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DON’T LIMIT GOD
It is so easy to get in a routine and “comfort” zone in our spiritual walk. God wants us to “step out on the water” as Peter did and go beyond our human limitations. If you want to see miracles, signs and wonders, begin to reach for them with your faith.
The following poem was sent to me and encouraged me. Let this poem encourage you in your walk today.
BEYOND OUR LIMITATIONS
Lord we need to move beyond
This place that we are in
To touch your very heart, O God
To have your love within
We need to move beyond the limits
We’ve placed upon our lives
To move into more of you
Revealed through Jesus Christ
Help us to keep pressing on
As, by faith, we take more steps
To really conquer our inner selves
To know you with more depth
To be focused more on you
No matter how hard it gets for us
We need to press on through
Though Satan rises with hell’s fury
With vengeance to devour
We pray, O God, you’ll arise in us
And fight with holy power
For greater are you within us
Than the enemy of our souls
For you have power and might, O God
And your Spirit is in control!
We know the victory shall be ours
Though for now the heat is on
Help us Lord to not give up
For by this you make us strong
You will sustain us in your love
Through what we’re going through
And deliver us the other side
Victorious in you! By M.S. Lowndes
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude 20-21(NKJV)
One of the major areas of study is that of faith. There is a wide spectrum of belief and opinion about the proper balance of faith with other “Biblical doctrines”, some of which may be erroneous in themselves.
I am attempting to shine the light of truth on a subject the scripture says you must have in order to please God. The trick is to have faith without it being a substitute for God.
In the verse above, the word “looking” is of extreme importance. When it comes to life, what are you looking at? If we are not watchful, we can spend more time looking at circrmstances and problems than we spend looking at Jesus. I am not calling into question the things we have learned about faith and confession. Rather, I am reminding each of us that it is Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith. Make Him the focus of your attention even when dealing with your problems.
WHY WE GIVE TO THE CHURCH
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (NIV)
Everything we own, everything we have comes from God. So when we give, we simply offer him a very small portion of all the abundance he has already given to us. Giving is an expression of our thankfulness and praise to God! It comes from a heart of worship. For everything we give already belongs to him! God instructed Old Testament believers to give a tithe, or a tenth, because this 10% represented the first, or most important portion of all that they had.
Believers should give according to their income.
1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. (NIV)
We are blessed when we give.
Acts 20:35… remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (NIV)
God wants us to give because he knows how blessed we will be as we give generously to him and to others. Giving is a kingdom principle—it brings more blessing to the giver than to the recipient. When we give freely to God, we receive freely from God.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (NIV)
Proverbs 11:24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. (NIV)
The value of our offering is not determined by how much we give, but how we give.
—Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything she had to live on.” (NIV) from notes by Mary Fairchild
“The mercy seat was a slab of pure gold as wide and as long as the ark, and was laid on top of the ark, fitting down inside the crown as a sort of lid. On the ends of it, and of one piece of gold with it, were fashioned two angelic winged figures, called cherubim. These faced each other, looking down upon the mercy seat and stretching their wings out above and before them until the tips of the wings of the one touched the other’s, making a sort of covering or canopy over this symbolic throne of the invisible God. “There,” above the mercy seat, overshadowed by the wings of the cherubim, said the Lord, “I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.” (Exod. 25:22). There shone the Shekinah, the glory of the Lord, according to Jewish tradition. There is some ground for this tradition in the pillar of fire that led Israel through the wilderness journey and in the glory of the Lord that at different times filled or was seen on the tabernacle. There on the mercy seat, on the great day of atonement, the atoning blood was sprinkled in the very presence of God. For only there in the presence of this blood could the holy God consistently commune with sinful men. “Russell Byrum,1922
It is doubtless here we get the beautiful expression, “throne of grace.” (Heb. 4:16). It was a place of mercy. Located beneath the mercy seat was the Ark of the Covenant itself. This special container held reminders of God’s relationship with His people. Because of man’s inconsistancies and lack of diligence the contents of the ark were lost. Jesus came to restore and complete all that God had promised in His first covenant. Under Jesus the New Covenant is established on better grounds with better promises.
ONE OF THE SECRETS TO A LONG, BLESSED LIFE
Ephesians 6:2 “Honor your Father and Mother which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
This is a scripture verse that we began teaching our children at home and at church when they were very young. A person can never honor God if they do not honor their parents. You may not agree with everything your parents have done, but by faith we need to find a way to honor the position they hold as our parents.
