SOW

Matthew 13:3..., Behold, a sower went forth to sow.

SOW LOVE, where theres hatred.

SOW PARDON, where theres injury.

SOW FAITH, where theres doubt.

SOW HOPE, where theres despair.

SOW LIGHT, where there is darkness

SOW JOY, where there is sadness.

Who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Let us pray that God teach us how to sow in the lives of others.

The ABC's of Salvation

A - All have sinned.

B - Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world.

C - Come to Christ for peace, pardon, and eternal life.

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:8-10

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, knowing is not enough;

We must Apply.

Willing is not enough;

We must Do.

No Greater Love

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone. To have a deep soul relationship with another, to be loved thoroughly and exclusively. But to a Christian, God says no. Not until you're satisfied and fulfilled and content, unreservedly to me alone. I do love you my child, and until you discover that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found, you will not be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you. You will never be united with another until you are united with Me, exclusive of any other desires or longings.

I want you to stop planning, stop wishing, and allow Me to bring it to you. You just keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things. Keep experiencing the satisfaction of knowing that I am. Keep learning and listening to the things I tell you.

You must wait.

Don't be anxious.

Don't worry.

Don't look around at the things that others have gotten or that I've given them.

Don't look around at the things that you think you want.

Just keep looking off and away up to Me, or you'll miss what I want to show you.

And when you're ready, I'll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any would ever dream of. You see, until you are ready and until the one I have for you is ready, until you are both satisfied exclusively with Me and the life I have planned for you, you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me, and is thus perfect love. I am working even this minute, to have both of you ready at the same time. And dear child, I want you to have the most wonderful love. I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your own relationship with Me, and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting union of beauty and perfection that I offer you with Myself.

KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU.

I AM ALMIGHTY GOD.

BELIEVE AND BE SATISFIED.

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:4

COULD BE WORSE

Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight,
just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.

Should you have a bad day at work,
think of the man who has been out of work for the last three months.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad,
think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend,
think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, for $15 a day, just to feed her family.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance,
think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror,
think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities, remember,
things could be worse -- you could be them.

" The Right Idea "

I asked GOD to take away my pain,
GOD said,-NO-, it is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked GOD to make my handicapped child whole,
GOD said,-NO-, her spirit is whole and her body is only temporary.

I asked GOD to grant me patience,
GOD said,-NO-, Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked GOD to give me happiness,
GOD said,-NO-, I give you blessings, Happiness is up to you.

I asked GOD to spare me pain,
GOD said,-NO-, Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked GOD to make my spirit grow,
GOD said,-NO-, you must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life,
GOD said,-No-, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask GOD to help me LOVE others, as much as He Loves Me and then GOD Said ... Ahhhh, Finally You Have The Right Idea...

"GOD IS LIKE"

God is like General Electric.... He Lights Your Path

God is like Bayer Aspirin.... He Works Wonders

God is like Hallmark Cards.... He Cared Enough To Send The Very Best

God is like Tide................ He Gets The Stains Others Leave Behind

God is like VO-5 Hair Spray......He Holds Through All Kind Of Weather

God is like Sears............... He Has Everything

God is like Alka Seltzer........ Oh, What A Relief He Is

God is like Scotch Tape......... You Can't See Him But He's There

God is like Copper Top Battery.. Nothin Can Out Last Him

God is like American Express.... Don't Leave Home Without Him.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observeit with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;for therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and notto covetousness."Psalms 119:34-36 KJV

The 23rd Psalm (a closer look) Part One

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
(God is my father. He takes care of all my needs.)

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
(God brings peace and harmony into my life)

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
(God makes me feel strong when I'm weak and guides me to do good things in His name)

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff comfort me.
(I will not be afraid, because God is with me. His strength and protection comfort me.)

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
(God is there for me when I'm surrounded by enemies)

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
(God comforts me and fills my heart with overflowing love)

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
(God will love me and forgive my sins throughout my life)

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
(I will live in God's love forever)

Letter From God To Women

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you.

Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects his heart and his lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully.

Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart.

Support the man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side.

You are My perfect angel. You are My beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and My eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes - don't change them. Your lips - how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle in touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I've held your heart close to mine.

Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like Me. Adam walked with Me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see Me or touch Me. He could only feel Me.

So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with Me,I fashioned in you: My holiness, My strength, My purity, My love, My protection and support. You are special because you are the extension of Me.

Man represents My image, woman My emotions. Together you represent the totality of God. So man - treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt Me. What you do to her, you do to Me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father.

Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.

Three Things in Life

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
Time, Words & Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost -
Peace, Hope & Honesty.

Three things in life that are most valuable -
Love, Faith & Prayer

Three things in life that are never certain -
Dreams, Success & Fortune

Three things that make a man -
Hard work, Sincerity & Commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a man -
Lust, Pride & Anger

Three things that are truly constant -
Father, Son and Holy Ghost

I ask the Lord to bless you, as I pray for you today;
to guide you and protect you, as you go along your way.
His love is always with you, His promises are true.
And when you give Him all your cares, you know He'll see you through.

God bless you all

Elder J.A. Vazquez

TO MY SISTERS

My dear sisters in Christ, there comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself.

Not at her circumstance,

Not at what she did,

Not how unfair life is,

Not at who made you do it.

She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection.

Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look.

A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.

Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood flow, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower.

Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land. Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up.

Before you wonder, "What's up with her?"

ask yourself, "What's up with me?"

That woman could be your mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc.

That woman could be you.

Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. My dear sisters, build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi. Encourage and Love, Forgive and Forget, and trust. I pray that the men and woman who read and receives this in their hearts will be touched in some way.
May peace and love be upon you all.