God desires holiness in His people

Great article about worshipping God and what He requires from His chosen and redeemed children. Put simply... "not what I want, but what you want God. Not my way, but your way."

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/worship-is-not-made-to-order?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dg-articles

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God's grace explained clearly

A great clear explanation of God's grace in the life of a Christian by Pastor John Piper in the link below.

Grace is not an excuse or enablement for our sinful nature - but instead a motivator for us to strive for holiness knowing our sins were paid for in full at such high a price - the substitutionary death of God's Son Jesus in our place.

http://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/fight-sin-find-rest?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ask-pastor-john

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Don't love this World or the things in it

Fame, money, power, pleasure... They all come from the World. They are desires put in place by the unseen forces that run this world to maintain the control they wish upon humanity. But it is a World that is destined to end... One day when Jesus returns it will all be gone.

Collecting the treasures of this World is just like being rich in a video game... It doesn't matter how much you collect - It's not real. The game ends one day and it doesn't convert into a currency that can be used in our eternal destination.

Jesus said we are far better focusing on laying up treasures in Heaven by following Him and His ways. He promises eternal treasure that cannot be stolen or corrupted by time. Treasure beyond price that can be enjoyed for all eternity.

[ 1 John 2:15-17 - Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions-is not from the Father but is from the world.

And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. ]

Planet Earth - God's Stunning Masterpiece (1080p)

God's creation is on display all around us showing us His power, His Majesty and His unfathomable love in sending His only Son Jesus to be the final and eternal payment for the sins of all who believe in and choose to follow Him.

To know more about Jesus and become born again into the family of God - please read the book of John in the New Testament (http://www.esvbible.org/John+1/)

To know more about God, His character, His Promises and His great love for this world - First pray "God please open my eyes and my heart to receive your Truth" then start at the Book of Genesis and read through to the final book of Revelation. God will reveal Himself and His Truth to you through The Word of God. He promises to reveal Himself to all who seek to find Him and His Truth (http://www.esvbible.org/Genesis+1/)

You are never alone as God's child

Accept the Truth that as a child of God you are never alone. Remember and meditate on Moses the leader, Elijah the prophet, Esther the foreign princess, David the shepherd boy, Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace... and Jesus in the wilderness. They all knew the Truth that they were never alone and that God was with them in all things and at all times. It is acceptance of the lie from the devil "that you are alone" that makes us dangerously vulnerable to his evil plans and harmful devices. It is the acceptance of the Truth - that God never leaves or abandons His children despite how we feel, what we have or don't have, or who stands with us or against us - that keeps us safe inside the impenetrable fortress of His unbending and unchanging promises. Like His character, God's promises to His children never waver or fade and He promises to never abandon His own.

[ Hebrews 13:6 "So we say with confidence The Lord is my helper, I will not fear, what can man do to me?" ]

100 best photographs of God's world with no Photoshop

Absolutely amazing photography with no photoshop wizardry applied whatsoever. Often the reality of this amazing world that God created is more astounding than man made fantasy!

Have a great weekend guys :)

-Mark

https://brightside.me/article/100-best-photographs-without-photoshop-46555/

The Love of Money is the root cause of all evil

Great article on the truth about "The love of money being the root of all evil" and how easily our hearts are corrupted by ambition, gain, greed and lust.

There is a clear distinction between "God's blessing" and the "riches of this world". Don't be a fool and confuse the two. Just because you see a person with a lot of money don't assume they have God's blessing. When Satan tempted Jesus he made it clear that he (Satan) is in control of the commerce and economy of this physical world.

Remember Jesus' words... "You cannot serve (pursue, seek) God and mammon (gain, greed, satisfaction found in money / accumulation of possessions). Jesus also said "scarcely will a rich man enter the Kingdom of Heaven". The Bible also says "Has not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith to inherit salvation?"

Ask God to test your heart just as David prayed to see if the corrupting love of money has taken root in the deep recesses of your heart.

Full article from the DesiringGod website here...

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-price-isn-t-quite-right?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dg-articles

Jesus brings life!

Another awesome song about our awesome Saviour! From darkness to light, He gives us life and sets us free!