This week could be considered: “Leap of Faith” week for some…

But for the believer:

We happily KNOW in our spirit— THE TOMB WAS FOUND EMPTY!

and it is a glorious week for us to celebrate.

Mary went and found the tomb empty.

She went and told Peter and John the news.

One out ran the other to see that it was true.

For the unbeliever, this story is hard to swallow.  But, for the believer, it is a victory!

As Peter and John raced one another, each with so much going on in their minds, I’m sure.

The WORD spoke gently

and when John went inside, faith came, and John believed.

Father, In Jesus name.  There are some in this World who do not believe in Your Son Jesus.

They do not believe that He suffered at the hand of man.  Tortured and beaten.  His beard was pulled out.  They spit on His face, and slugged Him.  They whipped Him with pleasure and every drop of blood that was spilled caused them great delight.  They made a crown of horrid thorns and it ripped His flesh even more.  The more pain they caused my Lord, the more pleasure it caused them.  But Father, it was Your will that this be done.

Your will- for Salvation to happen for the Lost to be found.  The ones who were bought with a price THANK YOU, ABBA, & WE THANK YOUR PRECIOUS SON for ALL He did before and after the cross.  Thank you for the Resurrection! 

Lord, I pray for those whose spirits are convicted by the Holy Spirit.  To the ones who want to believe.

Lord to the ones who want to be blessed by You.  For You said in Your Word:

blessed are they who believe in me

and do not see me

We were bought with a price, YOUR precious blood, Your precious life was given so we could live ETERNALLY forever- with God.  When we die, as we believe in YOU, that you died on the cross and rose again on the third day, it was to free us from sin and death.

WHOSOEVER BELIEVES IN YOU SHALL NOT PERISH but have Eternal Life!!!

Yes, we believe this.  And, the leap of faith is to believe it and tell someone!

As I said in the beginning of this wonderful passage: THIS IS A CELEBRATION!

THIS IS NEW LIFE!  NEW LIFE FOR A BELIEVER- TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION!

A LEAP OF FAITH- RESURRECTION DAY FOR YOU TOO!

Thank You Father,

And to you new believer

Welcome to the family!

Let me know if you accepted Jesus into your heart!

PRAISE BLESSING!!!

Hallelujah!

We all have something to give praise about!

Praise is our sacrifice to God,

did you know that?

Praise is our freewill offering.

Praise is the fruit of our lips,

and

Praise is our Song to God!

My free WILL 

PRAISES my God!

I WANT to praise Him!

I choose to bring my Father praise-gladly!

Singing songs of Praise every morning to my God.

Bringing Him the Highest Praise

His fruit-

His Song-

out of my heart.

This is what God loves!

Father, Praise is something we can easily give You.

Thanksgiving from our heart is a blessing from You!

You give the gifts, even the thanks.  And, we return them back

to You!

We love You, Abba.  Thank you for the Song of Praise each morning,

thank you for the reminder that every day is a day we can

rejoice IN You and rejoice again!

We give you our best today because you have given us yours.

THANK YOU!

Amen Jesus, Amen!

John 4:50 .... And the man took Jesus at His word, and left.

This particular man was a royal official. Jesus happened to be visiting Cana, where He turned the water into wine. When this man heard Jesus was in town he came to Jesus begging Jesus to heal his child who was close to death. "Sir," he begged, "come down before my child dies."

Jesus spoke the words, "Go, your son will live."

And like that....faith started walking.....God sent His word....expecting it to comply. You see, God's word accomplishes ALL He wants it to. ALL He wants to prosper- prospers! And where He sends it, (Isaiah 55:11) MUST listen. So, in this case, when He told the man GO, your son will live.... Jesus Christ the Son of God, KNEW, that this child would live and bring glory to the name of God.

And how is our faith today?? 

                        Can we take God at His word?

Jesus help us! Bless our faith today. Let this example in scripture help us to WALK - and GO just as the royal officer went with BOLD FAITH --IN You! Thank you that as we walk by faith and not by sight your promised miracles come. Thank you Jesus!!!

Amen Jesus, Amen.

He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.
Psalm 13:18

Hallelujah!  Jesus is Lord!

The steadfast LOVE of the Lord never ceases.

His mercies never come to an end.

They are new every morning!!!

NEW, EVERY MORNING!

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS, O LORD.

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Psalm 105: 1-2

Give praise to the LORD,
proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.

Sing to him,
sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.

Okay, I can DO this!!!

I personally give thanks to Almighty God!

He has saved my soul, filled me with His Holy Spirit, and has made Himself known to me!
His name is wonderful!!! His kindnesses' are wonderful! He gives Light to those who want Him.

I want Jesus! My life is easier knowing Jesus takes care of me,

He gives me songs to sing to Him! He has opened up His word, and has revealed Himself to me.

I enjoy my audience of One! When I sing to Him, I cry. I am so blessed! The words He gives me for my songs are so lovely and so touching, no wonder I love Him so!

God is good! There is none like Him! 

(Let me say it again)  He is a good God!

My Father & I LOVE HIM.

Love, Lorraine

The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Isaiah 58:11

Hallelujah!  The Lord is my guide; always!

He satisfies me & strengthens me. I am always refreshed in my God!  

When it would seem I should be weary in a sun scorched land, I am not! 

God, my God takes very good care of me! 

He gives me rest on every side.  

Scripture says, we are a well watered garden!

Never dry, no never! 

But a well FULL with God's goodness!  

Our garden is green, abundant with God's fruit! 

And, our spring never runs dry!

Goodness, no wonder we are so satisfied in our God! His mercies are everlasting, and His love endures forever.  Surely, goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our life! 

Praise God! Thank you Jesus! Aren't you glad you are His child?