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.




2-28-2019