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Tag: Gift

  • Mercy and Grace

    4 27 2020 Hebrews 4 16

    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! Happy Monday to you. ✝️❤️😊
     
    The Bible says in Exodus 34:6 (AMP) that the Lord God is *“compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth (faithfulness).”
     
    Not long ago, I was asked, what’s the difference between God’s mercy and His grace? Beloved, mercy is God not disciplining or imprisoning us as our sins deserve, and grace is God blessing us although we don’t deserve it. In other words, MERCY is being released, freed, or liberated from a verdict, opinion, conviction, or decision, and GRACE is increasing, providing, or expanding compassion, sympathy, or helpfulness to the shameful, dishonorable or undeserving.
     
    God incessantly gives us these collaborative blessings even though we may not be justified to receive them. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) says, *8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. *9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” God’s mercy directs us toward clemency, in other words, compassion or leniency, while His grace directs us toward understanding, compromising, or a resolution.
     
    Beloved, it doesn’t matter what we’ve done in our past; God is prepared and eager to award us mercy and grace. Now two stipulations are required to receive these gifts of mercy and grace, 1. we must humble ourselves and acknowledge to God that we’ve lived incorrectly and 2. We need Him. When we admit that we’re sinners, we’ll comprehend and accept God’s love for us as exhibited through His ultimate gift— Jesus Christ’s death on the Cross. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    *Dear Heavenly Father, once again, I thank You for Your grace and mercy. Many people gave up on me, many have turned their backs on me, and some have even said my credibility wasn’t any good. Thank You, God, for being kind and compassionate. Thank You for liberating me from the wrong path I chose, all people places, and influences that played god in my past experiences in life. Thank You, God, for the people that prayed for me and those that never gave up on me. Our ways and thoughts are far different from Yours, and our godless vision is temporal. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen, and Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let us all remember to wash our hands and continue to stay in compliance with social distancing.
     
    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a Splendid Monday and an Efficient Week, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
    CHOF Ministry Bible References: N/A
     
    Citing:
    *https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/EXO.34.6.AMP
     
    *https://anchor.fm/spiritlifechurch/episodes/Waiting-on-the-Lord-e8uu37
     
    *”loading Our Best Resources In Heaven”
    Bishop- Bishop- Christian House of Faith/ Bishop – https://togod-betheglory.org/2019/07/07/loading-our-best-resources-in-heaven/

  • “Patiently Wait”

    10 2 2019 Patiently Waiting
    Praise the Lord Believers in the Christian faith.

    Jesus promised the disciples that they would be given the gift of being “baptized with the Holy Spirit.” But He didn’t clarify what that meant, what the influence would be, or how they should understand this gift. He merely told them to wait. I’m sure they had questions, but they were left to think about it and wait.

    When the Day of Pentecost came, “And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability” (Acts 2:4 NLT). As they waited, they received the gift Jesus promised them. Now, as you look at the verse closely, you’ll see that the Holy Spirit was given in God’s way and in His time.

    Beloved, it’s essential for us to wait for God’s promises that will fulfill us with the help we need, or for answers. Now, I’ll be the first to tell you, at times waiting is difficult. 😀 Even being faithful Believers, we easily can become discouraged and feel impatient. In spite of our prayers and the promises in the Bible, the answers at times don’t seem to come soon enough.

    We need to remember that waiting doesn’t mean that God is unhappy with us or that His promises aren’t true. It simply means that the time isn’t right, and we must wait for God’s time.

    Beloved don’t be impatient or lose your trust in God when you’re patiently waiting on His promised delivery. Keep praying and believing that He’ll answer your prayers. As you wait, prepare your heart and mind and be faithful to His Word and His direction for your life. Amen? Aaamen. 😀

    CHOF Ministry’s Mid-Week Prayer:
    Dear Heavenly Father, I commit all of CHOF Ministry followers and readers to You. I know that You’ve answered my prayers and I have faith that You’ll answer theirs also. In Jesus’ name, I pray,
    Amen and Aaamen.

    Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE TOO LATE.

    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a “Blessed” Wednesday. 😀

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  • “The Most Incredible Gift”

    9 22 2019 week 2 Bishop Houston's Sunday Morning Church Post ist COR 1 1 through 9
    “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound -That saved a wretch like me. – I once was lost, but now am found – Was blind, but now I see.”

    For over 200 years “Amazing Grace” is perhaps the greatest adored spiritual hymn ever written and sung. It unfolds deep religious-philosophical jubilation. It’s estimated to be performed over 10 million times every year and has been on over 11,000 albums. The words of this celebrated song were created by John Newton. In the mid-1700s, Newton worked on a slave vessel and was labeled as the most disrespectful man the captain had ever met. During a storm, Newton directed his sailors to tie themselves to the ship to evade being washed overboard. He then pleaded to God for mercy. It’s written that God found him in his despicable mentality and redeemed him and it was that experience Newton recognized the gift of God’s grace.
     
