WHO CARES WHAT THE WORLD THINKS?

           It is better to incur the world's hatred by testifying against its wickedness than gain its goodwill by going down the stream with it. -Henry

Matthew 5:10, Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

            When you take a stand for the Lord; you will always have critics. They will come out from every rock you can imagine. The thing about it is, when you take your stand, they normally crawl right back under that rock. They do this because they can’t stand the Light of the Truth of the Gospel.

            Child of God, continue standing for the Lord. Let His Light shine! Who really cares what this old world thinks about us? As long as the Lord is pleased, nothing else should matter!

WHY ARE YOU CARRYING THAT LOAD OF BURDENS?

            It sure does feel good when we lay those burdens down!

Psalm 55:22, Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

            STOP! Read that verse one more time! No matter how many your burdens you have, you can continue to cast them all on the Lord! He will sustain or provide you with everything you need in and for life. And while life may blow us to and fro like a ship upon a boisterous sea, our Saviour will never cause us to be blown over in this life!

            What loads of care are you unnecessarily carrying? Why not give them up to the Lord this morning? Why not trust Him to handle those burdens? Cast your burdens upon the Lord friend; He cares for you!   

JESUS CARES!

It is when you get to doubt the love of God that you grow hard and cold.  But when you are fired with the love of a dying Savior who gave himself for you, you feel as if you loved every beggar in the street, and you long to bring every harlot to Christ's dear feet.  You cannot help it.  If Christ baptizes your heart into his love, you will be covered with it and filled with it. –Spurgeon

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7

When you’re feeling you have no one to turn to remember, Jesus Cares!

When you’re think all is lost remember, Jesus Cares! When you’re down to nothing in the cupboards remember, Jesus Cares! When you are in need of a friend remember, Jesus Cares! When there is more month than the money in the bank account remember, Jesus Cares!

Hey friend, there’s no one that cares for you like Jesus does! Just remember, He gave His life for yours!

MAKE CHURCH A PRIORITY!

The difference between listening to a radio sermon and going to church, someone has said, is almost like the difference between calling your girl on the telephone and spending an evening with her. -Moody

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Psalm 42:1

There is no substitute for the preaching of God’s Word! You cannot replace it with schooling, fellowships, plays, skits, or musical programs. The only thing that will satisfy that longing in your heart is to hear a man of God, filled with the Spirit of God, preaching the Word of God! So… GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH this morning!

MAMA'S DAY

The mother’s love is like God's love; He loves us not because we are lovable, but because it is His nature to love, and because we are His children. –Riney

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Proverbs 31:10-11

On this Mother’s Day let us be thankful God gave us a Mother! She may not be your biological Mother but God gave her just the same! She has changed your diaper, put the band aid on your boo-boo, and helped teach you to drive! She has been there for you in the middle of the night and early in the morning! She is the greatest gift outside of our salvation we can have!

So, if your Mother is still alive, give her a big ole hug and kiss! Tell her you love her! If she has passed over into glory, remember her by raising your kids the very same way she did you! With great love, care, and compassion!