From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, It is a great privilege to be called a child of God. The Lord who is gracious and merciful has cleansed us of our unrighteousness through His shed Blood on the Cross and now calls us sons and daughters in Christ. He cleansed us of our iniquities and in return gave us His righteousness. Never be hard on yourself because of your past sins, but stand reassured and know that God does not see you for who you once were, but He sees you for who you are now and who you will be in the years to come. The Bible says that we love Him because He first loved us. God knows us intimately and loves us with His unending love. (1 John 1:5-10) (John 4:19) I encourage you to seek the Lord with your whole heart and take the time to commune and fellowship with Him. You are created in God's image and when you opened your heart to Lord Jesus Christ; His Spirit became a part of your spirit, so never think that God does not understand you or know what you are going through in your life. Always remember that we follow The Risen Savior who loves us and promises to guide us in our daily walk with Him. (Isaiah 55:6-7) (John 17:21-26) (Ephesians 3:14-21) (Romans 8:31-39) I hope you are blessed and encouraged by today's message. I KNOW THE SHEPHERD There was once a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere for his one- man shows of readings and recitations from the classics. He would always end his performance with a dramatic reading of Psalm 23. Each night, without exception, as the actor began his recitation - "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want".the crowd would listen attentively. And then, at the conclusion of the Psalm, they would rise in thunderous applause in appreciation of the actor's incredible ability to bring the verse to life. But one night, just before the actor was to offer his customary recital of Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up. "Sir, do you mind if tonight I recite Psalm 23?" The actor was quite taken back by this unusual request, but he allowed the young man to come forward and stand front and center on the stage to recite the Psalm, knowing that the ability of this unskilled youth would be no match for his own talent. With a soft voice, the young man began to recite the words of the Psalm. When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no standing ovation as on other nights. All that could be heard was the sound of weeping. The audience had been so moved by the young man's recitation that every eye was full of tears. Amazed by what he had heard, the actor said to the youth, "I don't understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a lifetime of experience and training - but I have never been able to move an audience as you have tonight. Tell me, what is your secret?" The young man quietly replied, "Well sir, you know the Psalm...I know the Shepherd." Author Unknown Be encouraged to spent time alone with the Lord everyday both in prayer and in reading His Word. In order for us to know the leading of the Lord for our life, we need to be in communion with Him and allow His Spirit to speak to our spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19) (2 Timothy 2:15) (Romans 8:14-17) Read and meditate on these scriptures: Philippians 4:6-7 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Isaiah 55:6-7 "Seek ye the LORD while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon." Romans 8:14-17 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together." Ephesians 3:14-19 "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That He would grant you, according to the riches of His Glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem175.htm Today's Selected Testimony: HOW GOD USED CANCER TO BLESS ME Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony145.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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