Commit

Entrust your life to God wholeheartedly. There may be one or two bumps in the road, however, He only has the finest in mind for you.

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 

Proverbs 16:3

We have the reassurance that Jesus has a plan for us, and we are all individually precious to Him.

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

Need Some Living Water?

A benevolent love is precisely how we should face life. This action was demonstrated by our Savior Jesus Christ who was sent by God to die for our sins. He was the definition of perfection and showed us love by dedicating Himself to our salvation by dying on the cross. This is the ultimate example of what love is.  

"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
1 John 4:9-10

How then can we accept this action of love?

In John 4 Jesus was speaking to the women at the well explaining to her the gift He gives all. 

"Jesus answered her, 'If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.'...'whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.'" 
John 4:10,13

There are two options for us; one is living in the world with an unquenchable thirst, the other receiving our salvation from the Lord that will never run dry. The last option can be rather refreshing.  Care for a sip?

P.S. This paper was inspired by the great Pastor Bob Grinyaaaaaaay's teaching on 10/16/2016 

Walking Towards the Spirit

Walking down the street just walking down the street…

Perhaps this stroll shouldn't be led by "me, myself, and I" but instead a beat given to us from the lovely Word of God. It is the only source for tactics we use to face afflictions. If you believe in Jesus you have the assistance of the Holy Spirit on this hiking path of life.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death...That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:1-4

Find Joy in the Sunshine

Look up for joy, past the lovely clouds to Jesus for He will be your source of joy. Psalms 16:11 says, "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Therefore this emotion never disintegrates no matter the situation, wether it be a trial or a sunshiny day.  

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away;

Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,

Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.

Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,

Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Henry J van Dyke