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Then Jesus said to His disciples,'If anyone wants to come with me,he must forget self,carry his cross,and follow me.' For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Will a person gain anything if he wins the whole world but loses his life? Of course not! There is nothing he can give to regain his life. For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will reward each one according to his deeds. Matthew 16 v 24-27 Good News Bible. Gwyn I will be without a computer for a few days(its going in for a health check)!

.................. 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that He may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.' Isaiah 2 v 3 RSV Vonny

Give thanks to the Lord,because He is good,and His love is eternal. Psalm 118 v 1. Good News Bible. Gwyn

Jesus drew near and said to them, 'I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptise them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28 v 18 - 20 Good News Bible. grace and peace, Vonny

Jesus the Light of the World. Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again.' I am the light of the world' He said. 'Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness' John 8. v 12 Good News Bible Gwyn

For you shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55 v 12 Blessings for your week :) Vonny

May God,the source of hope,fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in Him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15 v 13. Good News Bible. Gwyn

Ruth said to Naomi, ' Don't make me leave you, for I want to go where ever you go, and to live where ever you live; your people shall be my people and your God shall be my God. Ruth 1 v 16 Living Bible. Vonny

Theme for last week: Rest / Still SUNDAY: Come to Me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yolk upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yolk is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11 v 28 - 30 MONDAY: Be still and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm 46 v 10 - 11 TUESDAY: For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, 'In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be your strength'............... Isaiah 30 v 15 WEDNESDAY: So there is a full, complete rest still waiting for the people of God. Christ has already entered there. He is resting from his work, just as God did after the creation. Let us do our best to go into that place of rest too, ......................... Hebrews 4 v 9 - 11 RSV THURSDAY: And He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea 'Peace! Be still!' And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. He said to them 'Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?' And they were filled with awe and said to one another, 'Who is this then, that even the wind and sea obey him?' Mark 4 v 39 - 41 FRIDAY: Thus says the Lord ' Stand by the roads and look and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. ..............' Jeremiah 6 v 16 SATURDAY: Hear this, O Job; stand still and consider the wondrous works of God. Job 37 v 14

Ask God to bless those who persecute you--yes, ask Him to bless, not to curse. Be happy with those who are happy,weep with those who weep. Have the same concern for everyone. Romans 12 v 14-16 Good News Bible. Gwyn

First posting updated for today - Wednesday. grace and peace, Vonny

Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud, Love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs, Love is not happy with evil,but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail. 1 Corinthians 13 v 4-7 Good News Bible Gwyn

The Lord is my Shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. Psalm 23 v 1 - 2 Good News Bible grace and peace, Vonny

Love. I may be able to speak the languages of men and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. I may have the gift of inspired preaching ; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains -----but if I have no love,I am nothing. I may give away everything I have,and even give up my body to be burnt-------- but if I have no love,this does me no good. 1 Corinthians 13 v 1-3 Good News Bible Gwyn

Many plans are in a mann's mind but it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand.....Proverbs 19:21 (Amplified Bible) .............................................................................................. A man's mind plans his way but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure.......Proverbs 16 : 9 (Amplified Bible)

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you,I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am ,there ye may be also. John14 v 1-3 King James Bible. Gwyn

First posting updated for today - Thursday Blessings and love for your day :) Vonny

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him,and given Him a name which is above every name. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,of things in Heaven, and things in earth,and things under the earth. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2 v 9-11 King James Bible Gwyn

Now God says he will accept and acquit us,declare us not guilty If we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. Yes, all have sinned.;all fall short of Gods glorious ideal. Yet now God declares us' not guilty'of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness takes away our sins. Romans 3v22-24 . Life recovery Bible.Grace indeed, when I look back at my life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding,will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4. v 4-9 King James Bible. Gwyn