Today's Scripture Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21
14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen
Today's Scripture Message:
Too many times we are seeking happiness in others and in things, these are conditional inputs that bring feelings of happiness but should not be revered as the source of our happiness. By depending on others & things you transfer your power to those things which are fleeting, but when the source of your happiness is the peace, contentment and joy of the purpose of life gifted you, your power is of spirit and not material (worldly).
It is the difference between the pleasure of always having your life; the spirit of God dwelling within you and the feeling of despair and end because something conditional in your life is lost or left. You will live beyond any circumstance you face, in joy and contentment knowing within and around you through faith and understanding of the word of God, there our Father is with you, guiding you and removing from you all that is not purposed for you; presenting and placing all that is. Be spirit minded and enjoy life to the fullest.
Prayer for the day:
Father, “Ephesians 3:15 – 21” (see above scripture), in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thought for the day:
“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different. ”
~ Stacey Charter
Goal for the Day:
Take some uncompromised time for yourself today. Rediscover you.
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Pastor Dickow’s Fast from Wrong Thinking
Revolution Day 23:
Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, “I don’t see a way out of my financial situation.” or “I feel trapped financially.”
Let’s change it today:
1. Inaction keeps you poor. TAKE ACTION. 2 Kings 7 says the four leprous men said, “Why do we sit here and die?...Let’s go up...” When they took action, God got involved and multiplied their efforts.
2. Spend time TODAY getting to know God better! Daniel 11:32 says, “Those who know their God will be strong and TAKE ACTION.” Meditate on His promises, and you’ll know Him better.
3. BELIEVE: There’s always a way out of whatever you’re facing. Revelation 3:8 says God will open a door that no man can close. (AND 1 Corinthians10:13) .
4. Ask God for deliverance from your situation. James 4:2 says you have not, because you ask not. Romans 10:12 says all who call upon the Lord shall be DELIVERED—rescued!
5. Change your thinking to: What goes DOWN, must come up! Plant a seed. The way out of any bad situation is to plant a seed for the opposite result. If you have a debt you can’t pay; pay someone else’s debt that they can’t pay; forgive a debt, someone else can’t pay you, etc.
6. Malachi 3:10 says when you tithe, He opens the windows of heaven and pours out a blessing. This blessing can be an IDEA, a SOLUTION, a BREAKTHROUGH, a DEBT CANCELLATION—it’s MORE than just money.
THINK IT & SAY IT:
God always provides a way out of the situation I’m in. I am strong and TAKE ACTION because I know my God. He will open doors for me that no man can close. I call upon the Lord and expect His deliverance. The seeds I plant WILL come up in mighty harvests, ideas, solutions and breakthroughs, in Jesus’ Name!
Daily Lenten Reflection from St. Michael of Old Town
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent
March 31, 2011
“This rather is what I command them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. But they obeyed not, nor did they pay heed. They walked in the hardness of their evil hearts and turned their backs, not their faces to me. From the day that your fathers left the land of Egypt even to this day, I have sent you untiringly all my servants the prophets. Yet they have not obeyed me or paid heed; they have stiffened their necks and one worse than their fathers. When you speak all these words to them they will not listen to you either; when you call to them, they will not answer you.” Jeremiah 8: 23-27
Being a current neonatal nurse, and in the near future a pediatric nurse practitioner, I can understand God’s frustration. Many of the patients and families I serve are not receptive to my care nor do they follow my advice. No matter how much I offer of myself whether it is advice, education, or just an unbiased ear to listen it seems they are unwilling to listen and often end up coming back to the clinic with the same or an even worse health problem.
This can only minutely compare to God’s frustration as he for generations sent down his voice through prophets to the people of Israel encouraging them to turn from their sinful ways and to be obedient to Him. I often go home at the end of the day wondering how much is going to “stick” and worry about the future of that baby or child. This must be exponentially harder for God considering there are so many people out there that do not listen to him! In a way, that is slightly comforting to me, realizing that God is dealing with the same thing, yet He is always there in case those that refuse to listen, turn things around and come back looking for guidance.
I hope that I find the strength throughout my career to always be there no matter how many times my patients do not listen or disobey my direction. This enduring strength will come from God and also by celebrating the little successes with my patients.
Ashley Johnson
Dear God, You know better than anyone how frustrating it is when people do not listen. Please give me the strength to keep trying, just as you do over and over again. Give me the wisdom to adapt my “voice” in order to reach the most people. Thank you for giving me this gift of helping children and their families. In your name and your son, I pray. Amen.
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Inspiration
By: Lindsey Ragans
t you can control in your life... Awareness is the key.
Happy 90th Day of the New Year
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