Being God's Child

     As I was reflecting back on Sunday School this morning my thoughts were not only the teachings of God's Word but the learners of God's Word.  As I listened and observed, I couldn't help think that in our Sunday School class, Crucial Conversations at Faith Baptist Church, is a group of ordinary people who for the most part have put their faith and trust in Christ Jesus.  Each one of us who have trusted Christ has been called by God  We are part of God's plan.  The God who created the universe, rhe heavens, the earth, and all that it contains which includes us human beings.  God has a vested interest in us.  You may be reading this and not a part of our Sunday School class at Faith, but may be in another small group someplace else.  What a privelege to be part of a group of other believers.

Relationships are
                              gifts,
                                        priceless,
                                                        to be nurtured,
                                                                             to be cherished,
                                                                                                      respected,
                                                                                                                   part of God's plan.

     Let's help each other grow.  Let's encourage and help stregthen each other's faith.  There is enough junk in the world to pull us down.  Let's show the world that we really are different.  Not because of who we are, but because of who HE is.  Encourage someone miles away, or maybe next door.  Love them, honor them, pray for them.  Let them know someones cares.  That someone is Jesus.

I challenge each one of us this week to allow

                      vulnerability,
                                Holy Spirit interruptions,
                                             prayer,
                                                      boldness,
                                                                   reading His Word,
                                                                                    being ready to be used.

     One day we will all stand alone before God.  The one thing we will hear is Jesus say is,"this one is with me.  This is your child".  We will meet our heavenly Father face to face when Jesus introduces us.  When times get tough this week, remember who stand next to you......Jesus.  When you want to through in the towel in exasperation, remember who loves you..........Jesus.  Have an attitude of gratitude this week to the Lord.

          Without Him NOTHING is possible.      
                With Him EVERYTHING is possible,
               
     I will leave you with this verse in Ephesians 4:1 "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called".

by Deb Paradis
2.10.13