O What A Savior

Ever wondered about the abbreviation “A.S.A.P"?

Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.

There’s work to do,
deadlines to meet;
You’ve got no time to spare,
But as you hurry and scurry -
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

In the midst of family chaos,
Quality time is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest -
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

It may seem like your worries
Are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather -
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

God knows how stressful life is;
He wants to ease our cares,
And He’ll respond. A S. A. P. -
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

“I AM Too blessed to be stressed!”

The shortest distance between
a problem and a solution
is the distance between
your knees and the floor.

The one who kneels to the Lord can
stand up to anything!

Love and peace be with you forever,
Amen

GOD is Lord Almighty,
Omnipotent King,
Lion of Judah,
Rock of Ages,
Prince of Peace,
King of Kings,
Lord of Lords,
Provider, Protector,
Paternal Leader,
Ruling Lord and
Reigning King of all the Universe.

He is Father,
He is Helper,
He is Guardian,
and He is GOD.

He is the First and the Last,
The Beginning and the End,
He is the Keeper of Creation and
Creator of all He keeps;
The Architect of the universe
And manager of all times.
He always was, He always is,
And always will be …
unmoved, unchanged, undefeated,
and never undone.

He was bruised and bought healing.
He was pierced and eased pain.
He was persecuted and bought freedom.
He was dead and bought life.
He is risen and brings power.
He reigns and brings peace.

The world can’t understand Him,
The armies can’t defeat Him,
The schools can’t explain Him,
And leaders can’t ignore Him.
Herod couldn’t kill Him,
Tthe pharisees couldn’t confuse Him,
People couldn’t hold Him,
Nero couldn’t crush Him,
Hitler couldn’t silence Him,
The New Age can’t replace Him,
and Oprah can’t explain Him away!

He is Light, Love, Longevity and Lord.
He is Goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and GOD
He is Holy, Righteous, Mighty, Powerful and Pure.
His ways are right, His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging,
and His mind is on Me !

He is my Savior,
He is my Guide,
He is my Peace,
He is my Joy,
He is my Comfort.
He is my Lord and He rules my life.
I serve Him because He is GOD
And is worthy to be served.

His bond is love,
His burden is light, and
His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is …
THE Wisdom,
THE Power of the powerful,
THE Ancient of Days,
THE Ruler of rulers,
THE Leader of leaders,
THE Overseer of overcomers,
And Sovereign Lord of all
That was and is and is to come.

Now if that seems impressive to you,
Try this on for size …
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
Never forsake me,
Never mislead me,
Never forget me,
Never overlook me,
And never cancel my appointment in
His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up.
When I fail, He forgives.
When I am weak, He is strong.
When I am lost, He is the way.
When I am afraid, He is my courage.
When I stumble, He steadies me.
When I am hurt, He heals me.
When I am broken, He mends me.
When I am blind, He leads me.
When I am hungry, He feeds me.
When I face trials, He is with me.
When I face persecution, He shields me.
When I face problems, He is the answer.
When I face loss, He provides for me.
When I face death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody,
Everywhere, every time, and every way.
He is GOD,
He is faithful and true,
I am His and He is mine.

My Father in Heaven has already defeated
The father of this world,
And so if your asking why I stand and feel so secure,
Understand this …
He said it, and that settles it!
GOD is in control,
I am on His side,
And that means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for …

GOD IS!!!

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting, “I’m saved”
I’m whispering, “I get lost!”
“That is why I chose this way.”

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble,
and need someone to be my guide.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong,
I’m professing that I’m weak,
and pray for strength to carry on.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success,
I’m admitting that I’ve failed,
and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are way too visible
but God believes I’m worth it.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek His Name.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority,
I only know I’m loved!

There was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and was given 3 months to live. As she began getting her things “in order” she called her pastor and asked him to come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at her service, what scriptures she wanted read, and what dress she wanted to be buried in. She also requested that she be buried with her Bible in her left hand.

Everything was in order, and as the pastor was preparing to leave, the woman suddenly remembered one final request that was very important to her. “Please, Pastor, just one more thing,” she said excitedly. “Sure, what is it,” came the pastor’s reply.

“This is very important to me,” the woman continued … I want to be buried holding a fork in my right hand.”

The pastor gazed at the woman with a loss for words. “That surprises you, doesn’t it?” the woman said. The pastor replied, “Well, to be quite honest I am puzzled by the request.” The woman explained, “You see, pastor, in all my years attending church socials and potluck dinners, I remember after the main course and the dishes were being cleared somebody will inevitably lean over to me and say …. ‘keep your fork’ …. that was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming, like the velvety chocolate cake, or deep dish apple pie. Something wonderful to add substance to end the great meal.”

The pastor listened intently as the woman continued, “So, you see Pastor, I just want people to see me there in my casket with a fork in my hand, and I want them to wonder … ‘What’s with the fork?’ … then I want you to tell them: ‘Keep your fork ~ the BEST is yet to come!”

The pastor’s eyes filled with tears of joy as he hugged the woman goodbye. He knew that this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. He also knew that this woman had a better grasp of Heaven than even he did. She KNEW and trusted that the BEST was yet to come.

At the funeral, everyone who walked by the woman’s casket saw her wearing a beautiful dress, with her Bible held in her left hand and a fork in her right hand.

Over and over the pastor heard people ask, “Why is she holding a fork?” and his smile began to get larger and brighter each time. During his message, the pastor told the people about the conversation he had had with the woman shortly before her death. He explained the fork and what it symbolized to her.

So, the next time you reach for your fork, remember ~