Terri's Wellspring

I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love.

I will praise the Lord for all he has done.

I will rejoice in his great goodness to Israel,

which he has granted according to his mercy and love. Isaiah 63:7

God’s mercy is such a tremendous blessing to us. It is so vast and so undeserved. We could not work to receive the mercy that is renewed each day. I am so thankful that God’ provides mercy and demonstrates His loving kindness to us despite our shortcomings. He does this despite our poor decisions. He can take a difficult, messy and heart wrenching situation and cover it with His love, infuse His peace and mend hearts in ways that we could not have imagined. But that is our Heavenly Father, loving, powerful and merciful. We thank Him for His each blessing for our lives today and forevermore.

And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.”  Matthew 28:7 NLT

For many the Easter festivities have come and gone. We have attended Easter programs, worship services and even had special dinners with family and friends. I am so glad that the celebration of a risen Savior continues today. We can give God praise for the blessings that came with the Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary. We thank Him for blessings of salvation, healing and deliverance that is available to each person that acknowledges and believes that Jesus Christ is Lord. I was so blessed to attend a program celebrating the Resurrection complete with children’s speeches and songs. One of the youngest participants had a simple but powerful message that “Jesus is Alive”. I thought to myself, what fitting words. Jesus is alive. We don’t have to look for Him in a tomb. He is alive and He is still providing the blessing of relationship with Him that brings healing, deliverance, peace and joy. We can continue to give praise that Jesus is alive from now into eternity.

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psalms 8:3-4

We serve a Great God. He is the one who created the heavens and earth. The stars that we see in the sky and the terrain below our feet where made at His command. The oceans that move back in forth with the rhythm of the sea came into existence at His direction. His handiwork is so amazing and beautiful. We can give God praise for His greatness and His might. What a wonderful blessing that He has made such an awesome place with plants and animal life beyond our imagination. He is truly Great and we praise Him for these blessings. We honor Him with praise. We honor Him with our good stewardship of the earth. We honor him with our gratitude for the earth in which we live.

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.

The world and all its people belong to him.

For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas

and built it on the ocean depths.

Psalm 24:1-2

Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness-by whose stripes you were healed. I Peter 2:24 NKJV

On this Good Friday, we recognize the tremendous sacrifice Jesus Christ made for our sins. He gave His life in order that we might have salvation. He suffered on Calvary for you and me, a gift of love that allows us to be in relationship with our Heavenly Father. It is hard to think of all the suffering that Jesus, the Son of God suffered on our behalf. Today, we recognize His sacrifice and demonstrate our gratitude for the opportunity for salvation, deliverance and healing for anyone who calls Him Savior. We are so thankful for His life, His sacrifice and His Resurrection.

This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls. I Peter 2:21-24 MSG 

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;

I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.

I will be filled with joy because of you.

I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.          Psalm 9:1-2 NLT

The Lord has provided countless blessings to us. We thank God and give praise for life, living and health. He gave us life and a pathway to live in relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ and I am so grateful. Salvation provides new life with peace and joy and provides access to the many promises available to His children. Our Heavenly Father has done so many marvelous things – healing for my mind and body; revival of my spirit; guidance for my steps and the blessing of loving family and friends. He has blessed us in ways we could not have imagined. We are so thankful for each one of these blessings and the promise of things yet to come.

I’m thanking you, God, from a full heart,
I’m writing the book on your wonders.
I’m whistling, laughing, and jumping for joy;
I’m singing your song, High God. Psalm 9:1-2 MSG