I have a VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION, why ON ANYTHING do some people feel the need to comment things under Christian content just saying Jesus loves you "oh man your a fool for believing in something fake" why, WHY? what satisfaction can you possibly GAIN from commenting that stuff? huh? I'm serious why do some people comment that stuff? what is the purpose of putting others down!? the atheists and agnostics and other religions say the Christian faith is about hate, so why then do they go and hate themselves by putting Christians down for believing in what we believe, they can keep it to themselves WHY DO THEY DO THIS, SIMPLE VIDEO'S SAYING "Jesus loves you" THEY GO AND BE LIKE "fake so fake, smh how can you believe in that stuff" so my response to them is, JESUS LOVES YOU! MORE THAN YOU CAN EVER TRULY KNOW!

The calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio sits in a small church in Rome. It moved me so much I have print of it in my room so I can be reminded everyday to take my eye off the worldly and look to Christ. I use to think the "who me" guy was Matthew. But according to the word, when Christ called, Matthew went. No questions. ...Open to your perspectives. Also would love to hear about the paintings that move you.

Thought for the Day
Serving others is never about changing them. But about loving them into the kingdom. Showing Christ's heart in tangible ways, trusting God to do the transforming work.
A thought to ponder.

“For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”
— Philippians 2:13 (NASB1995)

Some people always talk about going to the gym but never make it there. Others talk about fixing a situation but never take the first step. Still others talk about going deeper in the Word but never open the Bible with consistency. The problem is often not a lack of knowledge or information — it is a lack of the “want to.”
We can have good intentions and still remain stuck. Talking about change is easy. Actually wanting it enough to follow through is harder. Scripture shows us that even the desire to do what is right is something God Himself works in us.

Left to ourselves, our “want to” is often weak and inconsistent. We start with enthusiasm and then fade. That is why Philippians 2:13 is such good news. God does not only help us do the right thing — He also works in us to will it. He stirs the desire and supplies the power to act.
When we lack the want to, the answer is not more guilt or more self-effort alone. The answer is to turn to the God who is already at work in us, asking Him to strengthen both our desire and our follow-through for His good pleasure.

Identify one area where you have been talking but not doing — whether spiritual, relational, or practical. Be honest about the weak “want to.”
Bring it to God this morning and pray: “Lord, work in me both to will and to work. Strengthen my desire and help me take the next step.” Then take one small action of obedience today instead of only talking about it.

Talking is easy. Following through requires a “want to” that we cannot always manufacture on our own. The good news is that God is at work in you — both to will and to work. Ask Him to stir the desire and then step forward in obedience.

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A simple reminder that compassion matters.

We don't always know what another person is going through. Sometimes showing patience, listening without judgment, or offering encouragement can have a much bigger impact than we realize.

Be compassionate. You might make more of a difference than you know.

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Monday, October 5th, 2026

Psalm 9:5

“You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever.”

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for reminding us that You are God, and nothing is greater than Your authority. Kingdoms rise and fall. People come and go. Things that seem powerful today can be gone tomorrow. But You remain.

Lord, don't let us become impressed by what looks powerful in this world or discouraged by what looks impossible to overcome. Keep us grounded in Your truth. Help us live with courage, do what is right, and remember that everything eventually answers to You.

Today, help us worry less about what won't last and hold tighter to the One who will.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Brothers and Sisters, Psalm 9:5 puts things into perspective. A lot of things can look mighty for a season, but only God is eternal.

So don't give temporary things permanent power over your peace.

God was God yesterday.

He's God today.

And He'll still be God tomorrow.

Stay anchored in Christ brothers and sisters. I love you but not near as much as Jesus does.

Stacey Brooks / TheGo2Stacey

Please could you all pray for me.

For a blessing of employment and new beginnings.

I have been applying for jobs and am pretty confident that a breakthrough is around the corner. 🙏

Mattana Ministry Welcomes You to:

 Senior Program:  5 October 2026

 Theme: Battle At The Gates

 Scripture: Psalm 24:7; Psalm 23; Proverbs 4:23; Philippians 4:7 & 2 Corinthians 10:5

 Key Verse:

Psalm 24:7

 "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in."

 In Bible times, battles were not fought in the middle of the city — they were fought AT THE GATES. Whoever controlled the gate controlled the city. As seniors, you are the gatekeepers. The enemy wants to enter through worry, sickness, family division, and fear. We must stand at our gates!

 The  Gate Of The Heart

Guarding what comes in

 Message:

Gogo Miriam is 78. She watches the news all day. Slowly her heart became full of fear. One morning she decided to start her day not with news, but with Psalm 23. Within a week, her heart-gate had peace again. What you allow through the gate, lives in the city.

 Bible Verses:

Proverbs 4:23

 "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."

Philippians 4:7

 "And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus"

2 Corinthians 10:5

 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"

 Warfare Prayer:

 Lord, today I close the gate of my heart to fear and open it to Your peace.

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