With tomorrow being Sunday I thought I'd share the following:
Lessons I've Learned Over The Last Few Years
1. Each day you awaken is a gift from God and an opportunity, it is your choice as to how you will use this opportunity.
2.Follow Jesus' admonition and not worry about tomorrow, focus on and appreciate this present moment in time.
3. Don't leave your salvation and relationship with Jesus in the hands of another person or organization. Faith is a personal relationship with Jesus, not membership in a particular Church.
4. Do not send money or support television, radio or mega "ministries". If you research, as I have, even the most seemingly honest ministers and ministries, you will find they live like kings and queens....on the donations of others. For instance, America's "pastor to the Presidents" and his son make $425,000.each a year. For what? Others make much, much more. For those who doubt this, I would suggest that you simply do a Google search of ministers and their organizations and you will be shocked and disheartened. Give your money to your Church or Assembly to support its activities and functions, or, consider charitable organizations that are in need.
5.If you believe abortion is an acceptable practice, a type of birth control, you are not a Christian, no matter what you may think.
6. The Bible was written for an audience who had much less education than anyone in this country today. Knowing that, ask yourself, do we really need all the books and commentaries out there explaining to us what's in the Bible when we can readily know for ourselves?
7.And finally, live simply. Too many things, too many activities, draw you away from a deep relationship with Our Lord.
A closing prayer:
The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make His face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up His countenance upon us, and give us peace, this night and evermore. Amen.
Lessons I've Learned Over The Last Few Years
1. Each day you awaken is a gift from God and an opportunity, it is your choice as to how you will use this opportunity.
2.Follow Jesus' admonition and not worry about tomorrow, focus on and appreciate this present moment in time.
3. Don't leave your salvation and relationship with Jesus in the hands of another person or organization. Faith is a personal relationship with Jesus, not membership in a particular Church.
4. Do not send money or support television, radio or mega "ministries". If you research, as I have, even the most seemingly honest ministers and ministries, you will find they live like kings and queens....on the donations of others. For instance, America's "pastor to the Presidents" and his son make $425,000.each a year. For what? Others make much, much more. For those who doubt this, I would suggest that you simply do a Google search of ministers and their organizations and you will be shocked and disheartened. Give your money to your Church or Assembly to support its activities and functions, or, consider charitable organizations that are in need.
5.If you believe abortion is an acceptable practice, a type of birth control, you are not a Christian, no matter what you may think.
6. The Bible was written for an audience who had much less education than anyone in this country today. Knowing that, ask yourself, do we really need all the books and commentaries out there explaining to us what's in the Bible when we can readily know for ourselves?
7.And finally, live simply. Too many things, too many activities, draw you away from a deep relationship with Our Lord.
A closing prayer:
The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make His face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up His countenance upon us, and give us peace, this night and evermore. Amen.
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