Are you worried?

Matt: 11 V28 states, Come to me ,all you who are weary and burdened & I will give you rest.
So many are struggling with keeping up with , job loss ,and the cost of living in general. We understand .We live on a retirement fixed income . Our hearts go out to the ones that have lost their jobs, and even their homes. I find comfort in the word of God! Have you ever looked up all the scriptures that speak of Gods love ? There are more then any other as far as I know. God Loves us, he cares about our struggles. In Phil. Ch 4 V: 19 he states , My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Trust God ,he is our father, he will see us through this economic mess .He, and he ,alone has all the answers! Until next time may God keep you in his care!

What is going on?

As I watch the news on politics, economy and everyday tragedies . I wonder if the world has lost its mind! What is all this stuff coming to . Every day or so I see something that I express, well.., that tops all , and then, guess what,something else does top that, and I'm shocked again...People are running two and frow looking to be entertained ,find answers ,or to escape something! They seem to be never satisfied ! I read today in 1st Thes. Chap.V 11&12 ; Make it your ambition to lead a quite life, to mind your own business and work with your hands ,just as I told you (11) So that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
We hear about so many life's tragedies and yet we have the opportunity to live in peace, in quite trust in Gods grace and trusting Jesus our savior to give us hope in our everyday life. May his blessings be yours each and every day! Until next time Keep the hope!

In Troubled Times

If We look at the economy, politics,crime & joblessness one tends to get the feeling of helpless. So many things seem to be out of control.

1st Peter Chap. 5 V 7 states; Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you . I know its hard to trust God when the end of your money comes before the end of the Bills . I'm there too, but God knows are every need!

In Hebrews Ch 4 V 16 Says, Lets us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Ask The Lord ,he is there to hear you. God has a plan and cares for each one of us! Until next time may you stand firm in his love and grace!

Gods Grace!

John Ch 1 V 16 : From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
You and I are blessed because of Jesus obedience at the cross. Today we can enjoy Gods blessings not because of what we have done but of what he has done!
Grace is free but it was not cheap. It cost God his only son. Remember John Ch 3 V 16 . God so love the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him would not Parrish but would have eternal life! What an awesome promise!
Until next time may Gods abundant Grace be a blessing in your life!

Its a Good day!

In Psalms Ch 118 V 24 its states ; This is the day the Lord has made ; Let us rejoice & be glad in it..
Sometimes its hard to be positive when the cost of living is so high , the gas and food prices are depressing to say the least. However we have to remember God is in control!
In First John chap 3 V1 Says How Great the love the father has lavished on us that we should be called the children of God!
He knows just what is in our hearts & he cares about our struggles. Trust him he will be with you through everything!!

Am I going to heaven ?

That's a question we all ask at one time or another! Men have pondered that question through the century's.
John ch 3 V 16 states : For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him shall not Parrish but have eternal life.
Then in John Ch 6 V40 states : For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life ,and will be raised up at the last day.
What does that mean? Simple If we realise in our hearts that Jesus came to be an sin offering and die in our behalf and we except that sacrifice for our own , confess our sins to the father , take upon ourselves the principals that Jesus taught in the bible we will have eternal life in heaven.. Simple say Jesus I except your sacrifice for my sins please forgive me of my sins and come into my life and lead me from this day forth! If you have done this..... Congratulations you have just entered the family of God we will have eternity together with Jesus our savior!

Wars,Wars & more Wars

Jesus disciples asked him ,What are the the signs of your coming and the end of the age?
Mat ch 24: V 6,7,8 states: You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it you are not alarmed . Such things must happen but the end is still to come . Nations will ride up against nations ,kingdoms against Kingdoms. There will famine's and earthquakes in various places, all these are the beginning of the birth pains.
I have had 10 kids and I personally know when labor begins ,that the birth of the baby is inevitable.
The return of Jesus is also! Whats important is whether we are ready to meet him .
Jesus died in our behalf, he took upon his self on the cross our sins and died for us so we could have eternal life through him.
If we except his sacrifice and ask him to forgive us are sins and lead us in life & except him as saviour ,we will have eternal life with him.
He is coming soon . Folks the labor has begun ! Are You Ready ?

The Cost Of Things

Are you perplexed with the cost of things? Well I am ! I just shake my head when I go to the grocery store or get my utility bills & think will this inflation ever end? Yet I am reminded in the Bible Romans Ch 8; V 31 & 32 : What then shell we say in response to this ? If God is for us who can be against us? He who did not spare his own son, but gave him greaciously, gives us all things. In other words Gods is control and Knows our needs:
For your Prayer needs : Snail Mail: Pastor Betty Rodgers One by one Ministries . Paso Prayers Ranch 7403 Co. Rd. 36 Campo Co. 81029 or email pasosprayers@yahoo.com. Until next time may our father in Heaven and His precious son fill you with New hope!

