From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, There are many moments in life when we pause and think what is our life's purpose. When questions like this arise, we must always go back to what God says in His Word. The Bible says that our life as long as it may seem is only like a vapor that appears for a short time and then vanishes away. If our life is as short as the Bible says it is, then we have to think of the impact that our lives have had on others once our life is over and done with. We cannot continue to live our life in a manner that is only to please ourselves and look for our own best interests. If we do live in this manner, we will soon find how shallow and unsatisfying that way of living feels in our hearts. (James 4:14) (Romans 15:1-4) (Matthew 19:29-30) You see, we cannot live only for ourselves and our own self interests and not give clear attention to the legacy that we leave behind. This life that God has given us is not meant to be used solely for our benefit, but we are to use the gifts and talents that He has given us for the betterment of others. Jesus tells us to not lay up for ourselves treasures on earth where moths can destroy and thieves can steal, but lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor thief can destroy or steal. We are to be heavenly minded and realize that life is temporary, but eternity is forever. (Hebrews 12:1-3) (Matthew 6:19-22) (2 Corinthians 4:18) I hope you are encouraged by today's message to be one who does good works selflessly for the betterment of others so that you may be remembered in cheerfulness and praised for living an unselfish and pure life before man and God. THE GUY WITH THE DONKEY When we all get home I know what I want to do. There's someone I want to get to know. I want to meet the guy with the donkey. I don't know his name or what he looks like. I only know one thing: what he gave. He gave a donkey to Jesus on the Sunday he entered Jerusalem. "Go to the town you can see there. When you enter it, you will quickly find a donkey tied there with its colt. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone asks you why you are taking the donkeys, say that the Master needs them, and he will send them at once." (Matthew 21:3) When we all get to heaven I want to visit this fellow. I have several questions for him. Did you know? Did you have any idea that your generosity would be used for such a noble purpose? Did it ever occur to you that God was going to ride your donkey? Were you aware that all four gospel writers would tell your story? Did it ever cross your mind that a couple of millenniums later, a curious preacher in South Texas would be pondering your plight late at night? Maybe you have those questions, too. All of us have a donkey. You and I each have something in our lives, which, if given back to God, could, like the donkey, move Jesus and His story further down the road. Are You Ready To Give Up Your Donkey? By Max Lucado Be encouraged and know that you will always get the better end of the deal when you do what God leads you to do. I often think of the woman who poured on the head of Jesus the ointment of spikenard that was precious and very expensive. There were many people around the Lord who criticized her for "wasting" the precious ointment, but Jesus said that she had done a good work for Him and because of what she did, Jesus said that wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman did will also be told as a memorial to her. (Mark 14:3-9) (Ephesians 2:10) (Matthew 5:13-16) No matter what others may say about you, always remember that you are going to stand before God alone and give an account of what you did with your life on the earth. Never allow the criticism of others to keep you from being in God's perfect will for your life. Live selflessly and do good works not so that you may be praised, but God be praised because of your life and your care for those around you. (Romans 14:11-12) (Luke 9:23-26) Read and meditate on these scriptures: 1 Peter 2:9-10 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy." 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed- always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body." Revelation 22:12-14 Jesus declares "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: LOOKING FOR JESUS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem131.htm Today's Selected Testimony: GOD IS FAITHFUL Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony118.htm ================================================== From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, When trials and tribulations come our way, we sometimes feel that our faith has reached its limits and our will to overcome has been defeated. We must always keep in mind the promise of the Lord and remember that He will never give us more than we are able to bear. Encourage yourself in the Lord's promise and continually stand strong and keep in mind that God knows the limits of your spirit and will never allow a trial that you are not able to overcome and be victorious over. (1 Corinthians 10:12-13) (Psalm 91:14-16) I hope you are blessed and encouraged by today's message to trust in the Lord's provision and know that it is God who goes before you to make your crooked paths straight. (Isaiah 42:16-21) FAITH'S STRUGGLE Things are getting piled up, God I'm losing sight of who you are. I go through the motions of living, treating each day like the one before. Each day is a test in patience, a testing of my strength. How much longer will you wait, Lord? As of right now, I feel you're late. "All in His time," is what people say and I know that is true; but with the way things are going I've lost comfort in that too. My hope is being shattered by the things that press me down. And my faith has begun to waver; so like Peter I've started to drown. I'm sailing a sea of lonesome to an island of despair. My ship has started sinking; I see lightning in the air. As your child I'm calling out to you, please listen to my cry. Answer my questions of wonder; I'll wait for your reply. Your answers mean so much to me; it's your will I'm striving for. If I could only see the shore more clearly I might find the open door. All the doors that I've come close to have been shut right in my face. What does it really mean when people talk about your mercy and grace? They say you understand, after all that you've been through. Well, please then, take my hand and show me what it is I'm supposed to do. If I am to wait longer, then give me patience; if I am to trust, then give me faith; because without you right beside me this storm cannot be faced. And sometimes we must step through the mist and reach for the unknown. Then when we reach dry land, Lord, we'll see how much we've grown. Sometimes you require a leap of faith; though the shoreline is not clear; but your grace and mercy are sufficient; there is nothing I need fear. Your love, it knows no limits, and no other love compares. Draw closer to me now, God, and wash away my tears. For I can rest in each tomorrow if Your love is all I know; So in the midst of the storms of life, Lord, hold my hand and don't let go. By Janie Flores Read and meditate on these scriptures: Hebrews 12:2-3 "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the Joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the Right Hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds." Psalm 25:1-5 "Unto Thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in Thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on Thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day." Isaiah 45:2-3 "I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel." 2 Timothy 1:7-9 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: STRENGTH FOR THE DAY Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem167.htm Today's Selected Testimony: FROM DRUGS TO JESUS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony122.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. 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