THANK YOU, LORD, FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE
Good morning, people of God.
Good morning, humanity.
This morning, I want to begin with one simple and powerful word:
Thank You, Lord.
We do not know why we were born or why God has given us the grace to still be alive today. We did not choose to come into this world. Yet the Supreme Being, the God of Israel, freely gave us the precious gift of life and the breath in our lungs.
So, if I were standing where you are today, what would I say?
I would simply say:
“Lord, thank You for everything.”
Thank You for life.
Thank You for Your grace.
Thank You for Your Word.
Thank You for the Holy Bible, which teaches us Your truth and gives us strength to believe, hope, and love more deeply each day.
Every morning, I ask myself:
“Lord, what can I still change in my life so that I can become a better person before You? How can I grow in holiness, humility, love, forgiveness, and truth?”
Because walking with God is not simply about talking about God.
It is about allowing God to transform the way we live.
The Bible reminds us:
“Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19
If my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, how can I despise it? How can I use my life to hurt others, hate, lie, humiliate, or destroy?
And Scripture also tells us:
“So God created mankind in his own image.”
— Genesis 1:27
My brother, my sister, take a moment and think about this:
You were created in the image of God.
And so was your neighbor.
The person you love was created in God's image.
The person you struggle to love was also created in God's image.
So why should we despise someone whom God created?
Why should we hurt someone whose life has value before God?
Why should we live in pride when everything we have is ultimately a gift of grace?
And there is another truth that should live in our hearts every day:
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
— Galatians 2:20
Oh, Lord!
If Christ truly lives in me, then my heart should reflect Christ.
My words should reflect Christ.
My actions should reflect Christ.
The way I treat others should reflect Christ.
My forgiveness should reflect Christ.
My love should reflect Christ.
Let us look around us and recognize the greatness of God.
The birds of the sky, the trees, the stars, the beauty of creation—all remind us that we are not here by our own power.
We are God's creation, standing before our Creator.
And yet, God does not treat us according to our failures, our mistakes, or our pride.
He continues to give us time.
Time to repent.
Time to change.
Time to forgive.
Time to love.
Time to return to Him.
That is the depth of His grace.
God could have turned away from us because of our failures, but He continues to call us.
He says, in essence:
“Come back to Me. Change your heart. Love one another. Walk in truth.”
That is why, people of God, we should never take life for granted.
Every breath is a gift.
Every morning is a blessing.
Every new day is another opportunity to choose love, kindness, forgiveness, and faith.
So let us not allow pride, hatred, ignorance, or bitterness to control our lives.
Instead, let us ask God for hearts that reflect His character:
A humble heart.
A compassionate heart.
A patient heart.
A forgiving heart.
A joyful heart.
A heart ready to serve and do good.
Jesus teaches us:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
— Matthew 22:39
Imagine what our world could look like if we truly lived by these words.
Less hatred.
Less revenge.
Less violence.
Less division.
Less deception.
And more forgiveness.
More love.
More respect.
More kindness.
More unity.
More peace.
More smiles.
That is a life that truly reflects God.
So this morning, I invite you to say with me:
I was created in the image of God.
My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.
And above all, let us pray:
“Lord, I recognize that my life is a gift of Your grace. Keep me from pride. Teach me to be humble, to love, to forgive, to serve, and to walk in Your truth. Let my life be a testimony of Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your love.”
People of God, let us recognize God's grace while we still have time.
May our lives not simply be long, but meaningful, faithful, holy, valuable, and pleasing to God.
May God give us the wisdom to understand that every human being is precious in His sight—and therefore, every human being should also be precious in our eyes.
Let us choose peace.
Let us choose forgiveness.
Let us choose love.
Let us choose hope.
Let us choose to be a blessing to someone today.
And let us never forget to smile and be grateful for the beautiful gift of another day.
Lord, thank You for life.
Thank You for Your grace.
Thank You for Your patience.
Thank You for Your love.
And above all, thank You because You give us another opportunity today to return to You, to love one another, and to make this world a better place.
Amen.
— Bagamang Bertrand, Evangelist
Good morning, people of God.
