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[gloriajean]

Do not act as though you are watching a parade because we are each one

of the marchers. Lord, things change so quickly. Help me to celebrate the

constant newness of my life.

S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y

"The one who endures to the end will be saved." ~Matthew 10:22

M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y

How many of the world's prayers have gone unanswered because those who

prayed did not endure to the end? Sometimes we feel like it's too late,

that we need to act for ourselves, that God is not going to guide us. "The

one who endures to the end will be saved." Can I endure to the very end? I

can try to endure with courage. If I endure, God can unlock those secret

spiritual treasures that are missed by those who give up too soon.

P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y

I pray that I may follow God's guidance so that spiritual success shall be

mine. I pray that I may never doubt the power of God and take things into

my own hands.

Hello my friends! Amen to that one - I pray that I may never doubt the power of God and take things into my own hands.

Powerful message! Had lots of blessings today - a wonderful cooked meal made by my sister, Deil - a new recipe - with pork chops, covered with saurkraut, some sliced potatoes, and cream of mushroom soup poured over the top - it bakes about 3 hours and the pork chops were so tender! It was delicious!! That plus she made baked potatoes, and mixed veggies plus a great fruit salad. Sour Cream Raisin pie for dessert plus she also made fruit pizza because she knows Lori loves that and Lori was with us today. Then we were invited to Lori's neighbor's birthday party, so went there for a bit yet too. Home again now and tired - but thank God for all the blessings He chose to give us today!!! Don't forget to share with us your blessings too, God showers so many on us all - so many we just take for granted, right? Praying for you all - thanks for your prayers for us.

Unanswered Letters

There are many times when we begin a certain task that God lays on our hearts and because we think our efforts are minimal and not making a difference, we quit the job that God told us to pursue.

The enemy loves to plant seeds of doubt and lure us into thinking that we are not capable of making a difference in this world, but with God's help we can overcome and fulfill the destiny that God has for every believer.

If you are going through a situation of doubting your task unto the Lord, then I hope this story will bless and encourage you to never quit what God has laid on your heart because you may never know of the lives that you are touching.

I read of a man who was involved in a tragic accident. He lost both legs and his left arm and only a finger and thumb remained on the right hand.

But he still possessed a brilliant mind, enriched with a good education and broadened with world travel. At first he thought there was nothing he could do but remain a helpless sufferer.

A thought came to him. It was always nice to receive letters, but why not write them--he could still use his right hand with some difficulty. But to whom could be right?

Was there anyone shut-in and incapacitated like he was who could be encouraged by his letters? He thought of men in prison--they did have some hope of release, whereas he had none--but it was worth a try.

He wrote to a Christian organization concerned with prison ministry. He was told that his letters could not be answered because it was against prison rules, but he still decided to commence this one-sided correspondence.

He wrote twice a week, and it taxed his strength to the limit. But into the letters he put his whole soul, all his experience, all his faith, all his wit, and all his Christian optimism.

Frequently he felt discouraged and was tempted to give it all up. But it was his one remaining activity, and he resolved to continue as long as he could.

At last he got a letter. It was very short, written on prison stationery by the officer whose duty it was to censor the mail.

All it said was: "Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell to cell till they literally fall to pieces."

No matter what your situation may be like, you still have the ability to encourage someone who is discouraged and lift up someone who is feeling low.

Take this story as an encouragement to give your all for someone else and do not worry about the results. No good work will go unseen and only God knows of the impact that your life can have on someone else.

Let us not do our good works so that we may be praised, but let us do good works so that others may be lifted up and God be praised because of our intervention.

The only thing that we can take with us into eternity is what we have done for the Lord. There are no bank accounts in heaven to show how much your net worth was on the earth, but there will be accounts in heaven of what you did to show your life as an example in leading others to Him.

- Author Unknown

Daily Prayer

Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.

Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love.

Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King.

Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee.

Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.

Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.

Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.

Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store.

Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.

The Greatest...

The highest aim in life - To know God and do His will!

The most enriching good habit - Complimenting others

The most destructive bad habit - Worry

The greatest joy - Giving

The greatest loss - Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work - Helping others

The ugliest personality trait - Selfishness

The most endangered species - Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource - Our youth

The ugliest look - A frown

The greatest "shot in the arm" - Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome - Fear

The most effective sleeping pill - Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease - Excuses

The surest way to limit God - Unbelief

The most powerful forces in life - Love

The most dangerous piranha - A gossiper

The Greatest Life-Giver - The Creator

The worlds most incredible computer - The brain

The worst thing to be without - Hope

The deadliest weapon - The tongue

The two most power-filled words - "I Can"

The greatest asset - Faith

The most worthless emotion - Self-pity

The most beautiful attire - A Smile!

The most prized possession - Self esteem

The most powerful channel of communication - Prayer

The most contagious spirit - Enthusiasm

The most urgent need - Salvation

The greatest attribute of Jesus - Obedience

The GREATEST - GOD

Give your life to Jesus

When Jesus comes into your life,

and dwells within your heart,

You'll never be the same again,

and that's the greatest part.

For man is weak and sinful,

and he struggles to survive,

But when Jesus isn't in his life,

he's only just alive.

Material wealth is not enough,

this he'll find is true,

The reason he'll not understand,

and he'll know not what to do.

For happiness and peace of mind,

are elusive as the breeze,

His heart and soul are restless,

like the ever endless seas.

But Jesus is the savior

of man's sick and troubled soul,

And He can take a broken life,

and make it new and whole.

So give your life to Jesus,

let Him cleanse your heart and soul,

And eternal life in heaven

will be your life's new goal.

by

Peggy Allman

WHAT YOU WILL BE

Author Unknown

As I gazed up at the mountains, I was awed by their majesty;

I bowed my head and asked myself, "Why should He care for me?

I am not great like the mountains that tower so high above,

What is there about me that God can find to love?"

"Father, I am not strong like the wind that makes your tall trees

sway, I cannot sing sweetly like your birds; will you love me anyway?

But most of all, I am simply me, and often have cause to fear,

In spite of all my weaknesses, do you promise to be near?"

With eyes closed tight against my tears, I wished He could hear me

pray.

Then I felt His Spirit tell me, "Child, look up, I have something to

say.

"You are simply you, the spirit I love, a part of my great plan.

I put you here to learn of life and to return to me again."

"You are more beautiful to me than the loveliest mountain I made,

And your strength exceeds that of the wind's, so do not be afraid.

I love you not for what you are, but for what I know you will be.

I am always beside you watching you grow, you are very special to me."

A smile touched my lips - I knew it was true, my Father had always

been there Giving me comfort and blessings and love and my own special talents to

share.

So I do my best to make Him proud. I am not afraid, for you see,

He loves me not for what I am, but for what He knows I will be.