tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67993263148420055142024-02-08T10:59:19.279-08:00Parables, Post Scripts and PoetryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-1316219190898653122012-12-21T09:40:00.001-08:002012-12-21T09:40:18.175-08:00A Christmas Story with a 'different" flavor!<br />
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">A Christmas Story </span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">by Randy Movold</span></i><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This is a story about Emillio
Mandou who lived during the very first Christmas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Emillio was the son of a
shepherd named Aehzad, who had settled near the town of Bethlehem many years
ago. Christmas was still in the future during this time although some people knew a special day was
coming but they did not know when it would happen or how.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">One night Emillio and his two
older brothers, Plutuspar and Herkinny, were going to relieve some other
shepherds in the fields. As they trekked
up the hills, they noticed a sharpness
in the cloudless starlit sky. A distant
light in the western sky awed Emillio, who was quite a dreamer. It couldn’t be
the sunrise because he knew the sun rose in the east and it couldn’t be the
sunset because that had already happened.
He wondered why this light was there and what did it mean? It was also evident to his brothers and they
all stared in awe. Just about that time,
three sheep decided to head for another pasture on the far side of the creek,
up the hill and on the edge of the forest where wolves hid out <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Emillio and his brothers did
not notice the three sheep missing until they heard the howl of the wolves and
then the sheep crying. The brothers
bolted in the direction of the noise yelling back to Emillio to stay and take
care of the rest of the flock.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Emillio had never been alone
with the sheep before let alone in the dark on this eerie quiet night. The glow he had seen earlier became a comfort
to him and for security he gathered the rest of the sheep around in a huddle
nearer to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As Emillio gained comfort in
this situation, he heard his name being called. “Emillio, Emillio.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Yes, my brothers, what is
it? Have you returned?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The voice said, “Emillio, I
am not your Brother but a Host from heaven, a servant of the living God, who
has made heaven and earth, indeed who has made all things in the universe. Gird your self, Child, tonight is the
night! Let me put it this way, Emillio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“<i>My name is Gabe, <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">And I’m here to tell you<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Of a Babe<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">He came to earth this day for grace, <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">He came for the human race<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Now go- don’t be slow, Grandson of Jo<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Go west, young man and follow the glow<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I know you’s tired and wants to sleep<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">But grab your staff and drive dem sheep<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">West, yeah west, <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">‘Cause God knows best.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Excuse me, Host of Heaven,
but are you trying to tell me something?” asked Emillio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Yes, Emillio, But I don’t
think you’re ready for Heavenly Rap just yet. One day in the future, kids your
age will understand the meaning of that rhyme. What I want to say to you is,
follow that light in the sky. Take your sheep with you and that special box you
have been working on. You will want to
give it to the Christ Child as a gift, Emillio.
Follow the star, Emillio and the light will lead you to true love. When you arrive open your heart and whisper
your acceptance to this Christ Child..
Invite him to come and enter your heart.
Go now, Emillio, Christmas is waiting for you.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Emillio grabbed his staff,
wooed the sheep to follow him and headed straightway for the light. As he came closer to Bethlehem, he noticed
many people in the streets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“How will I ever find the
Christ Child, the angel told me about?”
thought Emillio. Just as he
wondered how he would do this, he saw the light, it was now a very bright star
and he proceeded to follow it. As he
made his way, he knew he was getting nearer.
Emillio started running and leaping with his sheep following close
behind. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As he drew nearer he asked a
merchant if he was on the right road. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Yes!” said the merchant, “Around the corner, up the next street, you
will come to an Inn called the Way - Side Inn, that is where the star shines
the brightest. And, Son, don’t forget
your sheep. Also, tell at least one
other person along the way about the bright light and the special Babe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Emillio was so excited, he
almost knocked a man down at the corner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Whoa,......Boy, What in
Prophet’s name is this?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“The star, sir, at the
Way-Side-Inn!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Looking towards the Inn, the
stranger saw the brilliant light over the Inn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“What are you waiting for,
Son, the star awaits us. Is this your
box? It must have fallen out of your
carry pouch as you were running.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Yes, Sir, it is my box, I’ve
been working on it for quite some time and I’m going to give it to the Christ
Child when I see him. Inside the box are
miniature turtles from Persia. They are
precious to me, I’ve been collecting them for a while, they live a very long
time and yet they remain small.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Tell me your name, boy.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Emillio Mandou, Sir.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“So Emillio, I am sure it is
you who is the first one to give a box of turtles as a gift.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Yes, sir. My grandfather always told me to give only
what is precious and you will never be in want of anything.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“Your Grandfather was a very
wise man, Emillio.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“And good too, Sir.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">So Emillio and the stranger
entered the Way-Side-Inn leaving the flock of sheep outside. They inquired about the newborn babe. The manager of the Inn looked tired and
extremely puzzled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“I know nothing of this babe
and please don’t ask me for a room, I have none. I even had to rent out my stable on the West
side of the Inn. Come to think of it a
young couple came in late on a donkey and by-Jove, that girl was pregnant! Come follow me to the stable.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Out the door and around to
the Inn’s side they went, and Lo! the star, which they had seen, went before
them until it came and stood over where the child was. And they came in haste
and found the child as he lay in the manger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Emillio was honored to
present him with the gift, which he had lovingly prepared for a very special
occasion and he also felt compelled to give his heart and soul to this babe who
he realized was really a King!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">That evening, Emillio not
only discovered the first Christmas but also was able to share it with the
stranger and the Inn Keeper. And Emillio was honored to be the first one ever
to give a box of turtles as a gift!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-54353246134607065212012-12-19T22:48:00.003-08:002012-12-19T22:48:27.399-08:00Achieve personal satisfaction.<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Thursday December 20 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Galatians 6:45. “Be sure to do
what you should for then you will enjoy</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> the personal satisfaction of having
done your work well and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else, (5) For we are each responsible for our own
conduct.”</span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As I write this, the Calgary Flames are trying to win the Stanley
Cup. They have clambered their way to
this level and it is an exciting series.
