June 27th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
From My Pastor’s Message
The 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. NIV
To understand the 23rd Psalm, you must be acquainted with the shepherd, you must understand the nature of sheep, and you must understand the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep. Quote by my Pastor, B Holman
The Shepherd provides, protects and prepares, for His sheep. The Shepherd always guides His sheep onto righteous pathways, and at life’s end, the Shepherd’s sheep will dwell in His house forever. Quote by my Pastor, B Holman
If you do not know the Great Shepherd (Jesus Christ), I encourage you to visit the “Do You Know Jesus” page on my blog. Jesus is the only Shepherd you need, to protect you and provide for you.
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June 23rd, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Mary, the mother of Jesus: She has been called the mother of mercy, mother most pure and virgin most powerful. Probably the most wonderful compliment Mary ever received was not a name given to her, but a tribute to her circumstance. Her relative Elizabeth and the angel Gabriel said of her: “Blessed art thou among women” (Luke 1:28, 42). What happened to Mary was not just an occurrence or an event. It was not something that happened without intent. What happened to Mary was a circumstance, surrounded by specific detail, with intent to change the world. What happened to Mary was divine circumstance.
Elizabeth, Mary’s relative, a descendant of Aaron and the wife of a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah: “Elizabeth and her husband were upright in the sight of God” (Luke 1:5-6). Elizabeth, like Mary was honored by divine circumstance. She was the mother of John the Baptist, who would “go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah…” (Luke 1:17). Her circumstance, too, was surrounded by specific detail for a purpose.
Read Luke chapters 1 and 2
The Scripture says that the angel who came to Mary said to her, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you”. (Luke 1:28). I would say that this statement is a testimony to Mary’s character. She surely was a young woman who had lived her life in faithfulness to her God. Yet her faith was not without question. After the angel explained to her that she would give birth to “The Son of the Most High” (Luke 1:32), she asked the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”. The angel said to Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God.” Mary answered the angel by saying, “I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 1:34-38). Wow, what a great testimony to her faith. Notice Mary’s attitude, in her questioning of this circumstance. She did not say, “This is impossible, how CAN this be?”. She simply said, “How WILL this be?”.
Let’s bring Mary and Elizabeth together. Elizabeth, who had been childless into her old age, is now into her six month. Elizabeth, who found herself with child in her old age, who knew in her heart that the Lord lavished his favor upon her, was about to filled with the Holy Spirit by the presence of Mary and her unborn child.
The Scripture says that Mary hurried to the home of Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the babe inside of her leaped and she was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth blessed Mary and the child within her. She encouraged Mary, as Mary questioned why she should be so blessed and favored by the Lord. Elizabeth said, “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished”. (Luke 1:39-44). What a wonderful bond the two must have felt in their souls. It was a bond by divine circumstance, and by the Lord’s favor.
Scripture references: Matthew 1-2; 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 1-2; 8:19-21; John 2:1-11; 19:25-27; Acts 1:14
Today, as you think about your faith, think about a time that you have questioned the will of God. Did you ask, “How can this be” or “How will this be”. Certainly, we will not be asked to accept the circumstance of Mary. This cannot be, it’s already been done. Has the Lord ever asked you to do something to which you said, “Lord I can’t do that”? Maybe we should learn to say, “Lord, how will I do that?” or better yet, “Lord, help me to do this thing you have asked me to do”. As you think about your faith today, thank the Lord for those in your life you are bonded with by circumstance. Thank Him for your friends and family, that He has divinely placed in your life. The Lord is intentional, and divinely purposeful. May the Lord lavish His favor upon us as we lavish our faith upon Him.
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June 19th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
There was a certain woman, whom Jesus cured of evil spirits (Luke 8:2). Her name was Mary (called Magdalene), and this was the circumstance in which she first met Jesus. Ever since that day, Mary had been a faithful follower of Jesus.
“Fourteen times Mary Magdalene is mentioned by name, in the Bible. In eight of these passages her name heads the list. In one her name follows the name of the Mother of Jesus and the other Mary. In five it appears alone. These concern the appearance of Christ to her, as narrated by John.” Quoted from All The Women Of The Bible
Scripture references: Matthew 27:56,61; 28:1; Mark 15:40-41,47; 16:1-11; Luke 8:1-3; 23:49; 23:55-24:11; John 19:25; 20:1-18.
