Good Morning,

As you read this writing you will find that there are a number of thoughts that will resonate with you. Most important is that God loves us and leads us unfailing teaching us how to love as He loves and in the end He awaits us at the gate of our heavenly home. Karen writes,"Because of this, we are our Heavenly Father's own We stand before Him pristine, free from sin and without fear. All the hopes and dreams of life eternal will be fulfilled as our Jesus leads us to heaven's gate which will open wide for us, admitting us into God's presence without end."

Karen & Corinne

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Today's Devotional

"The Gift of Freedom"

by Karen Bennett

This past Wednesday our country celebrated our Independence from England which took place in 1776. We became free from the oppressive rule and taxation that vexed us. It was a great celebration. A new country was born, founded on Biblical principles with God at the head of the United States of America.

As great as that is, we can celebrate an even better and more complete freedom, the freedom from the weight and eternal punishment of all our sins - EVERY ON OF THEM! A mere thank You seems so lame, but not to God. A sincere , "I'm sorry" and "Thank You" are beautiful words to Him.

Thanks to our loving Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice, our faith in Him brings about total acquittal and our sins are cast into the sea of forgetfulness. As far as the east is from the west, so far have our sins been removed from our record. In fact, there is no longer a record!

Because of this, we are our Heavenly Father's own We stand before Him pristine, free from sin and without fear. All the hopes and dreams of life eternal will be fulfilled as our Jesus leads us to heaven's gate which will open wide for us, admitting us into God's presence without end.

"Never forget My words...do not depart from My wisdom
for it will protect you and watch over you.
My wisdom and understanding will honor you
and present you with a crown of splendor."

Psalm 4:5-9

Freedom from sin is being God's own and to live with him in the bliss of sinless heaven. It is what we wait for. Never loose hope. God is faithful and His promises are unbreakable. He is with us as we traverse this life which is our prelude to paradise! Never fear. We're told a myriad of times we are not alone through any hardship that we need face. Christ, our Truth, is even with us to lead our way. I am the strength of your heart and your portion forever

"I am with you always.

I will always be holding your hand;

I will guide you with my consel and take you into my glory

...I am the strength of your heart and your portion forever."

Psalm 73:23-26

Abba.

How loving and merciful You are to assure us of Your constant presence. We can't imagine this temporal journey without Your guidance. Your word is ever there. We are unable to fathom people functioning who don't know You, but we pray that You will lead us to share Your love, kindness, blessings, and promises with everyone we can, to gring them the same hope we have. In Your most holy name we pray.