I also enjoy watching football. I
feel so blessed when the players profess a relationship with Christ on the
public podium. As I watch these players,
I see temper tantrums and adverse actions that are often inexcusable. I realize it is a sign of frustration and
usually an impromptu action. I think
about how often, we, as Christians do something or say things in the heat of
the moment only to be sorry after we have said them. Numerous times, this has happened to me but
it is usually too late to do anything about it.
If we endeavor to live as Paul instructs us we would not have these
moments of regret for bowing to frustration or saying or doing things we
regret</span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for today:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Heavenly Father, Help me to accept responsibility for my own actions and
not blame anyone else for my shortcomings. Help me to do my work well so I
won’t be embarrassed or ashamed of anything I do. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-24657420060633597682012-12-17T20:58:00.001-08:002012-12-17T20:58:02.960-08:00Givng way to peer pressure???<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tuesday December 18 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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6:39. “What good is it for one blind
person to lead another? The first one
will fall into a ditch and pull the other one down also.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Jesus used this statement,
metaphorically, to create an awareness
of the danger of following a leader who may lead us astray. Often we follow others who do not deserve our
trust never mind our devotion. I see
this happen in young people or those who have a low esteem of themselves. This is where peer pressure is prevalent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">When I was out of fellowship
with the Lord, I made several friends who were single, ‘game’ for anything and
irresponsible. Several times they were
able to talk me into doing things that were against my moral standards. The action of agreeing to be involved in
their actions was like falling into the ditch that Jesus talks about here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The people I was with had closed eyes to
spiritual things and even though I was spiritually astute, my flesh was weak,
as a result I made bad decisions.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This
type of behavior is prevalent in teens today, especially if</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">parents are negligent at working at a
relationship with their young people.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Our responsibility is to guide and teach our young teens a truth that
cannot be disproved or destroyed.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The
secret is to be strong in our faith and follow and teach that faith to our
offspring.</span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I am so thankful
that you have provided your book of truth, the Bible, for our benefit. Help me to live by your laws and teach them
to our children and grandchildren. I pray that others may see your precepts in
my life. Help me to be strong in truth
and not to be duped by anyone who wants to me to stray from your Word. In Jesus
name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-37332720933020995282012-12-13T19:06:00.003-08:002012-12-13T19:06:44.819-08:00Why Temptation???<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Friday Decembe 14 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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1:14 “Temptation comes from the lure of our own evil desires.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">James speaks about the weakness of bowing to temptations. We all encounter temptations in life; there are so many! Despite God’s grace and forgiveness, we do
give in to temptation. It shows maturity and obedience to muster the courage and strength and desire to refuse
the temptation in the first place. It is
better to say “no” to others and ourselves when we are tempted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">When I give in to temptation once it becomes easier the second time
and it becomes easier each time I
falter. Soon the senses become dulled to the fact that what we are
participating in is actually sin. On the
other hand, each time I resist temptation, it becomes easier to refuse and soon
it becomes an automatic “no”. After a few refusals, I notice, temptations stop
coming my way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I believe, with God’s help, it is possible to resist temptation and soon
the temptation loses its lure because our desires turn toward heavenly
things that edify and glorify the Creator.
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, I am thankful for your forgiveness
when I falter. Your grace is free and I
know you love me even when I do things that are wrong. I ask you today to keep me from temptations,
give me strength to say “no” to things that are not from you. I pray that the lure of temptation will
diminish as my walk with you becomes stronger.
In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tuesday December 10 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Matthew 6:13. “And don’t let us
yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">There is more temptation in the world today than ever before. The media bombards us many times each day to
tempt and seduce us to experiment with substances and actions that eventually
harm us. Television shows and movies
encourage sinful living in the name of freedom.
Our computers are often tools used to corrupt innocent minds, satiate
sexual abusers and promote pornography.
The tempter is everywhere, using every means available. Jesus gives us this line in his prayer for us
to pray. Our plea needs to be for
strength to overcome evil desires and to be delivered from anything evil that
could impact our lives negatively. Only
through the power of the Holy Spirit can an addiction or weakness be overcome,
healed and removed<i>.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for today: Heavenly
Father, I know I’m not always what I should be and many times I succumb to the
things of this world. Help me to be strong in my faith and give me strength to
refuse anything that will harm me in any way.
