Frustrations

Some of you may recall the fact that my desktop got a worm. Long story short, bought a new hard drive. Yes I will most likely lose everything on the other one as I see no way to salvage it. It makes me so bloody mad you have no idea. To think of all the photos I lost of the boys is killing me. Whew deep breath in...and release. Anyway, my father inlaw got me an OS and now my isp isn't working. Things just get better and better huh. Well on the positive side, my Tupperware party was a success. I saw my cousin inlaw and haven't seen her in forever. Met the owner of Driscoll's towing. She's a hoot. And enjoyed fellowship with a bunch of other ladies. Oh and the meal was fab! I was pleasantly surprised how well it turned out. Was a good night indeed. Sorry if you missed it. Maybe next time :)

Shelly

Here's Pastor Hersch

And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18

Can God trust you with money? Do you have the courage to thank Him publicly for what He's given you?

Ever noticed how some of us who praised Him when we had very little, suddenly become 'image conscious' when we start to prosper? We call on God when we're in trouble, but when we get back on our feet, we stop counting our blessings and start counting our money.


What's happened? We've become so self-sufficient that we're reluctant to mention the name of Jesus when we talk about our blessings! Israel's financial amnesia was nothing new; it happens once you start believing 'it was my own power and might that made me wealthy' Deuteronomy 8:17

Never get so dazzled by success that you forget the source of everything you have, or become so caught up in your blessings that you fail to acknowledge the One who blessed you. God told the Israelites, 'When you have become ... prosperous ... built fine homes ... and your silver and gold have multiplied ... don't become proud and forget the Lord ... who brought you out of ... slavery' Deuteronomy 8:11-14

God doesn't condemn success, He condemns arrogance! When you've had very little and suddenly enter the 'Promised Land', it's easy to forget where you came from. A few gourmet meals, a designer suit and a house in 'the right neighbourhood' can make you forget about yesterday's hand-me-downs!

God constantly had to remind His people not to overlook His goodness to them. Bottom line – None of us have anything God didn't give us!



Pastor Hersch