Friday Writing...7/13/18..."God Communicates"

Good Morning,

Today the belief covered is that Grace is not earned, but is an undeserved gift of God to us. He wants us to share in eternity with Him, and the only way that can happen is if we are completely free from any blemish. It is grace that makes this possible. Karen wrote, "Our salvation is the most glorious gift He can give and give He lovingly and happily does. We know these things from the beautiful and wonderful promises He’s made to us, sprinkled myriad times throughout the Bible to keep us confident."

What an unsurpassed gift to the children of God who call on Him to allow us to become His.

Your sisters 

Karen......& Corinne

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Today's Devotional

"God Communicates" 

by Karen Bennett

I was thinking a few days ago of how much I like to please God, because I love Him and believe in Him with all my heart. I know I can never be perfect or remotely close in this lifetime. However, I can stand before Him sinless, because of His beloved Son’s death on the cross for me and all mankind, and my faith in Him.

I try to do well, obey God’s commands, walk in His ways, and follow His lead in everything. This is certainly not an attempt to earn heaven, as we all know that is an impossibility. 

 “For it is by grace 
you have been saved, 

through faith —-
and this is not from yourselves, 

it is the gift of God—-not by works, 

so that no one can boast.”

 Ephesians 2:8-9

God demands perfection for entry into heaven on our own. Yet we are creatures far from perfect since the fall of Adam in Eden. We’d like to obey God as a child endeavors to obey her parents, but we fall many times. When we sorrowfully repent for angering God or hurting Him, we are incredibly blessed to know we are forgiven. We go on doing all we can to obey the commandments, because it’s God we live for, love, respect, fear, and we greatly anticipate living with Him in this life as well as the ultimate- living for Him and with Him throughout all eternity!

   “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High 

will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” 

Psalm 91:1.

God takes us through this life as the great and loving father He is. He strengthens and protects us when we feel threatened and in danger. We can face our enemies without fear, because we know no matter what may occur, nothing can remove us from God’s love and care. He rejoices with us in our successes, showering us with blessings!

God has the answer for everything we encounter —- the perfect answer. All we need do is turn everything over to Him with complete trust and not worry. Keep listening and watching.  God communicates with us in many ways. Our paths will be made clear.

Our salvation is the most glorious gift He can give and give He lovingly and happily does. We know these things from the beautiful and wonderful promises He’s made to us, sprinkled myriad times throughout the Bible to keep us confident. We will always rest in His shadow!

   

Heavenly Father - May we always remember You communicate with us 

through Your words, Your actions, 
Your happenings. We pray and then 

need to listen and watch. Too often
 we forget and even might feel 

You haven’t heard us. 
We need to remember that prayer

 is a two-way conversation. 
Thank You for communicating 

with us! In Jesus name we pray!

 Amen!


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"Word of God Speak"
sung by
Mercy Me

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Make sure you listen...
He has lots to share with you!

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