Bridge the Gap
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
If you obey my commands,
you will remain in my love,
just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands
and remain in his love.
Check the Box
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:9-10)
Read more of God’s Love Letter 1 John 4
Remind Me Who I Am
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. (Romans 8:16-17)
All of China Shakes
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
I heard a story on the radio the other day that really challenged me. I would like to share it with you and see how God can use it in your life.
There was an 80 year old missionary who was bed ridden. For many years, he had served in China as a missionary. One day, someone came to visit him. The visitor expressed that he was sorry the missionary couldn’t be in China. This was the missionary’s response…
“When I pray, all of China shakes!”
This got me to thinking. What happens when I pray? Does anything shake? Do I truly believe that God can change circumstances? Do I trust that He will? Matthew 17:20 says,
“…I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
A Lesson from Pencils
Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8)
Parable of the Pencil
Author Unkown
The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.
1. To be the best pencil, you must allow yourself to be held and guided by the hand that holds you.
2. You can always correct the mistakes that you make. Read more