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A Morning Prayer - Subscribe
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I Cannot Do This Alone O God, early in the morning I cry to you. Help me to pray And to concentrate my thoughts on you: I cannot do this alone. In me there is darkness, But with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help; I am restless, but with you there is peace. In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience; I do not understand your ways, But you know the way for me… Restore me to liberty, And enable me to live now That I may answer before you and before me. Lord, whatever this day may bring, Your name be praised. Dietrich Bonhoeffer |
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God is There for Us 2/06/2007 08:12 - Subscribe
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Scripture: "Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest." Psalm 126:5-6 NLT "For he has not ignored the suffering of the needy. He has not turned and walked away. He has listened to their cries for help". Psalm 22:24 NLT " Reflection: You know, I believe one of the worse things about televangelists talking about being born again, is that they give the distinct impression that if you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, there will be no more suffering, and that your life will be filled with joy. I do agree there is a great deal of joy in your life, I disagree about the suffering. The Bible does not promise that we as Christians won't suffer. Actually we can expect to suffer. As Christians we will be persecuted and suffer. We are surrounded by evil, I really believe this. The world is full of evil, and the good do suffer from the evil. But what God promises us that our suffering will bring new growth. As I look back in my life, I see that many of the things that I truly suffered from has made me a better person and, without a doubt, a better Christian. You know the worst kind of suffering is the suffering we experience alone. It helps when we have another person who is sympathetic with our problem, the suffering is much easier to bear. God is not only our Father, He is our partner. Jesus Christ hears our cries. I am totally convinced that my Savior Jesus Christ has never failed to respond to my pain and suffering. You see thats the beauty of having Jesus Christ in my life, I still suffer in my life but I'm never alone, I never suffer alone, Jesus Christ is always there for me. He is there for you. Prayer: Oh Jesus, thank you for always being there. You are my Savior and my companion. You take the pain away. Since You have come in to my life I grown, I turn my suffering over to You. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD! |
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Being Grateful 2/10/2007 10:03 - Subscribe
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Scripture: "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." (Colossians 3:17) My parents had one very specific rule as I was growing up. They were constantly teaching to always say "please" and "thank you". Actually it was my first words learned. I soon learned in my life the connection between asking politely and receiving gratefully. The problem is that as we get older that connection begins to disconnect, Especially with God. We ask for more and praise a lot less. We need to be reminded what the Apostle Paul tell us in Colossians 3:15-17= "Be Thankful" (v.15), "Sing with gratitude to the Lord" (v.16), "Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him" (v.17). Prayer: I thank you Lord for Blessings you give us on our way, May I forever be Grateful, and Praise You everyday. (Roworth) THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!!!! Quote for the Day St. Claire of Assisi Spiritual Teacher and Guide, Political and Religious Peacemaker (1193-1223) "Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for He that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother." |
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Working Behind the Scene 2/11/2007 07:48 - Subscribe
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Scripture: "He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30) Reflection: "Behind every man is a great woman", "Behind every candidate there is a great politician, " etc, etc, I really believe that we as Christians are called upon to have a similar approach in making Jesus known to the world. We need to be content to work behind the scenes. John 3:30 says "He must increase, but I must decrease". That ain't easy to do is it? Many of us want to have the glory, many of us want the focus to be on us and not on God. But please remember what Oswald Chambers reminds of us: "Goodness and purity ought never to attract attention to themselves, they ought simply to be magnets to draw to Jesus Christ. A beautiful saint may be a hindrance if he does not present Jesus Christ but only what Christ has done for him: he will leave the impression--'What a fine character that man is!'-- that is not being a true friend of the Bridegroom: I am increasing all the time, He is not." Remember Jesus Christ is the lead on stage, we are behind the scenes. I think we have a few preachers that need to remember this. Prayer: Lord I pray that I am a worker for Your Glory not for Mine] THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD Quote of the Day Abigail Kelley Foster Pacifist Abolitionist (1811-1877) "Go where you are least wanted, for there you are most needed." |
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Touched By An Angel 2/12/2007 05:58 - Subscribe
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Touched By An Angel by Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain. Yet if we are bold, love strikes away the chains of fear from our souls. We are weaned from our timidity In the flush of love's light we dare be brave And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free. Happy Valentines Pastor Kim |