Energy drinks,bars & pills

Everyone seems to be tired! Tired of something. Too much work, politics, depressing news or just plain worn out!
We run to the grocery store & buy energy drinks, protein bars or that vitamin that hopeful will give the boost we need to get through the day, yet we fail to go to the source of all creation, the one that made us who we are.
Psalm Ch 29 V 11 says ; The Lord gives strength to his people: the Lord blesses his people with peace
Phil Ch: 4 V 13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Perhaps instead of that bottle of energy stuff, we would be better served if we stopped for a few minutes and read the bible and reflected on what Jesus did for us & The hope he has provided . That can surly can put a spring in our step , joy for our future and renew us in Many ways!
Until next time may God bless you with His strength!

In A Changing World

We live in a world that is changing so fast one can hardly keep up. Technology, socially, & environmental issues are moving forward at a pace that hardly any one can keep up with. Even people's thoughts , insites, and opinions are giving way to new ideas. How ever if you feel a little overwhelmed with all this new thinking ...I know one that doesn't change with the trends ...In James Ch 1 V 16 & 17 The bible teaches Don't be deceived, my brothers, Every good & Perfect gift is from the father of heavenly lights, who does NOT CHANGE like shifting shadows.
I look for stability in a changing world. I find it in the word of God. Jesus reveled to us how to live in a world that is troubling, he leaves us with hope of eternal life through him ... Until next time may God Give you his unchanging Peace.

How close are you to the Lord?

James Ch.4: v 8 States, Come near to God and he will come near to you.
Our heavenly Father respects your space. He will not intrude into your life unless you wish him to be there.
He loves you unconditionally, but he wants you to be the one to reach out to him first.
If you feel like God is a far off ,it may be because you have neglected your relationship with the Lord.
Pslms 145: V 18 Says, The Lord is near to all who call on him,to all who call on him in truth.
If your hearts are sincere ,he will hear !
May God bless you with his nearness , until next time......

The Lord know's who you are!

With so many people in the world we sometimes feel ,How can our heavenly father really know what I'm going through! Psalms 139 V:1 Oh Lord, you have searched me and you know me.V2: You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.V3; you discern my going out and my lying down you are familiar with all my ways.
God is nearer then we realise ... Even when you are tired the bible teaches the joy of the Lord is my strength.. How can we not be joyful when our heavenly father is near us all the time and we can have the confidence that he loves us dearly!
Until next time my our father bless you and fill your heart with His Joy!

How is your Faith ?

Hebrews 11 V.1 It states : Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Faith is the hope that motivates us to move forward.If we didn't feel God was in control of our lives ,we would stay in the same place and never grow beyond that!
Hebrews 11V7 Says By faith Noah when warned of things not yet seen, in Holy fear built the ark to save his family.
I have often been scoffed at when I have told people I'm going to move forward in faith that God will move in this situation . God has always met me after I have taken the first step of faith in many situations. At times I have had to wait a while before God moved but he always has.
Noah didn't even know what rain was at that time in History, but he trusted God . I can imagine the scenario, People were saying Look at that old man building a boat like that . What can he use it for, fishing ! Hehe What a fool! But in the end Noah had the victory! So don't be afraid to step out in faith. God will be there!
Until next time May god richly Bless you !

Bad weather, Violence, Wars, Ressession ,what next?

In Luke the 21st verse 10 & 11 Jesus states: Nations will rise up against nations ,and kingdoms against kingdoms.There will be Great earth quakes , famines ,and pestilences in Various places and fearful events, and great signs from the heaven. This occurs before Jesus takes out the believers ( Those Committed to Jesus for remission for sins) from the earth before the great tribulation. I know, I know ,what you are going to say ,People have been squawking about this very thing for centuries! But If you don't see the change in morality, weather patterns, Violence, its not global warming its signs of the end times ! All the changes we are seeing has been predicted in the bible. I'm not a doom and gloom person . I believe Christianity is a positive way of life , its true peace begotten from God the Father .. I'm just stating what the bible says. We need to all get ready for this wonderful event. Jesus is coming Soon!
Until next time may God give you his peace.

Need to feel Loved?

Have you ever felt unloved? Or maybe just alone? There has been times in my life that I have felt both ! Now with the political sean, bad weather ,and economy problems we all have a tendency to feel lost and alone ... The scriptures tell us not to look on our problems but to look toward the Lord!
First John CH:3 V1 says How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,that we should be called children God! And that is what we are.
God loved us enough to send his only begotten son to redeem us and he surly cares about our troubles...Until next time MAY Gods peace and blessings be yours!!

