Be the Good

In John 17:22, one of Jesus’ final prayers for us was that we would be one. At the last supper he even prays about it and then goes out to the cross to suffer and die for us. His sacrifice on the cross wasn't just to only forgive us of our sins, but to overcome the divisions intensified by Satan. He says, "Father forgive them they know not what they do," (Luke 23:34). Those who crucified Jesus were not aware of the full scope of what they were doing because they did not recognize Him as the Messiah. While their ignorance of divine truth did not mean they deserved forgiveness, Christ’s prayer in the midst of their mocking Him is an expression of the limitless compassion of divine grace. THE GRACE WE SHOULD ALL HAVE WHEN DEALING WITH ANY MATTERS.

No doubt that in this century it is diffcult to handle things with grace and mercy given the speed of technology. Yet, the devil’s work of division starts within each one of us as we experience basically things that drive us, things that you might deem important or you might be passionate about. Some of these things that drive us or motivate us might be deemed noble or creative to some yet to others are sinful or destructive.

WE AS A PARISH ARE TORN AND DIVIDED. Most of us agree all lives are important not just one particular category. Therefore we should not allow issues to divide us but unite us even if it is just in prayer.

Paul describes in Romans chapter 7: "The good that I want to do, I do not do…, and when I try to do good, evil is at hand." DON'T LET WHAT GOOD YOU WANT TO DO BECOME HARM TO OTHERS.

The devil is capable of attacking us and will tap into your anger, past hurts, resentments, fears, misunderstandings, greed, pride, desperation, and arrogance to bring division. DON'T TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY, DON'T READ BETWEEN THE LINES OF A POST OR COMMENT, DON'T MISTAKEN SOMEONE'S TONE, AND DON'T ASSUME.

As St Paul writes, For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Eph 6:12). FEUDING BROTHERS & SISTERS RECONCILE AND SET ASIDE YOUR LESSER DIVISIONS.

*I will not entertain any negative comments nor will I keep anyone's comments swaying votes either way. JUST DO YOUR RESEARCH, DON'T USE SOMEONE ELSE'S RESEARCH OR POST TO CLAIM VALIDITY, GO OUT AND VOTE AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST DON'T BE UGLY - LOVE ONE ANOTHER!

Edited: also I personally hope that out of this whether it passes or not that this will increase awareness, participation and involvement.

Happy Resurrection Day!

This year we were a part of something that brought me joy, sadness and humbleness. Our church, Victory Life Church (Lockport), every year puts on a passion play. It was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever been a part of. If you haven't seen it you need to! It is presented by the hardest working people I know, who do it all for the glory of God. Join us tomorrow for our Easter service @ 10AM and then the passion play @ 6PM! You don't want to miss either of them! Happy Easter & Resurrection Day!

Love you all & God Bless