Dear Friend:

Here we are in 2008, looking back at a year that was full of challenges and victories. But even in light of unexpected challenges, we must press on with God's assignment to Word of Truth Christian Center. We must choose to finish the race that God has set before us.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; Hebrews 12:1-2a

 
Let us press ahead, demonstrate the love of the heavenly Father, see the lost come to the kingdom of God and set the captives free.

Back in 2007, I believe the Lord gave me a word for this body. If you recall, that word said that 2007 would be the best year we had ever experienced -- but it had a condition. That condition was that we were to "seek the Lord with all of our heart, soul and body." I encourage all of us to continue seeking God with everything we have. His Word will not return void, but will accomplish what it is sent to do.

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

Contend for the faith and be determined not to quit! Pursue the promise of God until you see the manifestation of that promise come to pass. All things are possible to them that believe, regardless of time.

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23

Let's look forward with expectancy and excitement. I believe we will see God do the extraordinary!

I am so grateful to the Lord for you and for your faithfulness to this ministry. My prayer is for the blessings of God to increase and overtake you!

With love to you and your family,

Pastor Gary Ragsdale

 
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