Barrel Race 4-15-18

The message today, is based off of this horse

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Now what I have found out about this horse is the fact that the more time I spend with her, the closer we get

That is a pretty elementary thought for each of you

The same thing applies to how we spend time with God

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together* for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn* among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.

* 8:28 Some manuscripts read And we know that everything works together.

* 8:29 Or would be supreme.

Tyndale House Publishers, Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2013), .

There is a lot going on in those 3 verses so let me give you just a couple of quick points that need to stand out.

God is working things out for the ultimate good

It may be hard to see that depending on what we are going through but ultimately it is working out for the good

2. Before we were ever even a thought on our parents mind, God already knew us and chose us.

3. He has called each of us to come to Him and when we come to him, He makes us right.

Heres the whole point

If you do not spend some time with Him, you will never be able to understand what He has truly done for you

When we spend time with Him, it is amazing how He unlocks our potential