LET’S PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

LET’S PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS!

The word of God declares in Psalm 100:3-5(NKJV), 3“Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. 5 For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.”

God is so good every single day and for that, I praise His Holy name. I know and recognize Him as my creator. I call God my Heavenly Father because I belong to Him. I have many reasons to rejoice as I enter into glorious praise to Him. As I approach God’s wonderful presence, entering His gates, I want God to hear me offering thanks for what He has done in my life and the lives if my family members. I am so grateful for His goodness! As I grow closer to God, I enter into His courts with precious praise. I serve an AWESOME God and I am grateful for how He has impacted my life over the years, showing me so much love, mercy and grace. I am humbled by Him because He is amazing beyond measure. How can I not praise and worship God for His goodness with every fiber of my being? He is my life, bless His Holy name! I love my Heavenly Father God and I love His Son, Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord.

Would you like to truly come to know my wonderful, compassionate, loving God and His amazing Son, Jesus Christ? Simply pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer and meant it, you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!

GRACE IN GOD’S GUIDELINES LEADS TO HIS BLESSINGS Part 3

BARBARA E. PERKINS

GRACE IN GOD’S GUIDELINES LEADS TO HIS BLESSINGS

Part 3

God’s word in Psalm 37:21-30 (NKJV) continues with His guidelines for our lives. The LORD, in His mercy and grace, gives us a vivid picture of the contrast between the blessings of the righteous and the downfall of the wicked leaving us with no excuse as to what is expected of us, as well as for our descendants. 21 “The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous shows mercy and gives. 22 For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, but those cursed by Him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand. 25 I HAVE BEEN YOUNG, AND NOW AM OLD; YET I HAVE NOT SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN, NOR HIS DESCENDANTS BEGGING BREAD. 26 HE IS EVER MERCIFUL, AND LENDS; AND HIS DESCENDANTS ARE BLESSED. 27 DEPART FROM EVIL, AND DO GOOD; AND DWELL FOREVERMORE. 28 FOR THE LORD LOVES JUSTICE, AND DOES NOT FORSAKE HIS SAINTS; THEY ARE PRESERVED FOREVER, but the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell in it forever. 30 The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice.” God is so gracious in His guidelines that lead us to His abundant blessings. How can we not love the LORD? How can we not want to live by the LORD’S GUIDELINES and be pleasing to Him? Thank You, LORD, for Your overwhelming Love and compassion towards us!

Would you like to truly come to know my wonderful, compassionate, loving God and His amazing Son? Simply pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!

MAUSOLEUMS

BARBARA E. PERKINS

MAUSOLEUMS

Mausoleums are gathering places where people can go to grieve, to be comforted and for fellowship. But, LORD GOD, where can people go for life-changing SALVATION???

The word of God declares in 2 Peter 3:9 (NKJV) “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, BUT IS LONGSUFFERING TOWARD US, NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH, BUT THAT ALL SHOULD COME TO REPENTENCE.” LORD GOD, thank You for your life-changing word. Thank You for Your Son, JESUS CHRIST, WHO DIED THAT WE MIGHT BE SAVED. My LORD GOD and JESUS, my SAVIOR and LORD, I thank You for my SALVATION. To You, be all the Glory, Honor and Praise Forever!

Would you like to truly come to know my wonderful, compassionate, loving God and His amazing Son, Jesus Christ? Simply pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!

GRACE IN GOD’S GUIDELINES LEADS TO BLESSING Part 4

BARBARA E. PERKINS

GRACE IN GOD’S GUIDELINES LEADS TO BLESSING

Part 4

The grace in God’s guidelines lead to His blessings for such a time this. In Psalm 37:30-40 (NKJV), the word of God proclaims, 30 “The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. 32 The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him. 33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. 34 Wait on the Lord, and keep His way, and He shall EXALT you to INHERIT the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it. 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a native green tree. 36 Yet he passed away, and behold, he was no more; indeed I sought him, but he could not be found. 37 Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; or the future of that man is PEACE. 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. 39 But the SALVATION of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their STRENGTH in the time of trouble. 40 And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, BECAUSE THEY TRUST IN HIM.”

The previous Scriptures give a vivid contrast over and over again between the righteous and the wicked. Sometimes we experience very difficult situations in our lives that we don’t have the power to handle, BUT GOD DOES. He has proven countless times that HE is my STRENGTH, my PEACE and my SALVATION. God’s word tells me that if I will purpose to live blameless before Him, God will intervene in my circumstances, turn them totally around and exalt me with favor, if I trust Him. He will also give me an inheritance. Since God is no respecter of persons, He will do the same for you (Acts 10:34). He will not allow the unrighteous to devour us. The fact that Almighty God will defend me is glorious news. God’s promises are true forever! Hallelujah to the LORD!!!

Would you like to truly come to know my wonderful, compassionate, loving God and His amazing Son? Simply pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!