“Honour thy father and mother. This was a plain command of God in Exodus 20:12, written with his own hand, and delivered by Moses to them; it was of a moral nature, and of eternal obligation: and to be understood, not merely of that high esteem parents are to be held in by their children, and of the respectful language and gesture to be used towards them, and of the cheerful obedience to be yielded to them; but also of honouring them with their substance, feeding, clothing, and supplying them with the necessaries of life, when they stand in need thereof; which is but their reasonable service, for all the care, expense, and trouble they have been at, in bringing them up in the world: nor did the Jews deny this to be the duty of children to their parents, and own it to be the sense of the commandment: they say that this is the weightiest commandment among the weighty ones.” (Gills Exposition of the Entire Bible)
Many of us at New Life are now in the season of our lives that we must make the right decisions in the care of our parents. It is a great responsibility to do the right thing at the right time for their care and it is not always easy. Sometimes we must do things that our minds tell us it is the right decision but our hearts are hurting. Pray for those who want to do the right thing to honor and care for their parents. The rewards of honor are eternal. “That it may go well for you and that you may enjoy a long life on the earth.” I claim this promise today.
This past week has been a major milestone for many of the members and families of New Life. We have sustained severe attacks from the enemy of our souls. Not to give him credit but to share a hope that can only be understood as we contend for the faith.
Most of you are aware of the trial that LaVerne’s mother, Ocra, went through with the virus and broken ribs. She is now in rehab at Summit Manor after spending the week at Norton Audabon Hospital in Louisville.
After a visit with her on Monday, Miriam and I both came down with the stomach bug. We were pretty sick from Monday night until Thursday. I lost nearly ten pounds. But we prevailed by the blood of the lamb.
Just as I was recovering, my aunt called to tell me my mother’s youngest brother had died. He was one of my favorite uncles. He lives in New Mexico and all the arrangements are out there. I won’t get to take part in anything.
There are others at New Life that have been hit hard. The Adamson family has had a battle, too. Both Grant and Gracin have been in the hospital this week, but are getting better. Hope Cross’ mother is in serious condition in UK Hospital in Lexington. Keep her in your prayers.
The great thing about these kind of situations is that we are not in them alone. We have the Lord and one another. To put it in the words of Ephesians; “from whom the whole body, joined together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.” Eph 4:16 I am glad I have God and brothers and sisters who care and will pray or help in any way. It must be terrible to feel all alone with no one to care. We love all of you.
Words for 2012 from AEGA Leaders
The year 2012 will be a pivotal time for the church. There will be an increased effort to silence its voice. In spite of this, the Kingdom of God will prevail and those who do not falter, will shine forth as the sun. The Son of Righteousness will arise with healing in His wings. Do not be afraid or dismayed. Through Christ, we are “more than conquerors.” Gerald Reliford-USA
I feel that we are being called to “Endure” … And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Matthew 24:12-13 KJVI believe that we are going to be tested on all sides. I believe that the Lord is calling us to become even more steadfast and immovable. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB We must realize what is being required of us as His followers. We must realize how late it is. We need to be prepared. We need to also realize how important unity is in His body because a three stranded cord is not easily broken! We need to boldly proclaim His Word in these last days without compromise. Jack Ernest-USA
As I prayed, I was impressed that 2012 will be a most challenging year. But in the midst of the challenge, we will see God move mightily. I heard the Spirit say that it will not be “business as usual” this year. God desires to use us in ways that we are not familiar with. HE will bring us out of our comfort zones to a place where we must rely on the Spirit. We can no longer relax in our strength or our methods. It is also a year in which we must increase our time of praying in the Spirit. Doing so will keep us in tune with the Spirit, built up in the Spirit, and hearing clearly from God. As we pray more, we will hear more clearly and walk boldly in what we hear the Spirit say … and we will see HIM work wonderfully. Ray Foy
YOUR ATTITUDE IS SHOWING
I Corinthians 13:5–(Love)…”It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it (it pays no attention to a suffered wrong.)”
While teaching the children the Bible lesson on Wednesday night, we studied of the parable of yeast. Matthew 13:33 “He told them another parable; the kingdom of heaven is like leaven (yeast or sour dough) which a woman took and covered over in three measures of meal or flour till all of it was leavened.” Just as yeast spreads all through the dough and causes it to rise, our attitudes spread to other people. Whether our attitudes are good or bad, it will affect other people. The yeast was to make the dough rise or grow. A Christian attitude should help others to grow.
