Much to Be Thankful for

Today, ESPN.com is running a pole asking, "What "F" are you most looking forward to today? Family, Food, or Football?" My guess is that football will win by a landslide. I won't lie, I'm looking forward to 3:15 when the Cowboys and Saints take the field. Right now, we're getting the food ready and will definitely eat too much for lunch. We'll spend some time today together as a family and with some friends for whom we are thankful. It's going to be a really good day!

But there is an "F" we often forget to mention in our giving of thanks...our FATHER. Today, as you give attention to all the other "Fs", don't forget to stop and reflect on all that God has blessed you with, how He has delivered you, healed you, SAVED YOU, set you free! If you get a chance today, read II Samuel 22. David sets the example of what a thankful heart looks like as he praises God, our Heavenly Father for the specific blessings in his life.

As you Give thanks, get specific and bless the Lord today, with a heart of genuine gratitude!

True Identity

The past few weeks have been defining for so many people. It's exciting to see how God works in people's lives to set them free. God never intended for us to be prisoners of our past. Praying God continues to set us free and to empower us to live out of the identity he created us for!

Jesus said, "You are the Light of the World....Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

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Will God Give You More than You can Handle?

Over the past 3 weeks or so I have heard a lot of people say, "God won't give you more than you can handle." I just want to help everyone get a true understanding about this little phrase: First of all - the Bible never says God will never give you more than you can handle. We actually get this statement by paraphrasing I Corinthians 10:13 which says,

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (ESV)

The meaning of this verse is that God will not allow you to face a sinful situation where He doesn't give you the strength and the moral fortitude to escape the sin. God has given us the power to be overcomers. But the the truth is, God will give you more than you can handle and there is a reason for it. It's because God doesn't want you to handle it. He wants you to give it to Him. So....when you feel like you can't handle any more....understand God wants you to surrender it all to Him.

Here's a verse to help you: Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (ESV)