John 15:1 I am the true vine, & my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, & every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:7-8 If ye abide in me, & my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, & it shall be done unto you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit & so prove to be my disciples. — A Vinedresser is someone who who prunes, trains, & cultivates vines. Pruning is one of the most important things to do to a vine to encourage growth! Remember during the pruning season in our life, it is just Gods way of encouraging more fruit bearing for us! Love Mel
O Give Thanks to the Lord For He is Good, His Mercy Endures Forever
1 Chron 16:34 (KJV) O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. Psalm 107:1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever. Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever. Col 4-2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, wanted to give a reminder of one thing we can be thankful for, FOREVER! Keep praying, God promised good to His people! Love Mel
Romans 13:11-12 Cast Off the Works of Darkness and Put on the Armor of Light
Romans 13:11-12 That, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness & put on the armor of light. Mark 13:36-37 Otherwise, He may arrive without notice & find us sleeping. & what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!” — This reminds me of the Parable of the ten virgins, 5 wise who took oil for their lamps & 5 foolish who did not take oil for their lamps! —Matt 25:13 (KJV)Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. — So what do we do? —Matt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, & his righteousness; & all these things shall be added unto you. — When we spend our time seeking Him, we are certain to find Him! Love Mel
God Made Us Alive Together With Christ Because of His Great Love For Us
Eph 2:4-5 (ESV) God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace we have been saved. 1John4:10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us & sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Psalm 136:26 Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever. 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God… — Why love? Because love will be forever! Love is a fruit of the spirit & we are to live in the spirit! Love is from God & is everlasting! — 1Cor 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.— Love is the greatest of any thing we can do that will last thru out eternity! It is the one thing that we can do that will never be destroyed! —1Peter 4:8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. — Love is a real saving grace! Showing love shows Him within us! Let’s do it! Love Mel
Thanks for all the prayers! God was faithful! Praise Him!
Mark 4: The Lord Rebukes the Wind, Waves and Sea and They OBEY
Mark 4:37-40 (KJV) There arose a great storm of wind, & the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. & He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: & they awake Him, & say unto Him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? & He arose, & rebuked the wind, & said unto the sea, Peace, be still. & the wind ceased, & there was a great calm. & He said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?— Key is finding peace in the midst of the storms in life! If God be for us, then what can mere man do to us? If God be with us, then what can evil do to us that will not become our benefit! If we can find faith in Him even in the hard times, there we will surely find His glory! Always keep the faith, pray about everything & worry about nothing, & it will be well with us! All things put in His hands can be trusted there! Because He cares for us! & Don’t ever forget it! If you ever find yourself anxious, just start singing that little childhood song, “JESUS LOVES ME” & you will find that calming spirit! Love Mel
