January 31, 2021
Psalms 147:7, “Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praises on the harp to our God,”
A few days ago, as our family sat around the dinner table my wife began to share a little about her childhood. She recalled that one year as Christmas approached, my wife, her brother, and mom had nothing. When she said nothing, I thought she was talking about Christmas presents, etc...however, we were in for a shock as she continued. As her voice cracked and tears flowed from her eyes, she told us of how they had no food to eat. They were hungry! Then, on Dec 24, her dad showed up. “I was so happy,” she exclaimed with a big smile.
As I thought about what it must have been like for her and her family, I immediately thanked God that my kids have not known hunger on that level. I thanked Him for all He has done for us, and most of all, I thanked Him for saving us - one day there will be no more hunger!
John 4:24, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
For a brief moment in time, I knew what it was like to worship in spirit and truth. I love worship time at church. But this song of praise was from the heart and required no words.
I am not one to say we should be thankful that we aren’t as bad off as another poor soul, but, at the same time, I do believe we have so much to be thankful for in this country. If you know Jesus, you have so much more to be thankful for.
Lord, thank You for saving me from sin and death. You are such a good, good Father.
Your brother in Christ,
- Eleazar
A few days ago, as our family sat around the dinner table my wife began to share a little about her childhood. She recalled that one year as Christmas approached, my wife, her brother, and mom had nothing. When she said nothing, I thought she was talking about Christmas presents, etc...however, we were in for a shock as she continued. As her voice cracked and tears flowed from her eyes, she told us of how they had no food to eat. They were hungry! Then, on Dec 24, her dad showed up. “I was so happy,” she exclaimed with a big smile.
As I thought about what it must have been like for her and her family, I immediately thanked God that my kids have not known hunger on that level. I thanked Him for all He has done for us, and most of all, I thanked Him for saving us - one day there will be no more hunger!
John 4:24, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
For a brief moment in time, I knew what it was like to worship in spirit and truth. I love worship time at church. But this song of praise was from the heart and required no words.
I am not one to say we should be thankful that we aren’t as bad off as another poor soul, but, at the same time, I do believe we have so much to be thankful for in this country. If you know Jesus, you have so much more to be thankful for.
Lord, thank You for saving me from sin and death. You are such a good, good Father.
Your brother in Christ,
- Eleazar
TODAY'S PRAYER REQUESTS:
Please continue to lift Juliet G. in prayer. She will be a having surgery on February 23 to remove a mass from her spine. Please pray for healing and encouragement for her and her family.
Please continue to pray for Baby Norah Rae. That she would continue to get stronger each day. Pray also for mommy and daddy, Raelene and Raymond and the entire extended family.
Please pray for the Tabizon family at the passing of Tommy. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. (1/30)
Edgardo – (UPDATE) Doctor said Covid was causing swelling in several areas of his body and they were able to decrease the swelling and he can continue recovering from home. His heart and lungs are stable. Thank GOD. Continuing to regain strength every day. Thank you again for your prayers for him, his wife Rose and son Emmanuel, so appreciated by this family. (submitted 1/30)
Eddie L. – (Gloria F. Dad) UPDATE -Eddie is doing better, he came through the procedure and 1st dialysis yesterday, with another planned today so his kidneys are recovering and his vitals are good. He is in ICU asleep and calm, taking it one day at a time. Thank you LORD !!! Please continue to keep Eddie in prayer, the family is so appreciative of all the prayers. (submitted 1/30)
Please pray for the Lee family – (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. (The Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny). (1/29)
For our Nation - that we would return to the Lord and that He would have His hand upon us. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
Please continue to lift Juliet G. in prayer. She will be a having surgery on February 23 to remove a mass from her spine. Please pray for healing and encouragement for her and her family.
Please continue to pray for Baby Norah Rae. That she would continue to get stronger each day. Pray also for mommy and daddy, Raelene and Raymond and the entire extended family.
Please pray for the Tabizon family at the passing of Tommy. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. (1/30)
Edgardo – (UPDATE) Doctor said Covid was causing swelling in several areas of his body and they were able to decrease the swelling and he can continue recovering from home. His heart and lungs are stable. Thank GOD. Continuing to regain strength every day. Thank you again for your prayers for him, his wife Rose and son Emmanuel, so appreciated by this family. (submitted 1/30)
Eddie L. – (Gloria F. Dad) UPDATE -Eddie is doing better, he came through the procedure and 1st dialysis yesterday, with another planned today so his kidneys are recovering and his vitals are good. He is in ICU asleep and calm, taking it one day at a time. Thank you LORD !!! Please continue to keep Eddie in prayer, the family is so appreciative of all the prayers. (submitted 1/30)
Please pray for the Lee family – (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. (The Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny). (1/29)
For our Nation - that we would return to the Lord and that He would have His hand upon us. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
Today at Calvary Chapel El Monte
Sunday, January 31, 2021
9AM - Sunday Service
11AM - Sunday Service
Lord willing, we will be studying Philippians 4:1-9, if you would like to read ahead.
9AM - Sunday Service
11AM - Sunday Service
Lord willing, we will be studying Philippians 4:1-9, if you would like to read ahead.