What's the Secret to a Better Life?

I read recently that Coke & KFC Chicken have their "secret recipes" locked away in vaults. Few people know of the actual ingredients. One company reportedly won't even keep the recipe ingredients on the same piece of paper. There are 2 or 3 I guess, in separate locations.

Sometimes it appears that it's a "secret" for how people can improve their life... or fix their problems. Infomercials promise to help someone to a better place in life, for the price of the seminar... or the latest book. What if the key to a better you isn't really a "secret" that you have to pay for????

Peter was one guy whose life turned around. He wrote a couple letters a while back. In them he gladly gave away the "secret sauce" if you will of having a better life. Change is possible. It will cost you, but not out of your wallet.

This week we begin a new series from 2 Peter 1:1-9 entitled "Not So Secret Sauce". A Recipe for a Full Life.

If you're reading this, here's what I want you to know. Take a moment to read 2 Peter 1:3-4

1) Peter writes that a better you begins with trusting God. It's our journey with Jesus. As we read above, His Divine Power has given us EVERYTHING we need for a Godly life. Not some things, most things, but EVERYTHING.

Divine Power- God supernaturally provides you with strength. Wisdom. Patience. The ability to be gracious with people. Because of Jesus. If you and I would only ask Him.

Even today, as a Father, I take great joy in providing good things to my kids. If I know how to do this, think how much more does God the Father, who has given us so much through Jesus Christ, Our Savior.

What is it you'd like to see be better in your life? Have you asked the Father?

I'll see you on Sunday Friend.
Pastor Mike

Hey we are within $200 of reaching our goal of $1,500 to cover the anticipated costs of having 60 kids at VBS. Would you be willing to pray for a kid for the week of July 13-17? Let miss Sheri or the office know!

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