--Jesus said, "It is finished." He completed the work of dying on the Cross, defeating the devil and now risen, alive, with the Father! HE'S ALIVE NOW!

---Jesus came to Earth to complete the work of His Father, to die on the Cross for the forgiveness of all our sins. After Jesus died on the Cross He rose from the grave and is now seated at the right hand of Father God. Upon His death, He said, "It is finished." However, He is with all believers spiritually. Jesus is alive today! He is with each person who believes that He is the Son of God. Please, if you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, do it today. [Read / Romans 10 verses 9,10,13]

--"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast." --(Ephesians 2 verses 8-9) ~~
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--"As it is, there are many parts, but one body --[1 Corinthians 12 verse 20/ NIV]

---A friend of mine told me about her trip to Papua New Guinea. She and her husband had a marvelous time. But she described seeing stray dogs everywhere. Because none of the animals are spayed or neutered, they have pups over and over. It's a problem that touched her deeply.

She wanted to investigate ways to address the stray dog problem and make a difference. But she bemoaned her efforts as such a small thing to do.

We do that, don't we? We want to make a difference in the world in a big way. Maybe even in a way others will see or admire. I pointed out, "You should help where your passions are strongest. Then you will make a difference."

Like my friend, I want to make a difference. But my passion seems small: encouraging others. For me, that means sending cards to friends facing tough times. I often wonder if it helps. In this digital age, sending a card in the mail means I don't get an immediate response. It's very difference from someone clicking "Like" on social media in response to something I just posted.

But the other day I found out what those cards can mean. I'd sent my friend going through chemotherapy a Superman card. It was just to remind him: "Your cape is showing! You are amazing!" Turns out the card arrived on the very day he was facing a new diagnosis and needed some extra encouragement. Yes, my card was silly, bus sometimes that's the point.

We all don't see the same problems in the world, but we all have a passion for something. Take the one thing you care most about and see how much good will come from your response. When we take on the concerns closest to our hearts we certainly make a difference. As Jesus reminds us, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." ~~

--Daily Guideposts/LB~ / --"GIVE ME JESUS"/ Jeremy Camp / <https://youtu.be/r-JuoGyADNA>
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