THE GOD WHO BELIEVES IN US

THE GOD WHO BELIEVES IN US OUR GOD is a God Who BELIEVES in us He is a God-who GIVES US everything we need-if- It is in our BEST interests “........To you have been Sanctified in Christ Jesus- CALLED to be holy........” 1 Corinthians 1:2 God calls us to be holy- To LIVE holy lives- And he gives us the EXAMPLE- That we FIND in the life of Jesus- HIS SON He IS the God who BELIEVES in us The God who gives us everything We need-including the example of Jesus To live HOLY LIVES “Your ways-God-are holy- What god is as great As our God?” Psalm 77:13 NONE whatsoever-NOT money- Not sex-not any addiction- Not even science HE IS the God who BELIEVES IN US The one who ENCOURAGES US In order for people to GROW Strong in their faith They need encouragement I do-you do-WE all do Paul knew this 2,000 years ago- That is WHY he began His letter to the Corinthians With encouragement and supporting words He REMINDS THEM of who they are- As I remind you- Who we are-STILL TODAY- CHOSEN by God-people of HOPE-- Children of God- Chosen to live holy lives And he reminds them That they lack nothing And I remind you that WE lack nothing=today=to live Holy lives But life can be grueling And the temptations are out there That IS WHY we need to ENCOURAGE one another To live Christian and holy lives “You Lord-hear the desire Of the afflicted You encourage them-and you listen To their cry” Psalm 10:17 “Finally-brothers and sisters-REJOICE!- Strive for full restoration ENCOURAGE one another Be of one mind Live in peace And the God of LOVE and peace Will be with you” 2 Corinthians 13:11 Yes-Paul's words ring true For each one of us too We all need FULL RESTORATION In God and Christ And the only way To FIND that full restoration Is by living with The fruits of the SPIRIT CHRIST'S own Spirit That he left behind For us to find-and live by “BUT the fruit of the SPIRIT Is love-joy-peace-forbearance- Kindness-goodness-faithfulness- Gentleness-and self-control Against such things- There is NO LAW” Galatians 5:22-23 Dear Lord-you are the God Who BELIEVES in us The God who Gives us EVERYTHING That we need HELP US to live holy lives BY LIVING in your SPIRIT And by encouraging one another In Jesus' name-we pray Robert P. Wallman 8-25-16 Ps INSPIRED by an article in LIVING FAITH MAGAZINE by Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B.