grateful – Crosspointe Ministries https://mycrosspointe.org Changing Lives Through Love Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:46:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5 https://mycrosspointe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/favicon-150x150.png grateful – Crosspointe Ministries https://mycrosspointe.org 32 32 211305560 Infallible Comforter! https://mycrosspointe.org/my-infallible-comforter/ https://mycrosspointe.org/my-infallible-comforter/#respond Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:46:17 +0000 https://mycrosspointe.org/?p=12127

infallible comforter!

Last Sunday’s message was so good! (as usual!) First it was a reminder telling us that if we really love Christ, we will keep and obey His Commandments (John 14:15).  What I like about this is the clarity of the message: first the “IF” so it means that it is not automatic, I have to do my part.  And the “really” love me – really love Christ, so, no faking in this, the love for Him needs to be sincere, it’s a “heart” matter.

Then, in line with the scripture John 14:16, Christ before leaving planet earth, is telling us that ”he will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever”.  Isn’t incredible? Indeed I am never alone and I have everything I need to do my part in this fallen world. I have my Infallible Comforter! The Holy Spirit!

Women quietly rejoicing and recognizing the infallible comforter which lives in her

Not too long ago I did face a situation where I had been hurt but was not aware of the hurt: normally, I will take the time to recognize that some situations have been quite disappointing, but then I quickly move on and continue my journey without realizing that I have been hurt.  But God knows and the Holy Spirit know as well, He is My Infallible Comforter! God healed me and My Infallible Comforter brought me comfort.  I am so grateful to God and the Holy Spirit to always be with me and to be a Refuge, a Rock, a Standby for me!

One question pastor Vickylextar asked last Sunday was “do you know Him?” or “do you know about Him?”.  I can, with great joy, say that I know Him.  

– Pastor Carole, June 16, 2022

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Last Sunday’s message we were reminded of the importance to trust and obey God.

Last year, there was an instance where I didn’t trust and obey. I chose to hold on to unforgiveness, pride and self. I realize now how easy God made it for me to be healed if only I had trusted and obeyed His leading. Afterwards, I wish I had listened to Him instead of listening to my own foolish and selfish thoughts. He still chose to help me overcome that stubborn mindset. He put loving people around me to walk with me and help me realize how to overcome pride. Now my heart is open and wants His ways. I want to forever remember this moment as a reminder to trust God, trust His heart for me and to obey quickly, it’s much easier.

I am still learning and growing in His love. It’s never too late, God is always ready to help us no matter how hard the situation is. I am so grateful that He is a compassionate and gracious God.

– Nadeige, January 19, 2022

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Pastor Vickylextar gave us another message that hit home – they all do but some more closely than others. She clearly said that her messages aren’t targeting one or two persons but all of us.

The scripture she gave us (1 Peter 5) mentions both young and old, so that covers pretty much everyone who attended the service and reads the bible! This scripture teaches a strong behaviour lesson by saying that God is opposed to the proud, the disdainful, the presumptuous and defeats them. I might use other adjectives such as “know it all”, independent, or false humility (I’m not good enough) but it’s all the same and God will oppose that as well.

Humble yourself - be grateful for all that God did and does
Humble yourself – be grateful

Humbling ourselves is a good thing!

God wants me to help others in a humble way with an open heart and with enthusiasm.  I must admit that I sometimes find it hard to do, more specifically when I’m dealing with a family member who knows my hot buttons and I react in a prideful way, that’s a sign that the enemy is roaming around trying to lure me away, but I must reposition myself immediately.  Humbling myself makes me more generous and in a stronger position to help others.  Another trap which I need to recognize quickly is when I need help and I don’t ask for it, quite often it’s because pride did set in and again this is a trap I need to avoid.  Another point that is so important to recognize so I can better humble myself is to be grateful for all I have, friends, family, love and most importantly love from God.  Being grateful certainly humble ourselves!

I still have work to do on humbling myself, because pride pops up very quickly even when I think that it’s not pride that’s why it’s important for me to keep a clear mind and be on the lookout and always ask God to show me these prideful traps.

 

– Pastor Denis, October 6, 2021

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