Hope for Hopelessness!

I have been encouraged by the Lifegiver! With the bad news of an economic depression most people are being tormented with fear.

Today I don't have sad news for you. I have GLAD NEWS!

Listen to these words from the Lifegiver in The Message:

Though the cherry trees don't blossom and the strawberries don't ripen, Though the apples are worm-eaten and the wheat fields stunted, Though the sheep pens are sheepless and the cattle barns empty, I'm singing joyful praise to God. I'm turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God. Counting on God's Rule to prevail, I take heart and gain strength. I run like a deer. I feel like I'm king of the mountain!

What powerful words! Even though I see and hear no hope with my physical eyes and ears, I am encouraged as I sing to Him and gain hope and strength!

Look at these seven progressive steps:

1) I have no hope of making it (reality)
2) I choose to sing joyful praises to my Lifegiver, the Lord!
3) I choose to turn cartwheels of joy to my Savior! (I push past my hopelessness)
4) I trust the Lord with His RESURRECTION POWER to PREVAIL! (Overcoming the problem)
5) I receive HOPE and gain STRENGTH!
6) I run like a deer!
7) I feel like I am more than a CONQUEROR!

This is not self-help. This is not mind over matter. This is the miracle power of praise to our Lord! This is receiving His provision and protection!

Try it! You'll like it! You will feel much better!

Definitely a Determined Day!

Today is the National Letter of Intent Day for college football players. Our local college, Boise State University, is planning to sign many "All Star" high school football players.

Are you an "All Star?" Do you want to be one?

I have good news for you! You can be as great as you want to be.

All you need to do is ask the greatest "All Star" there is. He is your Creator!

He created you and knows how you are designed to function. He knows your personality, your abilities and everything else about you.

If you are tired of trying to "measure up," why not "Treasure Up?!"

Listen to His voice in The Message from Matthew 11:28-30:

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.

He will reveal who you are and where you function BEST as you get to know Him!