This is very meaningful.
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From: O.Addison Gethers
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Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:38 AM
Subject: {dbilg} devotional from Sharon Sanderson June 30
Tuesday
June 30, 2009
HIS PLAN
This is what the LORD says: When Babylon's 70 years are over, I will come to
you. I will keep my promise to you and bring you back to this place. I know
the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace
and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Then you will
call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will hear you. When you look
for me, you will find me. When you wholeheartedly seek me, I will let you
find me, declares the LORD. I will bring you back from captivity. I will
gather you from all the nations and places where I've scattered you, declares
the LORD. I will bring you back from the place where you are being held
captive.
Jeremiah 29:10-14
God has a plan, God has always had a plan, and God will always have a plan
for His children. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His unfailing
love and mercy will never cease to exist.
It is always His plan to bring His children home - when they seek Him
earnestly. We all know the story of the Prodigal Son. This story represents the
repentance
necessary to have a true relationship with the Father. We must be willing to
be His servants and to be treated as servants. When we approach Him with a
heart of repentance He is more than willing to meet us halfway.
When working with wounded people, we must always keep this truth in the back
of our mind. God sent His children into exile in order for them to see what
it was like to live a life without Him. Oh, they prospered for a while in
Babylon, but after a season they discovered the emptiness in riches. They
hungered
for the life they lived back home.
If we intervene in the life of a rebellious, wounded person too soon we just
might stunt their emotional and spiritual growth. If you know anything about
AA one of the things they teach is that before a person is willing to get
sober, they must first "bottom out."
In the early years of my niece's addiction, my sister, Carolyn, was
constantly bailing her out of situations. She overlooked the thousands of
dollars Robin
stole from her. Not only did she overlook that, she even went behind Robin
cleaning up her trail of bad checks.
Years ago D. James Kennedy wrote a book, The Prodigal Child. I loaned my copy
to someone several years ago and the book is no longer in print. He stated
in that book that we simply have to let go of the child and let them see what
it feels like to be totally separated from us. I agree. It hurts, but I agree.
If you have a child, an extended family member, or a friend, who is presently
separated from God - and you - never cease to pray. God has a plan for their
life. His plan is not for them to live in the gutter. His plan is for them to
live a life that gives - not takes. Begin to let God develop a picture in
your mind of that person walking in wholeness; pray for our family as well,
we have one too.
If by some chance you are the person living a life of mockery, get alone with
God. Confess the shallowness of your relationship with Him and let Him take
over your life (I don't mean this in an ugly way - the truth is just the
truth). He will restore you when you seek Him wholeheartedly. He will heal you.
You will come out of the pit!
Father, I thank You and praise You that it has never been in Your plan for us
to wallow in the gutters of this world, but to be seated in the Heavenlies
with You. We pray for our loved ones and ask You to keep them safe until they
can know You and Your plan for their life.
BTW - this is one of my favorite scriptures and has pulled me through many,
many times. I hope it helps you as well.
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