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Dear all, Reminder from today's reading: Just because the Lord doesn't stop us from something doesn't mean He wants us to continue. To discern which opportunities to pursue, we need to "approve the things that are excellent" and to be "filled with the fruits of righteousness . . . to the glory and praise of God" (Phil. 1:10-11). Enjoy the rest of the treasure. Have a great Monday! Love, Mya Our Daily Bread taken from www.rbc.net January 7, 2008 Beware Of Open Doors READ: Philippians 1:8-11! Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly. -Proverbs 15:21 Sometimes Christians follow an "open door" policy. When a door of opportunity opens, they assume that it's God's will to go through it. Bestselling author Terri Blackstock knows this is untrue. She never openly rebelled against God, but she found herself far away from Him after walking through open doors of opportunity. "I had allowed myself to believe that God was blessing my career . . . because He had opened all the doors," she wrote in Soul Restoration. Although she got what she wanted-a successful career writing romance novels for Harlequin and Silhouette-she lost what she needed: a close relationship with God. When she finally admitted that her career was keeping her from God, she turned her back on success and renewed her commitment to the Lord. Since then, her writing career has been revitalized, and she has become an award-winning author of Christian fiction. Just because the Lord doesn't stop us from something doesn't mean He wants us to continue. To discern which opportunities to pursue, we need to "approve the things that are excellent" and to be "filled with the fruits of righteousness . . . to the glory and praise of God" (Phil. 1:10-11). -Julie Ackerman Link FOR FURTHER STUDY For help with understanding God's will for your life, read the online study How Can I Know What God Wants Me To Do? at www.discoveryseries.org/q0704 The best way to know God's will is to say "I will" to God. Philippians 1:8-11 8God can testify how I long for all of you with the affec! tion of Christ Jesus. 9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God. . ============================================= From: Joel Osteen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Today's Word with Joel & Victoria Free to Worship Inspired by Joel Osteen's new book, Become a Better You, Free to Worship is the newest LIVE recording from Lakewood Church. This music will strengthen, encourage and uplift. Make this a part of your life everyday! God is at Work Today's Scripture "We thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of man, but as it actually is-the Word of God which is at work in you who believe" (I Thessalonians 2:13 NIV). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria When you receive the truth of God's Word in your heart, it automatically takes root and begins to work in your life! You may not always see it right away. You may not always feel it, but know that God began a good work in you, and He is faithful to complete it. When you are faithful to receive His Word, it opens the door for Him to work. The Bible tells us that the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. That means, if there's any confusion in your life, or if anything is unclear, the Word of God will divide the truth from the lies. The Word of God will direct you and light the path you should take. The Psalmist talks about loving the Word of God and making it your meditation night and day. I encourage you to find a few scriptures and write them on note cards. Ask the Lord to make those verses come alive in your heart. As you pursue and love the Word of God, you will see Him working. You will rise higher in every area and live the abundant life He has in store for you. A Prayer for Today Father in Heaven, thank You for working in my life by the power of Your Word. Thank You for loving and setting me free. I choose to receive Your Word because I know Your Word brings life. I bless You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen. Copyright © 2007 by Joel Osteen Ministries ================================================ From: trifena suwito [EMAIL PROTECTED] Who is Jesus? HE IS JESUS. WHO IS HE? IN CHEMISTRY, HE TURNED WATER TO WINE. IN BIOLOGY, HE WAS BORN WITHOUT THE NORMAL CONCEPTION; IN PHYSICS, HE DISAPPROVED THE LAW OF GRAVITY WHEN HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN; IN ECONOMICS, HE DISAPPROVED THE LAW OF DIMINISHING RETURN BY FEEDING 5000 MEN WITH TWO FISHES & 5 LOAVES OF BREAD; IN ME! DICINE, HE CURED THE SICK AND THE BLIND WITHOUT ADMINISTERING A SINGLE DOSE OF DRUGS, IN HISTORY, HE IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END; IN GOVERNMENT, HE SAID THAT HE SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, PRINCE OF PEACE; IN RELIGION, HE SAID NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH HIM; SO. WHO IS HE? HE IS JESUS! JOIN ME AND LET'S CELEBRATE HIM; HE IS WORTHY. THE EYES BEHOLDING THIS MESSAGE SHALL NOT BEHOLD EVIL, THE HAND THAT WILL SEND THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYBODY SHALL NOT LABOR IN VAIN, AND THE MOUTH SAYING AMEN TO THIS PRAYER SHALL SMILE FOREVER. REMAIN IN GOD AND SEEK HIS FACE ALWAYS. AMEN
