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The God of Science and Revelation

September 21, 2020 By admin

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1 Corinthians 1:17.
Those who read and listen to the sophistries that prevail in this age do not know God as He is. They contradict the Word of God, and extol and worship nature in the place of the Creator. While we may discern the workings of God in the things He has created, these things are not God…. The physical creation testifies of God and Jesus Christ as the great Creator of all things. “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men” (John 1:3, 4). The psalmist bears witness, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard” (Psalm 19:1-3)….
The uneducated heathen learns his lessons through nature and through his own necessities, and, dissatisfied with darkness, he is reaching out for light, searching for God in the First Great Cause. There is recorded in Genesis various ways in which God speaks to the heathen. But the contrast between the revelation of God in Genesis and the ideas of the heathen is striking. Many of the pagan philosophers had a knowledge of God that was pure; but degeneracy, the worship of created things, began to obscure this knowledge. The handiwork of God in the natural world—the sun, the moon, the stars—were worshiped.
Men today declare that Christ’s teachings concerning God cannot be substantiated by the things of the natural
world, that nature is not in harmony with the Old and New Testament Scriptures. This supposed lack of harmony between nature and science does not exist. The Word of the God of heaven is not in harmony with human science, but it is in perfect accord with His own created science.
This living God is worthy of our thought, our praise, our adoration, as the Creator of the world, as the Creator of man. We are to praise God, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Our substance was not hid from Him when we were made in secret. His eyes saw our substance, yet being imperfect, and in His book all our members were written when as yet there was none of them. He breathed into our nostrils the breath of life. The inspiration of God has given us understanding.—Manuscript 117, September 21, 1898, “A Personal God.”
The Upward Look p. 278
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Prayer Requests
—-I need some prays I have been brought to my knees and feel like I barely can breathe. My grandpa passes away then few weeks later my dog then a week later my Mom. Beverly
—-Requesting earnest prayer for a missionary and his family whose life may be in acute danger today. Pat
—-Please pray for my son Don who’s in the ER that he makes the right decision they want to transfer him. Sharon
—-Please pray for my friend, Doris. She is in the hospital with a infection in her toe. She is a diabetic. Jean
—-Update on Ava from her mom this morning at 7:30 Ava is doing good in the PICU. They plan to get up to walk this morning & start trying to eat. She will mostly likely go to a floor room later today if she continues to do well. Michelle
—-I need prayer. I have bad nerve damage and all the way down my legs it’s so bad I cannot walk I have to sit down please keep me in prayer I just turned 53 today. Micki
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Dear Friends,
About twenty years ago, when her friends, Sam and Rebecca, got married, Esther was invited to sing for the wedding. They were getting married in Washington state, nearly 2000 miles away, so we debated as to the best way to get her out there. Finally, we decided that she and Eileen would drive in our van.
The two girls had a wonderful time, not only with Sam and Rebecca’s wedding, but also visiting with old friends which they had had to leave a few years before when we moved. There was an added bonus of a special program for Esther’s former Pathfinder leaders at the church that we had attended and she was happy to be asked to sing for the service. All too soon it was time to head the 2000 miles back home. Thankfully, the van had no problems throughout the whole trip other than a lack of power when going over the mountains. Eileen said it was really embarrassing to have trucks passing them as they were going through the passes. God is so good!
A day or two later, when Eileen was going to pick me up from work, she noticed a rumbling noise when she stopped before pulling out of the driveway. She continued to drive the nine miles to my work. On the way home the noise grew progressively worse until by the time we arrived home, the front wheel on the driver’s side was grating loudly. Eileen and Ronnie Jay took the wheel off and checked the brakes. There was no brake pad left at all!
God’s goodness to us is beyond measure! He had watched over my girls on their long trip and kept the van working with no hint of a problem until they had arrived home safely! And He even provided a friend to help us get the worn out brakes off! They were “frozen” in place and Ron couldn’t remove them. “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” Ps 107:8
Such times of God’s special watchcare are good to remember when our world seems turned upside down. During those times when faith seems to waver and waves of despair wash over us, we can gain strength and comfort by remembering the goodness of the One Who gave His only Begotten Son for us. “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.” Psa 103:1-6
Our Loving Father gives us only what is best for us. He assures us, “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jer 29:11 “Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.” Isa 43:1-3
May we completely trust our Heavenly Father no matter what trials we may be going through, no matter how unfairly we are treated, no matter what may be happening around us. May we take note of the blessings, both large and small, that we receive from His Loving Hand each day. May we continually serve Him from a heart filled with gratitude for His tender love and watchcare is my prayer
Rose.

