FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

2016 - Promises

Every new year holds new promise, new potential.

But if all the Januaries prior are any indicator, then all the promises and resolutions we make become fertile soil for disappointment in their wake. Yes, we’ll make good on some. But we’ll fall short on others. There’s only One who can and will and already has fulfilled every promise He ever made.

“None of the good promises the LORD had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled.” {Joshua 21:45}

If God said it, He will come through on it.

God alone can be counted on, even as we count each day. For He is the same yesterday and today and tomorrow too. God stands by His Word because He is the Word.

So as I think about all the things I want to accomplish this new year, I pause to give thanks to the One who has already fulfilled every promise He made, not only to the Israelites in the past, but to all of His children today.

And what better way to begin a new year than to give thanks and pray?

Excerpts from Denise J. Hughes

PRAYING FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS

Health, Wisdom, Strength

And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18

Beverly Baughn - strength improving  
Mona Bills - strength improving
Hugh & Lily Boyd
Lucy Brooks
Gail Ehler - pain level improving

LaReign Hodges -- needs strength
Betty Hyta

Patty Marillo - prayers for strength

Chris Marlow
Carol Smoke - pray for energy
Bob Vouga

Serena Williams - back pain severe