I know you want what is best for me and so I pray that you will give me
wisdom in staying strong and not be tempted by things that may harm. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Wednesday December 6 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages as the
Holy Spirit gave them this ability.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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other languages in this way is sometimes called a manifestation of the Holy
Spirit. Some churches are witness to
several different kinds of manifestations. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Some will go to extremes and use it as a way to obtain attention from
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discourage any manifestations of the Holy Spirit could it be because they are afraid of losing
control of the congregation or that they are afraid of allowing God to be in
full control? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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experience of a specific experience with a manifestation of the Holy Spirit
involves a wondrous time of feeling like I was being showered with warm oil and
a joy so powerful that it could not be contained and just seemed to bubble out
in tears and emotion that was
wonderful. I remember longing for this
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I was
accompanying high school students from a
Christian School on a short-term mission experience in Mexico. I was feeling
superfluous and wondering why I actually came when the power of the Holy Spirit
came upon me so strongly that I could not do anything to suppress it or control
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">It was a positive and memorable experience that enabled me to gain
strength with a new and wondrous peace that enveloped me for some time
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I long for another touch like
that but I know there is nothing I can do to have it repeated; it must come
from the hand of God or it will not be real.
I feel it was a gift from God to comfort and confirm that he was taking
care of me while enabling me to become closer to him with a new understanding
of who God is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Father, I just want to thank you today for your faithfulness. I know you are with me for anything that is
not real could never touch me as you have.
Your promises always are evident and you deserve all honour and glory
for you are the one and only God. In
Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Genesis
1:2. “The earth was empty, a formless mass cloaked in darkness. And the Spirit of God was hovering over it’s
surface.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The Spirit of God has always
been, just as God is; so is the Spirit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">He is the third person of the
Triune Godhead (Matt. 28:19)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The Old Testament richly
alludes or prepares us for the revelation of the Holy Spirit in the New
Testament.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The Spirit was active in
creating life as we know it on earth.
The Spirit endows the people of
God in the Old Testament, as some Judges (Judges 3:10) King David (1 Samuel
16:13) and especially those who were in
the Messianic line (Isaiah 11:2, 42:1, 48:16)
The old testament points toward the messianic day as a special enjoyment
of the Spirit of God. (Isaiah 32:5 and 44:3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">We can embrace the Holy
Spirit and invite his presence into our life to indwell us and equip us with
the strength, wisdom and courage we need so that we can be all that God desires
us to be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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today: Heavenly Father, Thank you for
sending The Comforter, The Holy Spirit to be with us while Christ is with
you. I am so glad that you, in your
wisdom, knew we would need someone to enable and equip us to have the courage
to be witnesses for you and spread your gospel to those who are in need of
it. I invite you, Holy Spirit, to fill
my heart with fullness so that I can be all that God intended me to be. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Soon after our first grandson turned 17 yrs. old, he
decided to seek his independence. The parting was not easy. As our daughter spent time in prayer, for
him; she wrote these words: I trust they
will be a source of comfort and blessing to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Why does it hurt so<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">To let my treasure go?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">A gift in youth, a gift of love<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Sent to us from our Father above</span></i><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">A treasure to cherish for a short while<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">One that often brought a smile<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The “while” is over, the smile, a tear<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The heartache is great this 17th year.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">No more can I help or nurture along<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The treasure God gave me, alone on the street<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Into your arms, away from strife<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Monday November 26 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Lord, I am the Lord, the merciful and gracious God. I am slow to anger and rich in unfailing love
and faithfulness. I show this unfailing
love to many thousands by forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">We serve a
merciful God who forgives our sins because we ask him to. In turn, it is our responsibility to be
merciful to others. When God created
‘man’ he gave us a free will and by doing this, he knew we would disappoint him
many times in our lifetime by committing sin.
I am so thankful God is merciful and waits to forgive my numerous sins
thereby showing me his tender mercies<i>. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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against me. Let me show mercy to the
ones who hurt me or do me wrong. I want
to be forgiving as God is forgiving unto me. Hear my prayer, oh God, In Jesus
name, amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Lady,” they called her. She was older.
