IT IS A GOD THING #442

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr. SECleveland, TN 37323
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IT'S A GOD THING #442

God's plan for the ages is that man be saved and return unto him. It is a God thing and worthy of our attention as we are given our breath each day. God's will is for man to not only return unto him but to lift our voices in adoration and praise.

1Thessalonians 5:12-25

12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Wow! This is powerful stuff this morning. God's will is for us is to rejoice, pray, and give thanks at all times and in all ways for all things in every way. Do you understand? It is a God thing!

As you live each day that yoke shall be destroyed as you pray for a release of faith in your life. Pray for a faith day in your life, a faith day in your family, and a faith day in your church. God's word is a weapon against all opposition in our faith. With God in your heart and in your life you have the victory that Satan and his angels cannot withstand.

Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Oh, Praise the Lord, he is here right now, allow him to touch you with his word. Take a moment where you are at and allow God's word to penetrate your heart. Allow him to strengthen you and speak peace. Be still and know he is God; it is he that has made us and not we ourselves. We are the sheep of his pastures; enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Hallelujah, it is a God thing right now; this very moment in your life and in your heart.

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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AT ABOUT THIS TIME (Thank you Lord) #441

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr. SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
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AT ABOUT THIS TIME (Thank you Lord)

September 13, 1964, 42 years ago, at about this time, I was tired, on my way to get some sleep after attending church all day at the General Assembly of the Church in Cleveland, TN. All at once, a couple I had met in the spring at Bible Training Camp who had now run into me for the third time this day said there she comes the young lady we want you to meet. I had told them I was not interested but now I had no choice.

With first sight of this young lady I was in love. She was what I had prayed for and 7 months later I married her and fall in love with her more and more each day. She is Mavis Edwina Rominger Dasher, my lovely wife of 41 years and she gets sweeter and sweeter each day.

I had one big problem when I went to introduce her to my father the next day. I couldn't say her name so she had to do it for me. Now that it is changed to Dasher, I can say it quite well.

This young lady has endured faithfully with me thru a military tour to include a trip to Viet Nam. She has put many hours into my education to see I completed my degrees. She has shared with me faithfully in ministry making many moves. She has brought two lovely children into this world and they are blessed to have such a Godly mother.

I use to be her pride and joy but then two grandkids came along and they became her pride and joy. Now, that they are bigger, we have all given way to her new pride and joy "little bit," her little dog. Yes, dear, I've been replaced by your dog.

I know I'm a little crazy with this writing and she normally gets to proof it but guess what with my pride and joy out on my shoulders she will receive this in a e-mail just like you.

I guess you know by now I am proud God came thru right on time for me and blessed me with a woman after his heart as I also desire to be. There have been valleys and there have been peaks but with Jesus we continue on in him and our love is blessed with his peace.

To those of you who are still looking for the love of your life, trust God, please don't get ahead of him. He will come thru for you on his time schedule. My daughter has told her mother and I she could have been married if she wanted to but she is waiting for God. In God there is safety in love and marriage. Don't rush God, don't leap or jump just because you can. There are too many failed marriages. Waiting for God will enhance you not being among this tragic failure we see too often today.

James 4:8 says: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.

1John 4 states: There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

1John 4:16 And we have known him and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

All my life I have doodled on paper, napkins, etc. "God is Love," and "Love is of God." Lord I do thank you for your love; you are the love of my life. And Lord, thank you for my wonderful wife. You have provided me her love and we desire to serve you and look together for your soon return to take us with you to heaven.

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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PERSEVER #440

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr. SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
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PERSEVERE

I have had this thought on my mind for several days now and can't seem to escape it,To persevere. First I've had all kinds of trouble spelling it. Maybe that in itself is my thought that we keep on until we have completed our course.

In all of life's up's and down's when you know God has called you to a task, determine you are going to complete it. Though discouragement and opposition may come the rewards of a job well done is worth your effort.

Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

One commentator writes that the rebuilding of the wall progressed well because the people had set their hearts and minds on accomplishing the task. Nehemiah constantly combined prayer with preparation. His people trusted God and at the same time kept vigilant watch over what had been entrusted to them. When we pray and look for the role God wants us to have in our projects, we show him we are serious as we combine prayer with thought and preparation.

God is in the business of working through his people to accomplish the seemingly impossible. God shapes people with personality characteristics, experiences, and training that prepare them for his purpose, and usually the people have no idea what God has in store for them.

God prepared Nehemiah to accomplish one of the Bible's impossible tasks. He was a common man in a unique position. He had little power, but he had great influence and was trusted by the king. He was also a man of God concerned about the fate of Jerusalem. From the beginning to the end Nehemiah prayed for God's help. He never hesitated to ask God to remember him. In closing his writing in Nehemiah 13:31b he says remember me, O my God, for good.

I often use the thought of "little is much when God is in it." You may not feel you have any unique abilities but there are two ways you can persever and become useful to God. First talk to God, tell him your heart, your dreams, your desires. Second, be a person that not only talks to God but walks with him daily. Then, put what you learn from God and his word into action as you glorify God in all you do. Who knows the next impossible mission from God may be entrusted to you. Just remember that you need to acknowledge him in all yours ways and thereby he will direct your path.

(Some thoughts are from the Tyndale Life Application Commentary.)

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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