Most of us know, that this is a woman whose life has been very misunderstood. It grieves me to hear accusations about her relationship with the Lord. I read a comment yesterday that said, “Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany are one and the same“. That’s crazy. Read the accounts of both of these women, and you will see that they have two very different personalities. For me, to say that they are the same is like saying Peter and John are the same person. Some identify Mary with the unnamed sinful woman of Luke:36-50, because Luke 8:2 follows so closely to the account of the sinful woman. Painters have portrayed her as a sinful woman. There are those who have described her as “seeing things” (that are not there). Poor “Girl of Faith”. I don’t believe she deserves all of that. She is being ridiculed because of rumors and assumptions.
I will tell you, Mary Magdalene has been difficult for me to write about. It is because of the rumors and assumptions. I had a difficult time getting started. I believe that the Holy Spirit wanted me to feel something deep in my heart for this woman and the way she has been portrayed and treated. It’s called compassion. Have you ever looked down upon someone for what they have done, or what has been said they have done? Have you ever held someones past against them? Have you ever spread rumors (gossip) about someone, or listened to gossip? How did this make you feel about the person? Did these questions (convictions) take your focus off of your compassion for Mary Magdalene, and more important ~ her faithfulness to Jesus Christ?
Now that I have my own attention, and hopefully yours, we’ll move on to one of the most beautiful passages of Scripture you will ever read. It is found in the book of John, chapter 20 verses 10-18. It is important to remember that Mary was “Faithful From The Moment She Met Jesus”. She remained, when others abandoned Him because of fear. John’s Gospel says that Mary was alone at the grave of Jesus, other Gospels say that there were other women present. It really doesn’t matter, because it was Mary Magdalene who saw that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb.
“…the Disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look at the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.” John 20:10-12 NIV
The angels asked Mary why she was crying. She said, “because they have taken my Lord away and I don’t know where they have taken Him“. Here’s the best part. She turned around and saw a man she thought was a gardener. The man asked her, “why are you crying“? Mary said, “if you will tell me where you put my Lord I will get Him“. We all know that this man was not a gardener. This man was Jesus. At that moment Jesus said her name. He said, “Mary“. Immediately, “Mary recognized Jesus’ voice and she cried out in ‘Aramaic, ‘Rabboni! (which means teacher)”. I think I can take care of one of the terrible rumors about Mary right here. When Jesus called her name, Mary called Jesus ‘Rabboni, nothing more. Jesus was Mary’s teacher and Savior (period).
Mary stood by and watched Jesus be crucified (John 19:25). She followed Jesus to His burial place (Matthew 27:61), and she was the first person to witness Christ’s resurrection (John 20:10-18). I believe that when Jesus appeared to Mary at the tomb, she saw Jesus in all the Father’s Glory. His appearance must have radiated an unexplainable form of spirituality and eternity.
Mary’s faithfulness is one of gratitude for the Love of Jesus Christ. If you read the passages of Scripture about this woman, you will find it is not about her. It is about the reason for her faithfulness. It is about an illustration of the permanence of faithfulness. To be faithful is not a momentary act. It is a spiritual discipline to be continued daily, hour by hour, and moment by moment.
Today, as you think about your faith, remember the moment you met Jesus. Focus not on the rumors of this woman named Mary Magdalene. Focus on her continuing faithfulness to her Lord.
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June 11th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Mark 12:41-44
“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything – all she had to live on.” NIV
It is easy for us to give out of abundance ~ Is it not? Jesus watched closely as the crowd of people dropped their coins into the temple treasury. I imagine Him watching, not to see how much they deposited, but to see into their hearts as they contributed. One by one they passed, confidently, as they threw their coins into the chest (see 2 Kings 12:9). As Jesus watched, a poor widow woman passed by. As she passed, she very quickly and quietly dropped two small coins into the chest. To everyone else, this woman passed by unnoticed. But her presence, and heart, did not escape Jesus. Her faithful, mighty contribution touched Him. Jesus praises her act to his Disciples as giving more than all the others. (see also Luke 21:1-4)
I wonder, did she hesitate at all to give what she gave? Did she question, how will I eat or how will I live? Was this the first time she gave all that she had, or had she done this many times before? Was she a little embarrassed or intimidated to place, what others might think, so little an offering? One thing is for sure, this woman not only gave her money, she gave her need for daily bread, in faith, believing that her own need would be supplied.
