How Rich Are You?
Our riches are "planned by the Father, purchased by the Son, and presented by the Holy Spirit". Warren Wiersbe
Here are some examples of our spiritual blessings: chosen, blessed, holy, loved, blameless, given grace, adopted, accepted, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed.
- If we are a child of the Father then we are truly rich.
- Remember that Paul is writing this letter to the saints in Ephesus while he is a prisoner in Rome.
- As believers we are blessed with every spiritual blessing
- We are adopted into God's family and given rights to His inheritance as His children.
- Jesus is our redeemer and bought us with a price of his shed blood.
- He has revealed to us his will according to His good pleasure.
- The Holy Spirit is a guarantee for us today and in the future. The Holy Spirit is also a seal and God's stamp in our lives, as God's possessions.
Hetty Green died in 1916 and lived her life as a poor pauper but was worth millions when she died. She ate cold oatmeal because she didn't want to spend the money to heat it. And, she had a son who had to have his leg amputated because she didn't want to spend the money to take him to the Doctor. She had access to millions and could have lived a life of luxury but she failed to take advantage of that which she had readily available to her. As believers, we have all of these spiritual blessings but do we really live like a child of the King?
Announcements
- Couples Party (no kids) - Saturday, September 18th, 5 PM, Blythe Room - if questions just contact Ashley Lybrand at alybrand2@yahoo.com
- Hayride at the Akridges - Saturday, October 23rd - details TBA
- New Men & Women's Bible Studies - both start on Tuesday, 9/14 - see previous blog posts for details...
Missions Project
- Cooper Green Hospital - items needed (Due Sunday, 9/12/10 - look for collections bin by Preschool Desk) receiving blankets, newborn outfits, onesies, baby wipes, baby rattles or toy, pacifiers, night gowns, children's Bible Story books
Prayer Requests
- Brenda - Jim is beginning treatments this week with two FDA approved drugs that have not been used together before - pray for their effectiveness.
- Scott & Lisa - we close on our house on September 17th. Praise - inspection & appraisal passed!
- Mike & Clista - pray for Clista's back surgery on Wednesday. Praise - Mike is off probation at work and had a very good review this week.
- Pray for the family of Bob and Brenda Galloway who lost their 26 year old son by drowning.
- Mike & Amy - unspoken requests. Praise - Mike's mom did great with her knee replacement.
- Jason & Ashley - Praise & Requests - Jason's job transition.
- Emily - her mom is caring for her two great Aunts, Jeanette & Wonzel.
