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Comment by Ruth McD on September 24, 2012 at 9:10am: Psalm 16:9-11

⁹Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
    my body also will rest secure,
¹⁰because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
    nor will you let your faithful^[b] one see decay.
¹¹You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

True joy is deeper than happiness; we can feel joy in spite of our deepest troubles. Happiness is temporary because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God's presence within us. As we contemplate His daily presence, we will find contentment. As we understand the future He has for us, we will experience joy. Don't base your life on circumstances, but on God.

Comment by Ruth McD on September 23, 2012 at 10:22am: Thanks for all these powerful verses and messages. All wonderful inspiration.

Comment by Ruth McD on September 19, 2012 at 10:08am: Romans 5:3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

vs4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

vs5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

The problems that we run into will develop our perseverance, which in turn will strengthen our character, deepen our trust in God, and give us greater confidence about the future. You probably find your patience tested in some way every day. Thank God for those opportunities to grow, and deal with them in His strength.

James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials.

Comment by Ruth McD on September 14, 2012 at 4:02pm: What a wonderful message and pic about forgiveness. There was a time when I was upset at my Dad, and it took me a long time to forgive him. I prayed to God about it, and He showed me how to forgive my Dad. After that, I felt a weight lifted off of me, and happier.

Comment by The pilgrim on September 14, 2012 at 3:36pm: Is there someone in your life you need to forgive? We are called to be Christ like and Jesus died so we could be forgiven. Matthew 5:22-24 "But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Let's make that call , letter or get together and let that person know you love them and forgive them right now before It's to late! Love Jennifer GSM

Comment by Ruth McD on September 12, 2012 at 9:57am: James 2:1 My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism.

James presents three principles of faith:

1) Commitment is an essential part of faith. You cannot be a Christian simply by affirming the right doctrines or agreeing with Biblical facts (2:19). You must commit your mind and heart to Christ

2) Right actions are the natural by-products of true faith. A genuine Christian will have a changed life (2:18).

3) Faith without good works doesn't do anybody any good-it is useless (2:14-17).

James teachings are consistent with Paul's teaching that we receive salvation by faith alone. Paul emphasizes the purpose of faith, to bring salvation. James emphasizes the results of faith, a changed life.

Comment by Ruth McD on September 11, 2012 at 9:06am: We are so blessed to have each other in the Lord and share the Word and grow stronger in Him:)

Comment by Ruth McD on September 10, 2012 at 8:05am: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

The Bible tells us we must prepare ourselves spiritually. We do that by putting on spiritual armor to protect ourselves from spiritual attack (Eph. 6:10-20); by preparing our minds for holy living (1 Peter 1:13); by making sure we’re always prepared to answer questions about the reason for the hope we possess (3:15); and by ensuring that we are ready for the promised return of Jesus (Matt. 24:44).

Comment by Ruth McD on September 2, 2012 at 9:09am: ^{Hebrews 11:10} For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

The lives of the pioneers of faith in Hebrews 11 had their share of “hairpin turns” and “humdrum” situations. But they pressed on and did not turn back. Their destination? Heaven.

Today, whether life is ordinary or difficult, keep pressing on. At the end of the journey, you will see the amazing place God has prepared for us. And it will be well worth it!