Hello my friends! Got a message from Darla that she is so hoping for that job, and she got an email from Connie, her advisor that they contacted her, (reference) so it looks good!!! So let's continue to pray that the job is hers, putting our trust in Jesus, our Lord!
Still not feeling the best yet - started coughing - but hoping tonight will be a better night. Those cold just take their sweet old time to go away!
When you have faith in yourself and God, you will know that you are loved
and safe and never alone. Lord, I am these things because You are always
with me.
Scripture for the day:
"If God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow
is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you--you of little
faith! And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to
drink, and do not keep worrying. For it is the nations of the world that
strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as
well." ~Luke 12:28-31
Meditation of the day:
I know that God cannot teach anyone who is trusting in a "crutch." I can
throw away the worldly things I have come to depend upon and walk in God's
power and spirit. God's power can so invigorate me that I can indeed walk
on to victory. There is never any limit go God's power.
I can go step by step, one day at a time. God's will can be revealed to me
as
I go forward.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may have more and more dependence on God. I pray that I may
throw away the "crutches" I sometimes use for excuses.
Enough
Dear God,
Please give me...
Enough tears to keep me human,
Enough humor to keep me wise,
Enough setbacks to keep me humble,
Enough accomplishments to keep me confident,
Enough waiting to teach me patience,
Enough hope to teach me trusting,
Enough friends to give me love,
Enough memories to give me comfort.
God, Please Forgive Me
By C. Welton Gaddy
God, forgive my incompleteness: not growing in Christ, not expanding my
knowledge of the Scriptures, not developing all my talents.
God, forgive my disinterest: a lack of concern for needs around me, apathy
regarding the lostness of millions, blindness to hurts I could help heal.
God, forgive my dishonesty: taking, the easy way rather than the right way,
speaking in one manner while living in another, silencing truth to preserve
tranquility, settling for less than what is best, loving tradition more than
obeying your pioneering Spirit.
God, forgive my loudness: talking when I should be listening, proclaiming
when I should be studying, busying myself with new tasks when I should be
finding a quiet place to rest.
God, forgive my silence: feeling love and failing to whisper it, reeling
with joy and not shouting hallelujah, knowing truth and forfeiting an
opportunity to share it, sensing a need to share my faith and squelching the
impulse.
God, please forgive me.
TOP TEN REASONS TO BELIEVE IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Author Unknown
1. The Credibility of Its Founder: Peter spoke for Jesus' closest
followers when he said, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words
of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of
God." (John 6:68-69)
2. Reliability of Its Book: The integrity of this historical and
geographical record is supported by archeology. The Bible continues to
speak not only with spiritual power but with convincing prophetic
accuracy.
3. Explanations for Life: It is the Christian faith that reflects a
caring attention to detail so evident in the species and ecosystems of
the natural world. It is Christ who clothed himself in our humanity to
feel what we feel and then to suffer and die in our place.
4. Its Continuity with the Past: The Christian faith offers continuity
with our deepest ancestral roots. Those who trust Christ are accepting
the same Creator and Lord worshiped by Adam, Abraham, and Solomon.
5. Its Foundational Claim: The first Christians were witnesses. They
risked their lives to tell the World that with their own eyes they had
seen an innocent man die and then miraculously walk among them 3 days
later.
6. Its Power to Change Lives: Not only were the first disciples
dramatically changed but so were their worst enemies. Paul was
transformed from a killer of Christians into one of their chief
advocates (Galatians 1:11-24)
7. Its Analysis of Human Nature: The Bible says that society's real
problems are problems of the heart. In an age of information and
technology, failures of character have scandalized institutions of the
family, religion, and the arts.
8. Its View of Human Achievement: Generation after generation has
hoped for the best. We have conceived technologies that will deliver
us from the oppressive slavery of work. Yet we are as close as ever to
what the New Testament describes as the end times. (Matthew 24:5-31)
9. Its Impact on Society: From roof tops to necklaces to earrings, we
see the sign of the cross, bearing visible witness to Christ's death.
Social relief agencies have been fueled by the direct or residual
values of The Bible.
10. Its Offer of Salvation: No other faith offers everlasting life as
a gift to those who trust the One who has overcome death for them. No
other system offers assurance of forgiveness and adoption into the
family of God.
A BOUQUET FOR GOD
By Gail Rodgers
Do you ever wonder how to accept compliments when you have simply done
what God asked you to and know He empowered you to do it?
Jesus said that we cannot bear fruit unless we are connected to Him. Our
own best efforts, without the power of the Holy Spirit, will have no effect
for eternity.
He told us that having fruit in our lives shows that we are Jesus'
followers. When we see results for God's kingdom...God gets the credit.
Jesus said" This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing
yourselves to be my disciples" (John 15:7).
So what do you do when people want to give you the credit and you feel
uncomfortable with it?
A wise lady once told me to graciously say "thank you" and receive each
compliment as you would accept a beautiful rose. Honor the giver with
heartfelt gratitude. Enjoy each blossom that is handed to you and in your
heart praise God for the beauty His fruit has brought to your own life.
Then, at the end of each day, offer all the flowers up to God as a bouquet
of praise and thankfulness to Him.
Giving everything back to God, whether it is your compliments, your
accomplishments, your riches or your influence keeps them from taking root
in your own heart. It keeps you mindful of God's work through the power of
His Holy Spirit and safeguards you from having unwanted seeds of pride take
root.
Don't rob God by casting aside the kind words of those whose lives are
touched by what God is doing through you. Gather the lovely flowers and
carry them to your Heavenly Father as your praise offering.
What a lovely picture...bouquets for God.
~ Father God,
Thank You for Your empowering Holy Spirit who works through me to touch
lives around me. Please help me to graciously accept the flowers of
gratitude that come my way and to gather them together as a bouquet for You,
the Giver of all good gifts. Keep my heart free of self pride that stifles
Your Spirit and use me to bear much fruit for Your kingdom. With
thanksgiving I pray in Jesus' strong name, amen.
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