Okay…. You asked for it! Here’s the challenge! 🫶 We need to start counting our blessings. The world is full of bad news — but we have the greatest News… Jesus who comes to save us! But… we need to announce it when it comes. 💪So here’s the challenge: Every day - create a new post under the challenge category and share a blessing you received that day… You get an extra point if you share a Bible verse! (Possible — 2 points a day) This is going to be an advent challenge… so the last day is Christmas! 😇Winner will receive an advanced copy of my book on prayer — currently in the works! And the challenge starts…. NOW! 🥹🙏🔥 Here’s my blessing: all of you - sharing your faith - loving your faith - ready to commit to growth in virtue! I’m grateful for this community!

OK, there are a couple but one that hits me most more recently is 2 Cor 4:17 "for this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison"

Hey everyone, Just wanted to encourage you during this advent season to make room for what the Lord wants to do in the next chapter of your life. How do we get ready for the next chapter? By putting away the distractions that became obstacles in the last chapter. Embark on becoming a new person by getting rid of the “old” and “broken”. FIRST —— GO TO CONFESSION! THEN Take a break from social media (preaching to myself) Take a few extra moments to pray Be attentive to waking up early and not going to bed too late. Be PRODUCTIVE for your good and for the good of your family. ASK GOD TO LEAD… stop trying to manage God… let God manage you. These are just a few things we can do NOW to prepare for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. HAPPY ADVENT

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I pray that all of you have a blessed day! Remember that gratitude lifts our eyes to God’s providence and ennobles our souls to serve our neighbor. In the spirit of gratitude, I want to thank you all for the privilege to serve this community of faith. I give thanks to all of you! Happy Thanksgiving!