Excelling at What You Do - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
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this is probably THE most timely devotional I've ever received in my in - box.... Thank you God
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Further Study - Max Lucado
Deut 4:29
29 sBut from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. 30 When you are in tribulation, and all these things come upon you tin the latter days, you will return to the Lord your God and obey his voice. 31 For the Lord your God is ua merciful God. vHe will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them.
8 qCome, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 rHe makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he sbreaks the bow and shatters the spear;
the burns the chariots with fire.
10 u“Be still, and know that I am God.
vI will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!â€
11 pThe Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Psalm 105
1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
4 Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.
Luke 4:14-16 (New International Version)
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
14Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.
16He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read.
This one always makes me think - Jesus was rejected in his own town - because they knew him - from the beginning - It brings to mind the seemingly lack of appreciation that many of us feel... Kind of like - the difference in how you're treated at home - at your parents home - and at work.... I'm a kid in one place - a wife in another - and a leader in another ..... but I'm never all at the same time...
Jude 1:20-21 (New International Version)
20But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. 21Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
29 sBut from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. 30 When you are in tribulation, and all these things come upon you tin the latter days, you will return to the Lord your God and obey his voice. 31 For the Lord your God is ua merciful God. vHe will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them.
8 qCome, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 rHe makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he sbreaks the bow and shatters the spear;
the burns the chariots with fire.
10 u“Be still, and know that I am God.
vI will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!â€
11 pThe Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Psalm 105
1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
4 Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.
Luke 4:14-16 (New International Version)
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
14Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.
16He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read.
This one always makes me think - Jesus was rejected in his own town - because they knew him - from the beginning - It brings to mind the seemingly lack of appreciation that many of us feel... Kind of like - the difference in how you're treated at home - at your parents home - and at work.... I'm a kid in one place - a wife in another - and a leader in another ..... but I'm never all at the same time...
Jude 1:20-21 (New International Version)
20But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. 21Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Monday, August 3, 2009
What Do You Expect? - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
What Do You Expect? - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
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I need to remember to expect the best - from those I work with - to those I work for... I think I'll begin praying this way....
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I need to remember to expect the best - from those I work with - to those I work for... I think I'll begin praying this way....
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Life Lessons with Max Lucado - A glimpse of glory -
Psalm 1 (ESV) - Bible.Logos.com
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked.
Delight in the Lord.. Meditate on the word of the Lord day and night
Proverbs 8:34-36
34 Blessed is the one who listens to me,
watching daily at my gates,
waiting beside my doors.
35 For whoever finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord,36 but he who fails to find me injures himself;all who that hate me love death.â€
Romans 4:7-8 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,and whose sins are covered; 8 blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.â€
Ephesians 3: Prayer for Spiritual Strength
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family3 in heaven and on earth is named,16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
To be blessed of God!
Phil 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Now - THIS is a verse I can hold on too!
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Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked.
Delight in the Lord.. Meditate on the word of the Lord day and night
Proverbs 8:34-36
34 Blessed is the one who listens to me,
watching daily at my gates,
waiting beside my doors.
35 For whoever finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord,36 but he who fails to find me injures himself;all who that hate me love death.â€
Romans 4:7-8 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,and whose sins are covered; 8 blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.â€
Ephesians 3: Prayer for Spiritual Strength
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family3 in heaven and on earth is named,16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
To be blessed of God!
Phil 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Now - THIS is a verse I can hold on too!
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Beware of Shortcuts - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
Beware of Shortcuts - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
Father, may I always be aware of the pot holes in the short cuts. Show me how to be ethical, and do your will, at all times.
Father, may I always be aware of the pot holes in the short cuts. Show me how to be ethical, and do your will, at all times.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Don't Get in a Hurry - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
Don't Get in a Hurry - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
I need to remember to not always get in such a hurry. I wonder at times, why am I not ----- why do I still do ---- ? God is faithful. I do see him working in my life but at times it seems painfully slow...
I first started praying for a quiet and gentle spirit when I was a new believer. I remember being at Hume Lake in the early 90's and telling Terri Frigulti that when I grew up I wanted to be just like her. I remember her telling me that I should want to be like Jesus. She was right (even though it hurt my feelings)... I do want to be like Jesus, but I so get in the way at times. November 2008, I resigned from my position of working in the sound booth at GCC. In a letter responding to my resignation, Pastor Brian thanked me for my quiet and gentle spirit. 17 - 18 years later. It's really taken a long time.
What makes it hard, is you can't always know how you are perceived. So for years, I perceived myself as a "cut up" always making jokes, and no quiet spirit at all. Sometimes you have to hear it from your peers. Father, help me to share the positive character traits in my friends. Lord, I know that I'll need to do this at work - and it's a good thing. Build others up. Forgive me for not taking the time to do that now. I desire to have an encouraging heart. Instead I look at things through my own eyes. Forgive me..... Show me things you love about your people. Father, forgive me for always looking at the negative.
I need to remember to not always get in such a hurry. I wonder at times, why am I not ----- why do I still do ---- ? God is faithful. I do see him working in my life but at times it seems painfully slow...
I first started praying for a quiet and gentle spirit when I was a new believer. I remember being at Hume Lake in the early 90's and telling Terri Frigulti that when I grew up I wanted to be just like her. I remember her telling me that I should want to be like Jesus. She was right (even though it hurt my feelings)... I do want to be like Jesus, but I so get in the way at times. November 2008, I resigned from my position of working in the sound booth at GCC. In a letter responding to my resignation, Pastor Brian thanked me for my quiet and gentle spirit. 17 - 18 years later. It's really taken a long time.
What makes it hard, is you can't always know how you are perceived. So for years, I perceived myself as a "cut up" always making jokes, and no quiet spirit at all. Sometimes you have to hear it from your peers. Father, help me to share the positive character traits in my friends. Lord, I know that I'll need to do this at work - and it's a good thing. Build others up. Forgive me for not taking the time to do that now. I desire to have an encouraging heart. Instead I look at things through my own eyes. Forgive me..... Show me things you love about your people. Father, forgive me for always looking at the negative.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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