Mark 11:22-24

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Proverbs 18:22

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

Forgiving Friends that Forsake God...

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

2 Timothy 2:15-22

I was reading this passage of Scripture the other day and I started thinking...

about some friends of mine in the past, who didn't flee those youthful lusts.

I have often cried and prayed for some of these friends, Maybe you've had some Good Christian Friends, or at least you thought they were that.. one day they just didn't seem to care about the things they had heard all their life, they want what they see, they want what the world offers..They give in to what they think is everything they ever wanted, But they end up losing all they had...

You know the world says'' Life doesn't come with a manual'', But they are wrong it does... God gave us a manual, His Word..the Bible. In those verses up there it tells us how not to become another Sermon illustration...How not to give into the world.. How to be Vessels unto Honor.

When some of these friends decided to try the worlds way, or they seemed to have forgot all the good times we had..all the goals we had set, meetings we had been to. It Hurt! But like it says in the Bible Nevertheless the Foundation of God standeth sure! I want to remain pure of heart, I want to flee youthful lusts...Because I know without God, I can make the same mistakes, and end up in the same place as others.

I still love those friends, who are not really my friends now... and I pray for them. I don't know why this has been on my mind lately, I felt like posting it...But it is Good to Know that God Forgives!!! Even when we are stupid, even when we sin, when we boast and are filled with vain, even when we are bitter and unforgiving, God Forgives!

Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow!

The Greatest Gift Ever Given

"1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David )

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Are You Crucified?

Galations 2:20

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Philipians 3:3-10

3For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

God is so Good!

Just wanted to share this verse with ya'll...

Isn't God so good that He is Able to do Exceeding, Abundantly, above all we ask or think!

God is so wonderful he saved us, and He doesn't have to do another thing for us...that's more than what we deserve...but He saves us, and then He blesses us, too!!! With more than we could ever ask for!!!! Yesterday I was so down, I felt like I just needed a blessing...or something to encourage me...and you know what? God blessed me and my family, He encouraged me, He gave me hope...God is such a Loving and Merciful God, my I could just talk all day about his merciful, gracious, loving kindness!!!!

Another wonderful thing about my God, is I can go to Him with things that seem so little and unimportant...and he takes my burden...hears my cry...takes my tears away!!!

So today just know that GOD IS GOOD!

...All the Time!!!