A Happy Heart:

For Tuesday, May 31, 2016

More of God's Encouragement

A happy heart makes the face cheerful,

but heartache crushes the spirit.

Prov 15:13 NIV

So true Lord ...

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love in Christ.

Terry.

Use Wisdom:

More of God's Encouragement

A man's wisdom gives him patience;

it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Prov 19:11 NIV

Help me to be quick to overlook offenses Lord….

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

He Gave His Life:

More of God's Encouragement

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.

I Jn 3:16a NIV

Thank You is soooo inadequate Lord..

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love in Christ.

Terry.

Sing His Praises:

More of God's Encouragement

Sing to God,

sing praise to His name,

extol Him who rides on the clouds—

His name is the LORD—

and rejoice before Him.

Ps 68:4 (NIV)

You give us reason sing and praise and rejoice Lord !!!!!!!!!!!

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love in Christ.

Terry.

Don't Move; Stand Your Ground

More of God's Encouragement

Therefore,

my dear brothers,

stand firm.

Let nothing move you.

Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,

because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Cor 15:58 NIV

Let my labor be pleasing to You Lord !!!!!

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love in Christ.

Terry.

Victory In Jesus:

More of God's Encouragement

But thanks be to God!

He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Cor 15:57 NIV

Thank You Lord for victories I could NEVER have on my own !!!!!

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love in Christ.

Terry:

The Lord is Our Strong Tower:

More of God's Encouragement

The name of the LORD is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

Prov 18:10 NIV

You are my strong tower today and every day Lord !!!

As always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love in Christ.

Terry.

Jesus Will Save Us:

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.

Terry.

It Felt Like A Sunday Morning:

Nursing Home Update:

Hello to all:
It Felt Like A Sunday Morning. That is how I would describe our visit today to Spectrum ADH, in North Andover, Ma. today. We conduct a Monthly Service on the 3rd Thursday of each month, with Praise & Worship, followed by a short message from God's Word. Today, a definite presence of the Lord was there. 

Matthew 18:20 KJV
(20)  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

We are very happy to report that today was just one of many times that we have felt God's Presence during our visit. At one point, during our Worship time, while singing Amazing Grace; Because He Lives, and Glorify Thy Name, one resident (they all just come for the day) a woman, was sitting off to my side; when I looked toward her again, she was standing on her feet with her arms and hands raised Praising the Lord. As I scanned over the room, there were several men and women softly weeping. You might say, it was the emotional condition that they were in. NO, I could not disagree more. It was the Spirit of the Living God speaking to their heart and drawing them closer to Him. 

At the end of the preaching of God's Word, we gave an alter call for those who wanted to begin a personal relationship with Jesus to raise their hand. I counted at least 4 hands from the residents, they I saw 4 more hands of staff members raising their hands as well. 

These are the kind of moments that make it all worth while being involved in the Nursing Home Ministry. Thank you Jesus. 

A Season for Everything:

More of God's Encouragement

To everything there is a season,

A time for every purpose under heaven:

Eccl 3:1 NKJV

Yes Lord, and help me make the best of every season you give me ….

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

Happiness and Sadness:

Today; is Wednesday, May 18, 2016:

Hello everyone:

As a Pastor/Minister; there are days that you can have complete Happiness, and there are days where you are filled with Sadness. Such was the case this past week. 

As I sit in front of my laptop computer, I am thinking about what has transpired over the last week. I will post about the Happiness first. 

HAPPINESS:
A week ago today, I conducted two Monthly Bible Studies in Tewksbury, Ma. First on the Assisted Living Side, then on the Nursing Home side. On the Assisted Living side, we had a total of seven (7) ladies attending the Study. The subject was taken from John 14: 1-6; the key verse was vs 6. 
John 14:6 NIV
(6)  Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

We talked about several points during our time together. At the end of the study; all seven ladies prayed the sinners prayer, asking the Lord to forgive them of their sins. This scene was repeated on the following Saturday, and again this week on Wednesday. To a Pastor; there is no greater joy hearing a room filled with the sounds of people praying and accepting Jesus Christ into their heart. Over the past twelve years, there have been over 60 that have said this prayer, and some of those have gone on to be with the Lord. That is why it is so important to reach the elderly with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to share with them the fact that there is hope that they can have, that the best is yet to come. That hope is that they can have the assurance of Eternal Life through our Lord and Savior. 

