I've Seen Too Much..............

 I am a big music person. I usually just listen to the music and not so much the lyrics. Eventually I'll catch on to the lyrics, which makes the song that much better. I've been humming along to a worship song lately that I've heard on the radio. Then one day, a line in the song really caught my attention. It went something like "I've seen too much to not believe."

I'm not going to go over every good thing that God has done for me but, I have seen too much to not believe in Him.

I have a daughter because of Him. I am clean and sober because of Him. I have a wonderful wife and marriage because of Him. I have a roof over my head, food to eat and a car to drive. All because of Him!

There have been plenty of other things that have taken place in my life that I look back on and "yep, that was You God!" There can't be any other explanation for it. When things look like they are not going to work out, He makes it happen.

Isaiah 43:16 Living Bible

16 I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a path right through the sea.

All the things that I listed above are gifts from God. The gift of life, family, home, auto and job! What a good Father He is to us. He lavishes His love on us. He gives us abundantly more than we ask.

James 1:17 Amplified Bible

17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].

Like I said in the opening. I've seen too much to not believe. God is real. He is alive and well and looking after His children. He wants to bless us so we can be a blessing to others.

I encourage you tonight to open your eyes and see the goodness of God in your life. Trust me, it's all around you.

God bless!

Does God "Really" See Me??

 I get asked this question a lot. People who are going through things. They are having some troubles and they wonder if God ever "really" sees them. That He has left them high and dry. To fend for themselves. I assure them that He has not forgotten about them. No matter what you are going through, God loves you and sees you right where you're at.

Psalm 139:14-16 Living Bible

14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous—and how well I know it. 15 You were there while I was being formed in utter seclusion! 16 You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book.

Even before you were born, God saw you. He planned out your days ahead of time. The struggles that you are facing now are not a surprise to Him. He has a plan for us. He wants us to prosper. He wants the best for us.

Jeremiah 29:11 Living Bible

11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

So friends, if you are going through a tough time right now, trust that God sees you and what is happening to you. He cares about you. He'll pull you through, if you let Him! Put your trust and hope in Jesus. Our Savior, Deliverer, Redeemer, Prince of Peace, and so many other names that He is called.

John 16:33Amplified Bible

33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]

We have VICTORY in Jesus!

God bless!

The World Today!

 In case you haven't been listening or paying attention lately, it seems like the world is worse off than ever. Russia, Ukraine, gas prices, food prices, energy costs, inflation. covid 19. Is it coming to an end? Masks, vaccines, blah, blah, blah!

It seems like every time you turn on the TV or log onto your computer, there is something else vying for your attention or focus.

Colossians 3:1-2 The Message

3 1-2 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective.

It seems like people everywhere are losing their focus. They are gripped by the events that are happening all around them. Especially some Christians. We are losing our main focus which should be Jesus, and focusing on the problems going around all over the world. We need to refocus our attention on The One who gives us hope.

All this means that we shouldn't turn a blind eye to what is going on. We are not to make this our main focus! We should educate ourselves and pay attention to the events of the day, but not to make this our main focus.

Things change around us very quickly. Prices rise it seems almost hourly. News stories change about everyday about covid, the invasion of Ukraine, inflation and a multitude of other things. 

You know who never changes? Jesus!

Hebrews 13:8 New Living Translation

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

So I urge you today to not focus on what is earthly, but to focus on the unseen, our Savior, Jesus!

John 16:33 The Message

33 I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.”