Occasional items of inspiration by Pastor Kelly Carner

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

H.O.P.E.

Concluding thoughts last week were somewhat somber.   Life sometimes gets difficult and we struggle.  However, The word of God is a comfort to all of us that are struggling and looking for hope.  We read...

Zephaniah 3:17 (New International Version)
The LORD your God is with you, 
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing."

H    Help… others-and never be too proud to ask for help yourself.
       Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, An ever-present help in trouble."
  
O  Opportunity... There is always an a reason to be optimistic.
     Phillipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

P  Persist…no matter what, never give up..
    Galatians 6:9 (ESV) " And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap,
                                            If we do not give up."

E  Evangelize…  Evangelism is about making Jesus known.   It is not simply a message shared  - it  

Is a message lived out when we share our life, in Christ... We can only make Him known to the extent that     
           We  know Him!
       
Mark 16:15-16 (NIV)   He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all     
                                           Creation..... 

Jeremiah 29:11-12 (New International Version)
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

See Ya!

-Kelly