April 14
Here are some statements or sayings that caught my eye recently.
"If its worth worrying about it is worth praying about." Rick Warren
"The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did when he was 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." Muhammad Ali
"Remember a family of ametuers built the Ark and a bunch of professionals build the Titanic." from a ministry newsletter.
"Walking is good for your heart...so is kneeling." anonymous
"A refusal to correct is a refusal to love;
love your children by discipling them." Proverbs 13:24 The Message
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Bumperstickology
April 13
It is right there on the bumper of the car, clever pithy one or two liners to convey a message. These caught my eye.
If God is your co-pilot, switch seats.
Faith or Fear Take your Choice.
God answers knee mail
Kindness is a language
All can understand
“ I AM WHO I AM.” (Exodus 3:14)
It is right there on the bumper of the car, clever pithy one or two liners to convey a message. These caught my eye.
If God is your co-pilot, switch seats.
Faith or Fear Take your Choice.
God answers knee mail
Kindness is a language
All can understand
“ I AM WHO I AM.” (Exodus 3:14)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Angel Sticker
April 12
Our youngest daughter called her mom saying she was feeling depressed.
Joy said, "You know those angel stickers I sent you, stick one on your forehead and look in the mirror."
She did, chuckled and forgot about it and unknowingly wore it to work. She had a great day. How can you have a bad day when people see you as a little angel?
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians (4:4-5)
Our youngest daughter called her mom saying she was feeling depressed.
Joy said, "You know those angel stickers I sent you, stick one on your forehead and look in the mirror."
She did, chuckled and forgot about it and unknowingly wore it to work. She had a great day. How can you have a bad day when people see you as a little angel?
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians (4:4-5)
Friday, April 11, 2008
We Need to Giggle More
April 11
Joy asks for prayer for a woman she is meeting downtown. They go into a photo booth together. Once inside they begin to giggle like two schoolgirls. “It became hilarious, uncontrollable laughter," Joy says, “ the kind that is good for the soul.”
I had prayed that Joy would minister to this woman and the response is more than I anticipated. The Spirit touched both their aching hearts with wholesome laughter. We need to giggle more.
"We were filled with laughter and we sang for Joy." (Psalm 126:2)
Joy asks for prayer for a woman she is meeting downtown. They go into a photo booth together. Once inside they begin to giggle like two schoolgirls. “It became hilarious, uncontrollable laughter," Joy says, “ the kind that is good for the soul.”
I had prayed that Joy would minister to this woman and the response is more than I anticipated. The Spirit touched both their aching hearts with wholesome laughter. We need to giggle more.
"We were filled with laughter and we sang for Joy." (Psalm 126:2)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
"Don't Go to Phoenix!"
April 10
I am spending a day "with the Lord." I am trying to emulate Psalm 46 “be still and know that I am God.” I hear a voice in my head make a clear demand.
"Take off your hat," I do!
"Get to know me through My Word."
"Don't go to Phoenix."
I heed the voice and I cancel my trip to a business conference in Arizona. God knows why, I don’t, I just obey.
"...when you turn to the Lord your God and obey his voice, He will not forsake nor destroy you." (Deuteronomy 4:30-31)
I am spending a day "with the Lord." I am trying to emulate Psalm 46 “be still and know that I am God.” I hear a voice in my head make a clear demand.
"Take off your hat," I do!
"Get to know me through My Word."
"Don't go to Phoenix."
I heed the voice and I cancel my trip to a business conference in Arizona. God knows why, I don’t, I just obey.
"...when you turn to the Lord your God and obey his voice, He will not forsake nor destroy you." (Deuteronomy 4:30-31)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Need Any Golf Balls?
April 9
He is barefooted in wet shorts cradling a towel. Need any golf balls today?" The man has been in ponds and bushes where most Florida golfers fear to tread.
"Don't need any?" my playing partner replies and without thinking I echo, "I'm all set thank you."
The man says nothing, just turns and shuffles off looking at the ground. My next tee shot is awful. I turn to my partner and say, "I should have bought some balls from that guy." I clearly hear in my head:
“ I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” (Matthew 25:45)
He is barefooted in wet shorts cradling a towel. Need any golf balls today?" The man has been in ponds and bushes where most Florida golfers fear to tread.
"Don't need any?" my playing partner replies and without thinking I echo, "I'm all set thank you."
The man says nothing, just turns and shuffles off looking at the ground. My next tee shot is awful. I turn to my partner and say, "I should have bought some balls from that guy." I clearly hear in my head:
“ I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” (Matthew 25:45)
23rd Psalm
April 8
This Psalm I hear most often at funerals. But the words are for us, the living.
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” That is for us-here and now.
“Green pastures and still waters” are for living sheep. “Your rod and your staff, they comfort me." I recited this psalm driving over a suspension bridge to cure a fear. I sense God's presence every day, indeed “my cup overflows" with His love.
"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23 ends with a great promise. " I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Read it again.
This Psalm I hear most often at funerals. But the words are for us, the living.
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” That is for us-here and now.
“Green pastures and still waters” are for living sheep. “Your rod and your staff, they comfort me." I recited this psalm driving over a suspension bridge to cure a fear. I sense God's presence every day, indeed “my cup overflows" with His love.
"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23 ends with a great promise. " I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Read it again.
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