In most churches, there is a great emphasis placed on tithing, that 10% we are all supposed to give, that 10% out of the abundance of our wealth. I believe that if we would all search our souls, that which we give from the abundance of our hearts would far out-give the abundance of our wealth. There are tremendous numbers of tummys that need to be filled with life sustaining food, there are tremendous numbers of children who need to be cared for~fostered~and adopted, there are tremendous numbers of homeless men~woman~children and families who need homes, there are tremendous numbers of missionaries who need to be cared for spiritually~physically and mentally, and there are those who need the Word placed in their hands and in their hearts. I believe with all my heart that the Lord wants and requires us to invest in people. There is much work to be done in the time allotted to each of us. There is much work to be done (spiritually, physically, mentally and financially) until the Lord comes to claim us for eternity.
Thoughts and Questions to Ponder
Think about the faith of The Poor Widow ~ A Mighty Contributor, who gave all that she had, out of her poverty. What will you contribute to the tremendous needs of God’s kingdom, in faith, from the abundance of your heart?
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Jesus watches us to see not how much we give, but from where we give and our motives for giving. Remember, Jesus is interested in the condition of our hearts in all that we do. Our faith should create in us hearts to give even when we feel we have none to give financially, materially, of our time or our talents. There are times when we may feel we are unworthy, not good enough, not talented enough or not wealthy enough to offer anything to the Lord or the work of The Kingdom. Search your heart on a daily basis. The Lord will provide for and equip you for every good work that He wants you to do, including giving financially. Remember, every penny counts in the eyes of Jesus. Is there something the Lord wants you to do, or is there somewhere to give out of the abundance of your heart? God and His Scripture equips us for every good work, including giving financially. He wants us to share what He has given to us (see 2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 2:21 and 3:16-17)
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June 9th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Luke 2:36-38
“There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.” NIV
Let’s back up for a moment, to Luke 2 verse 22. It was time in Jesus’ life, for his parents to take him to Jerusalem and present him to the Lord. This was in accordance with the written law of the Lord. There was a man in Jerusalem, named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. It had been revealed to him, by the Holy Spirit, that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. The Spirit had moved Simeon to go to the temple courts. When he saw Jesus with his parents, he took the child Jesus in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” “The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother. This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Luke 2:29-35 NIV
Enter, Anna the prophetess: She had spent many years in the temple. The Scripture says she never left the temple. She worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. I would assume that she and Simeon spoke many times of the Lord’s Christ, all the while waiting and listening for the Spirit of God to reveal Him. I would love to have seen Anna’s face as she listened to Simeon and heard the words flow from his mouth. This woman, who never left the temple, was faithful for many years in her belief in the Lord’s Christ. She believed fully in the prophecies of Scripture. I’m sure she prayed many times to live to see the King who would reign in righteousness (Isaiah 32:1), a rod out of the stem of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1), and the ruler of Israel (Micah 5:2).
This day, was the day for Anna. This was the day she would see Jesus the Christ with her own eyes. What a delightful expression there must have been on this aged woman’s face. The Scripture says that at the very moment that Simeon said to Mary, and a sword will pierce your own soul too, Anna approached them giving thanks to God. And she spoke about the child to ALL WHO WERE LOOKING FORWARD to the redemption of Jerusalem. How marvelous it must have been for Anna to live to see this day. She had waited for many years. She had been intimate with God’s grace for many years. She had been there to behold the child Jesus and to speak of Him to all who were looking for Him and the redemption He would bring. I can see in Anna a gentle patient sweetness, and one who is spiritually serene (clear and free from storms or unpleasantness).
Thoughts to Ponder
Think of your faith in terms of being Faithful For Many Years. Anna seemed to thrive in the temple (the presence of God). She spent her life anticipating what had been foretold. May we spend our lives anticipating what God has promised us. May we thrive in His presence and be Faithful for Many Years.
Questions to Ponder
Do you spend much time anticipating the promises of God? _____________
To thrive, is to grow well, vigorously and healthily; to flourish, bloom and blossom. Do you thrive in the presence of God?
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June 9th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Wisdom Questions
Do you have trouble making your mind up? Well…do you?
When I’m not in my right mind, does my left mind get crowded?
Was it wise of me to ask the two previous questions???
