Fighting Sin with Thanksgiving

 It's the week that people celebrate Thanksgiving Day here in America.

Why did the people on the Mayflower come here?

"Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith...." 

(This is from the Mayflower Compact.)

People can try to revise history, but those motives are not to be sat in judgment upon.

Are We Grumblers? 

Compare today's trouble with the eternal weight of glory.

In these uncertain times for the immediate future, we as Christians should be a good testimony to the world by not being grumblers and being content remembering what Christ has done for us as believers and comparing the troubles of this life to the glories of eternity.  

I heard a message by Don Green about this.  You can hear it HERE.

A Glorious Future

Everything done in the name of the Lord is not in vain.

I don't know what the future will be in America, but we know there will ultimately be a great future for those in Christ.  Jesus is coming back!  Steve Lawson gave a message Sunday night that was encouraging to Christians, and we can all use encouragement!  

You can find it HERE.

Combatting Anxiety 

Those of us who tend to still feel anxious need constant reminders of how to battle our sinful tendencies.  I read this blog post recently that ties thanksgiving with battling anxiety.

You can read it HERE.

Waiting for Election Results, Hymns of Grace Sale, & a Thanksgiving Hymn

Still Waiting for Election Results

While the mainstream media has projected a winner for the Presidential election in the U.S., I have not seen that the final vote count is in.  Not all media sites have called it. The courts may have to make decisions as there are court cases pending last I checked.  Social media flags factual videos, and so we will have to wait to see what the final results of all of these things are.  I still remember the hanging chads in Florida in an election many years ago now.  Sadly, people today seem to want to be hasty to declare victory before they really should.

Hymns of Grace is having a Black Friday sale!   

I have some of my favorite hymn numbers listed in the back of my Hymns of Grace book. It's a good place to go to find songs to sing that have worthwhile lyrics for encouragement and also dealing with specific topics. 

If you are interested in good hymn book, you can check them out HERE.

A Hymn of Thanksgiving

I saw someone sharing a different video by these people, and I searched their channel and found the following song.  I enjoy discovering new things to share with those who look at my blog, and it is good to remember to be thankful!

2020 Presidential Election: Vote Wisely & Pray

We will likely know soon enough what the results of the U.S. Presidential election are.

One road would be harder than the other, but whatever path the Christian finds himself or herself on is the one that God will lead and help us on.

People should vote wisely for the candidate who will aid in the most freedom for Christians & churches and support the lives of babies in the womb more than the other.

Socialism is not a good thing for any nation.  

It only ever makes things miserable and difficult for many people.  

Our nation doesn't deserve mercy, and people desperately need to turn to the God of the Bible in repentance and faith in Jesus.  

That is true even if the election goes the way that I want it to go.

This year has been rough for many, but God has provided the needs for our family, and He will continue to keep His promises despite my weakness, our physical trials, and my fearful heart.

So, I want to encourage Christians everywhere to pray for America.

I know this election may have consequences for many countries as well as our own.

Still, we know the Lord reigns supreme.

He sets up rulers and takes rulers down. 

He will one day rule on earth.

He is the Judge who will sentence the Devil & his angels and all those who did not believe to an eternity in Hell.

Those who are His sheep will serve Him and be with Him for eternity never to suffer again.

The LORD sat as King at the flood;
Yes, the LORD sits as King forever.
Psalm 29:10 NASB