Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 31

More of God's Encouragement 

The tongue has the power of life and death,

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Prov 18:21 (NIV)

Oh Lord, help me spread life with my tongue today.....

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

You Never Know:

Hello Everyone:

I know that over the past several months that I have been posting only the "Word of Encouragement." Life is and has been very busy for all of us, but I can't use that as an excuse as to why I am not posting other stories.

From the beginning, I have heard it said that a "Blog" is where you get to share your thoughts about what you face in life, and it is sometimes easier to post than to verbally express ones thoughts.

Well; here you have it. As you may know from reading my blog that I, as a pastor am involved in a Nursing Home Ministry. We try to visit on a weekly basis, and also, we conduct monthly services at two nursing homes.

Even though we have been doing this for over nine years, it still bothers my wife Lynne and I when we return to do a service and find out that one of the friends we have made over the years is among the missing. You cannot help but get close to these dear folks as you visit with them and get to know them as to what they did in life and where they are from. I feel that it borders on loosing a family member when we hear of their passing. It definitely leaves a whole in your heart. One the other hand; hearing of a persons passing will bring us a sense of closure knowing that we were able to bring to them the Word of God and see them ask Jesus Christ into their heart, too forgive them of their sins, and change their lives, even at the age of the twilight years. Knowing that they have gone home to be with the Lord will bring a smile to our faces, knowing that one day we will all be reunited in our Eternal Home which Lord says He is preparing for us in the Gospel of John; Chapter 14:1-6.

I just want to thank the Lord for all the opportunities that He gives us to share His Love for mankind.

Blessings:      

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 30

More of God's Encouragement

The goal of this command is love,

which comes from a pure Heart

and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

1 Tim 1:5 (NIV)

Help me to love like YOU today Lord ....

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 29

More of God's Encouragement

I will give You a new Heart and put a new spirit in you;

I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a Heart of flesh.

Ezek 36:26 (NIV)

Thank You Lord for the new heart You've given me !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 28

More of God's Encouragement

The grass withers and the flowers fall,

 but the word of our God stands forever."

Isa 40:8NIV

FOREVER and EVER Lord !!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 27

More of God's Encouragement 

A word aptly spoken

is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Prov 25:11 (NIV)

Help me to sow more apples Lord...

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 24

More of God's Encouragement

Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew,

like showers on new grass,

like abundant rain on tender plants.

Deut 32:2 (NIV)

Your word DOES refresh and enrich me Lord !!!!

Even when I have to say "ouch" J

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 23

More of God's Encouragement

You are the salt of the earth.

But if the salt loses its saltiness

how can it be made salty again?

It is no longer good for anything,

except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

Matt 5:13 (NIV)

Use me to make someone thirst for You Lord ....

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 22

More of God's Encouragement

May the LORD  answer you when you are in distress;

may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

Ps 20:1NIV

Not always easy to hear You during distress..

help me to keep my heart open to hearing You Lord

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 21

More of God's Encouragement

Whatever happens,

conduct Yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Phil 1:27a (NIV)

Whatever happens Lord.. let them see YOU ...

        

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 20

More of God's Encouragement

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our troubles,

so that we can comfort those in any trouble

with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

2 Cor 1:3-4 NIV

Nothing like having God use our troubles to help strengthen and comfort others !!

Because He gave it to us first !!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 17

More of God's Encouragement

But when he saw the wind,

he was afraid and, beginning to sink,

cried out, "Lord, save me!"

Matt 14:30(NIV)

Soooo easy to be afraid when we see the winds of life howling Lord..

BUT with when I focus on YOU .. everything else dims....

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 16

           

More of God's Encouragement 

The LORD gives strength to His people;

the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Ps 29:11 (NIV)

Sometimes our strength is just sapped out of us Lord....

Thank You for being there to give us Yours!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

 

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 15

More of God's Encouragement  

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Ps 34:18 (NIV)

Thank You Lord... You are always there especially when were brokenhearted....

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 14

More of God's Encouragement

Many are the plans in a man's Heart,

but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

Prov 19:21 (NIV)

For sure Lord... YOUR purpose DOES prevail !!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 13

More of God's Encouragement

Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again,

but whoever drinks the water I give Him will never thirst.

Indeed, the water I give Him will become in Him

a spring of water welling up to eternal life.

John 4:13-14 (NIV)

Reminds me of the song...

"All who are thirsty..all who are weak--come to the fountain; dip your heart in the stream of life..Let the pain and the sorrow be washed away in the waves of His mercy, and the deep cries out to deep

Thank You Lord !!!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 10

More of God's Encouragement

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous

and his ears are attentive to their prayer,

1 Peter 3:12a NIV

Sooo comforting to know you are watching and listening Lord !!!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 9

More of God's Encouragement 

I have set the LORD always before me.

because He is at my right hand,

I will not be shaken.

Ps 16:8 (NIV)

I will NOT be shaken !!

Only with YOU Lord !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 8

More of God's Encouragement

If it is possible,

as far as it depends on You,

live at peace with everyone.

Rom 12:18NIV

Help me do MY part today Lord !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 7

More of God's Encouragement 

He lifted me out of the slimy pit,

out of the mud and mire;

He set my feet on a rock

and gave me a firm place to stand.

He put a new song in my mouth,

 a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

Ps 40:2-3 (NIV)

Thank You is sooo inedequate Lord !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 6

More of God's Encouragement 

The reason the Son of God appeared

was to destroy the devil's work.

I Jn 3:8b (NIV)

Satan will attach me BUT

YOU already defeated him Lord !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

Jan 3

 

More of God's Encouragement 

 

 

Because you are my help ,

I sing in the shadow of Your wings.

My soul clings to You;

Your right hand upholds me.

Ps 63:7-8NIV

 

I can only sing because of YOU Lord !!!

 

 

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

 

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 2

More of God's Encouragement 

Forgive us our debts, 

as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Matt 6:12NIV

Help me to forgive as YOU have forgiven ME Lord 

As Always, Remember to have a God day  !!

Love In Christ. 

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

Jan 1

More of God's Encouragement 

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.

The spirit is willing,

 but the body is weak." 

Matt 26:41NIV

Lord help me to start the new year right

And take time today and every day

because I can only do it through YOU !!

As always, Remember to have a God day !!
 

Love in Christ.

www.lowellag.org