Hello my friends! Well, it's been quite a day! My dear husband fell 3 times on ice today - and really hope he never got a concussion. We called Ann, our friend, and a nurse, and he talked to her, he doesn't have any of the symptoms of a concussion - praise the Lord. Hope tomorrow's a better day as he works seven hours. Please pray for him and I thank you all most sincerely. He starts work at nine. Blessings today is that he could have been worse, so we thank our God for that blessing, among many, many more!!! May we all continue to count our blessings every day!
God values us so much that He gave us all that He has; His Son Jesus.
Show that you value Him, too, by putting Him first in all aspects of your
life. Lord, when I put You first in my life, order and peace follow.
Scripture for the day:
"Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing; O LORD, heal me, for my
bones are shaking with terror. My soul also is struck with terror, while
you, O LORD--how long? Turn, O LORD, save my life; deliver me for the sake
of your steadfast love." ~Psalm 6:2-4
Meditation for the day:
I believe that all sacrifice and all suffering is of value to me. When I am
in pain, I am often tested. Can I trust in God, not matter how I feel? Can
I say, "Your will be done," no matter how much I am defeated? If I can do
these things, my faith is real and practical. It can work in bad times as
well as in good times. God's will can work in a way that is beyond my
finite mind to understand, but I can still trust in it.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may take my suffering in my stride. I pray that I may accept
pain and defeat as they come, and grow spiritually as I receive God's
strength to make it through.
OFF KILTER FAN
By Marion Smith
Jer.8:22
The ceiling fan in the guest room was off kilter. Each time the blades
made a rotation, I cringed. In the beginning, it wasn’t too annoying,
but as time progressed I was afraid the entire fan would drop to the
floor, bent and broken into bits. I called the handyman to repair the
fan, and he promptly arrived to our house with tools in hand. He
tinkered and toyed with the fan, and it seemed, for a while at least,
to be repaired. Before long it made its lopsided rotation again. The
repairs were short lived and the fan once again appeared to be on the
verge of toppling. Something had to be done, or we would lose it. I
called the electrician, (the professional)which is what I should have
done in the first place. He repaired the fan for us, and cleared up a
couple of other trouble spots for us.
God is just like that electrician. He is the professional we should
turn to when our life is off kilter. When we wobble and groan with
difficult turns of life, and it appears our lives will crash and
shatter, God will comfort and sustain us, and repair our hearts . Then
we can face our problems and be equipped to handle them.
Unfortunately, we often search for solutions in other places, just as
I had done when I called the handyman . These other solutions might be
immersing ourselves in alcohol or drug, going on a spending spree, or
perhaps just withdrawing from reality. They may suffice for a short
time, but they have no long term healing power. Only God can pour the
healing balm on our hearts, and help us through difficult times. We
must ask for His help, though, just as I called the electrician and
asked for his. The good news is God is available 24 hours a day. There
will be no answering machine or call forwarding to Him. The line of
communications is open and direct.. we reach Him through the wonderful
and awesome power of prayer.
If your life is off kilter and possibly on the verge of falling and
crashing, call out to God. He is waiting to hear from you. He is the
master repairman, with the correct tools to handle your very own
personal problem.
CHURCH FOOTBALL
Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation.
Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship.
Half-time - The period between Sunday School and worship when many choose
to leave.
Benchwarmer - Those who do not sing, pray, work, or apparently do anything
but sit.
Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain)
during the service.
Staying in the Pocket - What happens to a lot of money that should be given
to the Lord's work.
Two-minute Warning - The point at which you realize the sermon is almost
over and begin to gather up your children and belongings.
Instant Replay - The preacher loses his notes and falls back on last week's
illustrations.
Sudden Death - What happens to the attention span of the congregation if the
preacher goes "overtime".
Trap - You're called on to pray and are asleep.
End Run - Getting out of church quickly without speaking to any guest or
fellow member.
Flex Defense - The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the
sermon to affect your life.
Halfback Option - The decision of 50% of the congregation not to return for
the evening service or Bible study.
Blitz - The rush for the restaurants following the benediction.
-- Author Unknown
DEVELOP THE RIGHT SELF ATTITUDE
Author Unknown
Here are 10 suggestions to help you develop and maintain a healthy
self-image. Read them slowly. Meditate on them regularly.
1. Hate your sin, but never hate yourself.
2. Be quick to repent.
3. When God gives you light, walk in it.
4. Stop saying negative things about yourself. God loves you and
it's wrong to hate what He loves. He has great plans for you, so
you're in conflict with Him when you speak negatively concerning your
future.
5. Never be afraid to admit that you've made a mistake and don't
always assume that when things go wrong, it must be 'my fault'.
6. Don't meditate excessively on what you've done, right or wrong;
both of these activities keep your mind on you! Center your thoughts
on Christ.
7. Take good care of yourself physically. Make the best of what God
gave you to work with, but don't be obsessed with your appearance.
8. Never stop learning but don't allow your education to become a
point of pride. God doesn't use you because of what's in your head: He
uses you because of what's in your heart.
9. Realize that your talents are a gift, not something you have
manufactured yourself; never look down on people who can't do what
you do.
10. Don't despise your weaknesses they keep you dependent on God.
Sayings of Mother Teresa
Jesus came amongst his own and his own received him not
He knew suffering and loneliness.
He knows your pain, Bruised, divided, full of pain and wounds as you are,
accept Jesus as he comes into your life
and recognize him when once more he comes in his distressing disguise.
Be not afraid in your suffering.
God loves you. As miserable, weak and sinful as we are.
He loves us with an infinitely faithful and forgiving love.
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