LET THEM BE UNHAPPY

Leon FontaineDevoted

Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (AMPC) Are you secure enough to be okay with making people unhappy? During one of your Christmas get-togethers, you may have come into contact with someone who tries to get you to do what they want by guilting you into it. We all make the mistake of putting conditions on our loved ones at times, but some people seem to make a habit of it. In this case, I’m not saying that you should intentionally make their lives difficult, but you need to stand up for what you believe is right. If they aren’t happy with you, it’s okay. You need …

NAVIDAD: AMOR, ACEPTACIÓN Y PERDÓN.

Leon FontaineEntregate

Haya sobre todo mucho amor entre ustedes, porque el amor perdona muchos pecados. 1 Pedro 4:8 (DHH)  Es muy fácil quedar atrapado en el ajetreo y el bullicio de la Navidad, pero hoy reconocemos cuánto nos ama nuestro Padre Dios. Él lo ama. Él lo acepta. Él lo perdona Y Él lo empodera para hacer lo mismo.  A menudo utilizo el acrónimo L.A.F. (Por sus siglas en inglés, Love, acceptance, Forgiveness) para recordar este amor, aceptación y perdón. L (Love) significa amor. Tenemos el poder y el mandato de amar a las personas que nos rodean, lo que también significa que debemos valorarlos. Incluso si ellos piensan o actúan de manera diferente a usted, cada persona tiene valor.  A (Acceptance) significa aceptar. Necesitamos aceptar a …

THIS CHRISTMAS, BE FLOODED WITH LOVE

Leon FontaineDevoted

[That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ… and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]! Ephesians 3:19 (AMP) Christmas is all about love. God loved you so much that He gave His only Son, and that love could be flooding into your life right now. Think of the power of a rushing river that can move massive trees and boulders, and let it change the way you think about God’s love.    You see, when you believe and receive God’s love, nothing can stop it from flooding into your life! You may not always feel this love, but God’s love for you is not about feelings. It’s great to tap into God’s love in …

MIRA A JESÚS EN ESTA NAVIDAD

Leon FontaineEntregate

Y corramos con fortaleza la carrera que tenemos por delante. Fijemos nuestra mirada en Jesús, pues de él procede nuestra fe y él es quien la perfecciona. Hebreos 12:1-2 (DHH)  Cuando era pequeño, solíamos entonar una canción sobre el amor de Dios, y nunca la he olvidado. El coro dice algo así: “Soy amado. Soy amado. Puedo arriesgarme a amarte, porque el que más me conoce es el que más me ama.  Todos queremos mostrar lo mejor al mundo que nos rodea. Cuando tenemos una cita, sacamos lo mejor de nosotros. Cuando vamos a la iglesia, queremos lucir lo mejor posible y queremos que nuestros hijos tengan un buen comportamiento. En Navidad, nos esforzamos para dar los mejores regalos, tener la mejor comida y la …

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT LOVE

Leon FontaineDevoted

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. 1 John 4:16 (NLT)‍ Tomorrow, on Jesus’ birthday, remember why He came. It was for love Jesus came to restore our love relationship with God—both because God wants to be loved by us and because we need His love.   When Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden, they were confident and secure in the self-worth they derived from God’s love. Even after they disobeyed God, He still loved them, but they lost touch with that love. Instead of confidently walking and talking with God every day, they began to hide from Him in fear.   Today, many believers still feel the need to hide from God, …