2012, last blog of 2011

As we culminate this year many thoughts may cross your mind. For many of us as we look back at 2011 there was great moments full of joy & happiness. Probably the best year of your life. Achieved what we wanted & accomplished our dreams. Or for many of us it was a year of devastation, heartbreaks, sorrow, pain, probably the worst year of your life.
Whatever your circumstances may have been this year one thing is for certain & that is that God was always faithful in your life. A question I'd like to formulate is: What are you thankful for in 2011? What do you give thanks for; for this past year? There is soo much to be thankful for. God gave us victory & blessings. He gave us another year to worship Him & to serve & honor Him. Holding dear to Gods promises & not letting go was probably difficult & hard for some of us this year but our perseverance & determination is what kept us striving for greatness. Let us look & come into this newyear year with great expectations & open hearts.
What are your goals for this 2012?  What do you wish to accomplish? Several people look into a new year ad a brand new opportunity. A fresh start, new beginning, a 2nd chance. All of those things are correct. Its how you approach the new year what brings value & worth to your life.
Let us receive this new year with open arms & open hearts. Giving thanks to our Lord & savior for a brand new start & opportunity. Each year that is granted to us we shouldn't take as a grain of salt. But rather as a blessing & a gift from above from the one that gave you & me life. So as end 2011 let is not forget what God has done for us this year & remember of His promises. Let us let go of the past & embrace the new. Let us unwrap 2012 with all its wonderful blessings & gifts. God is faithful yesterday, today & forever more! His word & love remains the same & will never change! 2012 is a year of greatness & where many dreams will come a reality. 2012 is our year, let us welcome it together.Many blessings to all my family & friends. Love you All!
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!!!

-Oscar Jovel

What is your biggest dream?

Ever stop & wonder what your dreams are? Ever stop & think how big your dream or dreams are? Let me take you into my personal state. My biggest dream is to be the person God called me to be. Nothing less then that. Along side of that my biggest dream is to be a successful Psychiatrist. Have my Ph.D in Psychology. Is it a dream that's nearly impossible for me? Yes it is. But in God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! I can do ALL things in Christ Jesus! A passage to remind me of this is Phillipians 4:13.
Aiming for greatness & for things that are unreachable is what dreaming is all about. Because once you accomplish & achieve your dreams you'll look back & remember the hard work & sacrifices you made to reach your dream(s). Never let anyone or anything scew you away from what your heart desires & dreams. I say DREAM BIG! life is too precious & short to not try & go all the way in accomplishing your dreams. Only those who dream big are those who gain big things in life. The biggest you dream the bigger your heart & mind are.
Gods wants to bless us in greatness & wants us to reach for the stars & for us to Dream Big! He knows our hearts & our desires but he still wants us to put forth effort to make things happen. A leap & step pf faith & trusting Him. Our complete trust & faith in Him! We can't do things on our own let alone accomplish our dreams. But in Him & through Him we can be assure that our futures are secured & our dreams become a reality. It just takes a leap of faith with a little effort in not giving up on your dream(s). NEVER STOP DREAMING! One thing my father always has told me is: "Don't give up, keep going. " Never give up on anything! Keep going regardless of what life throws at you or regardless of the circumstances in life. These things occur to test our development as humans & to mold our character. But its the attitude we take in that the outcome turns into something truly extraordinary!
So remember: dream big, never stop dreaming, don't give up, keep going & finally BELIEVE & TRUST in God! That dream or dreams that you have will come to pass, all in Gods perfect timing!

...His Love Never Fails

As I've poundered upon the mercy and grace of our Savior I've come to stop and realize that His Love is soo great and uncondtional. We make mistakes and fail to do things but he never jugdes us nor does he condem us. He simply extends His loving arms and says "come to me my child." He wants us to not forget what to be thankful for. One scripture I came across was Psalm 136:2 "Give thanks to the God of gods, His Love endures forever." When we realize ALL what he's done in our lives we ought to be in awe. He's pulled us away from the slavery of sin, from the pits of hell. He's taken us from the mirary clay, set our feet upon the rock to give us hope and freedom!

One of my ultimate favorite passages is found in Jeremaih 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you." What a powerful declaration! Many times we blame God for whats happening in our lives or start complaining in saying why God! But in reality there are certain things he wants us to go through so He can test our faithfulness in Him. To see how much we truly trust in Him and ultimately how much we love Him.

If God was right in front of you, what would you do? What would you say?
The most powerful and amazing things about God is His love towards us! His love for us has been the same through out the ages. He loves us even when we think no one else loves us. When we make mistakes, fall short of His presence, feel rejected or critized. He loves us even when he dont love Him back. Why? Because our God is an everlasting all mighty, loving God. His love NEVER fails nor will it EVER! His Love is UNCONDITIONAL. Which means that no matter what we do His love will always prevail among us! His agape love that surpasses every kind of love, every boundary, every limitation, everything we can think of Gods love is an NEVER ending Love! One thing I want us to remember is found in Psalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER."
So let us remember, no matter what stuggles, battles or circumstances we're going through in life there is nothing he cant do to help us and guide us. There is NOTHING he cant fix! Let us hold on to His promises and continue pressing forward in knowing that HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS!


-Oscar Jovel

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