View this email in your browser What Forgiveness Is November 12, 2022 "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!" Isaiah 30:18 As we conclude our series on forgiveness and now that we’ve covered what forgiveness is not and how we can set boundaries in the process of letting go, I want to talk about what forgiveness really is. Forgiveness is entrusting justice to God. Forgiveness is acknowledging that a person hurt or wounded you, but then choosing to let it go. You’re not going to forget what happened or say it was okay, but you’re going to wish the best for the person who harmed you. As you release them you are going to pray for God to bless them and ask that He would turn their heart around and that they would find His light, life and goodness... Read More How to Love Strangers, Competitors and Annoying People This Week's Episode This week, Pastor Bobby encourages you to become a loving person. If you want to be loved, to invite people into your life, to be surrounded by great friends, to want people to think well of you and spend time with you, do the work and then you will experience the kind of love you really want! Today’s message, “How to Love Strangers, Competitors and Annoying People.” Our interview guest is Gabriel Conte. Gabriel is a content creator who focuses on making videos for YouTube with his wife, Jess. Also an author, his new book, A Mission for Meaning: The Choices That Lead to the Life You Really Want, looks at how to live a purposeful life — one that is good and honoring to God. Special music is provided by Larry James Walker II. Larry serves God through his personal music ministry called Ascension, and is the Professor of Worship and Voice at Life Pacific University’s worship arts program in San Dimas, CA. Today, he performs “No Longer Slaves," accompanied by Dr. Marc Riley and the Hour of Power Orchestra. Then, Preston Parker and Sam Capella perform “Psalm 34." Finally, directed by Dr. Irene Messoloras, the Hour of Power Choir performs “E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come." WATCH NOW Plan for the New Year and New Beginnings!   This Week's Offer As we think about the year ahead, let us be reminded that with it comes all the hopes, dreams, goals, resolutions, and plans that a new year brings. Every new beginning holds unlimited potential and a host of God-sized possibilities. Recognizing that every day is a gift from God, we have some very special offers that will encourage you to give thanks all year long. For your gift of $20 or more, we will send you the Hour of Power 2023 “New Beginnings” Calendar. This 13-month pictorial 2023 calendar for your home or office will celebrate every day and month as a gift from God, with its comforting and enriching scripture. Then, for your gift of $65 or more, we will send you the 2023 Calendar, along with the exceptionally-designed 2023 “Give Thanks” Executive Planner. Created for those who love to plan, this floral and teal faux-leather planner has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from an executive planner. The planner allows three convenient ways to schedule your life — daily, monthly, or yearly. A zippered closure keeps all loose items secure. Included are several pages for note-taking, a handy Scripture Guide, and suggestions for a one-year Bible Reading Plan. We hope you enjoy these offers made just for YOU!  DONATE NOW Embrace New Beginnings with God by Your Side Take a look at this month's offers! Be ready for 2023 and be reminded that God will always be with you with our "New Beginnings" Calendar and "Give Thanks" Executive Planner! Thank you for being a part of this ministry! We hope you are blessed by this offer made just for YOU! PARTNER WITH HOUR OF POWER Copyright © 2022 *Hour of Power* All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Hour of Power PO Box 100 Garden Grove, CA 92842 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.