"He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it." Luke 8:21
I look back upon my life and realize for a big chunk of it, I was like a second cousin who would show up at family functions each week. Enjoy the food and the company, be present but go off and do what I wanted to do. In my own mind I was doing no wrong and I had God where I wanted Him, under my control. I was like the kid that would listen to mom & Dad and then go do my thing.
"A king's heart is channeled water in the hand of the LORD; God directs it where he pleases." Proverbs 21:1. To be in the family is to sit at the feet of Jesus and be an active member. Not only listen but act upon His word. I now look back and see channeled water that is contouring the land. Not always knowing the outcome but following the advice of Dad. Take a leap of faith and trust in your brother Jesus. He will never lead you astray, may get a little scary but growth comes out of stretching.
Dear Father God, I pray for the family members that are doing it their way, missing out on the true joy of living. I pray for those caught in the snare as you work at freeing them. I pray for those watching and praying for answers, may they be rewarded for their perseverance. Thank You Lord for leading me, encouraging me and stretching me. May I be a pleasing offering in Your site. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
I look back upon my life and realize for a big chunk of it, I was like a second cousin who would show up at family functions each week. Enjoy the food and the company, be present but go off and do what I wanted to do. In my own mind I was doing no wrong and I had God where I wanted Him, under my control. I was like the kid that would listen to mom & Dad and then go do my thing.
"A king's heart is channeled water in the hand of the LORD; God directs it where he pleases." Proverbs 21:1. To be in the family is to sit at the feet of Jesus and be an active member. Not only listen but act upon His word. I now look back and see channeled water that is contouring the land. Not always knowing the outcome but following the advice of Dad. Take a leap of faith and trust in your brother Jesus. He will never lead you astray, may get a little scary but growth comes out of stretching.
Dear Father God, I pray for the family members that are doing it their way, missing out on the true joy of living. I pray for those caught in the snare as you work at freeing them. I pray for those watching and praying for answers, may they be rewarded for their perseverance. Thank You Lord for leading me, encouraging me and stretching me. May I be a pleasing offering in Your site. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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