Vignettes From The Pearly Gates

Vignettes From The Pearly Gates

Series # 1 ) When tempted to ask the Lord the question why?, remember that thru all the ages, from Job down to Paul, His answer had always been- and why not? For He is God, sovereign Lord over all His creation. Let us then learn to uncompromisingly trust in His unfailing love and know that, "All things work together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8: 28)

2) Whatever pain you may be suffering in your heart; however heavy the load may be on your shoulder; however cold and dark your nights may be, remember that, "The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day." (Proverbs 4: 18)

3) When the climb seems so hard and the mountain seems so steep; when we stumble from the very guides we thought would lead us through; when body and soul weakens from the daily struggles and toils, remember to say to yourself, "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4: 13)

4) The mind is the battleground of the opposing heavenly forces. Good or bad we choose whatever predominates our mind. But what predominates the mind goes down to the heart, and out of the preponderance of the heart will determine what we will say or do. Let us then fill our minds with, "Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things." (Philippians 4: 8)

5) Hurting? Rejected? Are you being loved as much as you are loving? Are you measuring the love you are receiving more than the love you are giving? Then know that, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boasts, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a)


SMILE. GOD LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT!