Heaven

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we will sing and shout the victory. So glad...I'm so glad. So glad...I'm so glad. So glad...I'm so glad everybody will be happy over there!

I must confess there are days when all I can think about is heaven. Sometimes the pressures of this world are so heavy and it seems like the walls are closing in that the mere thought of seeing my Savior's face brings me joy. I would like just to be able to get away from it all and take a vacation but that alternative isn't always possible. So I go to my happy place....a place of joy, peace, singing, praising, shouting! Have you ever had days like this? A day when you just need to escape the worries and cares of this world into a glimpse of heaven.

You know I truly believe the more you try to do right and live for God, the more Satan tries to come up against you. But don't let him distract you. Remember that we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Although our enemies might look like us, it is the believer's job to keep our eye on the prize. We shouldn't get so wrapped up in the person who is causing us so much pain. And believe me when I tell you this is hard. The person could be on your job, in your church, a distant relative or even someone in your own home. We must remember that our enemy is Satan! Anything he can do to try and steal your joy or make you take your eyes off Christ, he will do it. But I say that when your vision is blurry, simply readjust your focus. I don't care what anybody says, you cannot think about God and stay in the same mindset. But for a glimpse of heaven and a face-to-face meeting with my Heavenly Father, my personal Savior, my joy in sorrow and my hope for tomorrow. Because I know He is looking down on me along with a great cloud of witnesses cheering me on, reminding me through the Holy Spirit that I've got the victory, I can go on another day. That's such good news! Not only will I get to see my Savior, but also my loved one who have went on before me. I won't have any worries or cares. I will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was all worth it. The day I accepted Jesus as my Lord and my Savior was the very best decision I ever made. What about you?

Most Gracious Heavenly Father,


I just want to thank you for saving me. Thank you for allowing me to know you and to know that this world is not my home, I am just passing through. I am on my way to a better place where there will be no tears, no pain, no worries, no stress. It gives me that bit of encouragement to run on and see what the end will be. I know that I am not worthy. I know that I am but a sinner saved by grace and because you loved me I will get to enjoy all the benefits of your Son. Thank you Lord. In Jesus' Wonderful Name Amen.

Heaven

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we will sing and shout the victory. So glad...I'm so glad. So glad...I'm so glad. So glad...I'm so glad everybody will be happy over there!

I must confess there are days when all I can think about is heaven. Sometimes the pressures of this world are so heavy and it seems like the walls are closing in that the mere thought of seeing my Savior's face brings me joy. I would like just to be able to get away from it all and take a vacation but that alternative isn't always possible. So I go to my happy place....a place of joy, peace, singing, praising, shouting! Have you ever had days like this? A day when you just need to escape the worries and cares of this world into a glimpse of heaven.

You know I truly believe the more you try to do right and live for God, the more Satan tries to come up against you. But don't let him distract you. Remember that 'we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms'. Ephesians 6:12 Although our enemies might look like us, it is the believer's job to keep our eye on the prize. We shouldn't get so wrapped up in the person who is causing us so much pain. And believe me when I tell you this is hard. The person could be on your job, in your church, a distant relative or even someone in your own home. We must remember that our enemy is Satan! Anything he can do to try and steal your joy or make you take your eyes off Christ, he will do it. But I say that when your vision is blurry, simply readjust your focus. I don't care what anybody says, you cannot think about God and stay in the same mindset. But for a glimpse of heaven and a face-to-face meeting with my Heavenly Father, my personal Savior, my joy in sorrow and my hope for tomorrow. Because I know He is looking down on me along with a great cloud of witnesses cheering me on, reminding me through the Holy Spirit that I've got the victory, I can go on another day. That's such good news! Not only will I get to see my Savior, but also my loved one who have went on before me. I won't have any worries or cares. I will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was all worth it. The day I accepted Jesus as my Lord and my Savior was the very best decision I ever made. What about you?


Most Gracious Heavenly Father,


I just want to thank you for saving me. Thank you for allowing me to know you and to know that this world is not my home, I am just passing through. I am on my way to a better place where there will be no tears, no pain, no worries, no stress. It gives me that bit of encouragement to run on and see what the end will be. I know that I am not worthy. I know that I am but a sinner saved by grace and because you loved me I will get to enjoy all the benefits of your Son. Thank you Lord. In Jesus' Wonderful Name Amen.

God Is A Good God

Over the years I have learned to take criticism.  I realize that I am not perfect and I fall short. I know that there are times when I can be insensitive, cold, a poor communicator and a bad listener.  I know that I have a low tolerance for ignorance and I can be very impatient.  This is not an all-inclusive list but just some things that I have noticed this week.  Now that I have gotten all this out of the way, let me say something positive.  God is a good God!  Why?  Because He knows all this about me and loves me anyway. 

Let's stop for a moment and think about God's goodness.  When I have been criticized in the past it has not always been in love.  Yet, God who is faithful, takes the time not to criticize but to compliment me.  He compliments my faults with His grace and mercy.  He allows storms to come into my life to make me better.  He doesn't just do bad things to me just to see me suffer.  'For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison'.  II Corinthians 4:17  My translation ~ These temporary setback is making me stronger, wiser and better in order to be of service for God and that is better than a million dollars. I got heaven in my view'.  God could have left us in our terrible state.  The original problem is resolved through salvation.  You accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and He washes away all your sins.  Now if you died right then and went to heaven things would be great.  However, we all know that is not case.  Instead you are allotted a certain amount of days, selected by God, to live on this earth.    You try to live the best life that you can but even at your very best, you still fall short.  You may, as I do, recognize some things that need changing.  But you don't recognize all of them.  Your Heavenly Father does. This fact alone makes Him a good God.  Not to mention, He is faithful.  He gives us grace.  He grants us mercy.  He provides for us.  His gives us chance after chance after chance.  He doesn't write us off. 

I know you may be feeling discouraged right now.  Maybe you have been working on some things and you thought you were changing.  No sooner than you thought you were getting better, you slip up.  Not a minor slip up, but in a major way.  Maybe you find yourself on the constant cycle of in the storm, out of the storm, then back in the storm, etc. Some you created and some allowed by God. Whatever the case, God has the situation under control.  Know this... 'the testing of your faith develops perseverance'. And it doesn't stop there. 'Perseverance must complete its work so that you are mature and complete, not lacking anything'.  (James 1:3-4) 


Most Gracious Heavenly Father,

I praise You today because You are a good God.  You are holy.  You are faithful.  Thank You for Your grace and for Your mercy.  Help me to accept the storms that come up in my life as an expression of love.  Help me not to lose heart.  Even though it seems like I won't survive, let me fix my eyes on You.  Let me renew my mind with the promises in Your Word.  I want to finish the race in preparation for my eternal glory in heaven with You.  In Jesus' Wonderful Name I pray Amen.