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Dear Friend, The material possessions that so many people place a high price upon are only temporary and will not have any relevance when compared to the forever of eternity. We are to recognize that family and personal friendships place a higher value than any material thing can ever have. We are to value our loved ones and show them by our positive actions that they mean more to us than any thing that is made with human hands. The Lord knows that material things do not bring long-lasting happiness and so we are warned to not be fooled into loving the things of this world. The Bible declares in Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity. When goods increase, they increase who eat them; so what profit have the owners except to see them with their eyes? (2 Corinthians 4:18) I hope you are encouraged by today's message to take special interest in those around you because they are the ones that matter and not any material thing that is in our possession. WRINKLE IN MY HOOD We live in a very quiet neighborhood. Late one evening I was listening to some music when I heard a loud crash on the street. It took me a while to realize what had happened. Earlier that evening my wife wanted me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter get in a little practice driving. I sent her to the store with her older brother riding shotgun. She took my truck. I settled back to enjoy the music. At dinner earlier that evening my oldest son was speaking admiringly of the truck. It is a little four-wheel drive Ford Explorer and the kids knew I enjoyed having it. It is the nicest car I have ever owned. I said, Guys, my heart is not set on that car. I like it but it is just rusting metal and it is a depreciating item. It won't last forever. Never set your heart on anything that is temporary. I had no idea how prophetic my advice was that night. The thud on the street was followed by a commotion upstairs and then the whole family pouring down the steps led by thirteen year old Chuck who shouted, Dad, Dad, Holly wrecked your car. My heart sank and my mind was flooded with conflicting thoughts. Was anyone hurt? Who else was involved? I ran to the door with a racing heart and in that instant a message came clearly to my spirit like a voice in my heart: Here is your chance. You have always looked for ways to show Holly that she is precious to you. Here is a unique opportunity to show her what you really love. How you react now is something that she will probably never forget. To my surprise the accident had not occurred on the street, but right in my own driveway. And my fears about damage to the property of other people melted when I saw that the collision was with our other car, the family van. In her inexperience Holly had confused the brakes and accelerator. In an instant both of my cars were wrecked. Holly was unhurt physically but when I reached her she was crying softly and saying over and over again, Oh, Dad, I'm sorry, I'm sorry Dad, I know how much you love this car. I wrapped her in my arms and she cried and my heart melted for her. Later that week an adult friend stopped by and asked what happened to my truck. I swore her to secrecy and then told her what happened. Her eyes moistened and she said, That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my Dad's car and ran into a log that had fallen across the road. I was able to drive the car home, but it was totaled. When I got home my Dad dragged me from the car, knocked me to the ground and began to kick me. Over forty years later the pain of that rejection still moved her to tears. It was a deep wound on her soul. I remembered how tender-hearted Holly had been the night she wrecked the car and how vulnerable she was at that moment and I breathed a prayer of thanks to God for His gentle reminder that night. Someday years from now when Holly thinks back on her life and she remembers me, I want her to know that I loved her a thousand times more than all my earthly possessions put together. I repaired the van, but the wrinkle in the hood of my truck is still there today. Every day it reminds me of the really priceless things in my life. I don't mind having damage to my truck, but I don't want to be responsible for damage to my daughter's heart. By Ken Pierpont Read and meditate on these scriptures: 1 John 2:15-17 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus declares Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 John 4:7-11 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: PRICELESS GIFTS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem73.htm Today's Selected Testimony: FATHER KNOWS BEST Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony109.htm =============================================== Dear Friend, When trials come our way trying to discourage us, we are to remember Who dwells within our hearts. The Supremacy and Majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ reigns and will continue to do so forever and ever. Before the world was, Jesus was present and after the world perishes the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word will continue to be. The Bible declares in John 1:1-4, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. Trust in the Lord and never allow worry or fear to enter into your heart. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad because our Lord is alive and He cares for our well-being. (1 Corinthians 3:16-23) I hope you are encouraged by today's message to rest in the authority of the Lord and know that He will be there to comfort your heart no matter what comes before you. HOW DO WE EXPLAIN THAT? A young man whose father is a carpenter grows up working in his father's shop. He has no formal education. He owns no property of any kind. One day he puts down his tools and walks out of his father's shop. He starts preaching on street corners and in the nearby countryside. Walking from place to place preaching all the while, even though he is in no way an ordained minister, he never gets farther than an area perhaps 100 miles wide at the most. He does this for three years. Then he is arrested, tried and convicted. There is no court of appeal so he is executed at age 33 along with two common thieves. Those in charge of his execution roll dice to see who gets his clothing -- the only possessions he has. His family cannot afford a burial place so he is interred in a borrowed tomb. End of story? No, this uneducated, propertyless young man who preached on street corners for only three years who left no written word has for 2000 years had a greater effect on the entire world than all the rulers, kings and emperors, all the conquerors, the generals and admirals, all the scholars, scientists and philosophers who ever lived -- all put together. How do we explain that? Unless He really was what He said He was. By Ronald Reagan Be encouraged to trust in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do not allow the nay sayers to influence your relationship with the Lord, but rather let that be motivation for you to come closer to the Lord and allow His Word to work in you and through you. We are to be His living vessels proclaiming His truth to all generations. Have confidence in the Lord and know that He is well pleased when we stand strong and continue to fight the good fight of faith. The Lord knows our emotions and has stood where we stand, so we are to be reassured because our God sympathizes with our afflictions and has given us Him name and authority to overcome them. (John 19:30) (2 Timothy 2:19-21) (Matthew 18:18-20) (John 16:23-24) I encourage you to call upon Him and rededicate your commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Let God know that your heart is perfect towards Him and with gladness will you serve Him and do all that He asks of you. A confession like this is sure to capture the heart of God letting Him know that our love for Him is pure and everlasting. (1 Peter 2:9-10) Read and meditate on these scriptures: John 1:10-12 He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a Great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Romans 10:14-15 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: HE DIDN'T STOP AT THE CROSS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem146.htm Today's Selected Testimony: JULIE HARRELL'S TESTIMONY Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony13.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. 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