Yet in our families we do not take the time to demonstrate good attitudes. It is easier to be nice and mannerly to others than our own families. Our families should be getting better treatment than anyone else. Rudeness toward our spouse or being touchy and resentful should not be a part of a healthy marriage. Check your attitudes. Are you spreading goodness, love, and acceptance in your family? Or do you show yourself as arrogant, rude, and selfish? The next time you discipline your children for a bad attitude, ask yourself, “Where did this come from? Do I display this attitude?”
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THE TWILIGHT YEARS!!!
Everyone had so much fun at the first meeting in December. This month we are asking you to invite someone. Please bring snacks (sandwiches, finger foods, chips). It starts at 6:00. The meeting is Tuesday night, 6:00, at the church. If you have any questions, please contact Martha Blankenship at 270- 585-3825.
A DIFFERENT SHORT CHRISTMAS STORY
Ian came home from work late in the week before Christmas, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the front door. ” Daddy, may I ask you a question?” said Jack. (Continued)
“Yep, sure, what is it?” replied Ian rather brusquely.
“Daddy, how much to you earn in an hour?”
“That’s none of your business! Why do you ask such a thing?” Ian replied angrily.
“I just need to know. Please tell me. How much do you make an hour?” Jack pleaded.
“If you must know, Jack,I make $12:50 an hour,” answered his dad.
“Daddy, may I please borrow $10:00?”
Ian became furious. “If the only reason you asked is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy for Christmas or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think abut why your are being so selfish. I don’t work hard every day for such childish frivalities.” Jack quietly went to his room and shut the door.
Ian sat down and started thinking about Jack’s questions. After about an hour or so, Ian had calmed down and started to think. Maybe Jack really needed that $10.00. He really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of his son’s room and asked, “Are you asleep, son? I’ve been thinking maybe I was too hard on you earlier. Here’s the $10 you asked for.”
Jack sat up. “Oh, thank you, Daddy,” he cried. Then reaching under his pillow he pulled out some more money. The father started to get angry when he saw his son already had money. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father with tears in his eyes.
“Why did you want more money?” his daddy asked.
“Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do. Daddy, I have $12:50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early on Christmas Eve so I can have dinner with you.” Ian was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and begged his forgiveness.
In the year 2012 are you going to adjust your priorities? My priorities will be: God, family, work. My personal relationship with God is first. I plan to pursue God with everything I have. Time with my family will be second. Time will slip by and I will not miss what is going on with my children and grandchildren. Then I will dedicate myself to do my work as unto the Lord with the best of my abilities.
Don’t let 2012 slip by. “Redeem the time for the days are evil.” Eph. 5:16
“Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new….” Rev. 21:5 There is much said in the Bible about “new”. We are a new creation. There will be new heavens and a new earth. His mercies are new every morning. What does new really mean? When we speak of a new car, do we think of it as a remade product? It is not just a “restored” product; it is brand new. We must understand ourselves as being totally different, even though we do not see ourselves that way. We have been given a gift that has transformed us into remarkable beings. We are capable of anything. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” We must learn to live in the light of our “new creation”. In our search for a 2012 slogan I have realized that there are not many words that rhyme with twelve. One of those words is “delve”. Delve means “to carry out a thorough and exhaustive search for information and truth.” Its basic meaning was “to dig with a spade.” A sample is, “Into God we will delve in 2012.” The only way to “delve” into God is to delve into His Word and immerse ourselves into His Spirit. Can we commit ourselves to this type endeavour and continue with diligence until the end? Let us try.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in the final outcome.” (Amp.)
As I think about Christmas 2011, I am also remembering the past and how fast time has gone by. It seems like yesterday that Jerry and I celebrated our first Christmas together as a married couple, but it was forty three years ago. We were living with his mom and dad while he finished his senior year at Campbellsville College (now University). We were so young (21 and 18) and felt like we were ready to make our place in the world. I don’t know if we made a place in the world, but we did grow together as God took us places we never dreamed we would go and blessed us with wonderful children.
Today we are celebrating Christmas 2011 and our family is grown from Jerry and I and two children. We have a wonderful daughter-in-law, Cindy Ernest Reliford, and son-in-law, Ricardo Hughes. With them we are blessed with 4 grandchildren, Kaylin (almost 18), MaKenzie, (almost 16), Mercedes (12), and Matthew, (9).
New LIfe for the Nations has played a big part in the spiritual growth of our family. What wonderful people God has blessed us with to pastor! You are a great church with a wonderful future. Merry Christmas to each of you.
Merry Christmas to all of you who are reading this message. It is only once in seven years that Christmas Day falls on Sunday, and Leap Year may even make it longer. Over two thousand years have passed since that first Christmas when Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem. He made such an impact on mankind that it even changed time. What was the date in Rome 200 years before His birth? It certainly wasn’t 200 B.C.
