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Beloved–

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.  (from 1 John)

How can it be that the Almighty and savior could want a selfish, self centered soul like mine?  My heavenly Father, the Almighty, gave all that he had (his beloved son) to purchase my soul.  My savior could have avoided the cross—-BUT DID NOT—-so that I could be covered by his blood.  I, even knowing at what price that was paid for me, continue to be blinded to my selfish, self centered ways. Oh, what a merciful gracious Father God he is to me.  I pray for you to take notice of your blinders and look beyond, and praise God for who he is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

“You stubborn people! You are heathen at heart and deaf to the truth. Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit?  (from Acts)

Throughout my young Christian years I most always missed the off ramp to escape sinning. I only saw the way out during my times of reflection on, “ how did I get in this mess.”  God just isn’t in charge but he also wants a relationship with me. He always knows what I’m thinking and he wants me to get to know his thoughts. It takes time, effort and purposeful prioritizing.  Hence, the reading of the “whole book.”  I pray for you to desire to prioritize for the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

I will praise the Lord, no matter what happens.  I will constantly speak of his glories and grace. I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart, for I cried to him and he answered me he freed me from all my fears. (from Psalms)

When I said I learned the best way to hold on to my savior by being obedient I don’t want to mislead you.  I was overwhelmed with gratitude for my salvation because I KNEW that I would never be alone again.  I also came to the Lord with an arrogant attitude; I had no concept of true dependence/obedience on my master.  Fortunately, my savior is patient beyond measure as he continues to conform me into the likeness of his beloved Son. I pray for you to have an attitude of praise for the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.  And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.  (from Ezekiel)

During my Christian infancy and adolescence I learned obedience and the best way to hold on to my savior.  In my Christian adulthood I experienced an overwhelming desire to know him intimately; to the point that I could say I want to count myself dead to the world and alive to him.  Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world that covers my sin of disobedience and yearnings for the world.  Pray to the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit asking for the desire for a responsive heart.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.  (from Colossians)

Studying and meditating on the “whole book” I learned that many of my sins are not overt but are committed in my thoughts.  Only studying and meditating on the word of God can help me reject even my sinful thoughts. I pray for you to desire to become more like your savior.  Praising the God who is … Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Luv Ya!