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The Cities Are to Be Warned

September 17, 2020 By admin

And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. Revelation 14:8.
Individually and as a people we have a most solemn work before us. There is a daily preparation of heart and mind to be gained in order that we may be fitted to work out the purposes of God for us. The perils of the last days are upon us, and at this time we are each determining what our destiny for eternity shall be. Individually we are to form characters that will stand the test of the judgment. Individually we are to give, in the church where we are, an example of faithfulness and consecration.
The ministry of the Word is designed to prepare a people to stand in the times of temptation in which we live; and church members are to cooperate with the work of [the] ministry by revealing in the life the principles of the truth, that no word shall be spoken or act performed that will lead into false paths or create a condition of things that God cannot approve.
There has been revealed to me the grave dangers we shall meet in these last days of peril and temptation. Our only reliable light and guide for this time is in the Word of God. We must take this Word as our counselor, and faithfully follow its instructions, or we shall find that we are being controlled by our own peculiar traits of character, and our lives will reveal a selfish work that will be a hindrance and not a blessing to our fellow men….
It is the duty of those who stand as leaders and teachers of the people to instruct church members how to labor in missionary lines, and then to set in operation the great, grand work of proclaiming widely this message, that must arouse every unworked city before the crisis shall come, when, through the working of satanic agencies, the doors now open to the message of the third angel shall be closed….
The righteous judgments of God, with their weight of final decision, are coming upon the land. Do not hover over the churches to repeat over and over again the same truths to the people, while the cities are left in ignorance and sin, unwarned and unlabored for. Soon the way will be hedged up and these cities will be closed to the gospel message. Wake up the church members, that they may unite in doing a definite and self-denying work….
The world is preparing for the closing work of the third angel’s message. The truth is now to go forth with a power that it has not known for years. The message of present truth is to be proclaimed everywhere.—Manuscript 61, September 17, 1909, “Words of Instruction.”
The Upward Look p. 274
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Prayer Requests
—-Asking for prayers for my family, just found out that my cousin passed away. Milton
—-My dear grandson Solomon committed suicide today. Please pray for all of us. I don’t think any of us will ever get over this. We are heartbroken. Connie
—-Please continue to pray for David and his family. Things are not good. Buck
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To Every Man His Work

September 16, 2020 By admin

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. Matthew 25:14.
Man may see no place for the working of certain gifts, because they are not his gift, but let each think of himself as God would have him. Let each bear in mind that his capabilities are only lent him, and that by these God is testing him to see whether he will use these entrusted talents to honor God and work for the good of his brother and his neighbor.
Holiness, which means wholeness to God, is wholly acceptable to God. A Paul may plant, an Apollos water, but God giveth the increase. “He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting” (Galatians 6:8)…. In the natural world unseen agencies are constantly at work to produce the essential results, but the harvest to be reaped depends upon the seed that has been sown. After man faithfully prepares the land, and plants the seed, God must work constantly to cause the seed to germinate.
So it is in spiritual things. The Word of the living God is the seed. Christ is the sower, and unless He constantly works the soil of the heart, there will be no harvest. “Ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building” (1 Corinthians 3:9). God gave His Son to die, the just for the unjust, that there might be a glorious harvest of souls. The human heart is God’s seed plot, and the righteousness of Christ must be cherished there. Then let no man trust in the arm of flesh, but in God. Let each give evidence that he has faith, that he is not a religious dwarf, but that he grows under the dews and showers of the grace of Christ, that his life of righteousness is not of man’s creating, but that it is the righteousness of Christ, which the grace of God has nourished in his heart….
Some messages come as the Lord’s hammer, to break down the workings of Satan and turn men to the living God. But mingled with this decided work of standing in defense of the truth is Christ’s consolation, which comes when repentance reveals what sin really is. And while some are called to battle desperately with an evil work, there is another kind of message to be borne to the ones who, while suffering wrong, have endured the temptation to harbor a sense of injustice and cherish it….
Again, some have the gift given them of God to act as organizers. Others fill their place as they work in retirement, feeling themselves little and unknown, with but few to recognize their work, and none to pity their mistakes or praise their victories. But the Lord uses all these elements. No one man can fill every place, and God’s great work must go forward.—Manuscript 116, September 16, 1898, “The Two Great Principles of the Law.”
The Upward Look p. 273
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Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for Cindy’s niece Nikiya. She is in the hospital with fluid on her brain. She is 23 years old. Wanangwa
—-My friend along with her daughter and her boyfriend are in _____ Florida and they are in the path of Hurricane Sally and right now as we speak the storm is on the land. Please pray for their protection during this dire storm! Thanks APM
—-Let us continue to pray for those on the Pacific Coast dealing with the fires. Jennifer
—-Please pray for 1 of our church members. Just got news he is in hospital. His name is John. Rene
—-I have an important unspoken prayer request. LS
—-Please pray with me for a young person who is suicidal and needs God extra close. Breana
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Dear Friends,
Whenever we watch tv or are on our computer or smartphone, we are inundated with news about the corona virus. Government officials have put in place laws governing much of our lives because of it. Masks are mandatory and I have heard that policemen are issuing tickets to anyone who does not comply. This past week, was the first time we have been able to meet at church since March, but there were many restrictions in place.
How often we catch another kind of virus—a virus of sin—that is more dangerous than any earthly virus. A little indulgence, a little train of thought, a little forbidden pleasure can make us spiritually sick and ruin our whole being. How many times we think that “just once” won’t hurt, but that “just once” can change the whole course of our life. That “just once” may start us on the road which can kill us spiritually. Solomon’s words are so true. “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Prov 16:25
This virus of sin can be hidden from those around us, but we know it is there. Then as it grows stronger and stronger, it becomes evident to all. Solomon observed, “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor: so does a little folly in him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” Ecc 10:1 The “virus” of sin not only ruins the life, but it changes the whole countenance. “The show of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves….Woe unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.” Is 3:9-11
How much we need a Saviour! How much we need a way of escape from the virus of sin! Jesus is our only way of escape. He is our Saviour, our Redeemer, our King! He will cure us from the sin virus which has taken over our life and make us spiritually well again. “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.” Prov 14:27
May we come to Him now, just as we are—all sin sick and weary. May we cast all of our cares, all of our sorrows, all of our sins upon Him for He gave His life to redeem us
from the “virus” of sin. May we daily spend time reading His Holy Word which points us to the One Who give us spiritual health and well-being.

