1 PETER 1:23-25

 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.  FOR ALL FLESH IS AS GRASS, AND ALL THE GLORY OF MAN AS THE FLOWER OF GRASS.  THE GRASS WITHERETH, AND THE FLOWER THEREOF FALLETH AWAY.  But the word of the Lord ENDURETH FOR EVER. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES  - JOHN 15:1-8

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.  Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away:  and every branch the beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.  Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.  Abide in me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.  I am the vine, ye are the branches:  He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.  If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.  If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.  Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

BEAUTY OF FLOWERS

THE GREAT INVITATION

  COME UNTO ME, ALL YE THAT LABOR AND HEAVY LADEN, AND i WILL GIVE YOU REST.

  TAKE MY YOKE UPON YOU, AND LEARN OF ME; FOR I AM MEEK AND LOWLY IN HEART:

   AND YE SHALL FIND REST UNTO YOUR SOULS.

   FOR MY YOKE IS EASY, AND MY BURDEN IS LIGHT.

   Lois J.

   ROMANS 12; 1,2--------I  BESEECH  YOU THEREFORE, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD THAT YE PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE. 2.  AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD: BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, THAT YE MAY PROVE WHAT IS THAT GOOD, ANDACCEPTABLE, AND PERFECT, WILL OF GOD.  

WE ARE FREE TO ENJOY GOD

Just think-our God, who created the world and is Lord of all, wants us to find pleasure in our union with Him.  His word teaches us that He "richly supplies us with all things to enjoy" (1 Timothy 6:17).  But the most important thing God has given us to enjoy is Himself. We are to find satisfaction in our elationship with Him.

WE ARE TO BE LIKE JESUS

The greatest praise and honor is reserved for those saints whose single desire is to humbly serve the Lord.  While human nature craves attention and recognition, mature Christians know they must allow Christ to shine through every aspect of their lives.  Humility is essential to leading a fruitful life and growing in Christlike character.

PEACE

Although life's circumstance are continually changing, God's peace is a constant that's always available for those who seek His quieting touch.  Our world offers peace in the form of financial security, possessions, or power.  Even though these may appear reliable and concrete, they are ultimately an illusion.  The simple yet accurate description of peace-the inner serenity that flows out of a right relationship with God.  When you know that the Lord is with you, His power will bring a sustaining calm that will encourage your soul while delivering you through every storm.

A SERVANT'S HEART

How God decides to bless us is up to Him, but as believers, we can rejoice that whatever He gives is more than we can imagine or desire.  Seeking the Lord provides us with  wisdom, protection, and the joy of knowing that we're living a life of obedience.  God is faithful to honor those who walk in humility and serve others.

THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH - 1 TIMOTHY 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where-unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

  TALKING ABOUT THE LOVE OF GOD

  REV. 3:20 ....BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE DOOR, AND KNOCK; IF ANY MAN HEAR MY VOICE, AND OPEN THE DOOR, I WILL COME IN TO HIM, AND WILL SUP WITH HIM AND HE WITH ME.