James 1:27 Pure and Genuine religion in the sight of God the father means caring for orphans and widows "in their distress" and refusing to let the world corrupt you. This verse has been on my heart so much for the last couple of days. Pastor Rob and myself have been putting alot of time into two of our Widows here at the church, one in particular named Mrs. Denise. Her husband passed away about 9 yrs ago and for the last two years people have been taking advantage of her, when she needed to have her lawn fixed they did a horrible job took her money and a couple months later the yard was completly over grown. Then her pool was completly totaled by not being cleaned for almost a year, it's just another thing that upset me to see how the world looks out for itself and will take advantage of any situtation it can to get it's own gratification. Here is the thought, the scripture that says the Thief comes but to steal, kill, and destroy, the word thief here in Hebrew means false teacher or Prophet. I thought to myself the devil sent someone over and over again to Mrs.Denise's house to mislead or teach her the wrong information about what help she needed, and know one around her, any neighbor or relative offered to help her get the truth about what was going on. TRUE RELIGION IN THE SIGHT OF GOD THE FATHER MEANS CARING FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS, "IN THEIR DISTRESS". It's amazing how God will send his people to help those in distress, his sons and daughters will show the world his heart. God sent Hpc Danville, whatever plans the devil had for these widows will no longer take place. There are many Thiefs in the world searching and prowling for the innocent sheep, let's not be blind to those around us, but let's ask God to let us see those that need our help, so that their distress will be his burden, and his burden will be our heart.
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My big goofy head. Pastor Rob and me loaded up the entire back of my truck with the weeds we dug just around the walk way.
Front Yard, this is what it looked like before we got started. Looks like Typical Louisiana landscaping haha.
Back Yard Pool, the bottom was completly black. And the weeds are worse in the back yard than the front.
One days work, still alot to go.
A little progress.
5 comments:
Barton - I'm glad I'm able to keep up with you through the blog. I'm glad to know a young man that doesn't only pull weeds out of people's yards, but lives to help people pull sin out of their lives. Not only do you help clean dirty water in a pool, but you help clear the vision of people to see the love of Jesus! I'm proud of you, miss you, and can't wait for you to come home! Love, Papa Moose
Hello Son!
I'm so proud of you for having the heart of God. It's such a witness to others when they see someone give of themselves expecting nothing in return. This is love. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
Please keep telling the story. I love hearing what God is doing thru you.
Love,
Mom
Barton, my brother! It is so good to keep up with you through the blogs and such. I am glad to hear that things are going so well and you are learning so much through this experience! Keep in touch friend. And keep sharing all that God is doing in and through you.
B- looks like cali is treating you good.
Glad to see things are good for you. Props bro!
That's awesome, Barton! I don't know - there's just something about serving that is just right! And not to mention awesome! Man, I'm going to call you tomorrow, so watch out now! Thanks for the comment! Miss you, big brother!
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