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We should always remember that we are special and have been called to be a
voice of encouragement and affirmation to this generation. Many times we
hear a word of discouragement and it keeps us stagnant because we believe
the lie that we are not able. What we must remember is that God says all
things are possible to those who believe. We must put aside every word
that comes our way trying to keep us down and believe what God says about
us. The Bible says we are Victor's and not victims, the head and not the
tail, we are above only and not beneath. (Matthew 17:20) (Deuteronomy 28:13)
The Lord sees us as a can-do people, but many times we believe what others
say about us rather than believing the truth of what God says. Be
encouraged to take part in the mission that God has for you. Let your
light shine, your voice be heard, your talents be displayed, and simply
follow the path that God has prepared for you. Believe in yourself as God
believes in you and all things will be possible. (Matthew 5:16)
I hope this message encourages and challenges your heart to take part in
God's plan for your life and let the light that is within you shine so
bright were multitudes will be positively affected because of what you
have given.
PART OF THE CHOIR
When I was a boy our church didn’t have a choir so everyone was expected
to sing. That didn’t bother me since I was an enthusiastic singer to say
the least. Still, my talent didn’t quite match my zest for singing. More
often than not I was too loud and off key. Many times my singing would get
me a nudge and a look from my older brother. In time, though, I learned to
sing more softly and found that even my less than perfect voice blended in
beautifully with the choir of joyous singers that was our church.
As I grew up I found many other ways to sing my soul’s song without using
my throat’s voice. One way was by putting a pen to paper and later my
fingers to a keyboard. In this way I was able to share the inspiring
thoughts, words, and experiences that my Heavenly Father so often gave me.
In this way I was able to encourage others as well to choose love, share
joy, and grow in oneness with God even as I learned to do so more and more
in my own life.
As the years have gone by I have realized something. I am only one voice
in millions out there writing, speaking, and singing out the beautiful
truth for all the world to hear. I often see the others online, in
newspapers, on television, in books, and even on the street. Some have
become rich and famous for the work they have done, but most like me are
just delighting in freely sharing the wisdom, joy, love, and light that
God has given them.
Now I find myself happy to be a part of a new choir that is doing all it
can to bring the glorious music of love to this world. I hope that you
will join it as well. You may be just one voice among many, but if you
share your soul’s song you can add so much to the choir. It doesn’t matter
either if your voice or life is less than perfect. If you sing your song
and live your life with love, you can help to make the Earth sound a lot
more like Heaven.
By Joseph J. Mazzella
Read and meditate on these scriptures:
1 Chronicles 4:10 “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that
Thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that Thine hand
might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not
grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”
Philippians 4:6-7 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Colossians 3:15-16 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the
which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of
Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one
another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.”
Psalm 56:9-11 “When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back:
this I know; for God is for me. In God will I praise His word: in the LORD
will I praise His word. In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid
what man can do unto me.”
All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible.
Today's Selected Poem: GOD'S PROMISE
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Today's Selected Testimony: THE WARRIOR
Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony4.htm
In Christ’s Service,
Dwayne Savaya
God’s Work Ministry |
