Dear glorious ones,

I want to encourage you, especially during the busy Christmas season, that because you are trusting God and fighting the good fight of faith, you are going to face challenges.  I want to exhort you about one of the most vital keys I have discovered for overcoming life’s challenges and walking in victory.

As 2017 comes to a close, Randy and I want you to know how much you mean to us and this ministry!  We pray for you every day and believe that God is positioning you for your greatest victories.

Randy and I know what it is to suffer setbacks and challenges and be tempted to be discouraged.  We have had to learn that if we’re going to overcome the challenges and receive all that God has for us, we had to make the decision to refuse to turn back!  The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 3:13-15,

• I’ve got my eyes on the goal where God is beckoning us onward – to Jesus – I’m off and running and I’m not turning back…So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us.

If you want all that God has for you, one of the keys is to keep going forward and never look back.

People that never turn back are the ones that experience God doing great things.  If you want to see God do something great in your life, then giving up can never be an option.

Randy and I want to be remembered as people who never give up when the pressure is on.  

I want to encourage you that people who keep going forward are destined to see God do something great.  

If you will keep going forward and refuse to turn back, you will see God do great and unexpected acts in your lives.

As you end 2017 and step into 2018, you can experience the great and miraculous power of God in your family, your finances, and your health if you’ll keep your eyes on Jesus and not turn back.  Job 5:9 (MSG) says,

• If I were in your shoes, I’d go straight to God; I’d throw myself on the mercy of God.  Afterall, He’s famous for great and unexpected acts; there’s no end to His surprises.  

I exhort you to keep going forward and God will surprise you with more than you can dare ask or think, infinitely beyond your highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams (Ephesians 3:20)

I encourage you to go forward no matter what.  That’s when you’ll see God do amazing things!

We wish you a Merry Christmas filled with every joy!

Love in our Glorious Savior,

Lisa Gordon

Jesus City Church

Glastonbury, CT