I have always thanked my Lord for being blessed. In ways I don’t always realize. Even in my most difficult days ( I’ve had quite a few in 2022) I thanked Him for giving me the strength to get through it. Blessed? Yes, I am so blessed. Wonderful writing Mr. Joe, as always 🙌🏼
Good read‼️ Since Jesus learned obedience through the things He suffered (Heb 5:8), how much more necessary it is for us to learn obedience. But praise Jesus b/c there’s no condemnation! His blood rendered a death blow to sin & the devil. Our wrong choices in life He reproves, redeems, & restores.The Kingdom Way is the way of suffering in this world. Nevertheless, if we share in Christ’s sufferings, He promises that we’ll share in His glory. Everybody suffers. There’s no escaping it. So it’s best not to waste our sufferings by failing to bring them to the Cross. Jesus doesn’t want us suffering alone, He wants us to share in His Resurrection power. His power is made perfect in our weakness. That baffles my mind, but I know it’s true.
Happy New Year & praise the Lord Who makes all things new! 🎆✝️✨💖
I Share your philosophy on Blessings and choices Joe. I will pass this beautiful essay on to friends & family. May you continue to have blessings galore!!
Thank you! I lost my husband a little over a week ago. What an emotional roller coaster.
I needed to hear this. I believe my heart has been in the right place but it’s easy to go back and identify that I was not always the best person in a difficult struggle. I did the best I could and with the Lord’s help I did see it through to the end. Now what? Only do your best. I am Not by any means perfect or a martyr but I can choose good.
Thank you, Joe. You are such a blessing to so many.
Thank you Joe. All true. A close friend struggles with what appears to be mental illness, “Feeling” scared or miserable, reaching out to the Lord, reading scripture a lot, but still caves. The Lord has given her very happy uplifting feelings from time to time. She is elated, but then falls gin. So sad. I believe that it’s a habit or that she should be able to change her attitude. Especially when I started the new year by reading out loud the entire gospel of John (great thing to do for the or -ha-ha). I’ve coincided her for hours nd hours. So sad. I blame the drugs too. I think depending on drugs to make one not depressed is wrong, but what do I know. Pray for her too. Thx.
Wow, a very good thought provoking article to start the new year. I have found myself saying and feeling blessed as of late. It’s not luck. You’re right, give the glory to God. Always. Thank you for the honesty in this writing. I may read it a few more times. May God bless you.
I have always thanked my Lord for being blessed. In ways I don’t always realize. Even in my most difficult days ( I’ve had quite a few in 2022) I thanked Him for giving me the strength to get through it. Blessed? Yes, I am so blessed. Wonderful writing Mr. Joe, as always 🙌🏼
Thank you. God bless you and hold you close, always.
Good read‼️ Since Jesus learned obedience through the things He suffered (Heb 5:8), how much more necessary it is for us to learn obedience. But praise Jesus b/c there’s no condemnation! His blood rendered a death blow to sin & the devil. Our wrong choices in life He reproves, redeems, & restores.The Kingdom Way is the way of suffering in this world. Nevertheless, if we share in Christ’s sufferings, He promises that we’ll share in His glory. Everybody suffers. There’s no escaping it. So it’s best not to waste our sufferings by failing to bring them to the Cross. Jesus doesn’t want us suffering alone, He wants us to share in His Resurrection power. His power is made perfect in our weakness. That baffles my mind, but I know it’s true.
Happy New Year & praise the Lord Who makes all things new! 🎆✝️✨💖
Beautiful story. The Bible is the best history book ever, best love story ever, best how to manual ever.
I Share your philosophy on Blessings and choices Joe. I will pass this beautiful essay on to friends & family. May you continue to have blessings galore!!
Thank you Joe for a very inspirational piece! May you and your Family have a very blessed 2023. 🙏
Many blessings to you and your family Joe💞
Thank you! I lost my husband a little over a week ago. What an emotional roller coaster.
I needed to hear this. I believe my heart has been in the right place but it’s easy to go back and identify that I was not always the best person in a difficult struggle. I did the best I could and with the Lord’s help I did see it through to the end. Now what? Only do your best. I am Not by any means perfect or a martyr but I can choose good.
Thank you, Joe. You are such a blessing to so many.
Thank you for the important reminder. Timely for me, indeed.
Excellent sermonette.
Thank you Joe. All true. A close friend struggles with what appears to be mental illness, “Feeling” scared or miserable, reaching out to the Lord, reading scripture a lot, but still caves. The Lord has given her very happy uplifting feelings from time to time. She is elated, but then falls gin. So sad. I believe that it’s a habit or that she should be able to change her attitude. Especially when I started the new year by reading out loud the entire gospel of John (great thing to do for the or -ha-ha). I’ve coincided her for hours nd hours. So sad. I blame the drugs too. I think depending on drugs to make one not depressed is wrong, but what do I know. Pray for her too. Thx.
Love this! Perfect for January 1,
2023. Happy New Year, Joe! 🙏🏼❤️🥳
Wow, a very good thought provoking article to start the new year. I have found myself saying and feeling blessed as of late. It’s not luck. You’re right, give the glory to God. Always. Thank you for the honesty in this writing. I may read it a few more times. May God bless you.