Freedom - Independence

2 Corinthians 3:16-18
16 But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

Galatians 5:1
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. [Emphasis mine]

Free indeed! Have you accepted HIS free gift of Salvation to experience true freedom? Please see God's Simple Plan of Salvation

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA!

Daily Christian Quote -- Eternity & Justice

Daily Christian Quote Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die. ~Martin Luther

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms;
He will thrust out the enemy from before you,
And will say, ‘Destroy!’

Matthew 19:20-21
20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?"
21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

Are you ready for Eternity? If not, I'd suggest you get ready!

Accepting

Wherefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. - Romans 15:7

I know it's hard to do. However, life becomes much easier if we follow this word of God.

Draw me near, nearer, blessed Lord

Daily Christian Quote When we sing, ‘draw me near, nearer, blessed Lord,’ we are not thinking of the nearness of place, but of the nearness of relationship. It is for increasing degrees of awareness that we pray, for a more perfect consciousness of the divine Presence. We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts. - A.W. Tozer

Why do you sing to God? Do you sing praises to God to be nearer to Him? Are you seeking a closer relationship with God? He is right here. Just a whisper to God would beckon Him and He'll respond immediately. Call on God today. Even just a whisper!

Word Filled Wednesday

Join me in Word Filled Wednesday.

Fathers!

Psalm 63:6-8
6 I lie awake thinking of you (Father God), meditating on you (Father God) through the night.
7 Because you (Father God) are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your (Father God) wings.
8 I cling to you (Father God); your (Father God) strong right hand holds me securely.
Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father.

I pray that all you children give tribute to your fathers today. We have an eternal Heavenly Father who watches over us and takes care of us. As God's word says in the bold verse above the glory of children is their father. Thank You Father God for creating me and for giving me my Earthly father to care for me as Your helper. See below A love letter video from our Father, God.

Hope

I find hope in the Word of God. I find hope in people who are around me who are hopeful. I find hope in the music that I listen to. I find hope in the church I attend. I find hope in my family. -Thelma Wells

Acts 2:26
No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
1 Timothy 4:10
This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

Where do you find hope? If you lack hope seek God and His word. Your hope is in God. He will comfort your weary soul. Praise be to the God of Heaven!

Prayer: Dear Father You know that there are many suffering emotionally, mentally, spiritually & physically. My prayer is that they would find hope in You and the gift of Salvation through Jesus. In Jesus' name, amen.

Greedy

The god of greed is a cheat. His delights have the power to dazzle and excite but they can satisfy nobody. - John White

Proverbs 1:15-19
15 My child, don’t go along with them!
    Stay far away from their paths.
16 They rush to commit evil deeds.
    They hurry to commit murder.
17 If a bird sees a trap being set,
    it knows to stay away.
18 But these people set an ambush for themselves;
    they are trying to get themselves killed.
19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
    it robs them of life.

If you've ever dealt with greedy people you know about this. Honestly, our world is full of greed. It affects everyone in some fashion or another. We hear & read about the gas prices a lot. Those controlling it are no doubt greedy. What about the glutton who can't seem to get enough. In the glutton's eyes there's never enough. They will go after what they want and trample those in their path. Experience that? Yea, thought so. It's a mental issue and satan is the controller. Such deception. As God's word says in v. 19-it robs them of life. I also read in one or two scriptures that they will not inherit the Kingdom of God. I didn't want to overload my post with verses. You can search online for scripture that mention greed. You'll find plenty. God does not like the proud and greedy attitudes & behavior. We must repent and seek God's forgiveness and lean not unto our own understanding. Let God have it. He'll take care of you.

Prayer: Dear Father God, I lift up this greediness to You. I pray Father that those who suffer with greed will seek You and repent. I pray they will finally experience joy and Your grace with mercy laced in. Your mercy & grace sees us all through even when we don't deserve it. Thank YOU Father God for loving and caring for us so much. Thank You for giving us Your Son, Jesus as our savior. I love You Father God. In Jesus' name, amen.