Hehehe.. think I could have found the church which I wanna stay on.. I am getting there now, i hope and pray.. Tonight, went for a "Way-in" course at St John, Harborne.. and the very words spoken by the vicar just somehow had the connections that I was praying for.. Hmm.. and I could really sense the passion that the vicar has for the church, the congregation and the community.... and He spoke about the church coming alive.. the breathe of God into the church.. and I thought that is so vital.. talking about the touching of the hearts of the people.. alot of times, truths stay up in the head and never really get to go down to the heart.. which essentially required so because that is where transformations take place..
Just like what was shared during last night meeting at Christian Union, the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.. Interestingly how these come together so timely..
And, just a few seconds ago, I was reading this daily devotion from the Vine which I thought was great to cut and paste here as encouragement to all.. coz it has spoken to me rather timely and it is a wonderful assurance and reminder for me at this hour..
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One Day At A Time
Don't get worked up about… tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 TM
Max Lucado says, "Worry is to joy what a vacuum cleaner is to dirt; you might as well attach your heart to a happiness-sucker and flip the switch." Jesus said, "Don't get worked up about… tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." When it looks like things are falling apart, Paul reminds us, "Every detail in our lives… is worked into something good" (Romans 8:28 TM). When it seems like the world's gone mad, don't forget God "existed before anything else,… and He holds all creation together" (Colossians 1:17 NLT). When worry whispers, "God doesn't know what you need," remember God promised to "take care of everything you need" (Philp 4:19 TM).
Jesus taught us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread." You won't get the wisdom or resources to handle tomorrow's problems till you need them. When we "go confidently to the throne… [we'll] find kindness, which will help us at the right time" (Hebrews 4:16 GWT).
Over a century ago Charles Spurgeon said: "Enough for today is all we can enjoy. We cannot eat, drink, or wear more than today's supply of food and clothing. The surplus gives us the care of storing it and the anxiety that someone might steal it. One staff aids a traveler; a bunch of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is as good as a feast, and more than gluttony can enjoy. Enough is all we should expect; a craving for more is ungratefulness. When our Father doesn't give you more, be content with your daily allowance."
Don't get worked up about… tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 TM
Max Lucado says, "Worry is to joy what a vacuum cleaner is to dirt; you might as well attach your heart to a happiness-sucker and flip the switch." Jesus said, "Don't get worked up about… tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." When it looks like things are falling apart, Paul reminds us, "Every detail in our lives… is worked into something good" (Romans 8:28 TM). When it seems like the world's gone mad, don't forget God "existed before anything else,… and He holds all creation together" (Colossians 1:17 NLT). When worry whispers, "God doesn't know what you need," remember God promised to "take care of everything you need" (Philp 4:19 TM).
Jesus taught us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread." You won't get the wisdom or resources to handle tomorrow's problems till you need them. When we "go confidently to the throne… [we'll] find kindness, which will help us at the right time" (Hebrews 4:16 GWT).
Over a century ago Charles Spurgeon said: "Enough for today is all we can enjoy. We cannot eat, drink, or wear more than today's supply of food and clothing. The surplus gives us the care of storing it and the anxiety that someone might steal it. One staff aids a traveler; a bunch of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is as good as a feast, and more than gluttony can enjoy. Enough is all we should expect; a craving for more is ungratefulness. When our Father doesn't give you more, be content with your daily allowance."
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Tee-doo-loo... I am feeling happy today.. :D There is a progress of things... and it is great to see it coming to fruition.. much hope.. been praying and asking Him to direct me.. well, more updates coming up!.. hopefully and by the Grace of God.. one day at a time as how the devotion said it well.. *wink*...
Hi Viv,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! n_n