Holding on to Truth

Holding on to Truth

I am a seeker, a lover of truth. I speak it, I yearn for it, I live it. Truth is a powerful gift in life. It becomes more important each day. All are welcome to read my entries in this blog; as you do, hold to the knowledge that I speak the truth and I never want to hold any of it back. May the words reach deep into your hearts and may you know that it is with the deepest sincerity that I share each word with whomever wishes to read.

In the sea of souls placed upon this earth, God is not a respecter of persons. He has created each of us as unique individuals, dependent upon the love He so desires to pour out upon us.

Acts 10:34-35

"Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."

We can hold on to the truth of this very well known verse--well known and used and full of awesome truth:

John 3:16-17

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

All who come to the knowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord--who accept Christ as their Savior and repent of their sins--establishes a place with Him in Heaven.

John 10:9-11

"I am the door: [Jesus] by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I [Jesus] am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep."

Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He did it willingly. He could have, at any time, saved himself from the torment, torture, suffering, and death he endured for us. But he chose to sacrifice himself for us.

John 10:18
"No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father."

The amazing and wonderful part of it all--Jesus rose again and offers eternal life to us all. It is the simplest thing a person can do. It is freely given and the most rewarding gift anyone could ever receive. Like the many seashells, we are all unique, but we hold one commonality amongst us all--we have the choice to accept salvation from Christ and Christ alone.

In the Morning

In the Morning

In the morning I lift my voice and sing to God. I align myself with fresh hope and remember that He is in control...when I give up on taking things out of His hands. I want to make Him my first thought upon waking and my last thought upon drifting into sleep. For without Him, I am nothing, have nothing, and do nothing that has worth. Remember to take your first breath each morning straight from the hand of God; for He is the one who takes it and gives it back in the act of breathing and living.

Psalm 59:16-17

But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. 17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

Psalm 143:8

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.