I do not read the Bible because others do, or don't.
I do not pray because others do, or don't.
I do not go to church because others do, or don't.
I do not witness for Jesus because others do, or don't.
I read, and pray, and go to church, and witness, because...
The Lord is MY shepherd!
Psalm 23:1

He knew everything about you; and still does, and always will.
He knows everything you are doing, have done, and will do.
He will always know everything you've done, are currently doing, or will do.
Isaiah 57:15

Sometimes the goodness and grace of God is so . . . 
That we have no adequate words to describe it.
Fortunately He knows our hearts and what we would say if we knew how.

It destroys relationships, it crushes marriages, it alienates friends, it wipes off smiles, it saddens the eyes, it hurts congregations, it swallows up joy, it takes out families, it wreaks havoc on health, it robs peace, it mars the future, it kills harmony . . . it leaves an ugly mess.
But out of the blackest ashes God can make fresh, green life sprout up for His glory. That’s HOPE.
Romans 15:13


El pecado destruye. Dios da esperanza.
Destruye relaciones, machaca matrimonios, aleja amigos, borra las sonrisas, entristece los ojos, daña congregaciones, se traga el gozo, rompe familias, destroza la salud, roba la paz, estropea el futuro, aniquila la armonía . . . deja atrás un desastre.
Pero de las cenizas más oscuras Dios aun saca el maravilloso brote verde de la vida. Eso es ESPERANZA.
Romanos 15:13