Rose

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The Solemnity of the Final Judgment

September 15, 2020 By admin

Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:45, 46.
hat a work there is before us! Who comprehends it? Christ would have all understand that the end of all things is at hand, that the solemn scenes of the final judgment are soon to take place. In that great day, those whose characters the Judge of all the earth can vindicate will stand before the world glorified and honored. On this earth they manifested forth the light and glory of God, and He now rewards them according to their works.
The whole world will then receive sentence. Of all the question will be asked, “Have you diligently studied the Word of God that you might know the will of God, that you might be enabled to understand the difference between sin and righteousness?” Sad will be the fate of those who would not come to Christ that they might be cleansed from all unrighteousness. Then sinners see the character of God as it is. And they see, too, the sinfulness of the sins that have drawn souls away from Christ, and placed them under the banner of rebellion, to war against Him who gave His life for them.
Because Christ was one with the Father, equal with Him, He could make an atonement for transgression, and save man—not in his sins, but from his sins. Those who have despised His grace will see what they have lost by treating with contempt the One who humbled Himself to stand at the head of humanity. They hear the words of condemnation, “Depart from Me. By your example you have caused many to err. You have led them astray from the commandments in obedience to which they would have found eternal life.”
Far different are the words spoken to God’s faithful ones. “Come, ye blessed of my Father,” Christ says, “inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Then from the host of the redeemed there rises the triumphant chorus, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” O that our minds could comprehend the greatness of the theme and the wonderful importance of the occasion.
“Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” “If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.” God’s chosen ones may fall at their post of duty, but they have only fallen asleep, to rest till Jesus awakes them to share with Him an eternal weight of glory.—Letter 363, September 15, 1904, to her son Edson White.
The Upward Look p. 272
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Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for my son Anthony. He was severely burned by chemicals in the face. Hydrochloric acid. Pray that he isn’t in too much pain and that there isn’t any scarring. Nancie
—-Let us continue to pray for those on the Pacific Coast dealing with the fires. Jennifer
—-David is struggling again. Please pray for spiritual, mental, and emotional healing. Buck
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Dear Friends,
My mother was blessed with an excellent memory, but she did not put it to good use. Until the last few years of her life, she could remember things that happened to her from the time she was just a toddler. Because of this, she remembered all of the things people did to her or said about her, all of the heartaches, all of the slights, all of the unhappiness of normal life. What most people forget because it is unimportant or too painful to remember, was a fresh memory to her. Things we “forgive and forget” were like an open wound to her. Even when her memory failed in her mid-eighties, she could remember little except the painful memories and would feel the hurt and anger all over again. How sad to live life in that manner.
As I think of the years of sorrow and pain that she had caused herself by not forgiving, it reminds me of a story in the Bible. One day Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” He continued to explain, “Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. Matt 18:21-35
Our Dear Saviour “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace,” loved us so much that He made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Eph 1:7 “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Cor 5:21 As the Creator of this world allowed Himself to be nailed to the cruel cross, He prayed, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 During the entire time He hung upon that cross, suffering the most severe agony, He, “for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame” that we might be forgiven. Heb 12:2 What complete forgiveness! What wondrous love!
We all are in need of that forgiveness for “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Rom 3:23 All have said of done things that have caused someone sadness and pain. David prayed, “If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.” “For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” Ps 130:3,4;86:5
Just as our Dear Father in Heaven “is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,” so He desires us to do the same. 1 John 1:9 In fact, our future depends upon it. Jesus admonishes, “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mark 11:24-26 Fearful warning!
May we daily pray for the power to forgive freely, that we may be forgiven. May we “put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another…even as Christ forgave [us]. Col 3:13,14 May we “[forget] those things which are behind, and [reach] forth unto those things which are before, [pressing] toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Rose