Good morning, humanity.
This morning, I want to begin with one simple and powerful word:
Thank You, Lord.
We do not know why we were born or why God has given us the grace to still be alive today. We did not choose to come into this world. Yet the Supreme Being, the God of Israel, freely gave us the precious gift of life and the breath in our lungs.
So, if I were standing where you are today, what would I say?
I would simply say:
“Lord, thank You for everything.”
Thank You for life.
Thank You for Your grace.
Thank You for Your Word.
Thank You for the Holy Bible, which teaches us Your truth and gives us strength to believe, hope, and love more deeply each day.
Every morning, I ask myself:
“Lord, what can I still change in my life so that I can become a better person before You? How can I grow in holiness, humility, love, forgiveness, and truth?”
Because walking with God is not simply about talking about God.
It is about allowing God to transform the way we live.
The Bible reminds us:
“Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19
If my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, how can I despise it? How can I use my life to hurt others, hate, lie, humiliate, or destroy?
And Scripture also tells us:
“So God created mankind in his own image.”
— Genesis 1:27
My brother, my sister, take a moment and think about this:
You were created in the image of God.
And so was your neighbor.
The person you love was created in God's image.
The person you struggle to love was also created in God's image.
So why should we despise someone whom God created?
Why should we hurt someone whose life has value before God?
Why should we live in pride when everything we have is ultimately a gift of grace?
And there is another truth that should live in our hearts every day:
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
— Galatians 2:20
Oh, Lord!
If Christ truly lives in me, then my heart should reflect Christ.
My words should reflect Christ.
My actions should reflect Christ.
The way I treat others should reflect Christ.
My forgiveness should reflect Christ.
My love should reflect Christ.
Let us look around us and recognize the greatness of God.
The birds of the sky, the trees, the stars, the beauty of creation—all remind us that we are not here by our own power.
We are God's creation, standing before our Creator.
And yet, God does not treat us according to our failures, our mistakes, or our pride.
He continues to give us time.
Time to repent.
Time to change.
Time to forgive.
Time to love.
Time to return to Him.
That is the depth of His grace.
God could have turned away from us because of our failures, but He continues to call us.
He says, in essence:
“Come back to Me. Change your heart. Love one another. Walk in truth.”
That is why, people of God, we should never take life for granted.
Every breath is a gift.
Every morning is a blessing.
Every new day is another opportunity to choose love, kindness, forgiveness, and faith.
So let us not allow pride, hatred, ignorance, or bitterness to control our lives.
Instead, let us ask God for hearts that reflect His character:
A humble heart.
A compassionate heart.
A patient heart.
A forgiving heart.
A joyful heart.
A heart ready to serve and do good.
Jesus teaches us:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
— Matthew 22:39
Imagine what our world could look like if we truly lived by these words.
Less hatred.
Less revenge.
Less violence.
Less division.
Less deception.
And more forgiveness.
More love.
More respect.
More kindness.
More unity.
More peace.
More smiles.
That is a life that truly reflects God.
So this morning, I invite you to say with me:
I was created in the image of God.
My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.
And above all, let us pray:
“Lord, I recognize that my life is a gift of Your grace. Keep me from pride. Teach me to be humble, to love, to forgive, to serve, and to walk in Your truth. Let my life be a testimony of Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your love.”
People of God, let us recognize God's grace while we still have time.
May our lives not simply be long, but meaningful, faithful, holy, valuable, and pleasing to God.
May God give us the wisdom to understand that every human being is precious in His sight—and therefore, every human being should also be precious in our eyes.
Let us choose peace.
Let us choose forgiveness.
Let us choose love.
Let us choose hope.
Let us choose to be a blessing to someone today.
And let us never forget to smile and be grateful for the beautiful gift of another day.
Lord, thank You for life.
Thank You for Your grace.
Thank You for Your patience.
Thank You for Your love.
And above all, thank You because You give us another opportunity today to return to You, to love one another, and to make this world a better place.
Amen.
— Bagamang Bertrand, Evangelist
🙏 THANK YOU, LORD, FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE
Good morning, people of God.
