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“JESUS SAVES!”

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Saints, only one road leads to heaven. Be careful to choose the right road–Jesus Saves! ~M. Ford

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)

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“GOD WILL!”


Saints, What new territory do you need to conquer today? Just TRUST, PRAY and OBEY…then watch God make a way! ~M. Ford

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“If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.” (Deuteronomy 30:16)

“FOR YOUR GLORY!”


Saints, Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Take this opportunity to make an eternal footprint in the sand of life! Remember…Only what you do for Christ will last. ~M. Ford

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“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:31‬)

“MY DESIRES”

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Saints, do you desire to get more and more things that have no eternal value?  Be careful of the things you desire to possess—because one day they just might possess you! ~M. Ford

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)

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“HOLINESS IS FOR REAL!”

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Saints, If you want to have spiritual insight—you can’t keep looking through worldly eyes.  If you want to think godly thoughts—then put on the mind of Christ.  If you truly want to live for Christ—then die to self daily.  Remember—Worldly Ways Won’t Work if you want to walk with The Master.  ~M. Ford

“But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”  (1 Peter 1:15-16)

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“THANKFUL”

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“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)

Thankfulness comes from having a heart of GRATITUDE! When true thankfulness flows from your heart there is a perpetual attitude of gratitude—not just circumstantial happiness. This means that our thankfulness is not tied to our existing state of reality or mentality, but rather our position with God as Abba Father.

Words alone could never express my gratefulness to God for choosing, using, and loving me unconditionally. Because he loves me– He bore the pain and shame of crucifixion. Because he loves me–He wouldn’t come down from the cross and let my soul be lost! Because he loves me–even when I was unlovable Abba chose to love me just the same.  There is truly transforming power in Jesus’ name!

So, when you find yourself being anxious about life’s complex situations, remember the power of God’s unconditional love and let it be a constant reminder that there is no need to worry or be afraid. When you pray—just trust and obey and Jesus will always make a way!  Remembering God’s great love for me and what Jesus did on Calvary causes my heart to leap with uncontrollable THANKFULNESS!

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Mary A. Ford

“I NEED THEE”

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(Singing) “I need thee, oh…I need thee!  Every hour…I need thee!  Oh bless me now my savior!  I come…to thee!”

Father God, I ask that you cover each and every person reading this prayer today with your love and protection.  Order their steps and lead them in a straight path.  Lead them not into temptation, but help them walk in the wonder-working power of your love, mercy and grace.  Father, you are and will forever be faithful to provide everything that we need and even some of that which we want…Thank you! 

Now Father, just as you reconciled us back to you through your son Jesus, we ask that you will reconcile us back to one another—realizing that all ground is level at the foot of the cross!  Help us to long and thirst for You in a dry and barren land.  Father, bless your children with everything we stand in need of to be bold in our beliefs, steadfast in our walk and empowered to do greater for You in such a time as this.  For we know that this is the appointed time to let our little lights shine bright for you in these dark days.  It’s in the mighty, matchless name of Jesus, who is The Christ, I pray.  Amen ~ M. Ford

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“YOU ARE FREE INDEED”

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Saints, your painful past is only hard to let go of if you don’t have your future secured in Christ. Jesus is a wonder-worker!  He came to set the captives FREE! ~M. Ford

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14)

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