Do You Have Works by Faith?

Here we are again at the end of another week! In celebration of this supernaturally silly sing song Saturday, we are sharing the lyrics to the song “Welcome to the New”, By Mercy Me:

Got to live right, just stay in line. You’ve heard it all at least a million times; and like me you believed it. They said it wasn't works, but trying harder wouldn't hurt. It sounds so crazy now, but back then you couldn't see it. But now here you are, eyes open wide. It’s like you’re seeing grace in a brand new light, for the first time.

Let us be the first to welcome you. Welcome to the life you thought was too good to be true. Welcome to the new.

You broke your back, kept all the rules, jumped through the hoops to make God approve of you. Oh tell me was it worth it. The whole time you were spinning plates, did you stop to think that maybe He is ok with just you? There’s no need to join the circus. And now here you are, a new point of view, and now it all makes sense why it's called the Good News! 

And oh let us be the first to welcome you. Welcome to the life you thought was too good to be true. Welcome to the new. Look at you, shiny and new, look at you! You got the proof of purchase. You were purchased, ‘cause you're worth it. Look at you, finding your groove. Don’t you dare think that you're not worth it, ‘cause you're worth it, yeah you're worth it.

Let us be the first to welcome you, welcome to the life you thought was too good to be true. Welcome to the new!

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In reading scripture, we come across this verse:

What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? ~ James 2:14

Some people believe this verse is saying if you don’t do works, you will not be saved and they often forget the message of grace. When this happens, it is easy to be deceived into thinking by doing works they will be saved. This is not faith by works, this type of work is done in your own strength. When we travel down a road like this, it is easy to find yourself exhausted and depleted. When you stay in constant communication with the Lord, you will find your faith strengthened through each difficult circumstance you go through. When your faith is strengthened, you will produce works because the Holy Spirit Himself will cause you to move and to be moved. When your relationship with the Lord gets to this level, you really do have something joyous to sing about because you will have discovered the true meaning of “Welcome to The New”.

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Your sister in Christ,

Wendy Glidden

My First Weekly Weekend Newsletter EVER Written!

Weekly Weekend Newsletter ( Originally Written 11/15/14 For a Class Assignment!)

Here we are again at The end of another week! In celebration of this supernaturally silly sing song Saturday, we are sharing The lyrics to The song “Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)”, By Chris Tomlin

You hear me when I call. You are my morning song. Though darkness fills the night, it cannot hide the light. Whom shall I fear?

You crush the enemy underneath my feet. You are my sword and shield, though troubles linger still, whom shall I fear?

I know who goes before me. I know who stands behind. The God of angel armies is always by my side.

The one who reigns forever, He is a friend of mine. The God of angel armies is always by my side.

My strength is in Your name, for You alone can save. You will deliver me. Yours is the victory.

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear? I know who goes before me. I know who stands behind.

The God of angel armies is always by my side. The one who reigns forever, He is a friend of mine.

The God of angel armies is always by my side. And nothing formed against me shall stand!

You hold the whole world in Your hands. I'm holding on to Your promises. You are faithful. You are faithful!

And nothing formed against me shall stand. You hold the whole world in Your hands! I'm holding on to Your promises.

You are faithful. You are faithful. You are faithful!

I know who goes before me. I know who stands behind. The God of angel armies is always by my side.

The one who reigns forever, He is a friend of mine. The God of angel armies is always by my side.

I know who goes before me. I know who stands behind. The God of angel armies is always by my side!

The one who reigns forever, He is a friend of mine. The God of angel armies is always by my side.

The God of angel armies is always by my side!

In reading scripture, we come across this verse:

“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me," declares the LORD. ~ Isahia 54:17, NASB

Last year, I had a couple of tongues accusing me. The battle brought against me was fierce and it involved my children. I knew I had done no wrong and I knew in the end, I would not be found guilty of anything. The process was scary but this is one of many truths from God’s Word that I resolved to stand on. Sure enough, I was not harmed, nor were my children. In the end, we were better off. My accusers were not able to make the same claim. I did pray for them. I still say prayers to this day. God wants us to love our enemies. He loves everyone. Should you question that truth, I encourage you to do more research than this little verse, but this should at least peak your curiosity:

“You have heard that it was said, You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who harass you so that you will be acting as children of your Father who is in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both the evil and the good and sends rain on both the righteous and unrighteous. If you love only those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing? Don’t even the Gentiles do the same? Therefore, just as your heavenly Father is complete in showing love to everyone, so also you must be complete. ~ Matthew 5:43-48, (Common English Bible)

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Be blessed and be a blessing! Your sister in Christ,

Wendy Glidden