Good morning, humanity. ❤️
This morning, I want to begin with one simple and powerful word:
Thank You, Lord.
We do not know why we were born or why God has given us the grace to still be alive today. We did not choose to come into this world. Yet the Supreme Being, the God of Israel, freely gave us the precious gift of life and the breath in our lungs.
So, if I were standing where you are today, what would I say?
I would simply say:
“Lord, thank You for everything.”
Thank You for life.
Thank You for Your grace.
Thank You for Your Word.
Thank You for the Holy Bible, which teaches us Your truth and gives us strength to believe, hope, and love more deeply each day.
Every morning, I ask myself:
“Lord, what can I still change in my life so that I can become a better person before You? How can I grow in holiness, humility, love, forgiveness, and truth?”
Because walking with God is not simply about talking about God.
It is about allowing God to transform the way we live.
The Bible reminds us:
“Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19
If my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, how can I despise it? How can I use my life to hurt others, hate, lie, humiliate, or destroy?
And Scripture also tells us:
“So God created mankind in his own image.”
— Genesis 1:27
My brother, my sister, take a moment and think about this:
You were created in the image of God.
And so was your neighbor.
The person you love was created in God's image.
The person you struggle to love was also created in God's image.
So why should we despise someone whom God created?
Why should we hurt someone whose life has value before God?
Why should we live in pride when everything we have is ultimately a gift of grace?
And there is another truth that should live in our hearts every day:
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
— Galatians 2:20
Oh, Lord!
If Christ truly lives in me, then my heart should reflect Christ.
My words should reflect Christ.
My actions should reflect Christ.
The way I treat others should reflect Christ.
My forgiveness should reflect Christ.
My love should reflect Christ.
Let us look around us and recognize the greatness of God.
The birds of the sky, the trees, the stars, the beauty of creation—all remind us that we are not here by our own power.
We are God's creation, standing before our Creator.
And yet, God does not treat us according to our failures, our mistakes, or our pride.
He continues to give us time.
Time to repent.
Time to change.
Time to forgive.
Time to love.
Time to return to Him.
That is the depth of His grace.
God could have turned away from us because of our failures, but He continues to call us.
He says, in essence:
“Come back to Me. Change your heart. Love one another. Walk in truth.”
That is why, people of God, we should never take life for granted.
Every breath is a gift.
Every morning is a blessing.
Every new day is another opportunity to choose love, kindness, forgiveness, and faith.
So let us not allow pride, hatred, ignorance, or bitterness to control our lives.
Instead, let us ask God for hearts that reflect His character:
A humble heart.
A compassionate heart.
A patient heart.
A forgiving heart.
A joyful heart.
A heart ready to serve and do good.
Jesus teaches us:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
— Matthew 22:39
Imagine what our world could look like if we truly lived by these words.
Less hatred.
Less revenge.
Less violence.
Less division.
Less deception.
And more forgiveness.
More love.
More respect.
More kindness.
More unity.
More peace.
More smiles. ❤️
That is a life that truly reflects God.
So this morning, I invite you to say with me:
🙏 I was created in the image of God.
🙏 My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
🙏 It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.
And above all, let us pray:
“Lord, I recognize that my life is a gift of Your grace. Keep me from pride. Teach me to be humble, to love, to forgive, to serve, and to walk in Your truth. Let my life be a testimony of Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your love.”
People of God, let us recognize God's grace while we still have time.
May our lives not simply be long, but meaningful, faithful, holy, valuable, and pleasing to God.
May God give us the wisdom to understand that every human being is precious in His sight—and therefore, every human being should also be precious in our eyes.
Let us choose peace.
Let us choose forgiveness.
Let us choose love.
Let us choose hope.
Let us choose to be a blessing to someone today.
And let us never forget to smile and be grateful for the beautiful gift of another day. 😊❤️
Lord, thank You for life.
Thank You for Your grace.
Thank You for Your patience.
Thank You for Your love.
And above all, thank You because You give us another opportunity today to return to You, to love one another, and to make this world a better place.
Amen. 🙏❤️
— Bagamang Bertrand, Evangelist
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