Words of Encouragement Blog

“ENLARGE MY HEART”

Saints, Don’t let your mouth be bigger than your heart. Instead of criticism try compassion. Instead of placing judgement, try pleading the blood of JESUS. Instead of washing your hands of them…try washing their feet. Be slow to complain and quick to PRAY! After all, if The Christ did it, so can the Christian. ~M. Ford 

“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” (John‬ ‭13:14‬)  

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“THREE CORD HARMONY”

Saints, Don’t give up on your marriage. Trust God to take two broken people and put them back together as ONE with CHRIST being the glue that bonds eternally. He is A.B.L.E (Always Binding Lovers Eternally). ~M. Ford

“And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12b) 

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“REFLECTIONS OF YOUR FAITH”

Saints, Some people will only see Christ through the reflections of your Faith. So in the darkest times our lights MUST shine the brightest to guide others to “The True Light” of eternal life. ~M. Ford

“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” (‭Jude‬ ‭1:20-21‬). 

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“THIS CHRISTMAS”

This Christmas what gift will you give to the co-creator of the universe? With what could you honor the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? What present would be perfect for the Prince of Peace—The Sovereign Savior—The Mighty God of all and over all? What can you give to “The One” who truly has everything? Let’s celebrate the Christ in Christmas this year by giving Him gifts He truly desires from each of us:

GIFT #1: Give Him your Heart. Love the Lord with all of your heart, soul and mind. (Matthew 22:37)

GIFT #2: Give Him your Obedience. Obey His Word–your blueprint for living holy. (2 Corinthians 10:4-7)

GIFT #3: Give Him your Service. Use your spiritual gifts for His glory! (2 Timothy 1:5-7; Romans 12:4-8) 

GIFT #4: Give Him your Worship. Praise Him for who He is—a lifestyle of worship! (Matthew 2:10-11)

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE FORDS

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“TRY JESUS”

Saints, God’s peace is worth more than pearls and His joy is worth more than all the jewels of the earth.  Try it–You’ll love it!  ~ M. Ford

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬)  

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“AMAZING GRACE”

Father, I thank you for the gift of salvation! I praise you for the promise of your presence always! I lift your name on high because you are worship worthy! I give you all glory and honor and I reverence your holy name! For YOU, Oh Lord, are indeed Faithful and True! Your grace is truly amazing! I love you Lord, but no matter how much I love you…I know that you love me much more! It’s in the saving, gracious name of Christ I pray and praise you always! Amen 🙏

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) 

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“FEED YOUR FAITH”

Saints, Faith is acting like a thing is so, even when it’s not so, in order that it may become so! If you feed your faith your fears will fade. To “think BIG”…Think GOD! ~M. Ford  

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalm‬ ‭42:11‬)  

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A PRAYER OF COMFORT 

Father, comfort your child who’s heart may be hurting during this holiday season. Let them feel your warm embrace and give them your peace that pass all understanding. Those who are sick, let them feel your healing touch; and those with heavy hearts, give them your joy unspeakable. For you alone, oh Lord, can satisfy all our needs because you are the source of all things good! There is none holy like you Lord and beside you there is none other! Father, Thank you for loving us with such great love. It’s in Jesus’ precious name I pray and praise you forever! Amen

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“THE GIFT”

Saints, GOD has given you TODAY, not tomorrow. So, unwrap the gift of TODAY wisely, for you shall never pass this way again. ~M. Ford

“See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.” (Deuteronomy‬ ‭30:15-16‬) 

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