What Incredible LOVE!

Hello dear ones,

I hope this week finds you in a state of awe; awe for our only true God, the one who loves you with such passion that He extends goodness to you every day.  I've been memorizing 1 Corinthians 13 and it is almost incomprehensible that we are loved this way.  I understand why Paul prayed his incredible prayer to the Ephesians: 

Ephesians 3:17-19
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. NIV

If we only knew how much we were loved it would change our whole perspective on life and in relationships.  We wouldn't strive so hard to be accepted by others; it would be easier to forgive those who wrong us.  We would go around with a glow and others would wonder "what the heck have they been drinking?"  (Sorry, that snuck in there).  But, you know what I mean.

Keep each other in your prayers and know that each day brings us closer to the reality of heaven.  We are blessed.  See you Thursday at the Gillespie's house (6:45) and don't forget to write your letters so you can share with the group.  You are a blessing, Meribeth

THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

We had a great study Thursday night. Thank you Tom for showing us just a wee bit about who God is and how He works in our lives.  We did a brief overview of Psalm 145; the first two verses bring us right into the throne room of God:

I will exalt you, my God the King;

I will praise your name for ever and ever. 

Every day I will praise you

and extol your name for ever and ever. 

Our next study is at the Gillespie's home. (Info below).  Come and learn what to call our God and Father when you're pouring out your heart to Him in prayer.

Michael, hey we missed you, we need you with us, we need your great smile, and your open sharing.  We are moving the time back to 7 p.m. so you can make it more easily.  

Gee, the door is never closed so anytime you want to saunter back into the fold, do so, it would make us happy. 

Jennifer, welcome into our little family.  It is hard to walk into the unknown and you were brave enough to do it.  You were a blessing and I hope you were blessed.

See all of you this week at the Gillespie's home: 2234 W. ST Exupery CT, Call Gary if you get lost 602-292-1429  7 p.m.

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PS Don't forget to do your study!  Can't wait to hear about your discoveries.