SPRING FORTH

Spring is here, life is popping up everywhere, flowers that we forgot we had are springing forth with beauty. The showers and the sun have been just what was needed to bring them forth. God has sent His Word and His Spirit and it has brought forth the beauty that He desires to bring out in each of us. O that we might show forth His glory to this world that they may see His good works in us and come and glorify Him with their lives. Taste and see that God is GOOD.

This Weeks Prayer

The thought that God likes my company thrills me more than I can explain to you. And if He likes my company, He likes yours too—He is no respecter of persons (see Acts 10:34; 1 Pet. 1:17). The same blood that purchased Peter's and Paul's salvation bought yours and mine. Moreover, it is the blood that gives all of us equal access into God's presence (see Heb. 10:19). Therefore, I can put out of my mind the thought that some people are more acceptable to God than others. One's profile in church has nothing to do with being accepted by Him—or loved or enjoyed. We are all on level ground. No one is at the head of the line just because she has a higher profile in the church, has been a Christian a longer time, has been on a 40-day fast, or has fame in the world. Being a head of state gives you no leverage. As St. Augustine put it, "God loves every person as if there were no one else to love."

This Weeks Prayer

This week thank the Lord for His unconditional love for you and take time to tell Him how much He means to you. Sit quietly before Him and listen for His still small voice to commune with you. As you share your heart with Him pray for those He brings to mind Show Him the extent of your love by your obedience. Continue to pray that revival would sweep the nation and spread around the world. Thank God for His continued protection over our nation and pray for those who are suffering through loss of jobs, homes and loved ones. Remember Israel and pray that our leaders would make righteous decisions concerning the fate of our country. John 15:15

This Weeks Prayer

This week thank the Lord that His blood brings you into a place of unmerited favor. Pray for faith to stand on His promises and believe that He is really on your side. Ask Him to direct your steps according to His Word and to increase your discernment so that you can see clearly what He has in store for you. Remember the persecuted church, our military and their families, those who have suffered loss of jobs, homes, families and health in these difficult economic times. Continue to pray that He send more workers into His harvest fields, for the peace of Jerusalem and for an outpouring of His Spirit without measure. Rom. 8:31; Gen. 37-50