From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, We must always keep in mind how special the women that are in our lives really are. We are to honor, love and respect our mothers, sisters and wives and show our appreciation for all that they do for us. We should not honor the women in our lives only because it is the right thing to do, but also because it is the command of the Lord. God Almighty has commanded us to honor our mothers and fathers. We must also love and respect our wives as we are commanded to in Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it." (Exodus 20:12) God has blessed us with great women in our lives and we need to acknowledge them and be thankful that God has given them to us. It is easy to go through life on autopilot and not pay special attention to the works and acts of love that women show each day that we are alive because they are so graceful and light in their works, but nevertheless we must acknowledge them and be grateful for all that they do. (Proverbs 18:22) (Proverbs 31:28) I hope you are encouraged by today's message to pay tribute to the women that are in your life and show them by your acts of praise and love how special and important they are to you. THE CREATION OF WOMAN When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned. I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with my creativity. >From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the strong yet delicate rib which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Your characteristics are as the rib: strong, yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organs in man, his heart and lungs. His heart is the center of his whole being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to his heart and lungs. Support him as the rib cage supports the body. Around this one bone I fashioned you. I shaped you. I created you perfect. Your eyes are the windows to your soul; your lips are so lovely when they part in prayer; your nose is so perfect in form; your hands are so gentle to touch. Oh yes, I've touched your hands, I've held your heart. Of all that lives and breathes you are the most like Me. That is why I made you the mother of life. You see, woman, you reside in Me. Adam walked with Me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see Me, or touch Me. He could only feel Me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with Me I fashioned in you. My holiness, My strength, My purity, My love, and support, My protection. You are special because you are the extension of Me. Man represents my image; woman, my emotions. Together you represent the totality of God. So man, treat woman well. Love her and respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her you hurt Me. What you do to her, you do to Me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart and lungs. Woman, support man as the rib cage. In humility show him the power of emotion I have given to you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self. Author Unknown Read and meditate on these scriptures: Colossians 3:18-22 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God." Proverbs 31:10-12 "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." Romans 12:9-12 "Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer." Proverbs 31:26-31 "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." ================================================== Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, There many Bible believing Christians in the world that have been redeemed, sanctified and changed from the inside out, but still they are not sure of their role as a child of God. What we must always keep in mind is that the believer is always going to be in the midst of change. As believers in Christ, there will never be a moment where we have finally "arrived". The Bible says that God changes us from glory to glory. The Lord is constantly working in our lives to better us in the areas of our weakness and leading us on to the path that He wishes for us to travel on and learn from. (2 Corinthians 4:11-18) (Psalm 27:7-14) (Isaiah 30:21) (2 Corinthians 3:18) We must never think that God cannot use us for His eternal purposes. The Lord can use even the smallest vessels to impact our world where change is promised to come. If you are unsure of your role concerning the things of God, I want you to be encouraged and know that God can and will do great things through each of us if we only surrender our will and allow God to lead and guide us as He sees fit. (2 Thessalonians 3:3-5) (Proverbs 3:5-6) I hope you are both encouraged and inspired by today's message to see that you are never stagnant in your Christian walk, but in a constant change for your betterment and usefulness towards the kingdom of God. NOT HOPELESS Carla stirred Jell-O into boiling water, added cold water, and put the bowl with the watery mixture in the refrigerator to set. "Didn't Dana ask you to come over to play this afternoon?" asked Mother after Carla had finished washing the dishes. Carla shrugged. "Yeah," she said, "but I don't feel like playing with her. I'm beginning to think she's hopeless. She always wants her own way, and she says mean things about other kids--stuff like that." "Hm-m-m-m. That's too bad," said Mother. "Well, maybe it's time to check your Jell-O." Carla went to the refrigerator. "It's getting there," she said. "It's ready for the fruit." She added apples and bananas to the Jell-O while she continued to complain about Dana. "Tell me something," said Mother. "Dana became a Christian just recently. Has she improved at all since then?" "Oh, sure." Carla nodded. "She used to be just awful--nobody liked her. Now she's not as bad, but she still has a long way to go." "Like the Jell-O," said Mother. "The Jell-O?" repeated Carla. "What do you mean?" "The Jell-O has improved since you started it, but it has a long way to go, too," explained Mother. "It isn't hopeless, though. In time it will be set and ready to eat. It reminds me that Christians don't usually 'set' all at once, either. It takes time. As Christians grow in the Lord, they improve in outward behavior. We need to be patient with them." "Maybe we can add some 'fruit' to help them." Carla was enjoying the comparison. "Like...we can pray for them, and we can be friendly." "Good," approved Mother, "and let's remember that you and I aren't finished yet, either. Let's grow together." Author Unknown Be encouraged to cheer on the faithfulness of others who are growing in their Christian walk and you stand firm and know that God is transitioning you in your walk with Him. Read and meditate on these scriptures: Hebrews 10:22-24 "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works." Romans 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Psalm 31:2-5 "Bow down Thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be Thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For Thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy Name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for Thou art my strength. Into Thine hand I commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth." Psalm 37:23-25 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: I WILL PAINT YOU A RAINBOW Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem7.htm Today's Selected Testimony: GOD HAS BEEN FAITHFUL Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony157.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. 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