To God be the glory, great things He has done....

I pray that God would use my life in a way that glorifies and honors Him and brings others to Himself if that be His will. Because, you see, there is really nothing for us to lose as Christians. Yes, we struggle mightily from the devil's attacks, and the reality of being fallen human beings on an earth that longs for Christ's return (Romans 8:22). But ultimately, as Christians, we are His! If we live or die, we are His! In turmoil and difficulty or joy and happiness, we are His! He has already mercifully delivered us from the death and eternity in hell that we otherwise faced......This is not to say that life as a Christian does not matter. It does matter greatly. As Christians, why would God wake us every morning if He did not plan to use our lives for His plans and purposes? He could just as easily take us now if He wanted to. But He has called us to peresevere that we may spend eternity in heaven with Him (James 1:12)....Does that excite you as much as me? Yes, we will continue to face difficulty, troubles and trials will come, our faith will be tested, we will daily battle against "the sin which so easily entangles us" (Hebrews 12:1), and physical health may even begin to fail. But, as Christians, we know that "He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus" (Phillipians 1:6). On that day we "will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord." (1 Thessalonians 4:17)......That just puts a whole different perspective on things to me. What a great encouragment. Stay faithful to Him and don't lose hope. Remember Phillipians 1:6....So another day ends, and we are another day closer to being with our Savior in heaven for all eternity. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150 comes to mind. What a blessing! What a blessing. Forever in Him, Josh Gilbert