Thankfulness

God has blessed us so much.  He is why we breathe, why we live where we do, why we have the things we have.

It’s not a common statement to say that God has blessed us.  He has abundantly blessed us.  Sure, there were times when I wondered why He didn’t say yes or work a miracle, but that doesn’t mean I went without His blessing sometimes.

He is always there for me.

No matter what I do, what I say, where I go, or where I am, He is there.  It’s just hard to remember that sometimes because He is invisible to us.  But imagine the great comfort, the wonderful communion that is ready and waiting for us if we just remember that He’s always near!

When I am feeling down, He lifts me up.
When I am feeling sick, He comforts me.
When I am feeling sad, He lets me know everything’s okay.
When I am feeling nervous, He calms me.
When I am feeling upset, He understands me.
When I am feeling forgetful, He reminds me.

He reminds me.
 
What He did for me on that cross those 2,000 years ago was something simply amazing to me.  The mere fact that He chose to bleed and die for MY sins is astounding to think about.  Yet, with all my life’s complications and joys, I somehow seem to forget Him and His merciful kindness.  Then, in the stillness of the night or even in the hustle and bustle of a large family, He reminds me in a beautiful whisper what He did for little ole’ me.

My heart melts at the remembrance of it.  Every atom in me wants to please Him to the utmost.  I want to give myself wholly and completely to Him.

Thanking my Redeemer.
 
I count it a real privilege to thank Him daily for what He did for me.  Do you realize the depth of it?  He suffered and died so that I – of all people! – would not have to suffer in Hell forever.  Can you believe a love like that?

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”* 

Let us never forget to thank Him in return.  It is the least we can do.

*John 15:13

180 Movie -- The Holocaust vs. Abortion

 

My family and I were introduced to Mr. Ray Comfort through watching Fireproof movie and learning more about Kirk Cameron.  

Immediately, we noticed how straight-forward and bold he was.  We studied his videos of him witnessing to just about anybody, and were greatly encouraged to be bold and spread The Gospel.

People generally think of a documentary as dull and boring.  I know.... but this documentary was completely different. 

Ray Comfort interviews 8 people, comparing the Jewish Holocaust to our own American Holocaust: abortion.

Finally, Ray shares the pure Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.  It breaks your heart to see some of the reactions.

You will just have to watch it yourself... and comment here to let me know your thoughts on it.  It's free: www.180movie.com

This is an issue that is very dear to me.  I am a former volunteer peer-counselor for our local Pregnancy Center, and I learned never to judge a girl by her outward appearance.  She may be laughing off her deep, inner fear that someone might force her to abort her baby... she may want the abortion just because it's not the time to raise a child... whatever her case, she must be sympathized with and then educated.

We all need to be educated!  We take advantage of the breath of life we are blessed with each and every day.