We also experienced the same effect when we conducted the two Monthly Services at a Nursing Home, then at an Assisted Living Community, One in Lowell, Ma.; the other in Tewksbury, Ma. respectfully. These were conducted last Saturday (2nd Saturday of the month) Both Services had a time of Worship and Praise, followed by the preaching of God's Word.

Today; the same scene was repeated with a Monthly Bible Study conducted in North Chelmsford, Ma. What a joy it was to hear a room full of residents, including a staff member praying for forgiveness of sin. I sincerely believe that the Lord hears their prayers, and that their names are written in the Lambs Book of Life. I base this on the Scripture we find in Paul's teaching in Romans 10:13

Romans 10:13 NIV

(13)  for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

SADNESS:

Even though ministering to the elderly can bring great joy and happiness; there can also be great sadness knowing that all you can do is pray.

Case in point:

Before we went to the Monthly Bible Study today; my wife Lynne and I went to visit one of of neighbors who now resides in a nursing home. Upon entering her room, she gazed at us, and stated, "I do not know you." We had to tell her that we live in the same building as she did. I know that there is great power in prayer, but the sadness comes in when you realize that other than prayer, you cannot do anything for them.

I also think of those we have grown to know over the years, that were always voicetress when you arrived at their community. Now; they sit in silence staring off into a distant void, barely aware of what is happening around them. The disease of the mind has taken hold and again, you feel helpless. However; the one thing that is certain is that they have accepted Jesus into their hear when they had their faculties about them. As far as I am concerned; they are on their way to Heaven, where there will be no sickness or disease. Thank you Jesus. 

Lynne and I have made many friends in the Elderly Communities over the years. We have lost quite a few along the way, but we have the assurance that one day, we will be gathered together once more, never to depart. 

Jesus paid the price for our Salvation; He paid the price for our Healing, and one day, He will return and receive all those who have called upon His Name. This brings comfort to my soul knowing that we are doing a small part to bring the Elderly to the point of making a decision for Christ. What a day that's going to be when we all stand around His Throne and be able to sing the song of Redemption 

Blessings:  

The Lord is Watching!

More of God's Encouragement

For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth

to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.

2 Chron 16:9 NIV

Such comfort to know you are watching over me Lord !!!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

He Gives Strength:

More of God's Encouragement

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak”

Isaiah 40:29, NIV

For sure Lord! !

Can’t go through this life without YOUR strength !!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

Jesus Gives Life:

More of God's Encouragement

I have come that they may have life,

and that they may have it more abundantly .

John 10:10 NKJV

For sure Lord !!! ABUNDANT because of YOU !!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

My Rock; My Salvation:

More of God's Encouragement

He alone is my rock and my salvation;

He is my fortress,

I will not be shaken.

Ps 62:6 NIV

For sure Lord…I will NOT be shaken !!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

Old Age; Gray Hair:

More of God's Encouragement

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He ,

I am He who will sustain you.

I have made you and I will carry you;

I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

Isa 46:4 NIV

I know I can ALWAYS count on YOU Lord !!!!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

NURSING HOME UPDATE:

NURSING HOME UPDATE:

Hello to all: Conducted two Monthly Bible Studies this morning at the Blaire House in Tewksbury, Ma. First one was at the Assisted Living, Seven (7) were present for the study; all 7 raised their hands and prayed for forgiveness of sin. Thank you Jesus. The Nursing Home side is quite different, and the response was the same in the past. Thank you Jesus for Your Faithfulness.

Watch What You Say:

More of God's Encouragement

"He who guards his lips guards his soul."

Prov 13:3

Lord help me to guard my lips today !!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

You Are Mindful of Us, Oh Lord:

More of God's Encouragement

When I consider Your Heavens,

the work of Your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which You have set in place,

what is man that You are mindful of him,

the son of man that You care for him?

Ps 8:3-4 (NIV)

You are sooooo AWESOME Lord !!!! !!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

God's Love is Higher than the Heavens:

More of God's Encouragement

For great is Your love,

reaching to the Heavens;

Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

Ps 57:10 (NIV)

Too vast for me to take in Lord….. You ARE Awesome !!!!

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

Wait Upon The Lord:

More of God's Encouragement

Wait for the LORD;

be strong

and take heart

and wait for the LORD.

Ps 27:14 NIV

Yes Lord, You will bring it to pass in YOUR time….

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.

Angels; Have you Entertained One?

More of God's Encouragement

Do not forget to entertain strangers,

for by so doing

some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Heb 13:2-3 NIV

Yes Lord, help me keep my heart always open to strangers !

As Always, Remember to have a GOD day !!

Love In Christ.

Terry.