Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Freedom

I am so excited! I have experienced freedom. Freedom in Christ. I'm not saying I am perfect, but I have freedom! I have done many things that I am ashamed of and have hurt many people, but Jesus has set me free and forgiven me. I don't have to be concerned what people think about me. Jesus loves me for who I am. I am not in bondage any more. You too can experience freedom. Just give it up! Jesus wants to set you free.

I am free to dance, sing, praise, worship, and minister to people. I am not going back. No way! We have an awesome God. I want to say what His Word says. Do what His Word says. I want all to know this true freedom. If you want it, just ask. I will share it with you. Wow, I can hardly contain myself. John 8:36 says, " So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." Come experience this with me.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Prayer

Has anyone ever had trouble sleeping at night? Well, it happens quite often for me. I have learned that when I am awake and can't sleep, the Lord is wanting me to pray. It puts me at peace and I fall asleep. I had one of those nights last night. So, I began to pray. My mind wanders all over the place. I pray for my family, friends, church people, country, government, whatever comes to my mind. Then, I sit quietly and hear this small voice saying, " Just as my disciples came with me to pray in the garden of Gethsemane I too call you to pray. Don't get weary and fall asleep as they did, but be alert and be praying." I thought, WOW, could this be God? Oh yea. I thought, how selfish I was to think I deserve to sleep when He (God) wants me to pray. We all need to be alert. God is calling His people to pray. If we humble ourselves and pray and turn from our wicked ways, then we will hear from Heaven, will forgive their sins and heal their land. That is from the Bible, in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Let me just encourage you all that God is calling us to pray. Just had to share this with you all. Have a blessed day, Pastor Melissa

Friday, October 10, 2008

Hey ya'll! Wasn't Wednesday night awesome? God was certainly there. Did you all feel that too? Do you have questions about what was going on? Feel free to message me on here or text me. No question is a dumb question. All questions are welcome. I hope you have had a good week at school. Let me know how you guys are doing. Remember what Pastor Mark said about how to be a Christ follower (Christian) is to read your Bible. Start reading in John. If you have any questions feel free to ask me or Pastor Tim. We are there to help you understand and help you with your relationship with Christ. We love you guys. See you Sunday! Love in Christ, Pastor Melissa