A December 1 World AIDS DAY Testimony!! God is Awesome!

At a very young age I remember asking my parents what that plastic statue is beside my bed? They said it was God, and I said who is God?

I was born in Italy, immigrated to American in 1974 at the age of 14. I still remember clearly the culture shock that hit me noticing at the time the vast differences in foods, clothing, automobiles, sports, housing etc.

I came to know Christ at the age of 17. I was raised as a Catholic but I knew the 10 commandments and wondered why Catholic churches would have statutes/idols all around the church.

Sharing God's story with my life!!! Grateful for His love, grace and mercy! I was born and raised in NYC to Christian Parents who loved the Lord.

I didn't grow up Christian, and my parents separated when I was young. When they divorced my mom moved around me and my brother went with her, leaving all my family behind.

When I went walking the track this morning, I saw David, an occasional fellow walker.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 esv).

Please forgive me for yet another "saga"...it just seems that all my stories are so complicated, but sometimes it's necessary to understand the point. I'll try to keep this one brief.

This may seem like a repeat of a previous God Moment from me and in a way it is which is why I wanted to share.

During a recent resort stay numerous problems culminated in my asking to speak with a manager.

Every day I pray that God will touch my children, that He will draw them closer, that He will reveal Himself to them. This morning was no different.

December 1

Lord when Satan shoots those fiery arrows, remind us to run to You. It is with You we can extinguish those arrows from the enemy for You will remove us from their path. We ask in the most powerful name Jesus.

November 1

Lord help us to be aware when the enemy is lurking. Give us discernment as he is covered in sheep’s clothing and we can be blinded of his schemes. In Jesus’ name we pray.

October 1

Lord may your will be accomplished in our lives for Your purpose and glory, May we accept with joy whatever comes our way for we know in the end it will turn out for good. In Jesus’ name we pray.

September 1

Lord give us the strength of Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo, that we would not follow the ways of the world but stand boldly and firm in our faith, especially when those around us are following the world.

August 1

Lord God, may nothing separate us from You. Keep us from distractions from our wants, from our desires, from our thoughts that may not be aligned with Your word. We ask in Jesus’ name.

July 1

Father in heaven You know our deepest thoughts and our desires. Mold our hearts and minds so that we will think and desire only that which will bring You glory today.

December 3

Exodus 9:16, “But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.”

Week of November 5

Matthew 21:22, “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Week of October 1

Luke 23:43, Thief on the Cross: “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Week of September 3

Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Week of August 6

Isaiah 26:3, “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”

Week of July 2

Solomon, 2 Chronicles 7:14, “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.”

Malachi 3:1-4:6 | PS 150:1-6 | Prov 31:25-31 | Rev 22:1-21

The final verse in the book of Psalms, in Psalm 150:6 states, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"

Malachi 1:1-2:17 | PS 149:1-9 | Prov 31:10-24 | Rev 21:1-27

The opening scene of "Saving Private Ryan" features men in the "Higgins Boat", which were the vessels leading the men onto the beach of Normandy.

Zech 14:1-21 | PS 148:1-14 | Prov 31:8-9 | Rev 20:1-15

As with most of the prophetic books in Scripture, the book of Zechariah contains both near and far prophecy.

Zech 12:1-13:9 | PS 147:1-20 | Prov 31:1-7 | Rev 19:1-21

We can't understand our need for our Savior, Jesus Christ, unless we understand our own depravity, our own worthlessness without Him.

Zech 10:1-11:17 | PS 146:1-10 | Prov 30:33 | Rev 18:1-24

The best place for those of us in Christ to be is usable. When we realize that we bring very little to the table, that our strong points really aren't that strong, that our gifts and talents aren't really that gifted or talented

Zech 9:1-17 | PS 145:1-21 | Prov 30:32 | Rev 17:1-18

Most probably don't realize that the word "religion" comes from the latin word "religare" which refers to obligation, which means to bind.

Zech 8:1-23 | PS 144:1-15 | Prov 30:29-31 | Rev 16:1-21

Another Christmas season. Another day of celebration and feasting. But, what exactly will you be celebrating?

Zech 6:1-7:14 | PS 143:1-12 | Prov 30:24-28 | Rev 15:1-8

I grew up secular. I loved the holidays. Such memories. Thanksgiving had turkey and football games. Christmas had so many decorations and presents.

Zech 4:1-5:11 | PS 142:1-7 | Prov 30:21-23 | Rev 14:1-20

Here in Zechariah 3 is one of the most beautiful presentations of the gospel message in the Old Testament. Most who want to point to the Person and ministry of Jesus from the Old Testament like to point out Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Zech 1:1-21 | PS 140:1-13 | Prov 30:17 | Rev 12:1-17

We read in Revelation 12:1-2, “Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars.

Haggai 1:1-2:23 | PS 139:1-24 | Prov 30:15-16 | Rev 11:1-19

"I want the Lord to come, but first I want...". But first might be: but first I want to get married, have children, have grandchildren, go on a specific trip, etc.

12/1 - DANIEL 8:1-27 | PS 120:1-7 | PROV 28:25-26 | 1 JOHN 2:1-17

11/1 - Ezek 1:1-3:15 | PS 104:1-23 | Prov 26:24-26 | Heb 3:1-19

10/1 - Isaiah 62:6-65:25 | PS 73:1-28 | Prov 24:13-14 | Phil 2:19-3:3

9/1 - Job 40:1-42:17 | PS 45:1-17 | Prov 22:14 | 2 Cor 5:11-21

8/1 - 2 Chron 30:1-31:21 | PS 15:1-15 | Prov 20:13-15 | Rom 14:1-22

7/1 - 2 Kings 18:13-19:37 | PS 149:1-9 | Prov 18:8 | Acts 21:1-17