She was lonely. She lived in a little one-room shack. One cold day as she was sitting on the curb
begging and trying to keep warm by wrapping her old worn sweater around her
shoulders a little tighter, a big blue
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could do to help her. The bag lady
looked up, her dimming eyes reflecting sadness and dejection, answered,
“everything”. Then the tall Lady from
the big car asked her if she would consider going for a drive with her. She took the Bag Lady to her home and asked
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in the tall lady’s house that the Bag Lady had not seen for many years and she
looked longingly at many of them. The Tall Lady started putting household items
and clothing and small furniture in her big blue car and before long, the Bag
Lady was driven home and with her went a warm quilt, two woolen blankets, two
pillows, some fancy dishes, an almost new, winter coat, two warm sweaters, a
small table and a box of food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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happening! She was most grateful and
overwhelmed by it all. As she sat in her
little shack and realized all that she had gained that day, her eyes filled
with tears of joy and thankfulness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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several more trips to the Bag Lady’s little house. There were no names exchanged but there were
several street people and many new refugees who were helped by “The Lady With
the Big Car”.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> She didn’t want to bring attention to herself. It didn’t matter that they didn’t know her
name or that no one else realized who was diligently bringing treats,
necessities and happiness to these forgotten people. She would load her car
with linens, furniture and food for Vietnam Refugees, and the children watched
for her and they would jump up and down and announce that “The Lady with the
big car is coming” and parents would come out of their dwelling places in
anticipation and excitement with ready hugs and loving looks. Everyone in the
neighbourhood knew what the announcement meant and it brought them joy and hope.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The “Lady With the Big Car” was my sister. After our Mom died, just before my 11th
birthday, she became my Care Giver, my “Mother.” She spent many years helping others, specifically
those who were in need. She had spent
many years in poverty herself as a single Mother, trying to raise two boys
until she married a generous man who loved her and bought her a big blue
Lincoln. Not many people knew about the hours she spent with needy refugees and
street people.</span></div>
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sclaraderma and cancer. She was my hero and I just thought someone else might
like to meet my Hero, my Sister.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God
who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled we will be able to
give them the same comfort God has given us.
You can be sure that the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will
shower us with his comfort through Christ.
So when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your benefit and
salvation! For when </span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">God comforts us, it is so that we , in
turn, can be an encouragement to you.
Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in
suffering, you will also share in God’s comfort.”</span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">God offers
comfort to all; to you and me! Praise
his name!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Many times we
don’t understand the trials we are in but God has everything in control even
when we lose it completely! His mercy
endures forever and when we are in a trial, it is then God can teach us and
show us his tender mercies. Often we do not know or see the benefits until
later when the storm has passed and sometimes we never see the benefits but God
knows. That is when our trust in him is
tested. Trust him, no matter what you
are experiencing today. The morning brings new hope and new mercies!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for today: Heavenly
Father, Help me to endure this trial and continue trusting you because I know
you have everything in control. Even
though I cannot feel you right now I know you are with me. You have promised to walk with me through all
the storms and I know you are with me. Thank you, Lord for your mercy. In Jesus
name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-68735750495985476672012-11-14T20:27:00.002-08:002012-11-14T20:27:10.435-08:00Send the rain, Lord!<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Thursday November 15 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Joel 2:23
“Rejoice, you people of Jerusalem! Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rains he sends are an expression of
his grace.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Withholding of rain was
considered the most severe punishment in the Old Testament and conversely the
abundance of rain denotes the rich blessing of the Lord upon his people. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The term ‘rain’ is used both figuratively and
literally in the Bible. We have evidence
of the “rains” of blessing in abundance occurring in several significant
revivals. i.e. John Edwards in the 17-century, his grandson Timothy Dwight at
Yale College circa, 1790’s. Charles Finney in the 18th century.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Many were brought to a new and glorious
relationship to Christ after hearing these great men preach. Great revivals seem to happen after much time
in prayer by many people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> We are witnesses to the beauty of rain in the
literal sense all around us. Our prayer
should be that the ‘rains’ would fall upon us, in abundance, again so his grace
can be experienced in new and glorious manifestations that astound and awe all.
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <i>Oh Lord! send your rains, in Jesus name,
Amen.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-45844338874775865342012-11-11T08:11:00.000-08:002012-11-11T08:11:04.193-08:00Marvellous Grace!! find out what it is!<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Monday November 11 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Psalm
84:11 “For the Lord God is our light and protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will the Lord withhold from
those who do what is right.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Grace: God’s free and unmerited favor towards sinful
humanity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Unmerited favor means receiving
favors we have not earned. God, in his
goodness, gives us a plethora of good things that we have not earned. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">If we worked day and night all our lives, it
would be impossible for us to pay for the gifts God offers. It is only by his grace that we have hope of
living eternally in a place where there is only goodness. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">While we are here on this earth, in training
for our heavenly dwelling, He is our
light, our protector and giver of all good things. When we walk with him and serve him and trust
him we enjoy the fullness of his grace and glory! What an amazing God we have! Take time today to thank him for his
marvelous grace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I just want to
thank you for your gifts. I know I could
never pay for the joy of your salvation or the peace that passes all
understanding but by the grace that you give, it is mine</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">. <i>All I have
to do is accept and acknowledge that you are my personal Saviour. You are the forgiver and Saviour and I know
one day I will stand before you and realize the wondrous gifts from your
hand. Help me to always give thanks and
never take your gifts for granted. Help
me to freely give grace to others like you give to me. In Jesus name, Amen.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Weekend Read November 10 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">T</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">he following is taken out my journal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> Entry from </span><st1:date day="6" month="2" year="2000"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">February 6 2000</span></st1:date><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">:........<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">On January
16, Robyn had a special birthday dinner in honour of my birthday. Everyone was there. It truly was a wonderful day! It is such an immense blessing to see our
children together and while I know they will never be best of friends, they do
pull together under tough circumstances as when Drew was in the fatal car accident.</span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">They also practice tolerance
with each other when we are present.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">They all
have their strengths........and weaknesses; we all do and I love each one of
them very much.</span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">A Mother’s
heart is difficult to describe when it comes to her children. I realize their differences and their
shortcomings and because I have lived longer, experienced more and prayed much
for wisdom, or perhaps I am now an onlooker at their lives, I see them and
watch the growth taking place in their lives.
