The Joys of Heaven Part 2

Dear God, I believe that Jesus is the Son of God. I believe Jesus went to the Cross, died, took my sin upon Himself, and on the third day, He was raised by the power of God and that Jesus is alive. Today, I acknowledge that I’m a sinner. I am a sinner, Lord God, and my sin is before me, and my sin is separating me from You because You can have no part of sin. You are holy and righteous. Second, I confess that to Jesus, because Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and I believe in the Bible. I cannot come to the Father except through Jesus, because He’s the Son of God who gave His life. He paid the sacrifice. I confess to Jesus. Third, I put my trust in Him right now. I believe, and I pray this prayer in Jesus’ name, amen.

The Joys of Heaven

“It was about fifteen hundred miles high and fifteen hundred miles wide.” Revelations 21:16 (CEV)

Sometimes we describe dying as “crossing the Jordan.” That’s because the Jordan River runs into the Dead Sea. The story is told of an elderly Christian lady who was dying. For most of her life, illness had confined her to bed or a wheelchair. The family gathered to say farewell. Holding her hand, one of her grandchildren asked, “Are you afraid to die?” With tears of joy, she replied, “No, I’m not afraid of death because my Father owns the land on both sides of the river.”

What an answer! In heaven, there will be no sickness, depression, pain, loneliness, fear, grief, or any of the things that make life on earth so difficult. God’s Word says, “For you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings” (Mal 4:2 NRS). Isaiah writes: “The ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away” (Isa 35:10 NKJV).

When we lose a loved one in death, the question arises, “Will I see them in heaven; will I know them?” Yes! You wouldn’t know less in heaven than you knew on earth. Paul answers, “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known” (1Co 13:12 NKJV). Heaven will be the greatest family reunion of all time. And here is the best part of all: We will never be separated again.

No Matter Who you are……

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?Where you are on Life’s Journey….

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There is a Home for You at the Church!

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I Brother Thomas also pray for all the brothers and sisters in the U.S. and overseas soldiers and civilians to pray that you have good eyesight today and good ears and pay close attention to your surroundings. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given up.

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All we have to do is put our lives in neutral, get out from behind the steering wheel and let Him deliver us to where He wants us. Praying for friends, family and loved ones is another wonderful way to start each morning. It’s a selfless act that seeks to ask God for guidance and assistance for others.

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From parents praying for their children to individuals invoking God on behalf of friends facing a difficult time, morning prayers for loved ones offer up inspiration and eternal perspective. Life is unfortunately filled with all sorts of temptations. Engaging in daily morning prayer is just one way to try and overcome the struggles that plague us. Focusing on God and His power over our lives is essential, as He has promised that we will not “be tempted beyond what we can bear.

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“Whatever it happens to be, you may find yourself feeling weak, helpless, and powerless. When that happens listen closely and carefully and you will hear God saying, "My grace is sufficient for you."?Trust that. Lean into that. Know that it is true. Thank Him, and when you are sharing your story include this statement: "When I am weak, then I am strong. "When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

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Prayer should be one of the driving factors of every single congregation. It shouldn’t take a severe illness or hardship to call us to prayer now, and it certainly shouldn’t take mass persecution to cause us to devote ourselves to prayer in the future.

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What lessons do you think persecution would teach us? Can we learn them without having to be persecuted first? A bad job with a Good Boss is Better than a Good Job with a bad boss I hope you have the Brightest and happiest day on earth as soldiers and civilians. Thank you, Uncle Sam, and Thank You Friends and Family; our Fallen Brothers and Sisters -in-Arms will always be with us, honored, and remembered! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, "ONLY" - BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

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?Love Brother David (Juggernaut) Thomas In Jesus’s name. Amen."