LIGHT FOR THE
PATH
" All
Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness,
so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped
for every good work."
(2 Tim 3:16-17NIV)
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Peace:
"For a child will be born to us, a son will
be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will
be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of
Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
"Peace-Peace- Peace"
"At this time of year" the world talks of "Peace" yet on all fronts
there is no peace; all we have to look at is a world in economic crisis, a world
at war- in so many places. Can there be any peace this Christmas??
Yes! We as Christians do have the Peace of God- that inner peace the
world longs for.
Maybe this Christmas season we need to share our Christ given gift of
Peace from our Father Creator- with others? The Greatest Gift a person could
get this Christmas is finding Christ- the maker of real Peace.
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world
gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be
fearful."
John 14:27
This Christmas claim this promise of peace given to you-
Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7,
9
Let His Peace guard your heart
and mind this Christmas Season -and share your gift of Peace with family,
neighbors and your community.
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How to find God's Peace this
Christmas:
Walking a New Path
"The 4 Seasons"
WINTER
Bitter winds of winter blow across the land.
there is a feeling of helplessness. Loneliness sets in. Gray clouds hang low.
Trees are broken with heavy snows. So it is with our lives, with the anger,
disappointments and bitterness of our past and the present filled with broken
families, alcoholism, drug abuse, hopelessness, and even suicide.
SPRING
After the harshness and hopelessness of
winter, spring offers a renewing of life. As spring approaches, the store lodges
have grown empty. So too, our lives feel empty, unable to deal with the cares
and hurts we have. Yet with spring, also comes new life and new hope, like the
mountain flowers pushing up through the snow.
You are not alone. The Father-Creator offers
us love an hope. When we feel helpless and want to give up, we are more willing
to accept a loving hand. The Creator wants to show you His love now! Like a seed
planted in Spring, the Father-Creator offers us a new beginning, a new
life.
The Son of the Creator, Jesus Christ said "I
came that they might have life and might have it abundantly." (John
10:10)
Springtime offers choice. We watch the weeds
and thorns grow like the hurts that our people experience. But, we can plant new
seed with the hope of a full harvest. Jesus Christ offers a new hope for our
lives. He said, "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the
Father [Creator] but through me." (John 14:6)
Even though we have broken our Creator's law
and committed many wrongs, our Father-Creator offers us forgiveness and eternal
life with Him. Trying to be good and trying to purify ourselves will not do it.
We only need to ask for His forgiveness, accept it, and believe what the
Creator's son, Jesus Christ, has done for us. "But God demonstrated His own love
toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8).
He sacrificed His life so that we could have fellowship with our
Creator
The choice is yours...will you accept the
Father-Creator's love?
"That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is
Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be
saved...for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans
10:9,13)
SUMMER
The sun is shining and we see growth all
around us. It is easy to relax and just have fun. But, if we have not planted
good seed and have not plowed and watered the fields, the summer heat brings
destruction. When everything appears to be going well, the bad seeds of
bitterness, hat and hurt can destroy our lives.
FALL
Fall arrives, the summer sun fades and the
harsh winter winds are heard in the mountain tops. We either fear the future or
celebrate the full harvest. Fall brings fear when we realize that we are not
prepared to face the bitter cold and Hunger of winter. We can be prepared and
fulfilled by praying the following prayer.
"Lord Jesus, I need you. I open the door of my
life and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving my wrong
doings and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me the kind of
person you want me to be. Amen."
Now, we have planted the good seed and
accepted Jesus Christ into our lives. Our store lodges are full and prepared for
the long winter. We can celebrate!!
Spiritual growth results from trusting Jesus
Christ.
1.Study
His Word (the Bible). Begin in the Book of Luke - Warriors for Christ has a
special study to help you.
2.Talk
to your Creator in prayer.
3.Find a
Christian fellowship or church where you can learn about Father- Creator and His
Son, Jesus and meet other Christians.
If you have just prayed this prayer to accept
Jesus into your heart as your Lord, please contact us so that we can pray for
you and send you materials that will help you with your new life.
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Portland, Oregon
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