Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Celebrate Life!

Celebrate Life!
Pastor Robert L. Thomas, Jr.

As Pastor Rick enjoys a well deserved family vacation, Pastor Robert L. Thomas, Jr. of Vine Life Christian Church (aka “Pastor Bob”) blessed us with this message. He opened by asking the congregation to share with one another what their “guilty pleasures” are. All G-rated, some private enjoyments included eating a tub of ice cream or an entire box of popsicles, shoe shopping, watching the same television program twice, or attending a concert on a Sunday afternoon instead of attending service.

John 10:10 – The thief comes only to kill, steal, and to destroy life from you. Jesus came so that we may enjoy life to overflowing. It’s ok to enjoy life’s “guilty pleasures.” I pose this question to you: Are you enjoying your life? One of the things the enemy tries to do is to steal dreams, ambitions, goals, and joy. If you find yourself unable to enjoy life, then someone has stolen your “mojo!” The one thing most valuable to a child of God is the joy of the Lord, which gives you the power to enjoy life. It is the power you need to enjoy life. In life when you fall, you get right back up. Your relationship with God isn’t about crossing all the “t’s” and dotting all the “i’s.” If you fall down, brush yourself off and get back up again, and encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ to do the same. Don’t forget about the grace and mercy of God.

Ecclesiastes 3:13, 22 – Enjoying the fruits of your labor is your portion in its proper perspective! I ask again, are you enjoying your life? Enjoy the children in your life. Give thanks for your job, many people aren’t working. Stop hating on people trying to enjoy their life. Start enjoying your portion. In order to get more, you must work with what you already have. Be faithful.

Matthew 6:26 – Consider the birds. Our Heavenly Father takes of the birds, how much more so will He care for you? The enemy wouldn’t come for you if you and your life weren’t valuable.

2 Corinthians 4:3, 7 – Get your shine on! Let your light be seen by all. The joy of your life is the cure for your condition.

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