If you look for the light side in all things, you will keep yourself alive
and healthy. Lord, may I be able to see the good in my experiences,
even in my most challenging moments.
Scripture for the day:
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were
harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." ~Matthew 9:36
Meditation for the day:
Having compassion for all who are in temptation, a condition which we
are sometimes in, we have a responsibility toward them. Compassion
always includes responsibility. Pity is useless because it does not
have a remedy for the need. But wherever our compassion goes, our
responsibility goes too. When we are moved with compassion, we can go
to the one in need and bind up their wounds as best we can.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may have compassion for those in temptations. I pray
that I may have compassion for the trials of others.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of heaven, the glorious King,
O'er death today rose triumphing.
That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way,
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
An angel clad in white they see,
Who sat, and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord has gone to Galilee."
That night the apostles met in fear;
Amidst them came their Lord most dear,
And said, "My peace be on all here."
When Thomas, first the tidings heard,
How they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples' word.
"My wounded side, O Thomas, see;
Behold my hands, my feet," said he,
"Not faithless, but believing be."
No longer Thomas then denied,
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"You are my Lord and God," he cried.
How blessed are they who have not seen,
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win.
On this most holy day of days,
To God your hearts and voices raise,
In laud, and jubilee and praise.
Alleluia!
(Jean Tisserand)
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John 20:29 - (Jesus said to Thomas) "Do you believe because you see me? How happy are those who believe without seeing me!"
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." -Hebrews 13:8
Jesus said:
"I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." -John 10:11
"I am the door. If anyone enters in by Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find green pastures." -John 10:9
"I am the Bread of Life. No one coming to me will ever be hungry again. Those believing in Me will never thirst." -John 6:35
"I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in me and I in him shall produce a large crop of fruit." -John 15:5
"I am the resurrection and life. Anyone who believes in me, even though he dies like anyone else, shall live again." -John 11:25
"I have come as a Light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness." -John 12:46
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
Thank you, Jesus, for revealing Yourself in a way we all understand.
<h2>Jelly Bean Poem for Easter</h2>
Red is for the blood he gave.
Green is for the grass he made.
Yellow is for the sun so bright.
Orange is for the moon at night.
Black is for the sins we made.
White is for the grace he gave.
Purple is for the hour of sorrow.
Pink is for the new tomorrow.
A bunch of jelly beans, colorful and sweet is a prayer, a promise, your Easter treat.
Author unknown...
Spring is like a Resurrection.
When nature rises to perfection.
And suddenly the frozen earth,
Presents us with a glorious birth.
Each day, new miracles to see.
The seasons hold such mystery!
I do not question why or how.
But rather at God's feet, I'll bow.
I'll thank him for a second chance.
To stop and take another glance.
But this time, from a different view.
A slower pace, to see things new.
A fresh perspective...free from the past.
Treat each day, like it's your last.
The last day you could see a flower.
Or visit with a friend an hour.
Let God direct your life for you.
And tell you what you have to do.
Through His eyes, you soon will see...
A wealth of time, just standing free.
First take the time to spend with Him.
And then you'll see your life begin...
To not be clouded by tomorrow,
Or so much guilt or pain or sorrow.
Your heart will fill with joy and ease,
If God is who you seek to please.
He'll meet your needs and leave time still.
If we will simply do His Will!
Valerie Bauer Rousseau
April 7
I am the Potter; you are My clay. I designed you before the foundation of the world. I arrange the events of each day to form you into this preconceived pattern. My everlasting Love is at work in every event of your life. On some days your will and Mine flow smoothly together. You tend to feel in control of your life when our wills are in harmony. On other days you feel as if you are swimming upstream, against the current of My purposes. When that happens, stop and seek My Face. The opposition you feel may be from Me, or it may be from the evil one.
Talk with Me about what you are experiencing. Let My Spirit guide you through treacherous waters. As you move through the turbulent stream with Me, let circumstances mold you into the one I desire you to be. Say yes to your Potter as you go through this day.
Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.
—Isaiah 64:8
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.
—Psalm 27:8 – From Jesus Calling
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