Quotes
Always and never are two words you should always remember never to use ~~~~~ Wendell Johnson
Tell me what you need and I’ll tell you how to get along without it ~~~~~~Author unknown
Wisdom From The Word
“Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God” Colossians 4:2
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June 7th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Luke 4:38-39 NIV
The scene: “Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon (Peter). Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So He bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them.”
I had this thought as I was reading about this woman. Did she know Jesus, personally, prior to her healing? If she did, what were her thoughts of Jesus? I thought, perhaps this woman had some ill thoughts toward Jesus. After all, her son-in-law had made the decision to follow Jesus. Because of this, Simon had left home, and left his wife (her daughter) to manage the home duties. Following Jesus was not just living a daily life for Him, but living a daily life with Him. There is a thought for us all.
I love what Matthew and Mark say about this encounter. Matthew says, “Jesus TOUCHED this woman’s hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on them”. Mark says, “Jesus went to this woman, TOOK her hand and HELPED her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them”. (see Matthew 8:14-15 and Mark 1: 30-31)
Regardless of what she thought she felt about Jesus, before her encounter, she was thankful afterwards. After she was healed of her illness, she waited on them. She ministered to them. This was an expression of her gratitude for her health and her life. If she truly believed and followed Jesus before her healing, her faith was surely strengthened after her healing.
Mark 5:25-34 NIV
The scene: Jesus was in a hurry that day. He was on His way to respond to a great need. A man named Jairus had come to Jesus asking for His help. Jairus’ daughter was dying, and “he pleaded earnestly for Jesus to come and put His hands on her, so that she would be healed and live”. (see Mark 5:23) Jesus did go with Jairus, but something happened along the way.
There was a woman, who had been sick with bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered so much. The doctors could not help her. She had spent all her money on health care. Still, her condition was getting worse. I’m sure she must have been anemic, and cleanliness was of great concern for her. She had heard about this man named Jesus, and His healing miracles. So, when she heard He was coming she thought, “If I could only touch His cloak, I will be healed”. (Mark 5:28)
The Scripture says that Jesus felt power go from Him (when the woman touched Him) and he asked, Who touched me? He kept looking through the crowd of people around Him, until the woman fell at His feet. She was afraid and trembling as she told Jesus the truth. Jesus said to her, Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace, and be freed from your suffering. Her faith without doubt had made her whole. I can only imagine how she felt. She had not felt that good physically in many years. (see also Matthew 9:20-22 and Luke 8:43-48) Read the rest of Jairus’ encounter with Jesus in Mark 5:35-43.
Luke 13:10-13 NIV
The Scene: “On the Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, Woman, you are set free from your infirmity. Then he put His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”
Again, we see a woman who had been suffering for many years. Her body was crippled, and I’m sure she must have been crippled in spirit also. Imagine not being able to stand up straight for eighteen years. The Scripture doesn’t say that this woman purposely came to see Jesus that day in the synagogue. It just says that she was there. I believe that she was there for Jesus’ purpose, to bind the grip of an eighteen year affliction, for the Glory of God. Luke 13:16 says, Satan kept this woman bound. Those everyday, ordinary people who were present that day, saw A Jesus Miracle. They had great reason to believe, have their faith strengthened, and rejoice with this woman. Those who debated with Jesus over healing on the Sabbath, could only see as far as themselves and were humiliated. “But the people were delighted with all the wonderful things that Jesus was doing.” (Luke 13:17)
Thoughts to Ponder
Be thankful for those times in your life, that your faith has been strengthened by your circumstances. Serve the Lord in your thankfulness. Write down a time that your faith has been strengthened by your circumstance. _________________________________________________
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Question to Ponder
Is your faith without doubt?
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These three woman were physically touched by Jesus. I believe that they were spiritually touched by Him also. You and I are touched by Jesus too. When we are touched by Him, life becomes extraordinary. We serve Him and we serve others extraordinarily, because we are touched by Him.
Luke 13:13 says that after the crippled woman was healed she straightened up and praised God.
Let’s All Straighten Up And Praise God! Amen
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June 6th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Scripture Reference From My Pastor’s Sermon
Psalm 19 NIV
Verses 1-6 ~ The heavens, themselves, proclaim that they are the Glory of God and the work of His hands. Observe, that the creator is all powerful to the ends of the earth and the heavens. Nothing is hidden from Him and His Glory.
