Gather with us for Heartstrings

I know you must be busy. Life is moving so fast it seems I can't keep up with all that is going on. Why should I? Because to give up and give in to fear, worry, anxiety is to accept defeat. This is not the time for that resolution. But, we are encouraged to know the heart of God and invite Him to teach us, to lead us into all truth. Ask for His counsel and wisdom today, whatever your circumstances.

Time IS short isn't it? The most I can do some days is just to give thanks to the Lord. I want to keep my eyes fixed on Him. My place to know what to do and where to go are found in God's precious Word. There is life!

Are you a child of God? Romans 8:16 says..."The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit, [assuring us] that we are children of God."

Are you Redeemed from the hand of the enemy? Psalms 107:2 says..."Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has delivered from the hand of the adversary..."

Do you know you are forgiven?  Colossians 1:13-14 says..."[The Father] has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins."

So then, you have been saved by Grace through faith! Rejoice with me! Ephesians 2:8 says..."For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God."

If you are striving, you are not believing God is in control. If your life is bound up in the issues of life, obviously you haven't been made free. Shake off the dust that has covered your feet and turn, repent, and your walk will be lighter. Just knowing God is in control of all that concerns you will make your heart light. Surrender. His eye is upon you and His heart is for you.

I keep thinking about heaven. Do you want to be there? You only have two choices you know. And, yes, there is a hell. A dark separation from God. It is risky to play games when your life could be snuffed out in a moment. Look around you. See. So many die without the gift of eternal life. Their choice was made. What will you decide?

There is so much found in God's Word. Jesus brings Life, Peace and Hope to your story if....you will allow Him the place of Master. He is not cruel as you have known earthly masters. And, Holy Spirit is drawing you to come closer, isn't He? Why depend on the counsel of the world or even your family. You may hear that you are a Christian because you were born into your family and they have always attended church. No, you, and I were born in sin like all the other people walking this earth.

Each person decides Who they will serve. Now is the time. It really is the eleventh hour! Time may not play out the way you hope. That job may not come. That son or daughter may not return home. That doctors report may not bring good news.

What matters is where you will spend eternity. I pray you choose the right Master. Ready Romans chapter 8, if you have decided to follow Jesus. It is a road map you will understand.

I pray you know you are chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son and sealed by the Spirit of God in Christ Jesus! The trinity is for you! Rejoice that you have been brought into the family of God!

If this should be my last entry to Heartstrings, I sincerely pray you see clearly, with open eyes and heart, you need Jesus. WE all do. May you find eternal peace today in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Abundance is...ready and waiting