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Genesis chapter 1 verses 27-31.
So God made man like his Maker, Like God did God make man; Man and maid did He make them. And God blessed them and told them, "Multiply and fill the earth and subdue it; your are the masters of the fish and the birds and all the animals. And look! I have given you the seed-bearing plants throughout the earth, and all the fruit trees for your food. And I have given all the grass and plants to the animals and birds for their food."
Then God looked over all that He had made, and it was excellent in every way.


What do you see each day as? Does it just come and go without having too much meaning? We do things to fill our time and we know that we are aging. We also know that the bodies we have are frail and can cause us a lot of grief. We also know that our bodies have a shelf life. They will give out and die.
   It is nice to have family. People who care and that we enjoy being around. All the other stuff that we fill our time with is only to make us feel happy. Vacations, houses, cars, food---all of it is there to make us feel happy.
   Have you ever taken the time to think that all that there is, comes from somewhere? It is nice that we gain wisdom through learning but even the wisdom is a gift. The bible is a book that has been put into place to help us understand and give meaning to our lives.
   God did create all that there is including our bodies. He is the one, who knits together, who we will be before we are even born. All of everything is a gift from God. And He has the power to create, to give and to refuse. So what does that mean?
   It means that God is a loving God who cares about us. The unfortunate part is that many people do not see Him as their Father who wants to love and care for them. He even sent Jesus so that the road to Him could be seen clearly and easy to follow.
   God wants for all people to know Him, to trust Him to be their provider and protector. God even offers an eternal life to all who come to Jesus and follow Him. Growing up we lived under someones roof and it was them that fed us and provided for us. It was through them that we learned how to survive and be prepared to face life on our own. Even when you moved out, they kept a close eye on you to make sure that you found your feet. That you were confident enough to provide for yourself and prepare to have a family of your own.
   Maybe you were taught from your youth that the earth and all that is in it, including us, belongs to God. In other words, we live under His roof and we are never alone but watched and cared for always and forever. If you have not known of God and Jesus than know that His door is always open to welcome home all who come to Him.
   What a privilege it is to honor the one who loves you so much, that He gave a way to Himself through His Son Jesus. How comforting it is to know that He has always been there and knows everything about you. There is an awesome joy in being thankful to Him.
   You have been given confidence and strength to walk with your head held high as a child of His. Loving Him for Jesus and His love for you.
   Thank you Father for Jesus. For the procession of people that were filled with the joy of being with Jesus. You are our joy, our worship, our praise and our Savior. 😊


Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19 and 20.
"And so, dear brothers, now we may walk right into the very Holy of Holies, where God is, because of the blood of Jesus. This is the fresh new, life-giving way which Christ has opened up for us by tearing the curtain---His human body---to let us into the holy presence of  God."

Psalms chapter 139 verses 13 and 14.
"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body, and knit them together in my mothers womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!"

Proverbs chapter 1 verses 7-9.
"How does a man become wise? The first step is to trust and reverence the Lord! Only fools refuse to be taught. Listen to your father and mother. What you learn form them will stand you in good stead; it will gain you many honors."