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A Life of Thanksgiving... How thankful are you when you talk to God? The world around us generally doesn’t encourage thankfulness. We’re taught to look after ourselves in order to get what we think we deserve. And yet—Christians ought to be the most thankful people on earth because we have been given everything by God. James 1:17 reminds us that every good gift comes from Him. This implies that God is always acting in kindness toward us. Not only has God given us life and breath, but He has also offered us the free gift of eternal life. God made a way for us to have a relationship with Him through the death and resurrection of Jesus. That alone is more than enough for us to live a life of gratitude toward God. Because of what He's...

Ask and it will be given to you Seek and you will find Knock and the door will open

Strengthen your structure, Reinforce your foundation, You shall not be moved!

TRANSLATIONS The Bible has been translated many times. It even seems like, for as many transactions as there are, there are equally, and even more versions. And, that's fine, as long as the transaction is consistent and kept in context (remains true to its original text). I myself sometimes get so caught up in the Word that my 5th Ward auto-translator activates. In my last post, for instance, I mentioned something to the effect that, as a broken vessel, I am only broken to the city that did the harm; other cities can and will continue be rewarded through this "broken vessel." Well, that sentiment is in perfect sync with the original text. Paul, when he was being punished without cause, said: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer...

Where did God place that fruit tree? Not one day goes by Every day, all day long. Young and old, rich and poor. What a pitiful shame. God sees. His eyes are upon the whole earth. I bear witness.

This one has been in my playlist for a while, just because it says it all. (Hope there's no problem with my using it)

```markdown Glorious Sabbath Day People of God: I just can't help myself. Whenever I see people giving God glory, especially for what some may think is nothing, it moves me. It saddens me when people refuse to give God glory, but God is patient. I used to be the same way, and He was very patient with me. Therefore I too must be patient. As a teenager, I'd get so embarrassed whenever my mother would openly worship, especially when she did so in front of my friends. But, maturity in Christ brings clarity. Please, be patient with me as I attempt to draw you nigh with a bit of comparison. Think about it this way: Nobody has to tell you to jump, scream, or do the wave when your team scores points or wins a game, the turn of events...

Without really realizing it, from the very beginning, I have been doing the same thing that many of Jesus's original disciples did: I have been following Him, and writing about my experiences and things that I have witnessed while in service to Him. Joy! Joy! Joy! Thank You Lord

Ezekiel 2:7 You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. .

```markdown Words are important. Indeed, you must know "The Word" to do it. Jesus's very first miracle was turning water into wine. But had the servants not followed His words of instruction, the master's house would not have received the reward of new wine. Some claim to be Jesus's servants; they even quote Isaiah 54:17 daily. But, if you are truly a servant of our Lord, Christ Jesus, as Mary advised, you must follow His instructions. Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. ◄ John 2:7 (NKJV)► The problem with some, who profess servitude, is that they have attempted to use this particular vessel as part of their ceremonial ritual, but have failed to follow Jesus's instructions...