Thanksgiving...a holiday word we all know...thankful hearts, good food, great desserts, family gatherings. In today's world, it's become a HURTING word.....job losses, business losses, mortgage foreclosures, budgets that only strrretch so far--on top of the "normal" stresses of life--grief, broken families, illness, catastrophic events.....
"I should be THANKful?? Are you kidding?? My resources, let alone America's, look like they are shutting down! "Recession" is not a happy word. It hurts -- I'm broke and I'm afraid! Don't give up or give in to fear--there is help for us all. Come to God's Heavenly Bank today - it's STABLE--and open for business!
the heavenly world bank...Its Provisions!
Featured Scripture: "I have been young, and now am old;
yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread ((Psalm 37:25 KJV).
T rustworthy Word
"...there hath not failed one word of all his good promises...
(1 Kings 8:56 KJV)."
H ealing Love
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds...
sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise...(Psalm 147:3, 7 KJV)."
A wesome Peace
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6 KJV)."
N ever-ending Joy
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you,
and that your joy might be full (John 15:11 KJV)."
K eeping Power
"Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation...
(1 Peter 1:5 KJV)."
S aving Grace
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:10 KJV)." |
the heavenly world bank...Its Top Ten Policies!
It is owned by a reputable firm--it's been in business a long time!
It is convenient--only a prayer away!
The Partnership and staff take personal interest in you!
Anyone may apply. No client is ever turned away!
No indoor/outdoor carpeting; walkways are paved with gold!
No waiting in line--and the tellers don't make mistakes!
No elevator music - piped-in music feature by angelic choir!
Your account is secure--
it will never close, unless YOU choose to close it!
It will never go bankrupt; its resources are never depleted--
for it is not dependent on the world's economy, thank God!
It is open 24 hours a day--and even on HOLIDAYS!
the heavenly world bank...Its Promises!
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19 KJV)."
This bank promises to continually deposit Heaven's riches in unlimited supply, into your personal account.
Will you, in turn, disburse those riches to a needy world?
"Freely ye have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8 KJV)."
And that's just a NOTE or two--from heaven's bank to your account! Go ahead... watch the news, read the papers, listen to the experts, not with fear but with hope--for heaven will be watching too...over YOU!!
Scripture: "As ye have, therefore, received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him,
rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding with thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7 KJV)."
Featured link:
"A Surefire Investment (How to Pray in the Midst of a Financial Catastrophe" - by Philip Yancey
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