This all sounds great. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carleeta Manser" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 4:38 AM Subject: {dbilg} An Atmosphere of Hopefulness and Cheer
> > An Atmosphere of Hopefulness and Cheer >> >> Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Phil. 4:4. >> >> To the Christian is granted the joy of gathering rays of eternal light >> from >> the throne of glory, and of reflecting these rays not only on his own >> path, >> but on the paths of those with whom he associates. By speaking words of >> hope >> and encouragement, of grateful praise and kindly cheer, he may strive to >> make those around him better, to elevate them, to point them to heaven >> and >> glory, and to lead them to seek, above all earthly things, the eternal >> substance, the immortal inheritance, the riches that are imperishable. >> >> "Rejoice in the Lord alway," says the apostle; "and again I say, >> Rejoice." >> Wherever we go, we should carry an atmosphere of Christian hopefulness >> and >> cheer; then those who are out of Christ will see attractiveness in the >> religion we profess; unbelievers will see the consistency of our faith. >> We >> need to have more distinct glimpses of heaven, the land where all is >> brightness and joy. We need to know more of the fullness of the blessed >> hope. If we are constantly "rejoicing in hope," we shall be able to speak >> words of encouragement to those whom we meet. "A word spoken in due >> season, >> how good is it!" Souls are perishing for the lack of personal labor. >> >> Not alone in daily association with believers and unbelievers are we to >> glorify God by speaking often one to another in words of gratitude and >> rejoicing. As Christians, we are exhorted not to forsake the assembling >> of >> ourselves together, for our own refreshing, and to impart the consolation >> we >> have received. In these meetings, held from week to week, we should dwell >> upon God's goodness and manifold mercies, upon His power to save from >> sin. >> In features, in temper, in words, in character, we are to witness that >> the >> service of God is good. Thus we proclaim that "the law of the Lord is >> perfect, converting the soul." >> >> Our prayer and social meetings should be seasons of special help and >> encouragement. Each one has a work to do to make these gatherings as >> interesting and profitable as possible. This can best be done by having a >> fresh experience daily in the things of God, and by not hesitating to >> speak >> of His love in the assemblies of His people. If you allow no darkness or >> unbelief to enter your hearts, they will not be manifest in your >> meetings. >> . >> . . >> >> By the mystery and glory of the cross we can estimate the value of man, >> and >> then we shall see and feel the importance of working for our fellow men, >> that they may be exalted to the throne of God (Southern Watchman, Mar. 7, >> 1905). >> >>>From Lift Him Up - Page 244 >> >> >> _______________________________________ > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/dbilg?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