In Times of stress

Are you troubled about all the tragic weather situations or the cost of living ?
Well I sometimes get perplexed concerning the times we live in and what I see going on in the news. However in Psalms 107 V 28,29,&30 David says : They cried out to the Lord in their trouble,and he brought them out of their distress, He stilled the storm to a whisper ,the waves of the sea were hushed,They were glad when it grew calm,and he guided them to their desired haven!
God is in control , we forget that at times when we focus on the problem and not on the lord. He will see you through! Until next time my God give you HIS peace....

Of What Value are we?

I have been watching the birds in our yard. The swallows have arrived and are busy dabbing mud under the eves of the house. The sparrows are darting two and from caring twigs and grasses to build their nests. We have hundreds of birds on the farm.
Jesus remarked concerning the sparrow: Starting in Matt: 10 V 29: He says are not two sparrows sold for a penny? yet not one of them fall to the ground apart from the will of your father.V30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.V 31 so don't be afraid;you are worth more then many sparrows.
Our heavenly Father know every fascists of his creation from the birds to human kind, His care for us is never ending . He is so familiar with us he knows how many hairs we have on our head, and considering that we louse and grow our hair all the time. We ponder as to how God can possibly keep track of all of us. Simply he created the universe and he can keep track of you and your needs , He cares!
Until Next time; My you know your heavenly is always near, He loves you!

What are your favorite foods

I just finished dinner . I was hungry and had a grilled cheese sandwich and a green vegetable , will have some of my home made peach pie for dessert a little later. I love some foods, like Chocolate , salads ,and steak to mention a few ... But all the food in the world will not give me peace in the heart and soul. Jesus said in John Ch 6 ,V:35 : Then Jesus declared : I am the bread of life he who COMES to me will never go hungry,and he who BELIEVES in me will never be thirsty.
It takes more then physical food to permute a peaceful heart and soul it takes spiritual food also: May we partake in both for good health and peace of mind! Until next time My God keep you in his care..

The decisions you make

I recently visited a young man that was injured on a ATV last summer. His spine was damaged in the accident and he lost the use of both legs. Fortunately Now, he has regained the use of his right leg and can twitch his left leg ever so slight. This tell us his damaged nerves are mending and there is hope for him to be able to walk again. In our conversation we discussed how he has changed his thinking due to his circumstances. When he was well all he thought about was having fun and a good time, he says now, all he can think about is being able to walk again. A good time is past tense.
Our everyday decisions , can drastically alter our future whether its starting a new job, what we do for recreation , what company we keep and what life style that company partakes in . Even small simple decisions we make, Driving too fast, not eating right or keeping the wrong company can change us for a lifetime. In 1st. Cor: 10 V. 23 the Bible states Everything is permissible -but not everything is beneficial.Everything is permissible but not everything is constructive.. We need to weigh all the risks and benefits in all we do so we make the right decisions . Because what you decide may last a lifetime Good or bad! Until next time may God richly Bless you

Foods in the bible

Recently I decided to do a search on Bible foods I found: Grapes, wine, Olives, Olive oil , wheat ,pomegranates, I saw on T.V the other day a Dr. saying that two ounces of pomegranate juice in the morning and two oz in the evening will remove all the plaque in ones arteries. It takes only three month to remove the build up of years! I some how believe that the foods in the Bible had all that one needs to remain healthy, anyway here are some more foods Figs, Dates, honey, fish, Barley, Almond, milk, beef ,lamb & mustard... I'm sure there is more.. In First Cor V 19 : Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy spirit,whom is in you Whom you have received from God?You are not your own; V 20: You were bought at a price therefore Honor God with your body. Admittedly I like junk food but I refrain from it as much as I can. I am reminded to show God respect so I need to eat properly and take care of the temple of the Holy spirit.

The Mirror

Looking in the mirror this morning and inspecting my ageing face, I consider what improvements I could make ,wrinkle cream, new hair color . I have decided that getting older isn't for the faint of heart.In fact getting older in my view is down right disgusting! Which brings me to the word of God concerning the mirror! James :V;22 Do not merely listen to the word,and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says V:23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror V24: and after looking at himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. V:25 But the man that looks intently into the perfect law that's gives freedom and continues to do this,Not forgetting what he has heard, BUT DOING IT--He will be blessed in what he does. What a marvelous promise!
I rejoice that the word of God will never age but will be the same for ever. Unlike the face in the mirror I observed this morning. May God bless you until next time......

