When Jesus saved me I was wounded by the world and standing at the gates of hell. Looking back, I can see God’s fingerprints in just about every aspect of my life prior to that moment, and for that I am forever thankful. For some reason nothing in life seemed to ever come easy, most of the time because of poor and ungodly choices. I grew up simple, I was never one to chase after wealth or fame or riches, mostly because I never thought I could achieve them anyway. I never felt that I was enough for any of that or for anyone. I have always had to work real hard to make ends meet, even now it can be a challenge at times. I find it easy to relate to the early disciples where they knew that the only way they were going to survive was by the hand of God. For those that can’t tell, I am by no means a great theologian. I have had no formal training in ministry. No seminary. I am just a guy who loves Jesus as much as I can because I know that He loves me more than I could ever love anyone. I want to know Him so that I can make Him known. I have some friends that came to Jesus around the same time that I did and can see how God gave His Holy Spirit to other simple men in great abundance. I was a mechanic, a friend was a concrete mason, one a trash truck driver, and another friend was making t-shirts. We all had one thing in common, we always gave glory to God and remembered all the things that He did for us and told as many others as we could. Because of what God did in my life I have confidence about where I am going, heaven. One thing I feel I need to tell the world is that I will always remember where I’ve been, going the wrong direction, and I never want to go back to being that person ever again. I know what kind of person I was before coming to Jesus and that is why I am thankful for what is written in *Psalm 91:8 You will only [be a spectator as you] look on with your eyes And witness the [divine] repayment of the wicked [as you watch safely from the shelter of the Most High].* Penitence or repentance is not the action of a moment; it is the turning around of a life, it is the rejection of sin affected because of the gracious work of the Holy Spirit. There are many things wrong with the world today and the most impactful has been that people have gone and put their Bibles away and allowed dust to develop on them. The closer we get to the Lord’s return the more important it is to open them up again. Patrick Henry who said,  “Give me liberty, or give me death!” also wrote in his last will and testament, “I have now given everything I own to my children. There is one more thing I wish I could give them and that is Christ. Because if they have everything I gave them and don’t have Christ, they have nothing.” My beloved, may the words of our mouths proclaim with boldness to any who will listen, “He’s Alive!” and may the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ cause you to abound unto every good work for the glory of the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit, Amen. My BeLoved, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.* 

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