From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, No matter how hard the enemy may be fighting us, we are to stand strong and show our confidence in the Lord's ability to strengthen us and meet our needs. We are not to focus on the obstacle that is ahead of us, but rather we are to focus on the God who created heaven and earth and know that with Him All Is Well. The Bible declares in Psalm 10:17 "Lord, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble: Thou wilt prepare their heart, Thou wilt cause Thine ear to hear." No matter what we go through in life, the answer to our problem can be found by spending time alone with the Lord sharing with Him all that is on our heart and receiving from Him the confidence to continue on boldly knowing the answer is on its way. (1 Peter 5:8-11) Be encouraged to focus more on the God who loves you rather than on the trials and tribulations that try to bring down your spirits. You will soon find the power that comes with giving praise and thanksgiving to the Lord who loves you and calls you His child. (Isaiah 26:3-4) (Jeremiah 31:3) I hope today's message encourages your heart to trust the Lord in all areas of your life and know that He will meet your needs. A CALL IN THE NIGHT "Mommy, Mommy," my daughter called out in the middle of the night when she was 4. "I'm scared. Come quick!" I stumbled down the hall to her room, muffling a yawn. "It's that awful dream again. A monster's in my closet!" she said trembling. "There's no monster in here," I said, checking her closet as I had done every night for the past week. "I'm afraid in the dark," she said. "When I'm afraid, I pray to God, and He always takes care of me," I said. "Just tell God how frightened you are, and He'll take care of you too, OK?" "OK, Mommy." The next night, I woke up again. The house was quiet; my daughter wasn't crying--so why was I awake? I got out of bed, tiptoed down the hall, and paused at the door to her room. "Are you awake, honey?" I asked softly. "Yes, Mommy," she said. "My prayer worked. I had that dream again, but I didn't yell for you. I asked God to bring you to me. And He did!" As I hugged her close, I thought about God answering prayers in mysterious ways. All we had to do was ask, and, just as He had brought me to my daughter in the middle of the night, He would find a way to take care of all the 'monsters' in our lives. By Nancy Burcham Read and meditate on these scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Isaiah 26:3-4 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is Everlasting Strength." Ephesians 6:10-12 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: ENRICHING THOUGHTS Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem157.htm Today's Selected Testimony: THE LORD ALWAYS PROVIDES Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony184.htm ====================================================== From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, There are many moments in life when we are critical of ourselves for things that we've done as well as for things that we shouldn't have done. What we must understand is that we are all imperfect and flawed human beings who have all fallen short at one time or another. We are to let the past stay in the past whether good or bad and strive to be and do our best this day and the days ahead. (Romans 3:23-27) (Psalm 103:10-12) (Philippians 3:13-14) When we ask for God's forgiveness for our past mistakes, the Lord forgives us and He cleanses us of our unrighteousness. Be encouraged to love yourself and know that you are original and unique created by the Hands of Almighty God who loves you and calls you His child. Stand in who you are and enjoy every moment that you are alive. (1 John 1:8-10) (Psalm 100:1-5) I hope you are blessed and encouraged by today's message. THE GIFT OF LIVING The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her know. Old Age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body... the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person who lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m. and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60s. I will wear a red hat with a purple outfit proudly! And if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten, and I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no," and mean it. I can say "yes," and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. Author Unknown Read and meditate on these scriptures: 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 103:10-12 "He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us." Proverbs 17:22 "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." John 15:9-11 Jesus declares, "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in My love. If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in His love. These things have I spoken unto you, that My Joy might remain in you, and that your Joy might be full." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. 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