Obedient Children

I have had grandchildren visiting . My little granddaughter at four years old is smart as can be. But she has a rebellious streak. When she wants to do something she is sweet as can be but when she is doing her own thing and you want her to be cautious and careful because it mite be dangerous for her she pretends she doesn't hear you and just goes on doing what you don't want her to do.
I was thinking how much that's like us . when we know something isn't pleasing to our heavenly father and we hear that still small voice , we pertend we don't hear it and go on doing what is dangerous for us. In First peter Verse 14 it states: As obedient children do not conform to the evil desires when you lived in ignorance.V 5: But just as he has called you as holy,so be holy in all you do. We need to listen to the voice of right and wrong in our hearts ,as it will keep us out of a lot of trouble! Until next time May you be listing for the voice of our Heavenly Father and may he bless your day

Does the world seem dark to me?

At times I tend to see my glass half empty then half full,and with all the stuff in the world going wrong with the war, families killing each other, Gas prices ,and life in general, I realise I'm looking at the wrong source for encouragement and strength . I need to see my glass as full not half of anything, and the world as not bl eek but with Hope for the future. In psalm 119:105 It states Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.So when I feel like I'm in darkness I need to go to the bible for the light. John 8:12 When Jesus again spoke to the people he said:I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,but will have the light of life. This is such a comfort to me! Until next time May God bless your day!

We are Gods Children

I often think how insignificant I am in this big world of ours . Thinking who am I in this great system we call life ,but God reminds me from his word In First John Chapter 3 :1 How Great is the Love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! and that is what we are! God knew us before we were even born and Loved us so much he to gave his Son so that we mite be redeemed unto himself. Until next time May our Father richly Bless you!

Dry In spirit?

From last November to now we have received about 2 inches of moisture . It's so very dry and dusty. They say we are in a mini drought. As I was meditating I thought how I too, get spiritually dry at times . The psalms always brings me to pleasant pools of the word so my dryness is dissipated. Psalms 34:7 states :How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, Oh God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. The Lord is are renewing agent When dryness sets I run to the word of God.. Until next time May God bless you.

Easter, a time for reserrection and renewal

Pondering Easter and holy week I cant help think of renewal. Spring brings a newness of life , Easter brings freedom from the fear of death and the curse of sin through the death & Resurrection of Christ.
Luke Ch. 24 V46 & 47 He told them ,this is what is written;the Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day.47: and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations,beginning in Jerusalem.
He paid the price for our sins with the shedding of his blood and concord sin and death through his resurrection! It is no wonder Easter is a time for Great celebration and new hope! Until next time may God richly Bless you.

Spring is almost here!

Spring will be arriving soon .I already see the signs of its renewal! The birds are gathering little twigs and string in anticipation of nest building ,the horses are starting to shed their winter coats and little grass and wild flower buds are poking up from the barren wintered earth. A time for rebirth ,a time for fresh new starts!

First Peter V. 23 reflects :For you have been born again ,not of perishable seed but of imperishable through the living and enduring word of God. Unlike spring where it renews its self every year, The word of God is the same today, tomorrow and for ever. It never changes and is forever fresh and renewing! Until next time may God bless you.

Day light savings time again!

Well here we are again. Day light saving time with our body clocks messed up for a week or two.
They say its for the ones that like to have the light to do things out of doors after work. But Jesus said I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life! That's the light I want to have! Don't have to experience ones body clock being off. Until next time may you always walk in the great light!

Cluttered with stuff

Well Im engaging in my dreaded chore, SPRING HOUSE Cleaning Ugg!! Yes Its a bit early but the weather is cold and my outside farm chores are on hold. So I embarked on taking down dirty curtians, cleaning shelves, worshing nick nacks, and clearing away all the clutter of the past year.As I worked I was remined about how cluttered my mind gets with stuff that is not becoming to a Godly character and how I need to do some cleaning of my mind ,to sweep away judgement of others, the temptation to gossip and to engage in more love of my follow man .
In Romans chaper 12V 2 Paul states Do not conform any longer to the pattern of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind ,then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will is-his good , pleasing and perfect will.
May God keep you in his perfect will! Untill Next time ......

In troubled times

In times when troubles overcome us from finances ,politics,or just life's hardships. I don't know if you are like me but I sometime feel overwhelmed by all the things that confront me in days like these. However I have found comfort and assurance in the Bible : In Philippians 4:13 it reads: I can do everything through him who gives me strength . Meaning Christ ! and in Verse 19, it says My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. These scriptures have always been a comfort to me. Until next time my God richly bless you.

Todays view of the scriputres

Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all , he has compassion on all he has made.
The goodness of God is evident through out the scriptures.
1 Cor.2:9 however as it is written,no eye has seen,no ear has heard,no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.
Jn .3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not parish but have eternal life.
When I think of how much God loves me and how many times I have failed him with my selfish ways and sinful nature . I marvel at even though I fail he still loves me and will always give me the opportunity to be forgiven and to be renewed by his grace. Jesus died so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life. Untill next time May God richly bless you

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