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The Life of Continual Victory

September 10, 2020 By admin

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:11.
The Lord will not accept the work of any man that is not done in tenderness and love and kindness. He has not set us as rulers, to lord it over His heritage. Let others be moved by Christ, just as we desire to be moved by Him. Night after night, scenes have been presented to me of little companies pleading with God. He would show them some idol they had been cherishing. Some would give this up, and some would not. But the light of heaven shone from the faces of those who would put away their idol. Then other idols would be shown to them, and again some would put these away. But the light of heaven shone upon all who would give up all for Christ. We want to receive everything that God has for us in these days when wickedness is increasing so rapidly. Are we learning the lesson, as we see the increase of wickedness, that we must just as verily increase in righteousness? Do we understand that we must be growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, that we must be living upon the plan of addition? “Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:5-11). Here is brought to view our eternal life insurance policy. We had better make sure that we are living on this plan of addition, and God will work for us on the plan of multiplication. He will multiply unto us grace and peace. Let us fix our eyes on the cross of Calvary, and behold the sacrifice of Christ to secure for us this life insurance policy—“If ye do these things, ye shall never fall; for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (verses 10, 11).—Manuscript 73, September 10, 1906, “The Work in Mountain View.”
The Upward Look p. 267
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Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for Lorna as she is having cataract surgery tomorrow. Pray that God will guide the doctor’s hand and all will go well. Rose
—-Please pray for me to discern God’s guitar and direction in my life . God has given me a dream and I want to move forward in bringing it to fruition! Cindy
—-My husband has been verbally and emotionally abusive for years and now he is threatening to physically harm me and my family. Please pray that God will protect us. A
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Dear Friends,
I was talking to Esther Marie one day as I was waiting for an elevator. Suddenly from behind me, I felt a slight touch on my shoulder as a rather loud voice boomed a cheery, “Hi Rose.” I let out a gasp and nearly jumped out of my skin. When this lady that knows me saw that she startled me, she apologized.
I told her that she was lucky that I had only gasped and not screamed like I had the last time someone had come up from behind, spoke, and touched me. (That happened in a hospital. You should have seen all of the unwanted attention that brought!) It is very easy for me to get so absorbed in thought or in whatever I am doing that I startle easily. When busy, I don’t notice my surroundings or anyone in them. That can sometimes be dangerous. In my younger years, I’ve almost been hit by a car while reading a book on the way to the library, been thinking so hard that I walked into the side of a taxi that was parked at the curb, driven miles out of my way, etc.
How easy to get so busy that we become totally absorbed in our own little world. Time passes quickly. Days, months, years roll by. When we get older, we look back and wonder where our life has gone.
Because of this, our Loving Heavenly Father must sometimes allow unpleasant things to happen to us to startle us back to reality. Paul tells us, “My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Heb 12:5-14
Sometimes when we are wrapped up in our own little world, He turns events so we will run into His outstretched arms to receive His loving embrace much like a hurt child runs to his parent for comfort. How deep is the ache in God’s Great Heart of Love, when we turn away from His chastening rod and wallow in self-pity and do not come to Him for the very help and comfort He wants so much to give us. How He longs for us to allow Him to do His work within us.
How He yearns for our fellowship, to have us commune with Him as we go about our daily duties. By praying “without ceasing” we can have that closeness that He desires for us to have. 1 Thes 5:17 We have the great privilege of laying our burdens at the feet of the Great Burden-bearer. He, alone, can untangle our troubled life. He, alone, can bring good out of all perplexity. May we never get so busy that we forget the One Who gave His life for us. May we “practice the Presence” daily. May we, by our thoughts, our words, our actions, bring joy to our Blessed Redeemer is my prayer.
Rose

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