GRACE

 Grace

If in me a light does shine,

Tis' because the Lord is mine.

Saved and sanctified within,

Serving humbly, now for Him.

I cannot claim His bloodstained robe,

except by grace on me bestowed.

My life falls short of all I owe,

I've surely missed the mark.

Sin takes it's toll for I have seen,

in me dark shadows stand between,

my God, my Lord and all that's clean,

Save grace that's made me whole.

Tis' grace that comes to those who seek,

the freedom of new life 's mystique.

The knowledge of the truth, the One,

Discovered through the Son.

Amazing grace, so undeserved,

Yet Jesus life and death reserved,

For us new life He has secured,

With Him we'll dwell through time!

And now for you, the Lord awaits,

your sin and sins He will replace,

With grace that others have embraced,

Now yours forevermore.

The everlasting crown now yours,

protects, preserves, makes heaven yours.

Ensures your presence on the shores, With Jesus there to dwell.

(Gary Laws)

Leadership

 It is not leadership when you compel certain behaviors from people. Pushing people into compliance by way of your authority cannot be looked at as a positive thing. Real leaders lead by example and they inspire those who are subordinate to them. It is then that people respond and get the job done.Churchmen, listen and learn! (GDL, EMM Ministries)

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The Pandemic and Our Spiritual Health

Fear of the Unknown

One interesting thought. Some of you are old enough to remember Orson Welles and 'War of the Worlds'. One after one, world leaders took to the air waves to address their people about the arrival of the aliens. People were in a state of panic and behaviors changed as a result. That was all people were talking about. All other news was set aside for the coverage of this world wide invasion.

It occurred to me that some 'invaders' cannot be seen. They come in all forms and panic is often the result. We are now experiencing a very real 'invasion'. These invaders cannot be seen, but we know they are there...somewhere!

With the onset of the Corona Virus, there is , indeed other news. It is good news, comforting news, powerful news. That news is... GOD IS STILL HERE, He is present everywhere,and He is still in control.

"So don’t be afraid. I am here, with you;
don’t be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, help you.
I am here with My right hand to make right
and to hold you up."

Isaiah 41:10

A New Life

"Jesus paid it all,
all to Him I owe.
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow."

(Alvina M. Hall)

The impact of these words is evidenced by the fact they are published in over 700 hymnals. The song is a testimony to the thoroughness of Christ's atonement and sacrifice.  Christ's sacrifice on the cross was so powerful that it literally wipes out all of the penitents sin. There is no sin so egregious that it cannot be forgiven by God, who loves all of His creation.

As you survey, in your thoughts, all of the wrong you may have committed, know that God so completely loves you that He will forgive ALL of your misdeeds and you can begin the rest of your days with a clean slate. All you need do is recognize your sin, confess it to Him and ask Him to forgive you, and finally, commit your life to following Him all the remaining days of your life.. Do this, and heaven will be yours and, in the meantime, you will live the abundant life as God has intended for you. God Bless you!