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We should always remember that God's goodness and mercy reaches from
everlasting to everlasting. His mercies have no ending and His goodness
continually shows even in the times that we are not deserving of it. We
must remember to give thanks to the Lord for every gift and blessing that
He has bestowed upon our lives. We should never take for granted the
goodness of God because we are too busy to recognize His blessings. We
must make an extra effort even in the midst of our busyness to pause and
show our gratefulness for God's sustenance in our lives. (Psalm 103:17-18)
If we really think about it, our lives would be miserable if we didn't have
God to lead us, strengthen us, lift us up when we were feeling low and
simply to be by our side when no one else was. Be encouraged to let God
know that you are thankful that He is with you. Give God praise for His
many interventions in your life and show Him that you do appreciate God's
help and will do your best to make the Lord proud of you. (Jeremiah 31:3)
I hope this simple message encourages and challenges your heart to be a
beacon of light, hope and encouragement towards others who may be down or
discouraged. The light that you shine may be the only one visible to
affect that one in need of what only you can give.
A LOOK OF LOVE
For those of us who have pets, we know that they are loyal to us and give
us these looks that make our heart tender. They are a joy to us and give us
companionship.
There is One who gives us looks of Love, Peace, Joy, Happiness, and
Faithfulness. Jesus gives us these looks through other people. He has not
been here for over two thousand years. He has left us to spread His looks
of Love.
When others look at you, what do they see? Do they see a grouchy person
with a bad attitude who dares others to smile at them? Jesus wants us to
smile with Joy and Love at others.
I have a parakeet that is a gift from God, who fills me with joy every day
and brings me happiness. Sometimes however, I get irritable if I am not
feeling good and take it out on her.
God never gets irritable with us. He never takes anything out on us. He
remains Faithful and Loyal no matter how we treat Him. Let’s start giving
others a look of Love that will warm and encourage them.
By Joanne Lowe
Read and meditate on these scriptures:
Luke 6:28-31 Jesus declares “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them
which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one
cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not
to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him
that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men
should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
Hebrews 13:5-6 “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be
content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave
thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper,
and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Philippians 2:2-3 “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same
love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife
or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than
themselves.”
1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are
unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all
men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that
which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”
Revelation 22:12-14 Jesus declares “And, behold, I come quickly; and my
reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am
Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed
are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of
life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”
All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible.
Today’s Selected Poem: I WILL NOT WORRY
Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem95.htm
Today’s Selected Testimony: VICKIE'S WAY TO A NEW LIFE
Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony94.htm
In Christ’s Service,
Dwayne Savaya
God’s Work Ministry |