I ask you an interesting question. What would it be like now if Jesus had never been born? Am I sure that Jesus was born; that He is an historical person? Yes, I am sure. Otherwise, how could someone who never existed have had such a long-lasting affect on the human race. The influence of Jesus is not limited to nationality, race, creed, social customs, economics, or any other barrier. When presented to any person of any culture, there is a drawing that overcomes all arguments. When compared to any other deity Jesus wins.
How would your life be different if there were never a Jesus born? Would life go on as usual or would you be in a totally different environment. In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George Bailey wished he had never been born. Clarence, the Angel, made it possible for George to see how much different things would be had he never been born. Can you imagine the impact if one as influential as Jesus had never been born. Can you think of what would be different? You might be surprised.
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Luke 1:32-33 “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end.”
IMMANUEL–”GOD WITH US”
Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel.” which is translated, “God with us.”
I grew up in a church which preached a great message of salvation and right living. At the age of 12 I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. I knew that if something happened and I died, I would go to heaven and be with God.
It wasn’t until years later that I came to understand what being “saved” really meant. “Going to heaven” was only one aspect of this great salvation. I began to learn that being a Christian placed me in a special relationship with God. Salvation was not just to “keep me from going to hell.” God really wanted to fellowship with me everyday and be a part of every area of my life. I learned to be conscious of His presence in my life all day and to talk to Him. How comforting it is to know that because of Christmas we have Immanuel–God with us in Christ Jesus.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
SPECIAL BY JERRY ADAMSON
PRESCHOOL–ASHLEY ADAMSON
PRIMARY–DENISE ADAMSON
SPECIAL BY RICARDO HUGHES
CHILDRENS’CHURCH-BOBBY & VIVIAN
SPECIAL BY SHERI STUMP
“OUR GOD REIGNS HERE”–Special Interpretive Dance directed and produced by MaKenzie Hughes. Performed by Mercedes and Matthew Hughes, Sarah and C.J. Lawson, Lane and Sky Dowell, Holli Mitchum.
“I will pour out my Spirit and my blessings on your children. They shall thrive like watered grass, like willows on a river bank.” Isaiah 44:3-4
The times in which we live are so very different from when I was a child. Everyone is so busy now. Moms and Dads both work. Children are not only in school but are very busy with after school activities. Parents work hard to make sure their children have what they need to be a success in life. They work hard so the children can be involved in the social and sports activities that are so important for children to develop normally (or so they think.)
There is nothing wrong with extra activites or disiring that your children do well in school and have friends and memorable activities. Yet sometimes in doing these things we put spiritual matters somewhere way down on the priority list of what our children need. Going to church for some of your children is becoming a “go if you want to” attitude, but we must get them to all the school functions and sports actiivities to develop their proper social skills
Are you taking time to develop their spiritual life? This is more than just taking them to church sometime. Do you make sure they have developed a devotional life that includes prayer and reading the Bible? When they leave to go to college, are they going with a close relationship to God and a desire to let Hm plan their lives? This is your responsibility–not the churches. The church is suppose to help you bring your children up in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.” Prov. 24:3
Weddings are beautiful and the beginning of a long term committment, but saying “I do” doesn’t guarantee a successful marriage. Vows by themselves do not make a “happily everafter”. It takes doing the right things and working at it. Marriages are made by saying “I do”. Good marriages are achieved by using wisdom and understanding to do the right things.
I am not talking about marriage here, I am talking about life. Marriage is only an illustration. Once married you cannot end the marriage just because it isn’t working. To end the marriage you have to file for divorce and go through the legal procedures. God’s word says He hates divorce. The Bible compares our relationship with Jesus to marriage. God will not forsake us because we make a bad choice. However, too many bad choices reflects an attitude of indifference toward Him. It will affect our fellowship with Him and hinder our relationship.
In order for us to establish a good life we must learn what makes a good relationship with God. Once we learn what works we must use understanding to put our “wisdom” into operation. Nobody automatically lives life “right”. In order to succeed in life we must follow the instructions. The Bible is our instruction manual for life.
CHECK OUT THE YARD SALE AFTER CHURCH.
Dance team will meet today at 4:00.
SERVICE Wednesday 6:30
Adults/youth/children
MUSIC Thurs. 7:00
The Christmas tree in the back of the sanctuary is our “church family” tree with ornaments with family names. If you would like to purchase one, see Phyllis at the bookstore.
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SIGN UP TO RING THE BELLS
The Salvation Army angels are on the table in the back. Please sign your name and the name of the angel you have chosen.
