The Christian Life of Fellowship III🕊🌼🌿

God has given the members of His body spiritual gifts “for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:1–11). These gifts are to be used for the edification of the church “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12–13). We can only reach our full potential as believers when we allow God to mature us through fellowship within His body, with Christ as the head (Ephesians 4:14–15).

Paul compared the church to the human body, explaining, “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you!’ And the head cannot say to the feet, ‘I don’t need you!’” (1 Corinthians 12:21). Every member of the body of Christ—God’s family—is essential and valuable. Through Christ, God puts believers together “like living stones” to be “built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood” with Jesus as the foundation stone (1 Peter 2:5–6).

Only through authentic relationships with other believers can we live out the faith we profess and become all that God has destined us to be—when we do not give up meeting together.

Happy and Joyful Sabbath as We are filled with this Hope that Burns within our Hearts....We are United in Christ!  

Jesus is Coming Very Soon! PRAISE THE LORD!💖

The Christian Life of Fellowship II🕊🌼🌿

Christians ought not to give up meeting together because we form one family—God’s family, or the “household of faith” (Ephesians 2:19; 1 Timothy 3:15; Galatians 6:10). As members of God’s household, believers are to show love for one another, hospitality, tenderness, compassion, and humility (Hebrews 13:1–2: Philippians 2:1–3).

To the believers in Philippi, Paul stated, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4, ESV). God calls Christians to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ. It is not just for our own good, but for the strengthening and building up of the whole body of Christ that Scripture tells us, “Do not give up meeting together.”

The Christian Life of Fellowship🌿🌼🕊....

The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation but in fellowship with other believers. For this reason, Hebrews 10:24–25 tells us to “consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” If we hope to grow spiritually and endure for the long haul, we need our brothers and sisters in Christ for encouragement.

Regular, real-life, day-to-day fellowship with other Believers is an essential component of Christian growth and perseverance. If we, like the writer of Hebrews, live with the expectation that the day of Christ’s return is soon, we’ll grasp the importance of spurring one another on in our walk of faith. But if we give up meeting together, how can we expect to give support and receive encouragement?

Seek the Lord...

Seek the Lord While He is Near!

When we think about seeking the Lord, we often think about the moments we feel emotionally closest to Him, like worship, in prayer, or while reading His Word. But Isaiah’s message is a call to seek God even when we don’t “feel” His presence. Even when our circumstances seem bleak.

Just as the Israelites were encouraged to seek the Lord amidst the chaos of a crumbling empire, we too are called to seek Him in the midst of our own struggles and uncertainties. With banks failing, economic uncertainty, and wars, we certainly face trying times.

Seeking the Lord means more than just calling out His name. It is an intentional pursuit of His presence. A burning desire to know Him — not just about Him. And a willingness to submit to His will.

Calling upon God also requires that we prepare our hearts. Because often, His guidance and direction contradict our own desires or expectations. But, it’s always better, higher, and more glorious!

Jesus is Coming Very Soon! PRAISE THE LORD!💖

🎉A Very Happy New Year!🎉

I have gone back to living life to the fullest......in real time and left most of social media in the dust!  

That's why I just remembered that I didn't wish you all a very Happy New Year!

I pray your year will be filled with Joy, Happiness, Success and tons of Blessings!!!🙏

Carpe Diem!💞

Carpe Diem!🌼 📚

Recently, I  went to the DMV area to attend the funeral of a family friend. She had just retired and in the middle of a kitchen renovation and sadly didn't see the end product or enjoy her retirement.  She had gone in for a routine corrective surgery and something went horribly wrong. 

Carpe diem!   In today’s rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much, and forget about the joy

of just being...- Eckhart Tolle

Despite the saddness.....It was wonderful to be back and visit with family and friends. 

My brother and I went to get my Mother's headstone designed.  As we traveled along we began to talk about the people from the town in Jamaica where we grew up.  The characters were varied and funnier than any comedy club act.  Then my brother said, "Dawn why don't you write a book about it?"  And I thought, why not??!!!

I could tell my brother had been thinking about this adventure for me because he even had the title for the book all set and ready to go!

I  am thinking and creating a rough outline. Let's see what happens....looks like an awesome adventure!📚

🏌‍♂️Happy Father's Day!🏌‍♂️

Last year my 97 year old Dad made a music video...today he's just posing for GQ?!💞

Happy Father's Day!!!