How to Forgive

I'll never know how much it cost;
To see my sin upon that cross;
I'll never know how much it cost;
To see my sin upon that cross.

I have often wondered do we really know how much it cost for Jesus to leave his Deity and come down to earth in the form of lowly man? For the creator to become the creation and suffer humiliation and great indignity for our Sins upon that cross?

Did he curse his accusers, did he judge them? Did he judge us? No, he forgave us. His words to the heavenly father was "Father, Forgive them, for they know not what they do".

For God so Loved us that he gave his only begotten son, Jesus for us, to save us. John 3:16

How many times have people done things to us that we did not deserve? How hard was it to forgive them? We must always remember that when we forgive, we are not only releasing that person but ourselves.

For God has said in this word, "If you do not forgive others their trespasses neither will I forgive you your trespasses". Matthew 6:14&15

Prayer: Lord, Forgive us our Trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Matthew 6:12

God Bless

One day a while back, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking in the woods. As he thought about his life this day, he knew many things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him back when he had a job. His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his things and cheated him.

He remembered family that had passed on. His mind turned to the illness he had that no one could cure. His very soul was filled with anger, resentment and frustration. Standing there this day, searching for answers he could not find, knowing all else had failed him, he knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always be there. And with tears in his eyes, he prayed:

"Lord- You have done wonderful things for me in this life. You have told me to do many things for you, and I happily obeyed. Today, you have told me to forgive. I am sad, Lord, because I cannot. I don't know how. It is not fair Lord. I didn't deserve these wrongs that were done against me and I shouldn't have to forgive. As perfect as your way is Lord, this one thing I cannot do, for I don't know how to forgive. My anger is so deep Lord, I fear I may not hear you, but I pray that you teach me to do this one thing I cannot do - Teach me To Forgive."

As he knelt there in the quiet shade of that old oak tree, he felt something fall onto his shoulder. He opened his eyes. Out of the corner of one eye, he saw something red on his shirt. He could not turn to see what it was because where the oak tree had been was a large square piece of wood in the ground.

He raised his head and saw two feet held to the wood with a large spike through them. He raised his head more, and tears came to his eyes as he saw Jesus hanging on a cross. He saw spikes in His hands, a gash in His side, a torn and battered body, deep thorns sunk into His head. Finally he saw the suffering and pain on His precious face.

As their eyes met, the man's tears turned to sobbing, and Jesus began to speak:

"Have you ever told a lie?" He asked? The man answered - "yes, Lord".

"Have you ever been given too much change and kept it?" The man answered - " yes. Lord". And the man sobbed more and more.

"Have you ever taken something from work that wasn't yours?" Jesus asked? And the man answered - "yes, Lord".

"Have you ever sworn, using my Father's name in vain? " The man, crying now, answered - "yes, Lord".

As Jesus asked many more times, "Have you ever"? The man's crying became uncontrollable, for he could only answer - "yes, Lord".

Then Jesus turned His head from one side to the other, and the man felt something fall on his other shoulder. He looked and saw that it was the blood of Jesus. When he looked back up, his eyes met those of Jesus, and there was a look of love the man had never seen or known before.

Jesus said, "I didn't deserve this either, but I forgive you".

It may be hard to see how you're going to get through something, but when you look back in life, you realize how true this statement is. Read the following first line slowly and let it sink in. If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!

Thanks Maritta

Pastor's Business Card

A wonderful blessed morning to all of you my brothers and sisters. This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it!!!

Today I want to laugh with you as we all know, Laughter is Medicine for the Soul. So my people, here's our medicine. God Bless

A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, "Genesis 3:10." Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock."

Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked."

Remember when the funniest jokes were the clean ones? They still are! "A cheerful heart is good medicine" (Prov. 17:22)

Thanks Denise for making us smile.

Fly with Eagles

Good Morning to all of you beautiful people. I got this in my mailbox from the Daily Encounter and I have decided to share it with you. God Bless!!!

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."1

A friend of mine has trouble with Japanese bonsai trees because she sees tiny trees with great potential inhibited because they have been root-bound by man. Others have trouble seeing animals and birds trapped in cages for the same reason. For example, how do eagles feel in cages in zoos? These magnificent birds, designed to soar to the heights of mountaintops, do they get frustrated? Are they fulfilled?

Too many of us, who were also designed to reach our total God-given human and spiritual potential, are trapped in a cage of our own or of another's making. We fail to resolve the problems in our life that hold us back. True, we may have been wounded in the past, but God wants us to be healed, to be made whole, to be free to fly, and to soar like the eagles.

We have a choice: we can "scratch in the dirt with the turkeys" or we can wait (seek after and hope in) the Lord God and rise up to fly with the eagles to the heights that God envisioned for us to reach.

Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me to wait on you to renew my strength so that, with your help, I will see my God-given life purpose and 'fly' to reach the full potential you have planned for me to achieve. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."

1. Isaiah 40:31 (TLB).

Our Greatest Fear

A very good morning to all, but a special good morning to Meale. Meale thanks for your support.

Today I would like to share with you what I believe limits each and every one of us - Our Greatest Fear. What do u think?


Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,
But that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens Us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant,
Gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won’t feel insecure around
You.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God
Within us.
It is not some ; it is in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine, we
Consciously give other people permission to do
The same.

As we are liberated from fear, our presence
Automatically liberates others.

Thanks Josephine and Ranu

Cherish your loved ones

Good morning to all of you. I have been having a pretty rough time in my life these past couple weeks but one thing I have learnt - Never take anything for granted.

My God and my family means everything to me and it took some shaking up to see this.

I believe that sometimes we do take life and those who are most important to us for granted. Why do we treat the stranger with the respect that s/he deserves and we do not extend those courtesies to the ones who deserves it the most?

My friend Denise told me a story about a man and his mother that brought tears to my eyes and an awakening in my heart. The story goes like this:

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
"What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

"I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you," I responded. "Just the two of us." She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.

She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.
"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting".

We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said.

"Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.

As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.

"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I did not get to do anything for her.

Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."

At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."

"May Peace Be With You" Stay Blessed.

Nauds says - Success is not measured by the place you reach in life; it’s measured by the obstacles you overcome.

God's Positive Answers

Morning to all of you. So the reason why I have not been posting much this week is because I had one of the most trying periods of my life. So I am getting there. Sometimes when we think that there - "OK, that's it, I have had enough" - something or someone comes and gives you a sliver of hope. My girl Akilah dropped this on me; enjoy.



God Bless!!!!


You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 3:34 )


You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)


You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)


You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)


You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)


You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )


You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)


You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)


You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)


You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)


You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)


You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5

Two Types of People

God is a Good God; (Yes he is);
God is a Good God; (Yes he is);
God is a Good God; (Yes he is);
God is a Good God; (Yes he is);

He Picked me up;
He Turned me around;
He Set my feet;
On Solid Ground.!!!!!

Hello family, how are u today? I am Blessed and I hope you are too.

I would like to share with you a little story that my close friend Kerwin told me. Its simple, but effective. Please enjoy the message. GOD BLESS!!!!!!

A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors.

He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful, but because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.

The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering. The Lord said, "You have seen Hell."

They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking.

The holy man said, "I don't understand." " It is simple" said the Lord, "it requires but one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves."

When Jesus died on the cross he was thinking of you!