From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, With the many blessings that surround us, we are to be thankful and rejoice at the favour and goodness of the Lord. Many times we do not pay attention to the good that is all around us, but rather we focus our attention on the bad that does not come close in comparison. We are to appreciate and enjoy the blessings that God has given us and remember to give thanks in the good times as well as the bad. The Bible declares in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Be encouraged to appreciate the gifts that surround you and learn to elevate the God who created you rather than the temporary situation that may have you worried. (Psalm 34:1-9) (Psalm 105:1-11) I hope you are encouraged and inspired by today's message. HOW ARE YOU? Every Day I am asked How are you? My response is always, Fine, thank you But what I would really like to say is, Yes...I am O.K. I Have My Sight...although not perfect, I can still see the glorious sunsets, the antics of a puppy, the smile of a child, and the most important...I can see if there are any bugs in my food. I Have My Hearing...even though impaired I can hear the music that takes the wrinkles out of my day. I can hear others tell me they love me! And every morning I can hear the snap, crackle, and pop...even if it isn't the cereal. I Have My sense Of Smell...although marred with allergies I could tell if the house is on fire, or the baby needs changing. Oh and isn't it heavenly to smell that first cup of coffee in the morning? I Still Have My Sense Of Taste...I can tell when something has gone bad or sour, even though I have to wonder about my own cooking sometimes. I Still Have My sense Of Touch...even though some people say I am really touched...The joy of touching another, loving another, petting your cat, makes you feel you are not alone I am O.K. you see. I can walk, even though I may stumble -- I can talk, sometimes without stopping -- I can laugh, even when nothing is funny -- and I can cry, anytime I want to In fact, I think I am better than just Okay! How about you my friend? Author Unknown If we take a moment to think about the positives in our life, I believe they will stack much higher than the negatives that sometimes keep our attention longer. I encourage you today to think more of the blessings that are all around you and in doing so you will see that you are much more favored than you thought beforehand. (James 1:16-18) (3 John 2) (Eph. 1:3-6) Be encouraged to be thankful and let God know that you do appreciate all that you have even though you may sometimes forget. Even though God is all knowing, I'm sure He will be pleased with your heartfelt thanks unto Him. Read and meditate on these scriptures: Hebrews 13:15-16 By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Psalm 30:10-12 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be Thou my helper. Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto Thee for ever. Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: THE BRIGHTEST STAR Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem101.htm Today's Selected Testimony: WHO WILL DELIVER ME? Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony112.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies. Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. You are also welcome to post your prayer requests in our Prayer Forum. All this and more available at --- http://www.Godswork.org You can also send prayer requests to --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Add your E-mail address if you'd like correspondence with the prayer partners. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! 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