray for everything,
and be thankful.
Don't worry, be happy.

Scottish author, poet and Christian minister, George MacDonald said,
“It is not the cares of today,
but the cares of tomorrow,
that weigh a man down.
No man ever sank under the burden of the day.
It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today
that the weight is more than a man can bear.”

Peter's first epistle has this comforting advice:
“casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Worrying about things beyond ones control
is a total waste of time and energy.
Again, Jesus brings to the forefront the believer's priority.

“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink,
nor have an anxious mind.
For all these things the nations of the world seek after,
and your Father knows that you need these things.
But seek the kingdom of God,
and all these things shall be added to you.” (Luke 12:29-31)

sit at the feet of the Master
and listen to His Word.
but pray for everything……..

May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Pastor Connie
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Standing Your Ground

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Standing Your Ground

In Faith, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Stood their Ground

Every person acquires a system of beliefs,
based on teachings and lessons learned from parents,
teachers, family or friends.
Belief systems govern thoughts, words and actions.
However, when a person chooses to become a Christian
, he is instructed to do the following:
• Put off or put away previously held beliefs that contradict the Word of God.
• To not be conformed to the ways of the world,
• including opposing and conflicting philosophies and religious ideas.
• Be transformed by renewing their mind to the Word of God.
• According to these truths and standards,
• a Christian builds their convictions
• . And it is upon these convictions
• that Christians are required to stand.
• Read Romans 12:2


For Old Testament believers, the Bible was the Torah,
the law given to and written down by Moses.
They were taught to memorize Scripture from childhood.
An example of OT believers standing firm on their convictions
is the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,
three young men who stood their ground,
believing in the delivering power of God.

In Daniel chapter 3, King Nebuchadnezzar
of Babylon made a golden image of himself,
about 90 feet high and 9 feet wide.
He gathered all the national leadership and decreed
that when his musicians played,
all subjects of the kingdom were
to bow and worship the golden image
. Anyone disobedient would be thrown into a burning fiery furnace.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego flatly refused.
Informers told the king who immediately sent for the three defiant young men.
The king reminded them of the consequences for disobedience,
and asked them, Who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?"

Daniel 3:16-18 records their courageous response:

"O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us
from the burning fiery furnace,
and He will deliver us from your hand,
O king. But if not, let it be known to you,
O king, that we do not serve your gods,
nor will we worship the gold image
which you have set up."

In his fury the king demanded that the furnace
be made seven times hotter,
and had Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego thrown in the furnace.
The king looked in and saw the three of them walking inside the furnace,
miraculously unharmed.
They stood their ground for God, and God delivered them.

Ephesians chapter 6
teaches Christians about the equipment necessary to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The admonition is
to take up the whole armor of God
that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand.
Most of the armor listed refers to holding God's Word in mind.
The believer must believe and claim his God-given righteousness and salvation,
and be ready to speak the Word with boldness.

Both the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit
completely equip Christians to stand in this world,
prepared to frustrate the assaults of the adversary.
God has not left believers helpless.
He has provided everything necessary
so that His people can stand their ground.

SO take up the whole armor of God
be ready to speak the Word with boldness.

May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Pastor Connie


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The Bigness of God

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The Bigness of God

God is Bigger than Problems and Anything Seen and Unseen

It is impossible to comprehend the immensity of God.

Isaiah has some descriptive passages in chapter 40:12 and 22.
“Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand,
measured heaven with a span and
calculated the dust of the earth in a measure?
Weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance?
It is He who sits above the circle of the earth,
and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers,
Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.”

Isaiah uses figurative language to capture insight into God's vastness.
Perhaps it can simply be said that when a human looks out into space,
or looks out at the ocean from its shore,

God is much bigger than everything the eye can see.

This great God Who created all that is seen and unseen
is the same God Who cares for every human being.

This God is the One

“who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth”
as 1 Timothy 2:4 states, and 2 Peter 3:9
says that He is
“not willing that any should perish
but that all should come to repentance.”

God's desire is to have all people rescued and to know Him
so that He can abundantly bless them with His goodness.

Psalm 147:4
says that God knows how many stars there are,

and that He has a name for every one of them!

But people are much more important to God than the stars.
God cares about every detail of people's lives,
and He sees every tear that is cried.
He hears every prayer that is prayed and He never forgets anyone's name.
Jesus taught that even the tiny little sparrows are watched over.
“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins?
And not one of them is forgotten before God.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Do not fear therefore;

you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6, 7)

Think about it!

God knows how many hairs are on every one's head!
Not even one little bird is forgotten by God!

Often in the midst of hard times people feel all alone
and think that God has forgotten them,
but it is simply not true. God is always ready,
willing and able to provide,
but He expects some faith and trust.
Hebrews 11:6
says that without faith it is impossible to please God,
and that whoever comes to God must believe
that He is indeed God and that He will reward the diligent seeker.

Yes, faith and effort are necessary to tap the rich resources of God.
He is not stingy,
He just has certain requirements.

“No good thing will He withhold from

those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)

The words of Jesus are words people need to hear again and again,
and remember in these times.

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life,
what you will eat or what you will drink;
nor about your body, what you will put on.
Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
Look at the birds of the air,
for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns;
yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25, 26)

God, the Heavenly Father, provides for all the birds,
and that's a lot of birds!
Jesus asks the rhetorical question,
“Are you not of more value than they?”

The answer is YES!!!


As far as God is concerned,
His people are His precious treasure,
His inheritance,
His masterpiece.
Nothing is more important to Him.

“For we are His workmanship.
He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
If God is for us, who can be against us?
We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
(Ephesians 2:10; 1 John 4:4; Romans 8:31, 37)

Trusting God in hard times may be challenging at moments,
when one feels small and alone,
and that's why it is vital to bring to mind how much God loves His people,
and how valuable they are to Him.
Early church father,
Saint Augustine, wrote these encouraging words:

“Trust the past to God's mercy, the present
to God's love and the future to God's providence.”

God is Bigger than Problems

and Anything Seen and Unseen

Think about it!

The answer is YES!!!



May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Pastor Connie
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