SUN 07.02: MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: “FREEDOM!” John 8:36 - PASTOR CECIL, TUMWATER CHAPEL

SUN 07.02: MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: “FREEDOM!” John 8:36 - PASTOR CECIL, TUMWATER CHAPEL

“FREEDOM!”
John 8:36
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”
Blessings dear hearts!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions! - - - Pastor Cecil

FRIDAY PRAISE THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 30 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

FRIDAY  PRAISE THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY  Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 30  DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

June 30, 2017

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“PRAISE THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY!”

Jeremiah 29:11-13

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”

                                                                                                                    

I would dare to say that almost all of us have experienced some sort of trial in our life. It could be the loss of health, a financial meltdown, death of a mate or child or any number of catastrophic events. It is not whether or not we will encounter these trials, but rather what we will do when they arise.

The phrase, Praise to the Lord occurs in at least 155 verses in the Bible. That indicates to me that we need to spend far more time praising the Lord than we do. It would be well to replace our complaints with words of praise to the Lord.

Over 300 years ago, Joachim Neander was a hymn writer for the German Reform church. He was going through a time of trial and testing in his life. He would take long walks and pour his heart out to the Lord. It was on one of these walks that he came to the realization that it was not his strength that would give him victory and peace, but rather the powerful God he served. It was in that state of mind that he composed this week’s featured hymn.

PRAISE THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who over all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who with marvelous wisdom hath made thee!
Decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee.
How oft in grief hath not He bought thee relief,
Spreading His wings for to shade thee!

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.

Enjoy this week’s free inspirational video from Gloryscapes.com. You may also access it by going to:http://www.gloryscapes.com/praisetothelordthealmighty/

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions! 

- - - Pastor Cecil

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THURSDAY DECREASE LEANING! Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 29 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

June 29, 2017

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“DECREASE LEANING!”

Proverbs 3:5-6  

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

Military recruits in basic training are taught (and not too gently) to stand and sit erect. There is no leaning allowed! A few dozen push-ups and two laps around a quarter mile track will solidify the command of not to lean.

Leaning on our own understanding is the opposite of trusting in the Lord and is a giant step into the pride of human knowledge. Unfortunately, it seems that too many people elevate academic achievement. In speaking with them, it doesn't take long to discover that their thinking is wrong.

I want to mention here that we are to rely on the strength and power of the Lord. In a way that may be described as leaning. It is the same as depending on and relying upon the Lord to have control of our life.

As we honestly look at ourselves in the mirror of God’s Word, are we leaning on our own understanding? Do we presume to know more about our future than God knows? We need to decrease leaning on ourselves and increase our trusting in Him.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

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WEDNESDAY: “LIFT!” Numbers 6:26 Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 28 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

June 28, 2017

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“LIFT!”

Numbers 6:26  

“The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”

In my mind, Numbers 6:26 is one of the most beautiful blessings to be found in the Holy Bible. Too often it is easier to give people a blasting rather than a blessing. We can act so spiritual until it comes to truly caring about those around us.

As I read today's passage once again I notice that the blessing implores the Lord to be the One to do the work.  Many times we do the work ourselves and then implore the Lord to bless it. It is like praying for Him to bless our mess!

The word "lift" implies something being raised up. That means we can never be content to let things lie around, but elevated. There are so many times in our life when the burdens of living seem to flatten us out. It is during these times that we need the power of the Lord to lift us above the circumstances.

If you find yourself suffering under the stress of life, I have a project for you. I think there are over 200 references for the word LIFT in the Bible. Get a good concordance and begin discovering the revelation that God really does lift us up!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

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TUESDAY A BROKEN HEART Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 27 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

TUESDAY  A BROKEN HEART  Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 27  DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

June 27, 2017

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“A BROKEN HEART!”

John 14:1  

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.”

Yesterday I wrote about overcoming fear and depression God’s way. I want to continue that line of thinking for dealing with a "broken heart" -- a condition we encounter when we lose something very precious to us.

I have had the mind-numbing experience of officiating at the funeral services of my daughter, my mother, my brother, and numerous friends. I have also felt the terrible loss of my precious wife who was part of my very existence.

Dealing with broken-heartedness is far more than having a positive mental attitude. It is receiving the help that only the Lord can provide. It entails re-directing the focus of our attention. No amount of wishful thinking will ever return our loved ones to us on this earth, but a proper acceptance of what God has welcomed them into can do that.

John assures us one result of our belief in God is that our thinking is different from those who have no hope. When we truly believe in the loving Savior who rose from the dead, we can realize that our precious loved ones who die in the Lord are in such heavenly bliss that it should make us homesick for heaven. Until that day we can have the beautiful assurance that we have loved ones waiting to welcome us to our eternal home!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

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MONDAY “FEAR AND DEPRESSION!” Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 26 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

MONDAY  “FEAR AND DEPRESSION!” Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 26  DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

June 26, 2017

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“FEAR AND DEPRESSSION!”

Isaiah 41:10 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

When I was a small boy (many years ago), Isaiah 41:10 was one of the first verses that I ever memorized. Now over seventy-five years later, I find it remarkable that I can still recall the words. They have been brought to my mind many times through the years -- words that have been a true guide for my life.  

There are two instructions the Lord gives us to operate our lives by: DO NOT FEAR and BE NOT DISMAYED. That immediately warns me that there is danger for each and every believer who allows fear and depression to dominate our life.

Over the years I have come to the realization that many people are crippled by the debilitating grip of fear, depression, or both. Counselors have been providing so-called answers to these issues from a humanistic point of view, but more often than not they have failed.

