HAPPY NEW YEAR,
The end of another year looms on the horizon. During 2011 Paula and I had enough health to be happy and enough wealth to pay our bills. We were able to spend time with family and friends and we were able to tell many about the wonderful God we serve. I would say that is a good year.
Minister Ministry provided numerous books, Bibles, and Power Bibles to a large number of people while reaching thousands of people through newspaper articles and websites. We praise the Lord for the continued opportunities.
Friends of India was able to provide over $150,000 to help the growing work of God in India. Churches were built, Christians were educated, and lives were changed. Thank God for His continued Blessings.
I will be speaking at Black River FWBC, Andrews tonight and at Cyprus Fork FWBC Manning on Sunday. Please pray for God’s anointing and blessing.
One day (hopefully soon) I will be able to see Him face to face whom so long I have known heart to heart. Until that glorious day I look forward to working with, and for, you to advance the cause of Christ and build the kingdom of God. Blessings be with you.
Mike ps 16:11 |
Rev Mike Jones
2434 Allen Road
Effingham, SC 29541
Mike@scfoi.com
(843) 687-4823
Director- Minister Ministry
Sec /Treasurer- Friends of India
Clerk- S C State Association of Free Will Baptists
Preacher, Writer, Website Developer |
Mike Jones Schedule:
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 Speak at Black River FWBC, Andrews
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 Speak at Cyprus Fork FWBC, Manning
Thurs – Fri, Jan 19-20, 2012 S C Conference Annual Meet, Southside FWBC Darlington.
Sat, Feb 4, 2012 Speak at Southern Piedmont Conf, Cramerton, NC
Wed – Fri, Feb 22-24, 2012 Clerk for S C State Association Annual Meeting at Southside, FWBC, Aiken, SC
Sun, March 18, 2012 Preach Home Coming at Cornerstone-Fellowship FWBC, Manning, SC |
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Lessons for Living for Tuesday, December 27, 2011
POSITIVE PRINCIPLES
The beginning of a new year is the time people examine their life and determine to make the next year a better year. Here are some Positive Principles that will help you become the great person God intended you to be.
- DEVELOP A LIFE PLAN THAT WORKS IN YOUR LIFE: Difference that does not make a difference is just different. While it is true that “You can never become what you want to be by remaining what you are”; it is also true that “Change that does not produce good change is not good change”.
- DETERMINE TO GROW YOUR PLAN AS IT GROWS YOU: Today’s activities prepare us for tomorrow’s accomplishments. Experience is only gained through experience. When you make a mistake “Never beat yourself up; always pick yourself up”. Make each goal a stepping stone to your next life goal- When you stop living you start dying.
- ANTICIPATE GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: What you can do should never be confused with what God can do through you. You and God make an unbeatable team [“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”- Philippians 4:13].
The flea riding in the elephant’s ear looked out and saw every obstacle pushed out of the way as the elephant walked through the jungle. He looked at another flea and said, “Wow, we are powerful!” Join with God and receive the power to do great things.
I am Excited about the Future God has planned for you. Here is my prayer for you in the coming year (taken from a prayer by the Apostle Paul) “that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;” (Colossians 1:10). |
DEVOTION for Wednesday, December 28, 2011
PREPARE FOR A LIFE CHANGING YEAR
The coming year will be one of profound and, possibly, life altering change. I do not put any importance in “Mayan Calendars” but I am able to recognize storm clouds on the horizon (Matt. 16:2-3) and include an umbrella in my accessories that day. A nasty year of politicians fighting instead of leadership leading while people continue to struggle to make ends meet stares us in the face. But the coming year can be a good year if you team up with God.
Here are some values to help you stay on God’s “good side”:
- Be careful where you get your earful- Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (Psalms 1:1). If you listen to, lean on, and laugh with the wrong crowd your mind will be filled with wrong thoughts and values. And when you think wrong you believe wrong and behave wrong; which will hinder your relationship with God.
- Walk with, and work for, God but do not try to be God- You cannot understand all God does and you do not think the way God thinks (Isaiah 55:8) so do not try to second guess what God is allowing in your life. You do not need to know what God knows; you simply need to know that God knows. That is called Faith
- Choose to choose God’s way over the world’s wealth- Lot chose the wealth and prestige of Sodom over a relationship with God. It cost him his fame, his fortune, and his family. Choosing God means trusting God’s timing, resting on God’s Character, and obeying God’s voice. Good choice; ask Abraham.
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