I can discern the successes and disappointments and my heart hurts for
the areas in their lives where there is a need for growth. I know they still have difficult lessons to
learn ahead of them.</span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">No matter
how much we would like to shelter our children from the pain of life’s lessons,
we cannot. I understand we all have our
individual journeys to travel, over the bumps through the valleys and around
the corners of change in order to arrive at our destination. </span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Thank God there are plateaus and yes, even
mountains tops when we feel like we are on top of the world but these times do
not linger and then we are faced with another valley. The good thing about being in the valleys is;
that is where we learn to accept what we cannot change, where our very souls
are being refined and where we really get to know ourselves and each valley
brings us closer to the epoch of where we strive to be.....where there is
truth, love, joy and peace of mind. This
is when we are able to see and understand what really matters. </span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Are we there yet? I don’t think so but we keep pressing on,
forgetting what is behind and pushing on toward the goal.....the destiny of our
journey. And we hope our children find
peace and contentment that we, as ageing parents, know is attainable!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-34154189660130279882012-11-09T08:09:00.003-08:002012-11-09T08:09:55.086-08:00Where does our wisdom come from?<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Friday November 9 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1
Corinthians 3:19. “For the wisdom of
this world is foolishness to God.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I have noticed there are many
very wealthy people in this world that achieved much and sometimes it seems as
though the more they accrue the more they profit. We often think of them as very wise in making
financial decisions. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I have also
noticed, sometimes these people acquire their wealth in ways that are
questionable. We are often quick to
judge and slander decisions that are made by politicians and other persons of
significance. Can we see that the
decisions made by these persons are not wise or even harmful to society?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Paul tells us that the kind
of wisdom displayed by the ‘world’ is foolish to God. Matthew also says that some people have
received all the rewards they will ever receive, while believers, strive for
the ultimate rewards to be received in heaven from our heavenly Father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Even though we are not
wealthy or important here on earth, our goal is the reward of seeing Jesus and
living with him eternally and who knows what wealth we will enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Our eternal home will last
forever but our earthly home is compared to a ‘puff’ of wind. This is not to say God does not reward us in
our earthly lives or bless us with wealth here.
It is not a sin to be wealthy but to love money more than God is called
the root of all evil.( Matthew)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Therefore it is important to
keep our priorities in order with God being the first then our spouse or family
and so on. Money is very far down the
list. Our wisdom comes from God and even
though the world may call us foolish, we are anchored on the wisdom of our
Creator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I am thankful
that you care about me and my well-being and that you promise to provide my
needs. I often look at others who seem
to be in need or want of nothing and wonder why they are rich or seem to be
exempt from daily worries. But I also
know my rewards are in heaven with you and my life now, is preparation for the
glorious life I will one day have with you.
Help me to keep my priorities in order and to rely on you for my needs
striving to continue to put you first in my life. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-13728833944430264362012-11-07T22:06:00.001-08:002012-11-07T22:06:14.448-08:00Turning from the "world" to Wisdom!<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Thursday November 8 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Proverbs
2:12. “Wisdom will save you from evil
people, from those whose speech is corrupt.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Oh! How I regret the years I
spent listening to corrupt speech and looking for fulfillment in the
environments conducive to this lifestyle.
The bar scene was exciting to me at one time and the people who
frequented these places seemed to be enjoying themselves and I longed to be a
part of this “party crowd”. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As I spent
time in this scene and learned more about the people, I realized their lives
were empty and mine was becoming the same way.
When a person is in this mode, it seems, you can never get enough. The nights aren’t long enough and you never
feel satisfied because it is unfulfilling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I believe it was God’s gentle
hand that guided me away from this empty life.
He helped me see the futility of it all.
As I yielded to him and let go of the worldly ways, I
learned to embrace the road that led to God. I began to feel free and content. My desires changed from searching for “fun”
to searching for the root of wisdom, which is in God. He has filled me with his wondrous peace,
joy, wisdom and total fulfillment since I have turned my eyes and heart to
him. Praise His name. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I am so grateful that you are the answer to life and in
that , we can ask for wisdom and receive it.
Thank you for providing everything I need, all my needs are in you. Help me to show your love and grace to
others. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-2921779376704524922012-11-07T07:37:00.002-08:002012-11-07T07:37:24.011-08:00How big is God.....still?<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Wednesday November 7 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Romans
11:33. “Oh what a wonderful God we
have! How great are his riches and
wisdom and knowledge.”<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I encourage you to spend time
today, reflecting on who God is. How
great he must be to form all creation with a breath, a word, or a thought. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">How rich he is, everything is really his,
even though we often take credit for wonderful structures and ecological
successes. He is capable of everything
in our realm of thinking, creating, destroying or sustaining! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">His wisdom is far beyond what our human
frailties can comprehend but he is gracious and grants us as much as we
need. In his goodness, he created you
and me and gifted us with uniqueness and the ability to decide whether or not
to worship him and believe that he is. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">He is the one who sustains life and provides the very air we breathe.