Verses 7-11 ~ The Holy Scriptures
The law of the Lord is perfect ~ reviving the soul
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy ~ making wise the simple
The precepts of the Lord are right ~ giving joy to the heart
The commands of the Lord are radiant ~ giving light to the eyes
The fear of the Lord is pure ~ enduring forever
The ordinances of the Lord are sure AND altogether righteous
These are more precious than much pure gold ~ are sweet than honey from the comb
By these laws, statutes, precepts, commands, fear of the Lord, and ordinances we are warned; in keeping them, there is GREAT REWARED!
Verses 12-14 ~ Pray for the benefit of all these things
Lord,
Forgive my hidden faults
Keep me from willful sins, that they may not rule over me ~ so that I may be blameless and innocent of great transgression
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer ~ Amen!
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June 3rd, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Only once in Scripture, do we see the names of these two faithful women. Yet, through the writings of Paul we can see a wonderful picture of their character and faithfulness in the Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2-7 ~ Paul’s Encouragement to Timothy To Be Faithful
“To Timothy, my dear son. Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline.” NIV
We are told in Acts chapter 16 verse 1, that young Timothy lived in Lystra, where his mother, Eunice, lived. Eunice was a Jewess and a believer and his father was a Greek (we do not know whether Timothy’s father was a believer). We can most certainly say that Lois and Eunice were believers. We can also say that Timothy’s grandmother Lois lived out her faith daily, because her daughter Eunice lived a life devoted to the Lord. Paul said, in his letter to Timothy, “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and , I am persuaded, now lives in you also”.
The faith was passed down from generation, to generation. Two women who, together, were committed to preparing the next generation.
In 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 14-15, we see more of the character and faithfulness of his mother and grandmother. We see something very important. Paul instructs Timothy to, “…continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus”.
It’s quite obvious that Lois and Eunice have been teaching Timothy about God since he was a very small boy. I can tell you from personal experience, that it is a difficult undertaking to start teaching your children the Holy Scriptures when they are in their teens. I was not equipped, nor was I a believer, when my children were small. After I did give my life to Christ, it was no easy undertaking to grow myself up spiritually, let alone my children. On the other hand, I can tell you from personal experience that nothing is impossible. My children, and myself are living proof that it is never too late. God has been truly marvelous. He has intervened in our lives and broken the chains of family rebellion and sin, so that we might pass on the faith from generation to generation.
Thoughts to Ponder
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, I know that I have great influence on those around me. My life should be lived in accordance with my faith, each day, because I am Preparing The Next Generation.
Question to Ponder
Think about the message you are communicating to those around you. Will your child’s, or grandchild’s, friend say to them someday, “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother and your mother“?
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June 1st, 2010 / No Comments » / by Pam
Okay, this post has nothing to do with Scripture~Daily Steps. This is just a post about “Doing What Is Necessary”. It may sound, and probably is, an apology of sorts. I have not posted in several days because: I’m on a deadline to edit two more of my Bible studies for my ebook publisher, and we (my ‘Hubby’ and I ) decided to leave town, get out of Dodge, fly the coop or whatever you want to call it for a couple of days. Our time away was not without a call from the Nursing Home where my Mother-in-law resides. Every time we go somewhere, we get that phone call. Bless her heart, she fell out of bed again. She only bruised her ‘bottom’, so we did not have to return home this time. I did take my computer thinking I would post my next “Girls of Faith” Bible study, but could not get a good enough Internet connection. So, I guess it was just not meant to be. Today, I planned on writing the post, but was interrupted by something else I really needed to take care of. Tomorrow is a work day for me, so my “Girls of Faith” post will wait until Thursday. One of the things the Lord is teaching me is to go with the flow because sometimes stuff just happens to interrupt daily life. What I have learned is that tomorrow is another day and sometimes doing what is necessary (in light of what I want to do) happens. The important thing is that whether or not I journal (write) everyday (which I love to do!), the important thing is that I spend time with the Lord and His Word everyday (which I love to do!). He will help me get through those days that I don’t get to journal (write), and those days don’t happen very often. The point is…what is the point? (he he ~ just kidding) Stuff happens and it’s okay! I’ll be posting at ya!
“Everyday is a blessing from God, no matter what it holds…because no matter what it holds, He is always beside us to bless us!” Quote by ME!
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