by lighthouse | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:14b-15 “…because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” God’s gift of grace is beyond our understanding. His gift of grace which brings peace, comfort, hope and eternal life with Himself in Heaven and which lasts through eternity is indescribable. Try and think of God’s second greatest gift to you—your spouse, your child/children, your grandchildren, the beauty of where you live, or?….. All wonderful gifts, yet nothing compares to His everlasting gift of grace! There is no greater love.
by lighthouse | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:10 “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” The source of all your possessions, talents, time and faith is your generous and loving Heavenly Father. None of us can ever look in the mirror and conclude we are really something. Never conclude—-wow, look at me–I have accomplished amazing things. Rather, each of us should look in the mirror and in humility say—wow, look at me—God has accomplished amazing things with me and through me–my stuff, my faith, my family, my all—what a fantastic God. Thank you my Heavenly Father. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” When you get up in the morning is your thought process–let’s see, this is what I have to do today, or do you begin the day—by the grace of God, with my Savior at my side, this is what God and I will do today! Which awakening thought will give you a better day?
by lighthouse | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” Is donating time, talent and treasure a sensitive, conscience tingling action? Should you and I donate 10% based on our net income or gross income? Another question: Does God bless you and me based on our width or on our height? Answer: God blesses us based on His love. Our giving is the same. Giving is not a % thing; giving is based on the heart and love and appreciation. Don’t you do the same with your own children? Giving is not a matter of financial calculation of the brain—-Giving is always a matter of 1 organ–the heart.
by lighthouse | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 8:22 “In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.” You and I have the ability to encourage or discourage. Do you have a child, a friend, a spouse, or even a grocery store clerk who is affected by the way you treat them? Yes, you do. Everyone you come in contact with is affected by you and by your attitude toward them. Try today making an effort to honestly encourage everyone you come in contact with and you will find your day will be filled with joy. Test that truth!
