From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> God's Work Ministry E-mail
Dear Friend, It is important for us to imagine our life as a whole and think of where we want ourselves to be 10, 20 or even 30 years from now. We should be quick to imagine our position in life and think of what we would like to achieve by the time we have reached our old age. It's important that we plan our life as best as we can because the vision that we see for ourselves, is the vision that God will help to bring to pass. The Bible declares in Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." We cannot allow ourselves to get sidetracked in life wasting time with things that have no relevance with our vision, but rather we are to move forward in life focused on fulfilling the dreams and desires that are deep within our hearts. (Proverbs 23:7) (Genesis 11:5-6) The Bible also teaches that we should write the vision down and keep those goals and aspirations before our eyes constantly to be reminded of what we are here to accomplish. We read this in Habakkuk 2:2-3 "And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." We must believe that what God has put in our hearts will come to pass no matter what. We just have to discipline ourselves and move forward not allowing the enemy's distractions to keep us from fulfilling our destiny. (Matthew 17:20) I hope this message ministers to your heart to take your dreams and goals more seriously and not allow the temporary distractions of life to keep you from fulfilling the desires that God has put in your heart. A life fulfilled is a beautiful accomplishment in God's eyes. EAGLE PEAK Behind the city of Colorado Springs, at the back of the U.S. Air Force Academy stands a mountain called Eagle Peak which is popular among local hikers and Scouts in particular. From its summit you can peer into the depths of the Rocky Mountains on one side or overlook the vast expanse of the Great Plains on the other. Each summer the trail leading to the peak is trod by those who've walked its track before as well as those who make of it a new experience. The inexperienced hiker is generally always told if he cares to ask, that the hike will take all day to go up and back. He is told to start early and to set a strong, steady pace for the journey will be difficult and rigorous. The inexperienced hiker who follows this advice and plans accordingly can be easily disappointed and even become angry or confused upon reaching the beginning of the trail, because he can see with his own eyes from the parking lot that the hike to the summit and back would take far less than half a day with little difficulty at even the most leisurely pace. And so he changes his plans. He meanders up the trail wandering frequently from the path, taking numerous side-trips and detours. He stops to play and to snack on some of the supplies he had brought since he obviously won't need so much for such a short trip. He goes well out of his way to avoid some of the more difficult parts of the trail. This he does until about half way through the day when he finally climbs to the summit only to discover that it was his eyes which had deceived him and not the words of those who had gone before. For he now stands on a false summit which had blocked his view of the higher summit far above. Realizing his lack of foresight, this hiker now quickly reevaluates his time and decides that if he pushes himself hard enough he can still make it to the summit and back before it gets too dark. And so he sets off at a frantic pace; stumbling, crashing through the brush, receiving bruises, scrapes and scratches as the sun moves steadily toward the horizon. Until at last he reaches his mark and looks up at still another summit. You see, Eagle Peak has two false summits, both of which must be traveled over before reaching the real goal. Our inexperienced hiker now sadly begins his trek back down the mountain knowing he fell short of the goal he had sought after. He will try again another day, for there are many beautiful days in Colorado Springs. Wiser for his experience, he will doubtless reach his goal on the next occasion. In our journey through life, however, we are not so fortunate. There are many false summits and if you strive toward only those goals which you can see, you will fall far short of the genuine goal. By R.D. Clyde Remember this: If you fail to plan, you are actually planning to fail. Read and meditate on these scriptures: Genesis 11:5-6 "And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do." Matthew 17:20 "And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: A NEW BEGINNING Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem92.htm Today's Selected Testimony: RADICAL CHANGES Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony176.htm ================================================= God's Work Ministry E-mail Dear Friend, We should always be quick to share a word of encouragement and affirmation towards those who doubt their ability or are not confident that they will succeed. We must remember that there are many people who are quick to judge themselves unworthy and do not believe in their ability as they should. It is for this reason that as believers in Christ and followers of His command that we're to build one another up and give them the motivation and encouragement they need to believe in themselves and know that God created them with a purpose and plan in mind that only they can fulfill. Be encouraged to be one who changes lives for the better by sharing words and actions of affirmation cheering on those who are discouraged and letting them know that they have greatness within them that only needs to mature and thrive and accomplish that which the Lord has intended. If you truly want to be a world changer, then pay close attention to those who are coming up now. Encourage them now so that they may encourage multitudes later. (Exodus 4:10-17) (John 15:9-17) (Jeremiah 29:11) (Hebrews 10:23-25) I hope this message encourages your heart to see what great results there are in investing words of encouragement in the lives of those who don't believe in themselves wholeheartedly as they should. NUMBER 111 "You haven't changed a bit," I said as I pulled the old burgundy colored hymnbook from the shelf. I'm not in the habit of talking to books but it might be interesting if this particular hymnbook could talk back to me. I have a collection of old hymnbooks that friends have given me or I have gathered from various places over the years, but this hymnbook was special. The old hymnbook with an arched church window etched on the front and the words "Tabernacle Hymns" looked quite the same as it did the first time I saw it. An edge or two was frayed, but it was still in good condition. I opened it up and inside the cover was the date, 1957, so it would have been fairly new when it was given to me. I remembered this hymnbook well because it was the very first one that I had used as I learned to play the piano. Tucked away in the back of that old hymnbook I found the numbers that I had written down and titles that I had underlined as I learned to play those hymns. I was just a little girl about eleven years old and I was just beginning to learn to play the piano when Willie Slocum, the Sunday School Superintendent, came up to me after church and asked me to accompany the congregation for the opening of Sunday school that next week. I thought the idea was exciting but really scary. I told him that I didn't know very many songs yet, but he assured me that it would be fine. He said that I would learn and he asked me what I could already play. Mostly I had played from my piano lesson books but I told him I could play number 111 in the hymnbook, At Calvary, pretty well because it was written in the key of C and had no flats or sharps. Without hesitation, Willie said that would be a great song to play next Sunday morning. I immediately went home and began practicing number 111 all week long until my family probably heard it in their sleep. I practiced it slow, I practiced it fast, I practiced it while singing, and I practiced it while Momma or Daddy sang it for me so I could get the feel of accompanying someone else. The next Sunday came and I played number 111 and got through it just fine. Willie seemed pleased and told me to write down a list of songs that I could play and he would choose from them when he picked the hymns for Sunday school opening. As time went on, I worked hard to learn more hymns to add to the list. I knew number 111 well by then and so did the congregation! By the time I was a teenager, I was often playing for the worship service as well as for Sunday school. I am thankful for Willie, a Sunday school Superintendent, who believed in a little girl who he had never heard play a note. It probably wasn't so unusual for Willie who had lived by faith for many years. Although it was written in 1895, by William R. Newell, it's melody and message is timeless and as needed today as much as ever. The refrain still plays in my mind as I often go back to number 111, back "At Calvary" where "Mercy there was great and grace was free". As Willie would say, "Take your hymnbooks and turn with me to Number 111." By Pamela Perry Blaine Read and meditate on these scriptures: Acts 20:35 "I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." Psalm 119:103-105 "How sweet are Thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." John 13:34-35 Jesus declares "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another." 1 Peter 3:8-11 "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Hymn/Poem: AT CALVARY Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem191.htm Today's Selected Testimony: MY SALVATION STORY Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony120.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya God's 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 now hear our stories and poems right on our website. Volume One contains 15 messages that can be heard and enjoyed at Godswork.org. To hear our messages, please click on this link: http://www.Godswork.org/Audio.htm 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. 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