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May 13, 2013

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Faith & Hope, God's Plan, Money & Wealth

WE ALWAYS HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. [2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT)]

Lord, I often protest that I don’t have the time, money or ability to do something you ask of me. Yet, I always seem to have time, money and skills enough to do what I want for me. Why should I hesitate or complain when you ask me to offer financial aid, a helping hand, a listening ear, or even just a smile to one of your people? You’ve not only given me everything I need now but you’ve also promised to provide whatever I need in the future. Thank you.

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May 12, 2013

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Family, Friends & Fellowship, Holidays & Holy Days, Thanks & Praise

ON THIS MOTHER’S DAY (2013)

2013-5-12


Grace and beauty can fool you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised. Give her the reward she deserves. Praise her in public for what she has done. [Proverbs 31: 30-31 (ERV)]

Lord, we offer thanks today, not just for our mothers, but for all the women who have been positive influences in our lives: grandmothers and mothers-in-law; daughters and daughters-in-law; sisters, cousins, aunts and nieces; teachers, doctors and nurses; business associates and mentors; friends and neighbors. Thank you for these women who loved us when we were unlovable, believed in us even when we didn’t believe in ourselves, gave us confidence when we doubted, encouraged us to learn and grow, respected us enough to let us walk our own paths, showed us how to conduct ourselves by their example, kept us accountable for our behavior, and never gave up praying for us and our happiness. Thank you.

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May 10, 2013

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Fear & Doubt, Today: Make it Count, Worry

MORNING GREETING

2013-5-10

Give your worries to the Lord, and he will care for you. He will never let those who are good be defeated. [Psalm 55:22 (ERV)]

 

Good morning! This is God.
I will be handling all of your problems today.
I will not need your help.
Relax, and have a great day!
By the way, don’t let worry keep you from sleeping tonight.
I’ve got you covered.
I’m up all night anyway!

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May 9, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Holy Spirit, Love & Works, Sharing Our Faith

MAY OUR LIVES BE PROOF

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. [1 Peter 2:21-24 (NLT)]

Jesus, Savior and Redeemer, your story didn’t end with the crucifixion and resurrection; it just began! Help us be part of its continuation. Teach us; lead us; live within us. May our lives be evidence of your continuing presence in the world today.

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May 8, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Love & Works, Obedience

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

You’ve told the truth that there is only one God and no other besides him! To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself is more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.” [Mark 12:32-34 (GW)]

Sometimes loving God doesn’t seem nearly as difficult as loving our neighbors. Yet, God only knows how much we truly love him by the way we treat our fellow man! Lord, who needs to see your love through me today?

 The whole being of any Christian is faith and love. Faith brings the man to God, love brings him to men. [Martin Luther]

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May 7, 2013

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Faith & Hope, Trusting God

STORIES OF FAITH

How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets. By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. Women received their loved ones back again from death. [Hebrews 11: 33-35a (NLT)]

Extraordinary things have happened because of people’s faith in God. O Lord, what leap of faith do you want me to take and what wonderful things could happen?