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The Lord’s Prayer Matt. 6:9

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This past Sunday night our pastor challenged us to rewrite the Lord’s Prayer in our own words.  I took the challenge and this is what I came up with-I pray it blesses you and let me challenge you to do the same:

My merciful and gracious Father in heaven-thank you for walking daily, moment by moment, with me through this life

Holy and blessed is Your name-allow me to comprehend the awesome power Your name alone holds each time I call upon it

Your kingdom come, Your will be done in my life today and everyday according to the purpose and plan You have called me to in heaven and on earth

Give me and my family today our daily portion-not too much lest we be full and deny You, not too little lest we be poor and needy

Forgive me my sins and help me be forgiving of those that sin against me knowing that we are all made in Your likeness and that we all fall short of Your glory

Lead me not into temptation, keep my path straight and help me choose the narrow way

Deliver me from Satan and his army, make me keenly aware of his schemes as I dress for battle in Your armor each day

For Yours is the kingdom, the power to overcome, and the glory forever

Amen

Zach Sobiech and the song Clouds

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Let me encourage you all greatly to check out this video on Zach Sobiech and his life, if you have not already.  What an inspiration to live your life fully.  Zach wrote a song called Clouds that I just love.  You will see the story behind this song in the you tube video.  Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjKgV65fpo

New Beginnings

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As the new year begins I want to be faithful to be an encourager.  I read Charles Stanley devotionals each day along with his Daily Principles Bible.  I encourage you to check out his web-sight InTouch.org for all of his materials, but with not a penny spent you can access daily devotionals and all of his recent sermons.  There are a host of other writings on the sight that I am sure will bless you.  I know you will be encouraged and learn a great deal on your journey with Christ as I have.  Here is the link: http://intouch.org/

January is a good time of year to evaluate our lives and try to incorporate new habits.  It signifies the beginning of a new year and what could be a new way of thinking and living for each of us.  The Bible says that we all fall short of the glory of God and believe me I can relate.  I quite often feel this verse was included for me.  Boy, do I fall short.  But you know what-I have learned and am still practicing to moment by moment dust myself off and continue on.  We should not be under a spirit of condemnation but one of redemption.  He wants to redeem us not condemn us.  Stop allowing Satan to cause doubt in your mind about your loving Father.  He sits on His throne rejoicing over us being quiet in His love for us.  Satan loves to conquer us through our thoughts.  It honestly I believe is his favorite battleground with each of us.  Because thought precedes action every time.  Take those thoughts captive friends and do not let them get away with you.  Store the precious Word of God in your heart because it is truly your sword of the Spirit.  Did you put on your armor today?  The helmet of salvation to protect your mind-the breastplate of righteousness to protect your heart and emotions-the belt of truth that your Father is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and sovereign over every detail of your life including the ones you love-the sandals of peace, beloved be a peacemaker and practice leaving tracks of peace everywhere you go today -carry your shield of faith to thwart the flaming arrows that are coming the moment you arise-and finally your sword-the precious Word of God.  His Word is meant to guide, comfort and teach us, so preach it into your life every day by reciting it in those moments of weakness.

God has called each of us with a special purpose in mind, only we as individuals can fulfill that purpose. Do not miss His best because your obedience will be the only thing that will bring you an abiding peace and joy that this world and its things will never give you.  My friend the Christian walk is trial laden for us all-but it is through those trials you will see Jesus more intimately.  So let us welcome those trials and confuse Satan, rebuke Satan and enter into a journey like no other.  He will be the lamp unto our feet and a light for our path and our cups will surely runneth over, we shall not be in want.

Blessings, April