The true answer is to be found with the Lord Himself. The answer He provides for fear is that He is with us -- WE ARE NEVER ALONE! The answer to depression is God's promise TO STRENGTHEN US AND UPHOLD US WITH HIS RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

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SUN 06.25: MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: “THE SEASONS OF LIFE!”- PASTOR CECIL, TUMWATER CHAPEL

SUN 06.25: MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: “THE SEASONS OF LIFE!”- PASTOR CECIL, TUMWATER CHAPEL

SUN 06.25: MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: “THE SEASONS OF LIFE!”- PASTOR CECIL, TUMWATER CHAPEL
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“THE SEASONS OF LIFE!”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven.”

Prayer

Blessings dear hearts!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

FRIDAY: “THE UNCLOUDED DAY!” Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 23 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

June 23, 2017

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“THE UNCLOUDED DAY!”

Genesis 9:16 

“Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”

Years ago my wife Joyce and I were once driving along the beautiful Columbia River gorge in Oregon. A rain shower had recently swept across the area, and now bright sunlight flooded the area. As we drove, a rainbow kept pace beside the car. I know it was just a refraction of the sunlight, but what an awe inspiring sight.

There are two requirements to produce a rainbow, rain and sun. Without rain there could be no rainbow. Without sun there would be no rainbow. In the rainy times of our life, God’s tender care for us brings His rainbow of blessing. God’s covenant of love did not say that we would be free of rain, but He is always with us in the storms of life. 

Back in 1879 Rev. J. K. Alwood was equally moved as he observed a rainbow in the western sky late one evening as he was traveling home. When he arrived at his home, he immediately composed the hymn for this week; The Unclouded Day.

The Unclouded Day

O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, O they tell me of a home far away; O they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise,
O they tell me of an unclouded day.

Chorus: O the land of cloudless day, O the land of an unclouded sky;
O they tell me of a home, Where no storm clouds rise,
O they tell me of an unclouded day.

O they tell me of a home where my friends have gone, O they tell me of that land far away; Where the tree of life in eternal bloom
Sheds its fragrance thru the unclouded day.

Chorus: O the land of cloudless day, O the land of an unclouded sky;
O they tell me of a home, Where no storm clouds rise,
O they tell me of an unclouded day.

O they tell me of the King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold, Where He sits on the throne that is whiter than snow, In the city that is made of gold.

Chorus: O the land of cloudless day, O the land of an unclouded sky;
O they tell me of a home, Where no storm clouds rise,
O they tell me of an unclouded day.

O they tell me that he smiles on His children there, And his smile drives their sorrows all away; And they tell me that no tears ever come again,
In that lovely land of unclouded day.

Chorus: O the land of cloudless day, O the land of an unclouded sky;
O they tell me of a home, Where no storm clouds rise,
O they tell me of an unclouded day.

Enjoy this free inspirational video, from Gloryscapes.com by going to: http://gloryscapes.com/uncloudedday/

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

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THURSDAY: “RIGHT REACTIONS!” Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 22 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
June 22, 2017

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“RIGHT REACTIONS!”

Luke 6:28

“Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.”

Have you ever had a doctor examine you and use a small rubber mallet which is struck just below your knee? The response is a knee jerk. The doctor is pleased if your leg jerks. It proves that you have the proper reactions.

In the spiritual realm we sometimes fail the test of demonstrating the proper responses. We all too often react as those who do not have the Lord in their life. We hold grudges against those who treat us in the wrong manner. We may even stoop to retaliate when we have been offended.

What should be our immediate reaction when we are treated with disdain or outright hatred? Today’s Scripture gives us two reactions; BLESSING AND PRAYER.

It will require God’s help to react in this manner, but it will produce dramatic results. When our enemies receive a godly response they will have nothing to fight against. It will allow the power of God to do the work we can never do in our own strength. It is time for believers to show RIGHT REACTIONS!   

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing! 

- - - Pastor Cecil 

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WEDNESDAY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 21 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
June 21, 2017

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“UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES!”

1 Corinthians 13:7

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Many times when people ask; “How are you doing?” The response is; “Pretty good under the circumstances!” Someone offered an addendum by asking; “What are you doing under there?”

Each and every one of us will encounter circumstances in our life. These may be financial, physical, relational, or some other difficulty. The reality of life is that God never promises to take us away from the circumstances, but that He will be with us as we encounter the circumstances.

I once was talking to a Pastor of Adult Ministries. He advised me never to ask folks in a retirement facility how they were doing. He said they would spend the next hour telling you how they were doing. When my mom was in such a facility I came to understand that we need to take time to listen, not just speak the words.

There are people all around us who are being crushed by their circumstances. May God give us the ministry to reach out and touch them with the love of Jesus. We may well be the bright hope they need in their dark night of despair.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing! 

- - - Pastor Cecil 

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TUESDAY: “SERVING!” Luke 16:13 Pastor Cecil A. Thompson June 20 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
June 20, 2017

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“SERVING!”

Luke 16:13

“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

I recall seeing signs at the entrance to a business that restricted service. NO SHIRT – NO SHOES – NO SERVICE! Being a servant entails waiting upon another person in order to insure that the needs are met.

I am sure we have all experienced disappointment by the lack of service we have received in certain establishments. In our modern age of social media it is common for customers to post complaints or compliments concerning the service they have received.

In Joshua 24:15 the people are challenged to serve the Lord. Joshua calls the nation to join him in serving the Lord. He could not force them to serve, but he could give an example by uttering his commitment; “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”

Each of us should make a new commitment in our heart that regardless of what others choose to do, we choose to serve the Lord. It is time to make our stand regardless of the condition of the sin sick world in which we live!  

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing! 

- - - Pastor Cecil 

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