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We welcome July with a repentant heart. There are things happening in this world that are changing the way we see normal. Places are opening with restrictions. Some people are realizing what foolishness is happening.  God is winning battles. Even though it looks like we have certain major losses, God is winning. We are in an amazing time and the world will never be the same again.  
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​Scripture of the Week: Job 38:4-18   
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
    Tell me, if you have understanding.
5 Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
    Or who stretched the line upon it?
6 On what were its bases sunk,
    or who laid its cornerstone,
7 when the morning stars sang together
    and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

8 “Or who shut in the sea with doors
    when it burst out from the womb,
9 when I made clouds its garment
    and thick darkness its swaddling band,
10 and prescribed limits for it
    and set bars and doors,
11 and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther,
    and here shall your proud waves be stayed’?

12 “Have you commanded the morning since your days began,
    and caused the dawn to know its place,
13 that it might take hold of the skirts of the earth,
    and the wicked be shaken out of it?
14 It is changed like clay under the seal,
    and its features stand out like a garment.
15 From the wicked their light is withheld,
    and their uplifted arm is broken.

16 “Have you entered into the springs of the sea,
    or walked in the recesses of the deep?
17 Have the gates of death been revealed to you,
    or have you seen the gates of deep darkness?
18 Have you comprehended the expanse of the earth?
    Declare, if you know all this.














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When Life Happens

10/5/2019

 
 
The funny thing about being a human, just when you think you have most things working for yourself and others, life happens. Too many times we see people that believe they have it all together and the next day......crash. Murphy, Gremlins, and the ghost in the machine all arrive at once. That is a scary thing to have happen but this is mortality. Our plans are not always very successful nor does every plan fall into God's overall desire for our lives. It is something we have to deal with, sometimes daily, especially if your trust is not fully in God. 
There are people that think they control their own destinies can see failure and try to change to fit their needs and desires for success. These will never be happy because with each success comes many failures. They do not listen to anyone but their own mind.
Then you have those that think they need to meddle in business that is not theirs and recommend what they believe is the only way. Or they try to assist when it is not needed or welcome because they believe their way is best. These folks might have certain best interests at heart but cannot see when they are not needed and get upset when someone else succeeds.
As Christians, as believers in God, we place our faith, our trust, our very lives in His hands. At least that is what we are supposed to do. I know many Christians that fall into the people of the previous paragraphs and it is not pretty. When you work with someone described above, where is their heart. Are they looking for accolades and bonuses? Maybe some extra compensation? They are for themselves and not the team. And some call themselves Christian??????
Life happens to everyone because we are alive on this planet. What the differences is between people and Children of God is that we are not living for ourselves. When a change happens we have to accept it, adjust, and move forward all the while standing firm in faith. Give all praises, good things,  grievances, troubles, cares, and concerns to God and listen. That is literally all we really can do because that is what He wants us to do.
Brothers and Sisters, Do not get frustrated over the things that are out of our control because God has given that responsibility to someone else. If it is not meant for us to handle it at that time, there is always someone chosen to do it. God will have you step in if needed. Remember to ask for guidance and direction and God will provide. Of course He will do that whether we ask or not, especially if we are chosen for a task that He just drops on our plates. 
Be in prayer for us as we take on a task that will be challenging in many ways. We are possibly bringing a relative and her spouse to live with us as they try to get on their feet. 
In God's Loving Arms,
Through Christ,
Rob, Servant of God 

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