We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; in deed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul ... if there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Awake thou that sleepest,



“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:20)
Paul list giving thanks among the things the Saints in Ephesus are to do to keep the Spirit with them. I like where he says, “Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” (Ephesians 5:14)  I was once asleep in the gospel. Some days I snooze a bit, but I have awakened again. That is the important part. For that I give thanks for the dear sister in the gospel who knew to call me in my darkest hour. I give thanks for the many others who have helped me on my way, taught me by example and filled my cup of gratitude to overflowing. Especially I am thankful for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who made repentance and redemption possible by his atonement.   

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