With the mouth, we let others know what kind of nature our heart has, if we have sin (Matthew 7:20-23) or if we are pure. (James 3:10-18.) We are exhorted to speak in "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:19-20. The Lord takes pleasure in hearing praise unto Him from honest lips. Let us rejoice in our salvation and let others know about this redemption plan. Hungry souls still thirst for redemption.

A current report on a tribe of people considered one of the poorest in the world, tells us how the Khmu are eager to learn about God. The Khmu people have faced a past of oppression and struggle for survival. Many Laotians and Thais have despised the Khmu and regard them as less than human. The Lao, who are strong Buddhists, capture many Khmu and force them to work for them, calling them "Kha" meaning "slaves."

When missionaries brought the gospel to the Khmu tribes in Vietnam, Thailand, China and Burma, the response was overwhelming. Having faced so much rejection and hatred, the Khmu are naturally drawn to our loving Father. They are hopeless people with nowhere to turn. This is why the Khmu people are turning their hearts to God. (The Voice of the Martyrs, Nov. 1999, pg. 2-4.)

As never before, the salvation story of Jesus Christ is reaching into every corner of the earth. From the richest palaces or most intellectual institutions to the poorest slums of slavery, the Gospel is slowly penetrating into the darkness of sin. Over satellite broadcasting, millions of people in hundreds of countries can hear the Word of God read to them.

What was the great commission that Jesus commanded of His followers? "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:19-20. This commission is our responsiblity, and by the grace of God we can do our part to spread the gospel unto all the ends of the earth just as Jesus said: "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matthew 24:14.

Our heavenly Father is mindful of His harvest, seeking out the poor in spirit to redeem their souls from hell. He has a beautiful place prepared for His children and He sent His Son to live, die, ascend and intercede for us that we would have a way to live with Him for eternity. God knows our need of Him.

Today, the world of six billion (plus) people counts its years and conducts its annual cycle of events in memory of this crucified figure. It is a curious fact that in all ages and all societies, large numbers of people are attracted to the gentle, not the strong, to the sufferers and not the successful. Jesus touched on this tender spot in humanity---the kindness and compassion within us---and in doing so founded what is arguably the most influential of all religions. (Reader's Digest, Dec. 1999, pg. 62-66.)

In the last two millennia of the Christian era, mankind has conquered many diseases, natural disasters, famines, poverty and illiteracy, but we have not conquered death. Death is still a mystery that arouses fear in the unregenerated human heart. In Jesus Christ we find a key to this international threat on life. He offers us a firm promise of another world beyond and the means to enter it. Because our Father loves us, He sent His Son to give us faith, courage, and hope. Through His Holy Spirit we communicate with Him in prayer. He knows our need of Him and He makes Himself available to us anytime, anywhere, always, even unto the end of the world.

My child,
I am mindful of you because
You are wonderfully made;
I am pleased when you worship me;
Your faith and trust in me touch my compassion;
I love to feed your hungry soul.
I know you need me so I have made a way, through My Son,
For you to live with me some day.

With love, Your Father
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[ NOTE: First, God Bless Each And Every One Of You!!! I just received the message below. And I got to thinking...sure wish I'd have saved all "like" messages. We've been blessed with many over the past three years...an I remember...when our dear friend and Brother in Christ Rene Alegre, of "Alone with God" surprised me with "Heart Talk For Today". He put it all together..."handed it to me" and gave me written instructions (step by step---"How To"). I have to confess, I got a knot in the pit of my stomach---well it felt a big as a softball! Seriously! =) I thought, this is not what I had in mind---no way, can I keep up with "this" and do with Heart to Heart what I feel the Lord wants me to do! Well, "long story", but as it turns out, "Heart Talk For Today" has been the priority---it didn't take but a few days an a few responses to convince me that I'd better be sure that I was doing His Will 'n not mine---an that's what I really wanted from the beginning.
It hasn't "been a breeze" all the way. I still "struggle" with: What next? "Oh, they're going to wonder---why this!" An "on an on". And NO DOUBT I've shared some of "my own selections"---probably missed His "selections" completely! =,(,,,
Well, by His grace, an your prayers (please!)...we will try to continue to do our best to "Hear Him" every day when selecting the "Heart Talk For Today! Thank you, for listening =)...an have a WONDERFUL and BLESSED week! ***Again, below---the message:

Dear Sir,

As of 13 March 2003, _________co.uk is discontinuing its services to its members. I have therefore changed my email address to ___________@yahoo.com and would really appreciate if you could be sending the daily "heart talks" to me through that address. The daily "talks" have greatly assisted me in growing spiritually (thank you very much and may the Almighty Lord bless you abundantly).

Kind regards.