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Down through centuries, there has been a heart cry: “We want the truth.” In John 14:6 Jesus saith unto them, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.” KJV

Man have searched relentlessly to uncover the “truth”, neglecting what the word tells us about the truth.

John 8:32: “And Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” KJV

John 16:13: “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.” KJV

John 17:17: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” KJV

Psalms 145:18: “The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him In truth.”

Years ago in a prayer time with the Lord, He showed me the importance of reading and obeying His word-His word has an answer for any and all questions that we run into in our lives-check out the above scriptures.

Hosea 4:6:”My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou has rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” KJV

John 3:16,17 “God loved the people of this world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who has faith in Him will have eternal life and never really die. God did not send His Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them!” CEV

Jesus is our only answer to the truth that we seek, cry out to Him today-ask Him to forgive you of all sin and things that separated you from Him, surrender it all to Him, He died, rose again- for each one of us! Yes, it’s true He died for every one of us-ask Him to come into your heart and fill you with His Holy Spirit, make your life new today -He shows us the truth through His living word and through Himself. You will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free!

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. “Psalms 51:10

“One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have a King for a friend.” Proverbs 22:11

“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”2 Corinthians 7:1

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8

My heart cry every day is, “I want to see You Lord!!!”Please purify my heart of all that wants to filter in and defile me, please cause my heart to be clean and renewed always!”

People are always, wanting to blame what concerns them on someone else, or something else, instead of praying for the concerns, or the situation. Man has never, nor will he ever be able to save himself, only God can do that!

As Martin Luther King quoted: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that…”There have been many brilliant men with many amazing accomplishments down through history, exciting as all of that may be, men are full of sin, their hearts are full of darkness, without a Savior they can do nothing! I do believe that God has used many gifted men and women to create much good on this earth, let us never forget who the true creator is. “I lift up my eyes to the mountains-where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1,2

As a single mom who struggled for years in my life, I know that without the Lord I never would have made it, I would have perished years ago. I thank God daily for life and for the strength that He provided for me not to give up! I congratulate all mothers, women and especially the single mom’s as it is not easy but with God’s help you will do all that He has called you to do. Let your heart be pure before the Lord!

Happy National Women’s Day

If there are women or men out there who have not given their lives to Jesus, now is the time: Pray Jesus I need you desperately, forgive me of all my sins, I believe that you died for me and rose again so that I may have eternal life, so that I can come to know You and rely on You daily. Come into my heart, fill me with your Spirit, teach, lead and guide me everyday.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen

Jesus said to His disciples, “Don’t worry! I am Jesus. Don’t be afraid. “Peter replied, “Lord if it is really you, tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come on!” Jesus said. Peter then got out of the boat and started walking on the water toward Him. But when Peter saw how strong the wind was, he was afraid and started sinking. “Save me Lord!” he shouted. At once, Jesus reached out His hand. He helped Peter up and said, “You surely don’t have much faith, why do you doubt?” Matthew 14:27-31. It’s clear in this text, Jesus tells them all not to worry, or to be afraid, Peter let fear and disobedience in, and he doubted Jesus was who He said He was. Peter also was believing more in what he saw around him than what Jesus told him he was able to do. Is there something or someone around you that has caused you to doubt that Jesus is who He says He is?

David told Solomon in 1 Chronicles 22:13: “If you obey the laws and teachings that the Lord gave Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and brave and don’t get discouraged or be afraid of anything.” If we obey the Lord-we should not be afraid of anything! God told Joshua in Joshua 1:7:”Long ago I promised the ancestors of Israel that I would give this land to their descendants. So be strong and brave! Be careful to do everything my servant Moses taught you. Never stop reading the Book of the Law, he gave you. Day and night you must think about what it says. If you obey it completely, you and Israel will be able to take this land.”

