God is turely blessing us here at Ideal MBC. We are getting new members and vistors are stopping
by to share in our worship services.  He is blessing us because we have remain steadfast and faithful.
Faithful in our service, believing that, if we remained faithful that He would bless us. Today I would
encourage you, no matter what you are going through to be faithful, believe that God will answer
your prayers.  Be faithful inspite of your condition or circumstances, knowing that our God who
sits high and looks low is able to do anything, but fail.

It is always exciting anticipating taking a trip to visit with loved ones or some vacation
destination.  While beginnining a new journey in life may be exciting, on the other hand
it may cause anxiety.  Be encouraged that you are not alone.  Psalm 121:4 Behold, He
who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.  God is always with us.  David declared
in Psalm 23 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;

I encourage you to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might to provide all that
you will need on this journey of life.

This is the beginning of a New Year.  The old year is behind us. Today marks the
beginning of a new opportunity to make changes in our lives.  If we were not
satisfied with how the old year ended, now is the time to begin a new journey.
Changing directions and methods will lead to different results and destinations.

Sometimes making changes requires finding the strength to do something
different. Many times we are not strong enough to do what is necessary to make
the changes. May I help you with this? Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things
through Christ who strengthens me".  Ask God to guide you, to show you the
way.  Then trust Him to take you to new and greater heights in your life.