I hope everyone had an amazing week last week. Today is the start of a new one, what a blessing. I pray that you are blessed this upcoming week and that God guides you into righteousness! If you attend church I pray that you’re blessed by the sermon this beautiful Sunday morning. Let’s make this week a great one, God bless!

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1. I look forward to waking up every day. - I remember just a year and a half ago not wanting to wake up. Ever since giving my life to Christ I've been more thankful to be alive. 2. My heart has softened. - I used to be the guy to pre judge everyone, with Christ I have more sympathy for strangers, friends and family. 3. I don't look forward to partying. - For a couple years of my life I wasn't sober and was always looking for the next party. With Jesus I have control over other substances and I've come to realize how much he fulfills me versus what the world provides. 4. I'm surrounded by people who love me. - I've never felt more at accepted in my life. People who follow Jesus really follow His command which is to love one another. The people I am now surrounded by give me tough love as well which is a prime example of iron sharpening iron. 5. I have a purpose. - Following Jesus has given me my purpose in life. Thanksgiving 2021 I thought my life wasn't worth living. Because of Jesus I now know what I want to do with my life and I have a much better understanding of how I should live it. How has following Jesus changed your life?

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If your cross weighed 20lbs 2 years ago it should weigh about 200lbs today. If you don’t feel the weight of your cross it’s cause you haven’t picked it up yet. Matthew 16:24-26