--Loving Jesus, like a Child Who Needs a Father~~

---LIVING OUT LOUD~~

--While staying at a hotel in Austin, Texas, I noticed a card lying on the desk in my room. It said:

--WELCOME!
-Our prayer is that your stay here will be restful
and that your travels will be fruitful.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, and make
His face shine upon you. You are loved!

--This card from the company that manages the hotel made me want to know more, so I accessed their website and read about their culture, strength, and values, In a winsome way, they seek to pursue excellence and live out their faith in the workplace.

Their philosophy reminded me of Peter's words to the followers of Jesus scattered throughout Asia Minor. He encouraged them to demonstrate their faith in Christ in the society where they lived. Even as they faced threats and persecution. Peter told them not to be afraid, "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" - (1 PETER 3:15).

A friend of mine calls this "living a lifestyle that demands an explanation." No matter where we live or work, may we in God's strength live out our faith today--always ready to reply gently and respectfully to everyone who asks the reason for our hope.~~
--ODB/DM
[ There are many people that do not have an earthly father or perhaps even a mother that needs to feel loved so much. Jesus said, This is My Commandment that you love one anther even as I have loved you." We all need love. From babies to adults. So many are in Jail or Prisons and some have given testimonies that they 'never had a mother or father's love here on this Earth.' As we minister to those in Prison, we be sure to let them know how much they are loved, especially by the Creator of this Universe, Jesus. He tells us, "You are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are His everlasting arms."
Would you reach out to someone who does not have an earthly mother or father? Or even maybe someone living in Prison or Jail. We know that Paul did most of his Ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ while he was in Prison. Thank you and may our Lord Jesus bless you for showing His love to others, no matter how old they are or what kind of lifestyle they have. Everybody needs LOVE. "GOD IS LOVE." -(1 John 4: verses 7 thru 8).]
---"I Need A Father"/ By: Starfield ~~<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt8Q_rnCJkw>
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