I Love the Father

Jesus said to his disciples: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and will come back to you.' if you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going back to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe. I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me, but world must know that I love the Father and I do just as the Father has commanded me."

Consideration: Jesus gives his peace to his disciples and comforts them. He tells them that he is going back to his Father and that he loves his Father. Jesus also tells them that the ruler of the world is coming and that he has no power over him. The ruler of this world seems to be in control over the people of many today. Be not afraid because he has promised to go and prepare a place for us; that where he is we also will be. We need only to live by his words as he has in doing what the Father commanded of him.

You Carried Us

Dear Lord, today was one of those days to praise you. Every direction turned into a chore, but you were close by, thank you. Sometimes the crosses in life can wear you down, but that is when I lean on you the most. You never let me down; you lift me up. I pray for anyone who had a difficult day today, or every day. Like the poem says, "When there was only one set of footprints in the sand it was then you carried us." Amen.

For Heaven's Sake

Sunshine lights the sky, before lightning and rain

Everything is peaceful, before evil shows its face

Sometimes things we see, are viewed as a mirage

People criticize actions of others, without a cause

Things of earth and space, have a place in day to day...keep moving on

When the direction seems right, take a second look

Peace and prosperity reigned, before things shook

Listen to wisdom, of those battered by harsh storms

Never complain if criticized, for this you were born 

Never let pain go to waste, accept it with a smiling face...keep moving on

If it's meant to be, it will, allow it to become known

Seeds sown on fertile ground, roots spread and grow

Keep the faith through adversity, and bear much fruit

Remember it's not by chance, fate helped to form you

Let your light shine, smile through the pain, keep moving on...For Heaven's Sake!

Keys to the Kingdom

Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. you have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. if it were not, would I have told you I'm going to prepare a place for you. I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may also be. Where I am going you know the way." Thomas said to him, "Master, we do not know where you are going, how can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. if you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do not know him and have seen him."

Consideration: Again, the Scripture Readings confirm that Jesus, is the way and the truth and the life. He has been given the Keys to the Kingdom, where his Father is and we must believe and trust in him to enter into eternal life. Amen.

Help Us to Believe

Jesus said to his disciples: "If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you know him and have seen him." Philip said to Jesus, "Master, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me?"

​Lord, Jesus, Help us to believe; increase our faith, that we may know you and love you above all things even though we have not seen you. Thomas, and Philip looked for a physical sign. You have said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." We believe you and love you. Amen.

The Keys to the Kingdom

Jesus said to his disciples, "Do not your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. in my Father's house there are many dwelling places. if there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may also be. Where I am going you know the way." Thomas said to him, "Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." 

Consideration: Jesus tells us to have faith in him as well as the Father. He also tells us that he is going to prepare a place for us and return to take us back with him there. He says, "I am the way and the truth and the life." And he is the only way to the Father. The Father has truly given his beloved Son, Jesus, the Keys to the Kingdom. Amen.

Our Father's Command

​There was a time not long ago, you reaped what was sown, and the dignity of man
You knew your neighbor, had lifelong friends, built community; made sure to plan
Now, this fast pace always in motion insanity has taken over our lives...will we survive
Every person was a craftsman, proud of their gifts; getting over on another, called sin
Believed in a Creator, and his commands, fell short once in a while, then started again
​Yes, my friends, we have all been on this road before, we were stronger, that's for sure 
Let your joy be alive, always grateful for the gifts, blessings, and the peace of our lives
Put to rest unhappy things, extend gifts you have, strive for humility, cast anger aside 
Before the day is over, the power is in your hands, to live joyfully, with your fellow man 
Be grateful for today, choose to love and never hate, this is our Father's Command!