All my needs are met...

...Because of the Cross...

And it is he who will supply all your needs from His riches in glory, because of what Christ Jesus has done for us.

-Philippians 4:19 TLB

The Lord that watches over the sparrow is committed to watch over us as well. we all have basic physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our world is filled with endless opportunities and material blessings that past generations could not have imagined. yet even today our faith can still be challenged to trust God for the most basic physical needs of shelter, food and clothing.

Because of the Cross God has promised to supplyeverything that I need.

Not only does He meet our physical needs, but He meets our spiritual and emotional needs as well. Christ died so we can have the riches of God's gifts of grace, joy, emotional well-being, and life. Christ paid the ultimate price on the Cross so that I would not have to... in Him all my needs are met.

From "Because of the Cross" by Beverly Courrege

Thank you, Lord, for Your great sacrifice. Help me to remember that when I try to take care of myself through worrying and such, that I am taking away your right to care for me. You died to give me life. Thank you can never be enough. In Jesus' name, Amen.

I Can Be Still....

...Because of the Cross...

You who still the noise of the seas, the noise of the their waves, and the tumult of the peoples.

-Psalm 65:7 NKJV

Being still is not surfing TV channels with a remote.

Being still is not mindless reading.

Being sill is not sitting at a red light.

Being still is not turning off the ringer of the phone.

Being still is not watching a sunset.

Being still is not lingering over lunch.

Being still is not sipping coffee.

Being still is not taking a nap.

Being still is not holding your beloved's hand.

Being still is not keeping your eye on the ball.

Being still is not sitting quietly in a church pew.

BEING STILL IS SITTING AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS.

From "Because of the Cross" by Beverly Courrege

Father God,

I want to be still in Your Presence. Let me remember that though many of these things may be nice, and some relaxing, they do not equal my time with You. It is in those quiet, still times that we begin to truly know You. I want to know You and Your heart's desire. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Because of the cross....

Easter is Every Day!

Christ also suffered. He died once for the sins of all is guilty sinners, although he himself was innocent of any sin at any time, that he might bring us safely home to God. But though his body died, his spirit lived on.

- 1 Peter 3:18 TLB

The Same Christ who walked the earth 2000 years ago.

The Same Christ who performed miracles, healed the sick, and cast out demons.

The same Christ who loved the unlovable.

The same Christ who forgave the sinner.

The same Christ who taught His disciples.

The same Christ who was unjustly despised and convicted.

The same Christ who hung dying on a cross one dark and terrible Friday.

The same Christ who rose from the dead three days later.

This same Christ is in the world today.

BECAUSE OF THE VICTORY OF THE CROSS,

THE JOY OF EASTER IS EVERY DAY.

From "Because of the Cross" by Beverly Courrege

I read this today and it really struck a cord with me. The holidays are not usually a good time for me. Anything that generally means a time for families to gather is usually a time that the enemy uses against me and I become depressed and then I feel guilty because I did not set a very good example. Oh yes, satan tends to have a field day with me! I do not have much family around, my youngest child lives several hundred miles away with his father, my other two children tend to spend the day at their paternal grandparents and often, my husband works. So while I look around and see families gathering for a special breakfast and activities and later a beautiful dinner, I am usually alone. This Easter was no different for me. I spent the day lying around with just the cats & dogs to keep me company for most of the day. By the time others were around, I was in such a funk I just couldn't shake it. And then, of course, came the guilt. I didn't get my kids ( teenagers! ) an Easter basket, I didn't get up before the sun and cook a breakfast for my husband, I didn't have the energy to cook an elaborate dinner ( which would've given us way too many leftovers!), you name it, I felt guilty about it. Then it dawned on me - guilt and condemnation is not from God, my loving and caring Father, but instead it is from my enemy, satan. Ohhh I was so mad at satan when I finally had this epiphany! Then I read this passage. I can celebrate the fact that Jesus died, defeated satan and rose again for me any & every day! There's no need to wait for one special day! Oh how sweet my Jesus is! So even as I was wretched with guilt, God had a plan to show me otherwise. A quick trip to the store today will find me gathering candy for the kids ( at 1/2 price no doubt!) and the devil is under my feet once again!