Oh, but the waves around us are so high– or the people in our family– or staff on the job or people in general are promoting fear into our lives, these are perilous times that we are living in, if we do not trust and obey in a living, risen savior in these times, then courage will not be easy. I do remember many times that the hair stood up on the back of my neck, but I still did what God wanted me to do, because I was sure I heard His voice, and knew that I was doing what he asked me to do. Without His power through the Holy Spirit, I would not have been able to do the things that God wanted me to do. I believed Jesus is who He said that He is. He is Lord, He will forgive you of all your shortcomings, Come to Him today. Believe that He died for your sins and for a chance for eternal life. He rose again to grant you that second chance, believe today that He is Who He says He is, take courage, surrender your life to Jesus, then trust and obey what he teaches you through His living word.

Psalms 23:2 “He leads me beside still waters.” “Just as physical waters are essential for life, spiritual still waters are necessary for the soul’s vitality.” (Bible Hub.com) Even though still waters usually mean a sense of peace, the Biblical meaning runs much deeper, it’s about spiritual renewal and trust in a higher power. God leads His believers to trust Him for spiritual strength, and to pray to Him to be refreshed by the Holy Spirit. This sustenance we get through faith in Him.

In John 4:3-15′”Jesus left Judea and started for Galilee again. This time he had to go through Samaria, and on His way, he came to the town of Sychar. (which was also known as Shechem which means shoulder) It was near the field of Jacob (which passed between two mountains) had long ago been given to his son Joseph. The well that Jacob had dug was still there, and Jesus sat down beside it because He was tired from traveling. It was noon, and after Jesus’ disciples had gone into town to buy some food, a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well. “Jesus asked her, “Would you please give me a drink of water?” “You are a Jew,” she replied, “and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink of water when Jews and Samaritans won’t have anything to do with each other?” Jesus answered, “You don’t know what God wants to give you, and you don’t know Who is asking for a drink. If you did, you would ask me for the water that gives life.” “Sir, you don’t even have a bucket, and the well is deep. Where are you going to get this life-giving water?” “Our ancestor Jacob dug this well for us, and his family and animals got water from it. Are you greater than Jacob?” Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again. But no one who drinks the water that I give will ever be thirsty again. The water I give will become in that person a flowing fountain that gives life.” The women replied, “Sir, please give me a drink of that water!”‘

Jesus told her to go get her husband, even though He knew that she did not have one, then continued to tell her things that no one else could know about her, He did not come to this well for Himself, rather he came to the well so that this woman would become saved. Jesus, Father God, and the Holy Spirit provide the living well within each person who believes that Jesus came, died, and rose from the dead for each one of us. That afternoon at the well this Samaritan woman was saved, she also ran back to town to tell everyone she saw about Jesus! He is our refresher, He revives us, as He said in this passage, He gives us water that quench our thirst forever more! Those who believe in Jesus will never thirst again!

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S.Lewis

As this year ends there may be places in our lives where we sense that we have lost our light, or in some cases perhaps we feel that our lamps have gone out altogether. This quote by C.S.Lewis reminds us that though the year is ending, there is much more to come for our lives as long as we are fortunate to still be breathing. Look ahead to new beginnings, a fresh place to start, refuse to keep reliving all those past hurts, past pains, choose to grieve all loss and grieve all pain, and let go.

C.S.Lewis also quoted,” Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars–let go to move forward.”

In Isaiah 43:19 it reads: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

“The prudent will bring a supply of oil along with their lamps.” Matthew 25:3

What is that supply of oil? It’s the living word of God, Jesus tells us: “I am the way, the truth and the life.” John 14:6. John 12:36 “Have faith in the light while it is with you, and you will be children of light.”Fill your lamps with His word every day, do not let your lamp go out.

If you are someone who has not yet put your faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life, now is the best time! Let go of the past and choose to move forward by putting your trust and faith in Jesus Christ. He came to save you and He wants to give you a fresh start, light your lamp and continue to show you the way by His living word.

Psalms 119:105″ Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.”

Happy New Year!!