Worth the Trouble

In one of Charles Schulz' classic Peanuts, Charlie Brown is shown talking about the ease with which he was able to prepare Snoopy's dinner.  While walking out to feed his dog, he declares, "This kind of dog food is no trouble at all.  You just pour it into the bowl, add a little water and stir it up."  Snoopy is then seen sitting alone on his dog house with these thoughts reflected in a balloon above his head: "I'd rather be worth a little trouble."  When it comes to relationships, we all long to be "worth a little trouble." (Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul)

 

This week we are bombarded with thoughts of being thankful. We will sit around and eat and then nap—then eat some more and then nap. Then in the afternoon we will eat the leftovers and have the game on while we are taking a—you guessed it, a nap.

 

In the ferocious pace of the day, it is a great reminder for us to remember and give thanks for all the trouble our Father in heaven went to on our behalf. Peter reminds us that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that we were redeemed from our empty way of life…but with the precious blood of Christ.

 

This week of thanksgiving, may we enjoy our freedom in Christ, because somebody thought we were worth the trouble.

 

Have a blessed week.

 

Your friend,

Mike  

 

 

Just the Beginning

The morning after the elections and some are happy and others upset and disappointed. Well, the job isn’t over after the election, but just beginning. Now the church is to rise up and pray for the Lord God Almighty to protect us and use the people in office as servants to the greatest place in the world to live.

 

The church is similar in some ways. In the days leading up to Thanksgiving and yes, can you believe Christmas; the job isn’t over when those days slip by us so quickly. The church is to rise up and pray to the Lord God Almighty for protection and in light of the big picture, the salvation of lost souls.

 

So, will you please join me in seeking the heart of the Father in heaven for our country and the Body of Christ that can help hold all things together by the power of the Creator?

 

Have a blessed day and get ready for a new series this coming Sunday called, “YES I CAN!”

 

Your friend,

Mike