    Beloved, grace is the unmerited favor of God. Romans 3:24 reminds us that we were once condemned because of our sin, but we’re now saved by God’s grace. We haven’t done anything special to merit this act of mercy from God. We can’t do enough in our power, in any way to prove ourselves good. There’s no way we can lift one finger to save ourselves. It’s God’s grace that provides a path. In our text this morning, Paul thanks God for the grace that saved the church in Corinth and brought them together as the body of Christ.
     
    We’re multiparty recipients of this grace, united by this act of divine mercy, it’s a gift we all share. And this grace produces results. In Verse 5 Paul says by grace, we’re improved in every way, including our speech and the way we think. Grace produces many changes in our lives that are visible to others. It’s grace that’ll see us home!!! Verse 8 says, “He will also keep you firm to the end so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ”.
     
    Beloved, not one of us could appear faultless before God without this amazing gift of grace!!!
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, this morning we thank You for Your Amazing Gift of Grace. If it was not for Your Amazing unconditional love this unmerited undeserved favor could not be applied to our life. “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound -That saved a wretch like me. – I once was lost, but now am found – Was blind, but now I see.” In Jesus’ Name, I Pray, Amen and Aaamen. 😀
     
    Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE.
     
    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! – Have an “AMAZING” Sunday.

  • “Mother Are Our Gift From God”

    Words of Wisdom Mothers day Logo

    Praise the Lord Beloved!!!
    We have reached another weekend.
     
    As we all know this is a weekend that is dedicated to all Mothers.
     
    I salute you “Mothers” all over the world for your dedicated painstaking labor. I also salute the Mothers that are eternally with us. Their physical footsteps no longer walk life’s journey, but the footprints to their pathway will never be removed.
     
    Beloved, the Mother’s Day philosophies shouldn’t just be about being a mother and receiving honor, but thanking God for the mother He gave you, and honoring that principle. Now, let me make it clear right here, Moms should be honored. But their value goes far beyond vocal salute or featured physical elements. Thanking God for your Mother is essential!!! Mothers are a gift from God, and every one of us has one.
     
    So, in actuality, Mother’s Day is really a holiday for everyone. It’s a day that offers us an opportunity to thank God for His goodness for giving us mothers, and an event that grants us the privilege and gratitude to express our tangible special honor all day.
     
    Have a Blessed Mother’s Day Weekend Everyone. 

  • “People Places and Things”

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    Happy Weekend Everyone!!! 😀
    Beloved, this weekend, don’t allow yourself to become deceive by yourself. Now there are many of you out there that is asking: WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT BISHOP HOUSTON? Well I’m glad you asked. 😀
    Many people have allowed people, places or things, dictate who and what they are, and if we don’t guard our identity we’ll become (believe) what others inject into our mind.
    Beloved, what you truly are is your best gift to yourself.
    Don’t lose that treasure!!! Just as everyone else, your life is a miracle also. Being alive, being here, being where you are, what you are, all of it is eternally wonderful. 😀
    Now, what I’m about to say to you may sound mystical, but it’s true, – Beloved, “YOU” are your spiritual gift from God. 😀
    Beloved, this weekend, find yourself a quiet place, away from the distraction of what others (people places or things )that are mandating their theory about who you are.
    If you’ll sat back and contemplate on what I’ve just said to you, you’ll start to feel yourself grow. You’ll start seeing the grains of sand in the world, and you’ll recognize that you’re the beautiful wild flower that our Heavenly Father created you to be.
    Beloved, God placed a perpetual gift into the palms of “YOUR” hands. It’s time to calm, silence, and dispel the incredulous tumultuous winds of others, and let the great quiet voice of God, help you love the gift of yourself.
    Have a blessed Weekend Everyone!!! 😀

  • “God’s Good Gift”

    Bishop Houston weekend Word Poster

    Praise the Lord Beloved.
    We have arrived at the door of another weekend. For some the week was stressful and for others this past week has produced happiness.

    But whatever category you fall under God has blessed us to reach the end of another week.

    Beloved, this weekend if you come across someone that has an alternative to unreasonable assurance, don’t allow your morals to be compromised.

    Remember, freedom is a choice and the enjoyment of life is GOD’S good gift to us. Enjoy your weekend and don’t allow anyone’s perverse negotiations alter the pattern of what God has blessed you. Being spiritually driven and the Words of Jesus Christ is the key to a meaningful life.

    Beloved, life is too short to waste on compromised ambiguities. You have grind all week and your proficient accomplishments have brought you to another weekend. Now enjoy

    this weekend “RESPONSIBILY”.
    It is God’s Good Gift to you.

    Have a blessed Weekend Everyone!!! 😀

  • Favor-A Gift That Will Change Your Life

    If you didn’t, I’m here to tell you that you can. Favor is a wonderful gift from God to us.

    Join me as I present to you:
    “Favor-A Gift That Will Change Your Life”.

     


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