One day he will come to earth again and take us to be with him where we will
finally understand his greatness.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Let us praise him and thank
him for giving us life and giving it more abundantly if we choose to accept it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, Sometimes I feel
so insignificant, especially when I think how great you are and yet I know you
love me more than I can comprehend. It
is humbling to think how much you love me when I think about you. You, who have everything in your power, to
give and to take! To think you gave your most precious “:jewel,” Your Son to die for me so that I can be your
child, is overwhelming. Yet I know it is
true. You have all riches and wisdom and
knowledge and you still are concerned about me.
I can never thank you enough and yet you tell me I don’t owe you
anything for all your grace and mercy and blessings. How can I say “thanks” for
all you have done? In Jesus name I thank
you. Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-14830257172511328312012-11-05T20:53:00.002-08:002012-11-05T20:53:07.926-08:00How big is God?<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tuesday November 6 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Proverbs
9:10. “Fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One
results in understanding.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The kind of fear mentioned
here refers to a reverent fear or a sense of awe. I often see people trivializing the power of
God or God himself. They make him out to
be numerous different characters. I
believe it influences our perception of who God really is! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">When we stop to think about the greatness of
God, we cannot comprehend the vastness or depth or breadth of him. It is more than we are capable of
comprehending and so we often shrink him down to a size or figure that we can
conceive or imagine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">God is Creator of heaven and
earth and you and I and the tiny blossoms of the plethora of flowers and the
huge dinosaurs and everything else. His
vastness is beyond our comprehension and yet he is capable of dwelling in us,
of inhabiting our spirit. A power that
great and yet that small is who the Lord is! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">If we have a desire for wisdom and understanding, we cannot ignore this
insight from the Proverbs. Start knowing
God today and he will lead you in wisdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Heavenly
Father: I want to know you more, and praise you more and thank you more, for
you are worthy of all thanksgiving and praise.
Help me to know your heart and your ways instead of relying only on
myself. I am in awe of your greatness
and the knowledge you impart on us if we
ask. Grant me the wisdom I need each day
in all I do. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-66145228280056936312012-11-05T08:08:00.000-08:002012-11-05T08:08:02.528-08:00Do you long for wisdom??<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Monday November 5 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">James
3:17. “But the wisdom that comes from
heaven is first of all pure. It is also
peace loving, gentle at all times and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always
sincere.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Oh! That I should desire
wisdom! Solomon asked God for wisdom and
God granted his request. He is known for
being the wisest man who ever lived. This
is a lofty goal and we can not all be as wise as Solomon but in everyday
living, to ask God to give us wisdom in making decisions, is wise in itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Did you notice what James
deems as wisdom in his review of Chapter three?
He includes peace loving, gentleness, mercy, good deeds and a
willingness to yield to others. These qualities
seem to be related to the fruits of the spirit Paul addresses in
Philippians. Therefore, if the Spirit
dwells in us and we allow God to lead and direct and we ask for wisdom, will we
become wise? I believe we will be wiser
than if we did none of those things. We
need to constantly guard against making hasty decisions that may be selfish or
leave out the prompting of the Holy Spirit!
Our lives will be richer and more focused aiming toward the right
direction if we wait on the Holy Spirit to guide.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Heavenly
Father: Oh! God, You alone are the great God of all wisdom! I am so thankful to serve you and be your
child. Help me to be sensitive to the
wisdom you offer and to obey you in all I do.
