April 8
This Psalm I heard 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. Read it again.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
God Responds
April 7
Saturday afternoon the phone rings. It is the elderly lady Joy had left Friday. Seems the care agency called and said the woman who was to start Monday has quit would Joy come back until they can find a replacement..
Joy thought she was suppose to leave this assignment. She asks the Lord what she is to do and opens her Bible and reads:
“If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your
light shall dawn in the darkness and your darkness shall be as the noonday.
(Isaiah 58:10)
Saturday afternoon the phone rings. It is the elderly lady Joy had left Friday. Seems the care agency called and said the woman who was to start Monday has quit would Joy come back until they can find a replacement..
Joy thought she was suppose to leave this assignment. She asks the Lord what she is to do and opens her Bible and reads:
“If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your
light shall dawn in the darkness and your darkness shall be as the noonday.
(Isaiah 58:10)
Monday, April 6, 2009
God Responds
April 7
Saturday afternoon the phone rings. It is the elderly lady Joy had left Friday. Seems the care agency called and said the woman who was to start Monday has quit would Joy come back until they can find a replacement..
Joy thought she was suppose to leave this assignment. She asks the Lord what she is to do and opens her Bible and reads:
“If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your
light shall dawn in the darkness and your darkness shall be as the noonday.
(Isaiah 58:10)
Saturday afternoon the phone rings. It is the elderly lady Joy had left Friday. Seems the care agency called and said the woman who was to start Monday has quit would Joy come back until they can find a replacement..
Joy thought she was suppose to leave this assignment. She asks the Lord what she is to do and opens her Bible and reads:
“If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your
light shall dawn in the darkness and your darkness shall be as the noonday.
(Isaiah 58:10)
Jessica"s Shot
April 6
My granddaughter is seven and has come to stay overnight with Grampy and Joy. She has type I Juvenile Diabetes and has to have an insulin injection twice a day.
Her mother had shown me how and I had practiced on an orange. I’m nervous and pray silently. The Lord answers me through the child. Jessica squeezes some flesh together on her leg and says, "Come on Grampy, we can do this together." We do. Praise The Lord.
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will give Me the glory." (Psalm 50:15)
PS I'm praying again for Jessica who is now in her 20's and about to have her own child. Join me.
My granddaughter is seven and has come to stay overnight with Grampy and Joy. She has type I Juvenile Diabetes and has to have an insulin injection twice a day.
Her mother had shown me how and I had practiced on an orange. I’m nervous and pray silently. The Lord answers me through the child. Jessica squeezes some flesh together on her leg and says, "Come on Grampy, we can do this together." We do. Praise The Lord.
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will give Me the glory." (Psalm 50:15)
PS I'm praying again for Jessica who is now in her 20's and about to have her own child. Join me.
Giving God the Credit
April 4
At breakfast a businessman tells me, “Maybe I need to be full-time in Christian service."
I hear myself say, “Maybe it isn't about being in full-time Christian service but about being a full-time Christian."
I needed to hear that myself. "That statement didn't come from me, it just came out of my mouth." I said.
"Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Corinthians 6:18)
At breakfast a businessman tells me, “Maybe I need to be full-time in Christian service."
I hear myself say, “Maybe it isn't about being in full-time Christian service but about being a full-time Christian."
I needed to hear that myself. "That statement didn't come from me, it just came out of my mouth." I said.
"Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Corinthians 6:18)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Jury Duty
April 3
I report for jury duty. I am impressed by the seriousness and thoroughness of the court to insure a fair trial. My faith in the US judicial system is reaffirmed. I contrast this with another judicial system.. At my final trial there will be no jury. Just a judge who will find me guilty as charged. My defense counsel will approach the bench and will point out He has already paid the price and I will be set free.
“ By grace you have been saved through faith and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God and not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
I report for jury duty. I am impressed by the seriousness and thoroughness of the court to insure a fair trial. My faith in the US judicial system is reaffirmed. I contrast this with another judicial system.. At my final trial there will be no jury. Just a judge who will find me guilty as charged. My defense counsel will approach the bench and will point out He has already paid the price and I will be set free.
“ By grace you have been saved through faith and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God and not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Key to Daily Living
April 2
There are ten words in the Bible that are key to living each day free with peace.
Every sin begins with a thought and if we nip it in the bud and not dwell on it we eliminate worry, doubt, hate, bitterness, selfishness, stress, anger and much more.
We are daily in a battle with our thoughts, every second of every day. So how do we
change our thoughts? Paul gave the answer to the Corinthians. Try this it works.
“bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)
There are ten words in the Bible that are key to living each day free with peace.
Every sin begins with a thought and if we nip it in the bud and not dwell on it we eliminate worry, doubt, hate, bitterness, selfishness, stress, anger and much more.
We are daily in a battle with our thoughts, every second of every day. So how do we
change our thoughts? Paul gave the answer to the Corinthians. Try this it works.
“bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)
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