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Last 4 devotions
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By:
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BrookeAdams
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Mood:
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in love
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Date:
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05/15/2008 10:22:55
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None
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AND YOUR EARS WILL HEAR A WORD BEHIND YOU, SAYING, THIS IS THE WAY; WALK IN IT, WHEN YOU TURN TO THE RIGHT HAND AND WHEN YOU TURN TO THE LEFT. ISAIAH 30:21 Suppose you are driving along the road. In the middle of the road are lines. Some are yellow double lines warning that if you cross them, you run a high risk of being in a head-on collision. Some are broken white lines that mean you can cross into the other lane and pass the car in front of you as long as you are cautious and check for oncoming traffic. There are also signposts that give specific direction or warning; "Detour", "One Way", "Under Construction", "Curve Ahead". If you heed the instructions, you will avoid getting into an unsafe situation. The same is true in life. There are spiritual signposts that instruct us about how to stay under God's protection. If you will heed these signposts, you will be able to safely remain on course. For example, always follow peace and you will be going in the right direction.MANY BELIEVED IN HIS NAME ... BUT JESUS (FOR HIS PART) DID NOT TRUST HIMSELF TO THEM ... FOR HE HIMSELF KNEW WHAT WAS IN HUMAN NATURE.(HE COULD READ MEN'S HEARTS). JOHN 2:23-25 Jesus loved people, especially His disciples. He had great fellowship with them, traveled with them, ate with them, and taught them. But He didn't put His trust in them, because He knew human nature. This doesn't mean He had no trust in His relationship with them; He just didn't open Himself to them in the same way that He trusted in and opened up to His heavenly Father. That is the way you should be. Many times people form close relationships and depend on their friends to be there for them instead of looking to God. But you don't want to do that. Even in the best relationships, people will disappoint you because people are not perfect. It is right to love and respect others, but always remember that only God can be counted on to never fail you!AS FOR YOU, BE CALM AND COOL AND STEADY. 2 TIMOTHY 4:5 If you struggle becauseof all the trouble in the world and in your life, and you get upset with people who are hard to deal with --here is the solution: Be calm and cool and steady. When trouble starts in our lives, too often we tendto get upset, saying, "What can I do? What can I do? ". We immediately react inthe flesh instead of seeking the Lord for direction. This seems to be the way of the world, andif we are not careful, we do what everyone else does. But God has a better plan for His children. Getting all upset and reacting emotionally doesn't help matters -- it only causes more problems. So when trouble rushes in and interrupts your plans, be obedient to God -- ask Him to help you be calm, cool and steady.(THEY GAVE) ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY, YES, AND BEYOND THEIR ABILITY; AND (THEY DID IT) VOLUNTARILY. 2 CORINTHIANS 8:3 There are various levels of giving, and some are less painful than others. One way to be a giver is to use your material possessions to be a blessing. Giving away things you longer want or use is good, but you should also give away new things, or things that have value to you. If you know someone who has been through a difficult time, go shopping for that person. Look for that special gift that seems just right. it will take time, and for busy people that is painful, but it is good to stretch yourself in new areas. Sometimes you may need to give away one of your favorite possessions -- and that can be painful. But it is good to get out of your comfort zone and give until it hurts. Jesus gave His all on the cross for your sins. Surely we can endure giving up mere worldly possessions.
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