And I am so grateful that the LORD provided the book Just Between God & Me by Sandra Drescher for us in this quiet period. My soul is getting refreshed!
Pass It On
I have a friend who loves to do things for other people, and she doesn’t expect anything in return. When it’s impossible for me to repay her acts of kindness, she tells me to do something for someone else, and that will be pay enough.
She is a beautiful example of the kind of love Christ has for me. I can never repay Him for what He’s done for me, but I can show my gratitude by spreading His love to others.
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise”(Luke 10:37 NIV).
Your love, JESUS, is more than I can repay except by telling others about it. Thank You for Your amazing love. Amen
Amen, ABBA, Your love for me, for us all is amazing! Thank You. And thank You for our IDOKs. I am placing them before You petitioning You for the very best You have for each one individually and for us collectively. Thank You for this time of refreshing. Thank You for the good I see happening. Thank You that adversity given to You grows good stuff in JESUS’ name. I am mindful as I trust our IDOKs are of our IDOK Troops, the November elections, the State of Hearts in the Nation, the need for revival in Your People, and the WOW Conference in February 2011; all this and more we lay on the altar with our love and praise in JESUS name. Amen and amen.
Without a doubt I know this one from Just Between God & Me by Sandra Drescher is for me, for us today. (1977 by The Zondervan Corporation. Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Sad In Love
My newest griefs to Thee are old; My last transgression of Thy law, Though wrapped in thoughts most secret fold, Thine eyes with pitying sadness saw.
These words of H.M. Kimball portray a God of compassion. When I sin against His laws, God isn’t angry, thinking of revenge. He is sad, thinking only of love.
When I sin, I almost wish God would be harsh. Then I’d feel I got what I deserved. But God is love. In love I want to do only that which makes Him happy, not sad.
May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to You, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:14 LB)
Forgive me, Father, for the times I’ve made You sad. I want to do only what makes You happy. Amen.
Having recently begun again riding a bicycle, this one speaks to me; perhaps it will to you too. Your continued prayers for me are coveted!
Taken from Just Between God and Me by Sandra Drescher (1977 by The Zondervan Corporation. Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Strength to Pedal
Riding my bicycle through the hills around my home has provided many hours of enjoyment. The hard work of pedaling up the hills is rewarded by the fun of flying downhill with little effort. When I reach the bottom, however, I must begin with renewed energy to tackle the next climb. If I coast until the bike slows down, it’s harder to regain momentum.
When life is easy, I sometimes forget that hard times may lie ahead. I should be ready to start with renewed strength so I have enough energy to get me to the top. God gives me assurance that He will help me up the next hill too.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.(Hebrews 10:36 NIV).
Thank You, God, for helping me gain momentum on the “down-hills” of life to help me up the next climb. Give me strength when the hill becomes long and hard. Amen.
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