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Hope Looking to Future

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As the people of God assemble today, may they build one
another up in hope as they look to the future with expectancy
for the purposes of God Almighty to be fulfilled in their lives
and in their church family.

”So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which
make for peace and the building up of one another [things
which lead to spiritual growth].” (Rom.14:19, Amp)


What of the New Year?

IdeaLightBulbWhat of the New Year? — Thoughts, Plans & Inventions

The Psalmist declares he is aware that He is included in God’s thoughts. One of the meanings of “thoughts” (Jer.29:11) is “an invention.” God has a plan for you in 2016 and, if necessary, He will INVENT required elements to work together to get you to that goal that glorifies Him and serves His purposes. He is beneficent and He is creative.

“thoughts”: a device, a plan, a purpose, AN INVENTION (Thayer)

“For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare andpeace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.” (Jer.29:11, Amp)


Year Totally Different

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May the coming year look totally different as we look back on
it than any year prior has looked. May we say that it had the
look of answers, resolve and fulfillment.

“From now on I’m the one who answers and satisfies him.
I am like a luxuriant fruit tree.  Everything you need is to
be found in me.” (Hos.14:8b, Msg)


Lifestyle And Purpose

excerciseI have heard a lot of talk about going on a diet for the New Year. What I believe the Lord has been wanting to get across to me is not so much the concept of “diet” but rather the concept of “lifestyle.”  We don’t need to change meals so much as we need to change our lifestyle. The meals don’t determine the lifestyle, the lifestyle determines the meals and all the other things that accompany healthy living (including exercise). In order to be effective in our Kingdom purpose, we must live a lifestyle that serves that purpose.

“They will eat the fruit of their lifestyle. . .” (Prov.1:31, GW)

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