Dear Friend,

No one is promised tomorrow… no one.

Each day we wake, having breath in our lungs is a blessing.

And, each breath we have left to take in this life, breath given by the Creator, is a mystery to us but is only known by Him.

Ultimately, He knows the beginning from the ending and when we each will take our final breath this side of eternity.

Luke 12:7 states His caring nature and great attention to detail regarding His creation. It conveys: “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

Psalm 139:16 goes on to say, “Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”

It’s amazing that the Creator of the universe cares so much. It’s remarkable that the One who formed the world, set the stars in the sky, and created all mankind wants to always be actively involved in our lives and desires a close relationship with us.

Friend, if you have given your life to the Lord, fall on your knees in thankfulness and praise Him today (and every day) for the greatest gift you could have ever received.

Thank Him for stirring your heart and guiding you toward truth.

Thank Him for pursuing you, for sending others to sow seeds along the way, and for opening your eyes and heart to His truth.

Thank Him for paying it all… for paying a debt you could never repay.

Thank Him for His unconditional love… a love that chose to save you, even in your most wretched, worst state.

Thank Him for a blessed and amazing future… an eternal destination of complete perfection… a place He is lovingly preparing for all His children, breathtakingly beautiful and bright.

1 Corinthians 2:9 gives a glimpse into what gloriously awaits every believer, “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”

Friend, by accepting His gift of salvation, you have been promised so much in the here and now and beyond the here and now.

Because of His precious gift, you are FREE!

Because of His merciful love, you are FORGIVEN!

Because of His majestic power, you are RESCUED!

Because of His great sacrifice, you are HEAVEN BOUND!

Jesus’ death on the cross and shedding of His innocent blood for all of your sins (past, present, and future) leaves you clean in the sight of God. Because Jesus paid it all, you reap the reward. Because Jesus paid it all, you have the guarantee of a relationship with Him and a beautiful future existence… a place of peace and perfection… a place beyond your final earthly breath.

Give Him PRAISE for all He’s done for you!

Never forget what lengths He had to go through to redeem and rescue you.

Never forget the pain He endured… His sacrifice… His death, burial, and resurrection. It was His great compassion and love that compelled Him forward, and it was God’s amazing and remarkable nature that allowed Him to offer His one and only Son.

John 3:16 reminds us of God’s incredible love for each of us. It states, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

The Father gave His only Son so His creation could have a bridge back to Himself. The Father gave his only Son so His creation would not be lost for all eternity and be separated in darkness. The Father’s love and Jesus’ obedience are beyond what any of us deserve. But, thankfully, we serve a God who is merciful and loving and who wishes no one to be separated from Him.

2 Peter 3:9 makes God’s intentions clear, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

HALLELUJAH!

If you have made the decision to accept His gift of salvation and have given your heart and life to Jesus… putting your trust in Him…REJOICE today. Thank Him for all He’s done for you, and keep sharing His story… keep spreading the truth and proclaiming the hope everyone so desperately needs.

And, friend, if you are reading this and still undecided, please know that time is running out.

We will all take our final breath one day. And, when we do, there are no do-overs.

Jesus made it crystal clear in John 14:6 when He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”

Those who choose to accept His gift and choose to follow and accept Christ as Savior and Lord will be rescued and saved.

There is no greater decision.

There is no greater reward.

There is no greater outcome.

There is no greater eternity.

There is no greater gift.

And…

There is no greater time than now.

Jesus is all in all… everything. He’s the only reason for breathing, and He’s the only One who gives breath and life.

He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life.

Have you accepted Him today?

Your fate, for all eternity, is at stake.

Remember, friend… no one is promised tomorrow. As a matter of fact, no one is promised the next hour. If you have a personal relationship with Jesus, you are sealed and prepared to exit this earth and enter heaven’s eternity when the time comes. However, if you don’t have a personal relationship with Jesus, please ask Him into your heart today. It is the BEST decision you will ever make, both in this life and in the eternal life to come.

Would you like to ask Jesus into your heart today?

First, ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER and ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU’VE SINNED.

Romans 3:23 says the following: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

Second, BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, HIS PERFECT BLOOD CLEANSES YOU, HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD, AND PUT YOUR TRUST IN HIM ALONE FOR YOUR SALVATION.

Romans 10:9 says the following: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Acts 16:31 states, “And they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”

Third, CONFESS YOUR SINS

1 John 1:9 says the following: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Psalm 103:12 goes on to say, “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”

And know, without a doubt, that when you confess your sins and ask for forgiveness, He will forgive you, no matter what sins you have committed.

