It's about time for me to update. :)
It has been a few months since I moved out to Saint George Utah. Although there were some rough spots in the beginning of my acclimation to the life here, it has been a good for me.
I've had a lot of time to hang out with Ivan and Shannon (my new sister ^_^) and friends that I've met and known and have gotten to know better since I've been here. Praise the Lord for the fellowship of believers (Acts 2:42). I've also had many opportunities to enjoy the scenery in and around St. George it is quite lovely.
I'm astounded at how often I forget about the power of the One true God I serve, the one who wants to do a new thing in the lives of those who are His (Isaiah 43-46).
There is a definite difference in culture here. Warfare for the hearts and minds of man here seems so pronounced to me since coming from California. (2 Cor 10:3-5)
To you reader, prayer that the Lord will mightily use me and all His new creations out here to share the Word of God in love would be most desired.
I'm so happy and thankful through all of my life He is with me (Hebrews 13).
It is awesome that the Lord desires for us to rejoice, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks (1 Thes 5:16-18).
It certainly is easy to be downcast about the state of the world, yet all the more why the Truth of the gospel is so needed. We should be moved with compassion and motivated by His Spirit to be witnesses, living epistles (2 Cor. 3:3). To go therefore and make disciples (Matt. 28:19-20).
He is coming back quickly. Revelation 3:11; 22:7,12,20
The signs of the times are evident. Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8, Luke 21:11.
The heart of the Father is for all to come to and accept Him as He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to save the world. (Jn 3:16)
The Bible is filled with so much good truth.
This is a sweet song (an oldie but a good one):
There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His Spirit, there is hope in the knowledge of Him.
There is a fountain I know every time I am near, is abounding in love to my soul.
All blessing and honor are His all glory and power are His!