ANOTHER BIRTHDAY

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

John 3:16
King James Version

I will have a birthday on July 7. However, I have another birthday on August 14, a spiritual birthday which is more mportant. It is the day when I asked God to forgive me for my sins and invited Jesus into my heart to be my Saviour. I was born again into the family of God.

Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote a beautiful hymn that describes the happiness that I have in my heart to be born again into God's family "The Family of God". I love the words in this heart touching and inspiring hymn.

"I'm so glad I'm a part Of the fam'ly of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the fam'ly The family of God

You will notice we say brother And sister 'round here It's because we're a family And these folks are so near When one has a heartache We all share the tears And rejoice in each victory In this family so dear

From the door of an orphanage To the house of the King No longer an outcast A new song I sing From rags unto riches From the weak to the strong I'm not worthy to be here But praise God I belong."

Are you a member of God's family? If there has never been a time in your life when you told God you are sorry for your sins, asked Him to forgive you and invited Jesus into your heart to be your Saviour, please do it now. Don't miss out on spending eternity with the One Who loves you so much He died for you.

I love You so much, dear Jesus. I look forward with excitement and joy to the happy day when I will see You face to face. Thank You for dying for me and for saving me with Your cleansing blood.

Joanne Lowe
July 6, 2023