Grant me the power to become peace loving, gentle, and most of all,
willing to yield to others. Give me
wisdom to know when to speak and when to keep my opinions to myself, for they
are, many times, only opinions. Help me
in Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-90448697242448141952012-11-03T16:04:00.002-07:002012-11-03T16:04:41.532-07:00Part 3 and the |Ending!!! of the story about "The Scrambler"<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Part 3</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">It
was a sad time for the rest of the family the day the Scrambler realized his
ability to take off and soar through the air on his own. Not long after, he
decided to leave his loving family and experience the world in his way. It wasn’t that he didn’t love or respect his
parents but “adventure” was calling and it seemed like his family and the
establishment didn’t understand his longing or share his desire to explore new
adventures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">After
a time of being on his own he discovered many wonderful and wild experiences. He met interesting characters; some just like
himself with “free spirits”, some snobs who turned up their noses at him and
his life style and others who were searching for satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">One day as he was soaring and
experimenting with new dips and dives in the air enjoying himself and his
freedom, he met a very beautiful Young Lady Goose, who greatly attracted him. She was a
shy little goose standing by some tall bulrushes. As he approached her, she quickly moved behind
some thick grass clumps in order to hide but he slowly continued to pursue
her. Soon she became quite comfortable
with him and even enjoyed the attention. As they became involved in
conversation they realized they were both lonely and attracted to each other.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">She
related how her family had disappeared when she was very young and had survived
by staying hidden and being most cautious. She had taught herself to fly but
always with extreme caution, even being fearful to venture out into unknown
territory. Scrambler was surprised at how small her world was. He realized he was quite attracted to this
shy female and his feelings for her grew as he spent time with her. He took it
upon himself to show her “the world”. Before very long her confidence increased
as she improved in her skills. It wasn’t long before they realized their
feelings had grown into love and they decided to become partners for life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">She was so happy to be part of
his life and knew that if it wasn’t for him her abilities would have remained
small compared to what he encouraged her to be. As her skills increased, she
often wondered why they weren’t part of the magnificent flocks of birds that
soared overhead in perfect V formations. When she tried to discuss this with
Scrambler, he would always reply that he was a “free” spirit and had no
interest in conforming to what everyone else did. She learned to accept his answer but deep
down she wished she could be part of the families who flew overhead so
beautifully.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">After
some time she thought it would be wonderful to have their own family. Scrambler wasn’t at all sure this was
what he wanted but when he realized how important it was to his lovely “bride”,
he agreed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">It
seemed like forever before the eggs were incubated and another forever before
they hatched. She knew she must endure
and be patient. For him it was difficult and often he left to escape and seek
adventure while she diligently remained on the eggs, keeping them warm until
the very end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The
day finally came when the shells started cracking, first one, then two then three perfect little
goslings appeared. Scrambler was indeed very proud of his new family and his
beautiful Partner. He walked around with
his head held high and his chest puffed out.
He loved the attention of being a new father and this elation lasted for
quite a while. Mama was excellent at her new job and all too soon Scrambler
thought she was spending too much time with the little ones and he was being
neglected. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Every
day he would leave and continue his quest for adventure but he tried to return
every night. As time went on, Mama realized the need to start teaching the
offspring how to survive and prepare for their future. When she approached the
subject with Scrambler, he seemed to completely ignore her and his
responsibility as a Father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The
truth of the matter was that he didn’t know how or what to teach his little
goslings because his training in these areas were a part of his life that he
missed. Instead of admitting his lack of knowledge, he just flew away and
looked for further adventure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">One
evening when he returned home there was no one around. He was quite concerned and started searching
in all the favorite places. Despite his
irresponsible attitude towards her concerns for teaching the goslings, he still
loved her and his offspring very much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As
he proceeded to search he thought he heard his little ones laughing and
playing. He tried to sneak up on them
but much to his surprise and disappointment, as he was about to jump in on
them, he could see they were not alone.
There on the pond he loved was another gander, patiently teaching his
offspring to swim with precision and dive for cover. They were having so much
fun laughing and splashing water on each other, he sadly walked away and
returned to his hide out and escape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After several weeks of being
alone, he looked up and heard a familiar honking. High above him, flying in a
perfect V formation were his young goslings led by the other gander and his
beautiful Bride following close behind.
Pangs of hurt filled his entire being and he mustered enough energy to
fly the opposite way, out of sight. He
knew he had lost his beautiful family to another gander who obviously knew how
to teach and instruct the goslings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">It
was then he realized that all his life he had wanted to be free and “do” his
own thing. He never wanted to listen to
lessons that his Father had tried to teach him and he didn’t think his siblings
were important. He had shown very little respect towards his parents and now he
had lost everything he really cared for. He realized the loss he was
experiencing was because of his irresponsible attitude. He had been a rebel and
now he was paying for being a selfish Goose, putting himself first at all costs
and never thinking about others how it affected others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">He knew he was too late to win back his first love and
wonderful family but perhaps he could change himself. He decided to change his
attitude that very minute and become what he should have been a long time ago.
Upon making this important decision, he already felt better about life and
himself. He knew his life was going to
be difficult but at least he would try his best to be the responsible goose he
was meant to be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">There was hope for Scrambler because he was still
young enough to start over but he <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">regretted the time he had wasted and the wonderful
family he knew he had lost forever.</span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The End<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Friday November 2 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Philippians
2:13. “.....for God is working in you,
giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">True peace and joy comes from
doing what God wants us to but before we can do what God desires, we must have
the desire to be that person and live that life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As a believer, obedience to
God in every way, is the epitome of life.
Just as a child who obeys the parent is in a continual state of
happiness and peace so are we when we are obedient to our heavenly Father. But also, as a child suffers the consequences
of disobedience, we must also suffer consequences for disobedience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">In my own personal
experiences, acts of disobedience have caused friction in my relationship with
Christ which, in turn, led to more disobedience, followed by a defiant
attitude. The relationship suffers
separation as communication comes to a halt.
