A new Year and a New Hope

Howdy all,
I am grateful that you still check this little blog of mine and that others come and check it too. If you enjoy please spread the word, and add it to your blog list, Facebook or MySpace accounts. I do not know about you, but I am glad that 2008 is over with. I felt that it was a year of scandals, disappointments and dis-trust.
The American Election is over and Barack Obama is the man who will help Congress and the Supreme Court either screw up America more, or fix our problems.

I just hope that honestly submit themselve to and listen to God. I know that all the American people can use a "bail out" Send me $300,000 and see what I do with it. I know the mortgages would not be failing and either would the auto industry, because people like new cars and they like owning homes. It's just practical common sense.

My hopes for this year are little different. I think the god of money is finally dying in the states and hopefully around the world. Hopefully people will start trusting the creator more. I think that we are going to see some more natural disasters as God is calling people back to him. Not out of discipline or punishment, but as his people share their love for Jesus with their fellow man by giving a helpful hand.

Some of the ways we can do this practically - Visit people. I have been encouraged by fellow leader's to get out more and visit our sheep. (I hope they will join me).

- Read the Bible, Study the Bible ask hard questions about what you are reading "How does this apply to me?" "what changes do I need to make in my life?" "Who are people in my life I need to say goodbye too?" "How can I be a better example of Christ like living in my home, my churhc and my community?"

- Support your church, Give them your time, your talents and your treasure. God gave them all you anyway, why not use them to bless others.

- Support you pastor and his family. We get from all sides of every issue. We are target of everyone criticisms and we get all the blame for the everything that is wrong in your lives or in your church. Plus we have Satan to deal with and our own struggles.

-Pray

-Sing praises to your king Daily.

-Find a devotional book and go through it. This year I picked up the Experiencing God one. Devotional books are great tools for you to grow closer to God.

-Be Thankful
- Be Nice
- Be bringer of Joy.
- Be Hopeful
- Laugh
- Walk in Faith
- Remember Jesus is your Life
- Share your faith with one person this year
- Smile (I hear they are contagious
- Forgives others
and enjoy being a Son or daughter of the most High God.

I love ya,
M