LOOKING AHEAD
December 10 Ringing of the Salvation Army Bells
Dec. 13–Christmas Dinner for “Twilight Years” 6:00
December 18 Christmas Program with children and Youth
December 25 Special Christmas Service 9:30-10:30
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1% COMMITMENT TO NEW LIFE
As we come to the end of 2011, why not make your 1% commitment to New Life for the Nations for the year 2012. The 1% commitment is donating about one hour a week to New LIfe for the Nation. There are many ways to be involved. Your help is needed.
HIS WILL OR MY WILL?
“Because the Lord God helps me, I will not be dismayed; therefore, I have set my face like flint to do His will, and I know that I will triumph.” Is. 50:7 TLB
As Christians most of our choices in life are the choices of doing it God’s way or my way. This is the freedom we have. God doesn’t make us do things His way. Every morning I wake up knowing my day will be filled with choices.
Doing things His way means following the guidelines He has given us in the Bible. I don’t make these “right” choices just to keep my salvation or to earn favor with God. I try to make right choices based on the Word because I believe God knows better than I do how I should behave.
I don’t lie because the Bible shows the consequences in life when you are dishonest. My Father God knows what is best for me in order to be blessed and walk in favor with God and man. It is not always easy to follow God’s ways when so many are doing things “their” way.
Why do Christians want the salvation God offers but want to stay in the lifestyes that bring hurt and are the lifestyes the Bible says to avoid? When you love someone, you delight in pleasing them. When you really love God, you delight in honoring His Word and pleasing Him not yourself.
“…and my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus..” Phil. 4:16
Is there any question that a time of economic uncertainty is upon us? It is not just the USA, but many other countries are feeling the results of practices that have never been proven to work. I believe it is not possible to force people to be responsible for the welfare of others. It must be a desire of the heart.
In recent efforts to help people in disasters do you realize the most help came from people and groups that were associated with “Christian” organizations? One is the Salvation Army. It is a total Christian organization(actually it’s a church denomination) that reaches worldwide to help. Many sources consider it the best of its kind. Even better than Red Cross in some minds. It is not “the need” that causes the outpouring of help, but rather the “compassion” that lives in the heart of good people. If you take away all giving associated with some idea of God, there will be very little left. Left to himself, man is not a very “giving” creature.
This being said, helps us to realize that “supply” based on human conditions is as uncertain as the immediate circumstances. “Cursed is the man who puts his trust in man.” That is Scripture. Why? Man is limited in his capacity to respond to situations. God is not.
The beginning Scripture in this article holds the key to our needs being supplied. The context of the Scripture is Paul applauding the Phillipians because of their giving to the “Saints” that were in dire need due to a famine in the land. Paul declares that God will, in return, meet all their need because they gave what they had. When God is our source, we have everything we need.
Isaiah 44:3-4 “I will pour out my Spirit and my blessings on your children. They shall thrive like watered grass, like willows on a river bank.”
Over and over in the Bible God promised to bless families who followed His directions and obeyed His Word. It is a wonderful promise to see it being fulfilled in your children and grandchildren.
It seems like it was just yesterday that Jerry and I adopted Scott and then Miriam. Raising children is not easy, and we were not the perfect parents. One thing we did right; they always knew we loved God and loved each other.
The greatest joy a parent can have is to see your children and grandchildren following God and receiving HIs blessings on their lives. The hard times we have faced in our family was faced with trust in God to work everything out, and He did.
We were so blessed this Thanksgiving as all of our chidren and grandchildren were with us as we ate the wonderful food, laughed, and shared the family times of the past. The hard times were worth the fruit that came out of them–Children who love the LOrd and are now raising their children to follow after God.
” In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thes. 5:18
Since this is Thanksgiving season, let us consider a Scripture about thanksgiving that many people misinterpret; thus completely changing the meaning of the verse. The above verse tells us that in everything we should give thanks. This means that no set of circumstances should stop us from being thankful for what God is doing for us. We must never feel that God is not our friend or has forsaken us. God will never leave us nor forsake us. He promised.
We are not suppose to be thankful “for” everything but “in” everything. I am not obligated to be thankful for bad circumstances. But, I should never allow a situation to alter my thanks for God’s blessings.
The real issue is in understanding the rest of the verse. In regard to this verse, what is the will of God? Incorrectly, many think it means that what happened was God’s will for you. The truth is that it is God’s will for you to always be thankful no matter what. To cease to be thankful results in complaining and doubt invading your mind. This will lead to your defeat. Therefore, always be thankful, for God has promised you will be victorious.
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