Mali?

I have never heard of this place until today, but with over 14 million people living in this country, it is worthy of the world's attention.  As of March 22, 2012 "Rebel troops have appeared on Malian state TV to announce they have seized control of the country, hours after attacking the presidential palace."  (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17462111)  Understand that Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world. The average worker's annual salary is approximately US$1,500.  A presidential election was due to take place in the country in just under a month.  We should be praying for the people of Mali, God didn't create our man made borders and they are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

Here's the latest news update on Mali:

1 Timothy 2

1 Timothy 2

Instructions on Worship

 ¹ I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ²for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ³This is good, and pleases God our Savior, ⁴ who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. ⁵ For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, ⁶ who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. ⁷ And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

Luke 24

⁴⁵ Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. ⁴⁶ He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, ⁴⁷ and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ⁴⁸ You are witnesses of these things. ⁴⁹ I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

It's time to get off the fence

First I want to thank you for spending a few minutes reading my blog today.  You could be anywhere on the internet, Lord knows there are millions of websites.  This is a personal blog post coming from my mind and heart.  Last night I lost my mother, she passed away from an ongoing illness.  I am writing today not to collect sympathy from anyone, I am writing today to talk about getting off of the fence.  I am not sure if my mother was saved, had a personal relationship with Jesus, only God knows.   My father passed away three years ago and was supposed to be a Christian, although he never shared this with his children.  My point today is that we have free will in this life, but only while we can draw a breath.  When it's over, it's over, or it's an eternal life with Jesus Christ.  If you are on the fence with your faith, get right today with God, you may not have a tomorrow.  If you are playing around with some certain sin, stop it today, repent.  There is no such thing as a small sin, they all are accountable actions.  Please I beg of you, do not waiver any more about where your faith lies.  Today I reflect on my mother's earthly life, tomorrow is in God's hands.  Thanks for reading and God bless to all of you, fight the good fight of faith :)

Casting Crowns - Praise you in this storm