Friend, if you’ve asked Jesus into your heart, find a good church, get a Bible, and begin to live for Him and follow Him with your whole heart.

Titus 2:11-14 states, “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”

If you are still on the fence, remember… once your last breath is taken on earth, your eternal fate will be sealed— forever. You will never have an opportunity after that to accept His gift… a gift offered freely to you today. A gift offered because of His immense love for you.

He is right there, arms wide open, to offer you Himself… to offer you His everything.

He loves you so much and wants to have a relationship with YOU.

The time is now to say YES to Jesus!

Please, don’t delay…

You’re Not Promised Tomorrow.

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“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7)/

As 2024 is now a distant memory and as we take steps into another new year, let’s take the time to reflect and to say thank you to God for His unwavering grace.

Let’s be thankful for grace that knows no bounds.

Let’s raise our hands in praise for grace that flows because of mercy.

Let’s be in awe of grace that’s always wrapped in unconditional love.

Let’s be at peace for grace that guides, provides, helps, and comforts.

And while we’re praising…while we’re reflecting…while we’re thanking God for His infinite grace… let’s remember to count our blessings, as all are a result of His immense and amazing nature.

Let’s appreciate and thank Him once again for both the small and the big…those miracles, those blessings that he so graciously gave in 2024. And, let’s rejoice at the fact that He has given miracles and blessings throughout the years.

Let’s exude hearts of gratitude for all the lessons, all the difficulties, all the struggles that He allows to shape us, to refine us, to change us and, ultimately, to help us. Lessons given because of His great love for us.

Lessons given to draw us closer to Him…to strengthen our reliance on Him… to hold us tightly to His promises.

As we each begin a new year, let’s welcome all God has for us to learn, to grow, and to mature, as we continue clinging to Him and holding ever tightly to His promises.

Like Paul, may we be faithful servants, fully used for God’s service, so one day we too may proclaim the beautiful words of 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Philippians 1:6-7 says, “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.”

Let us remember all these things and let us put all these things into action until He calls us home.

Let’s be in utter awe and fall on our knees with a reverent heart as we think about His character, His heart for each of us, His promises, His plans, His attention to every aspect. Let’s celebrate His goodness and the fact that He cares about us in the most finite of detail.

Luke 12:6-7 attests to this truth as it states, “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

Matthew 6:26 goes on to say, “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”

Let each of these verses resonate…let each be forever etched deep into your heart and your memory. Let each serve as a constant and beautiful reminder that we serve an amazing, Almighty Father. A Father who is the Creator of all heaven and earth, who infinitely cares about every detail of our lives.

Personally, I am thankful for the great mercies God has shown me throughout my life. I am thankful for the lessons I’ve learned in this past year alone.

There were several hard roads to walk…many difficult days to endure…many questions of “Why?” but, through it all, I’m forever grateful for what He’s taught me and even more grateful for the privilege of having Him love me as His child. I’m grateful for having Him be ever present, faithfully by my side, while I had to learn to let go and simply lean on Him.

I am forever thankful that God is good and am comforted and relieved by the fact that His ways are higher…His thoughts are greater, and He is indeed trustworthy.

I’m thankful that He promises in both the valley and the mountaintop moments He will be there to take my hand, to teach me, and to lead me.

I’m thankful that when I can’t see past today, He has a plan for my today and all my tomorrows.

I’m thankful that when I feel discouraged, I have His promises to hold onto…promises that remind me He will work everything out for my good and His glory, even when I don’t understand what’s happening.

God’s great mercy, His great miracles, His immeasurable love, and His many promises all bring comfort…all remind me that He is always with me.

And friend, He is always with you too.

He is right there beside you… holding your hand, teaching you lessons, leading the way…always.  Never forget.

God is bigger than the trials in this life. He is bigger than the circumstances that we find ourselves in. He is faithful. He is trustworthy. He is worthy of praise.

Brother and Sister in Christ…

He is bigger than anything you’re facing today.

He is bigger than anything you will face tomorrow.

He is bigger than anything you will face this year.

Make it your resolution this day and every day thereafter, to cry out to Him…to place your very life, your every decision, your every step, in His loving, capable hands.

He is the One constant in your life that never changes. He is the only One you can truly depend on.

Be comforted by these truths both today and every day in 2025. And be equally grateful for His grace for another year.

Blessings to you and your families!

-Holly

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