Just as this dilemma occurs in our earthly relationships, it is an illustration of what happens in our
relationship with Jesus Christ. On the
other hand, when we are right with God and honest with him, and ourselves, the
Holy Spirit gives us the desire to be obedient which nurtures a closeness with
Christ. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I’m so thank
full you are still working on me. I have
learned that obedience to you results in peace and contentment. Help me to desire to be obedient to you in
everything. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-12269970119049483022012-10-31T22:06:00.000-07:002012-10-31T22:06:02.257-07:00Are you a pretender?<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Thursday November 1 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1 Peter
2:1. “So get rid of all malicious
behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend
to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and
jealousy and back stabbing.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you know any Christians
who “religiously” attend church, give their tithes every week, and say all the
right things on Sunday to others and the Pastor? Are you one of those people? Then when it comes to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
or Saturday the faith is difficult to see?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">If we try to live a Christian
life by our own power, we can become a hypocrite very easily. To live a true life as a believer all the
time, we need to change from the inside.
It is impossible to fool all the people all the time and it is
impossible to fool God!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">To get rid of hypocrisy and
jealousy we need the presence of the Holy Spirit. We need to pray for an increased desire to be
closer to our Lord and Savior. He will
make it possible to live a life that is pleasing to him, not one filled with
jealousy , back stabbing or hypocrisy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I want you to
fill me with a hunger for you, a desire to be close to you and to be rid of
anything that might hinder our relationship, like jealousy or deceitfulness.
Help me to love others just as you do and see their good qualities. I love you , Lord and want your will in my
life. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-56333689446698430292012-10-31T07:21:00.001-07:002012-10-31T07:21:22.657-07:00Grumbling and complaining about others!!!<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Wednesday October 31 2012:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">James
5:9. “Don’t grumble about each other, my
brothers and sisters, or God will judge you.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The temptation to grumble
about someone we know is fierce and happens often! It makes us feel superior and better than
them but it is sin!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Instead of grumbling, we are
to build others up, speak only good to them and about them!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I have attended prayer
meetings and witnessed them being used as gossip sessions in the name of asking
for prayer for a particular person. We know, it is not necessary to be detailed
about someone else’s problems. God already knows about their problems and all
the details, it is not our responsibility to discuss them at length. A simple request for strength or courage or
health or wisdom, whatever the area is, is all that’s required. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">We also must not grumble to
one another about someone else or we will be judged by God, is what James tells
us. Keep our complaints about someone
else to ourselves or just be available for that person to come to you and talk
if they desire to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, I thank you for also being a God of
judgment as well as merciful and gracious and forgiving. We are to reverence you and “fear” you in a
reverent way. One way is to obey your
precepts and listen to your inspired Word.
Help me to speak only good about others and not to grumble about anyone
else. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-54501919404091392872012-10-30T08:19:00.003-07:002012-10-30T08:19:57.427-07:00Protection from troubles and songs of victory.<br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tuesday October 30 2012 :<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Psalm
32:7. “ For you are my hiding
place: you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">What a glorious comfort to
live a victorious life! Only in God can
we truly experience the freedom of victory!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This Psalm confirms the
freedom available to us when we come “clean” with God. When we confess our innermost secrets and
seek forgiveness for our rebellion against the honesty that God desires in us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Today we need to start living
a more transparent life, exposing our honest selves, the “real” you, so to
speak, hiding nothing that causes a gap
in our relationship with our Creator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Allow the Holy Spirit to
surround you with songs of victory so that nothing can interfere with your
relationship with God. It is when we allow deceit to be a part of our lives
that the gap begins and as we allow this to continue the gap becomes wider
until we find ourselves wandering further and further away from our Saviour and
the protection of his hiding place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, Thank you for
your protective hand upon me and for surrounding me with your songs of
victory! When I am surrounded with your
victorious music, I know I am safe from the evils that are ever present. Help me to be transparent with you and my
loved ones and friends so that you may be glorified. Thank you for allowing me to be in your
hiding place, a place of safety. I want
our relationship to grow so I ask you to keep me close to you. In Jesus name. amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799326314842005514.post-40918945757640418882012-10-29T08:30:00.002-07:002012-10-29T08:30:30.032-07:00Why do we murmur and complain?<br />
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3:8 “Finally, all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each
other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I visit churches frequently
and while I enjoy celebrating the differences and similarities in different
denominations, the thing that is most disturbing to me is the unrest and
negativity that exists among many adherents.
It often seems to start in the music department. Some say the songs are all too new and
contemporary and others say the hymns are too old and can’t be understood by
the new Christians. There are complaints
about the musicians and singers that range from, too impersonal, too loud,
too soft, too fast or too slow!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">There are those who murmer and complain about everything from the Pastor’s wife’s wardrobe to her hairdos or
the way she communicates. There seems to
be evident jealousy and selfish ambition in many situations. It must grieve the
Holy Spirit to see the misuse of his people in this way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Peter is reminding us how our attitude should line up with the will
of God. Surely it is not God’s will for us to whine and find fault in the
people he has put in our sanctuaries to worship with us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">How can we change this? It can only start in our own personal
attitude towards others. We can only
change ourselves! Today, let us check
our conversation and ask the Lord to direct our thoughts and conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Prayer for
today: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for
finding fault in your children, especially those who are giving their time to
lead congregations in worship and are desiring to do your will. Help me to be in harmony with your children
and to be tender hearted and humble towards them. Thank you for the people in my church who are
willing to give of their time and talent so that I might enjoy you more
fully. In Jesus name, Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475280222436602791noreply@blogger.com0