I think that unless we choose to be led by what is right, we will go off on a "self-gratification & ego-trip binge. This type behavior is primarily driven by fear. We have to commit to, firstly, being honest with ourselves (i.e. identify problem and take appropriate action (which is why we're here). I was so moved by today's devotion from "our Daily Bread" that I'd like to share it:
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As Jesus approached Jerusalem for the last time, He sent two disciples into the city to bring Him a donkey. He told them, “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it’” (Luke 19:31).
As we approach our sunset years, we may ask ourselves, “Can I still be useful to God? Is there some service I can render that will fill my days with significance? Am I needed?”
Of course you are! God needs you just as He needed the donkey to carry Him through the streets of Jerusalem. He has always needed something or someone to get His work done. He still has useful work for you to do.
Perhaps your work will be one brief task, like the donkey’s single act of service. Or it may be some activity that will fully occupy your years until your Master calls you home. It may be an opportunity to share your faith with someone, to intercede for him, or to love him through quiet acts of mercy, friendly visits, or to extend some small courtesy. There will always be something for you to do.
In the meantime, you and I must stand and wait, preparing ourselves through prayer, Bible reading, and quiet listening—ready for the moment that our Lord has need of us.
Will you be ready when He needs you? — David H. Roper
I’m available for God to use me,
Available, if God should choose me;
Should it be now or then, it doesn’t matter when;
I want to see lost souls be born again. —Anthony
God has work for all His children, regardless of age or ability.
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Have a beautiful day, everyone!
Champion
Everyone Counts!
thanks,
that was s beautiful and lets me know that there are others out there that share our same thoughts and dreams..next month i will be in orlando on a mission trip and then 21 july 1 august in brizal 12 days .THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE..WHILE THERE IS STILL LIGHT.have a blessed day all.
don
that was s beautiful and lets me know that there are others out there that share our same thoughts and dreams..next month i will be in orlando on a mission trip and then 21 july 1 august in brizal 12 days .THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE..WHILE THERE IS STILL LIGHT.have a blessed day all.
don
ANGELS CAN FLY BECAUSE THEY TAKE THEMSELVES LIGHTLY
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No weapon formed against us will prosper! I know that anxiety and panic is a weapon and it will not prosper if we believe it won't. I have talked to alot of people that feel like just giving up and I hate to know that other don't feel like there is no one to talk to. I AM HERE!!!!!!!! I am here no matter what. If anyone needs to talk they can email me and we can exchange numbers and we can talk. No matter what there will always be someone to talk to and I personally talk to the Lord when there isn't anyone else to speak to at the moment. I feel comfort in knowing that! I want no one to feel like panic and anxiety are going to control their life or make it bad for them. I have had chest pains this morning and I will not let it get me to panic. I feel a comfort that I know everything is okay with me it is just my body trying to scare me and I will not let that happen. I think it has happened before and might again but I am just fine!!!! I hope that everyone will know that it will get better. A month ago I would be in full blown panic right now and that has changed! I am blessed! God bless!
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