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Dear Friends-
Today, I had the opportunity to attend the homegoing service for Walter McSwain Jr., a lovely gentleman who served the Lord with all His heart and mind. During the beautiful Mass, the Monsignor spoke about (Uncle) Walter with such warmth and personal knowledge about him, it offered a great deal of comfort to those who came to mourn. He said that Uncle Walter (whom I refer to as Uncle out of respect and closeness to his family) "was a man who represented God's strength and faithfulness". I was so touched by that statement because it came from a man dedicated his own life to God and serves as an example to so many of his parishoners.
It made me think of my own life and what others would say about me at my funeral.
Dear Friends, today's message is simple. Our purpose in life is to use our gifts and talents to represent the Lord and bring Him glory. Uncle Walter, though blind, had the gift of vision and intution. He could see into a person's spirit and bring a positive word to lift them up. He is reaping his reward in heaven because he fulfilled God's ultimate purpose for his life and represented him well.
How will you represent the Lord? What will be said about you in your last days?
K.
Colassians3
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Now's a good time to trust the Lord!
Dear Friends-
I know you all are reading the papers and seeing the effects of our economy on our world. However, let me reassure you that God doesn't need an economic stimulus plan! The Bible is filled with evidence of His fulfilled promises and unexpected miracles.
No matter how intelligent or accomplished we are, it's time to get back to the "good old fashioned" basics of faith that carried our ancestors through slavery, poverty, and abuse. We need to "get out of your own way" and allow God to be in control. If we could rely on our logic and intelligence to save us, we wouldn't need God to protect and guide us. The further we drift away from the Lord, the further into darkness He has to go to get us back.
Stay in faith!
K.
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14
22Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.
23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
25 About three o'clock in the morning[b] Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!"
28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
29 "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
32When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
33 Then the disciples worshiped him. "You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.
34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.
36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.--
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen: it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. -Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
I know you all are reading the papers and seeing the effects of our economy on our world. However, let me reassure you that God doesn't need an economic stimulus plan! The Bible is filled with evidence of His fulfilled promises and unexpected miracles.
No matter how intelligent or accomplished we are, it's time to get back to the "good old fashioned" basics of faith that carried our ancestors through slavery, poverty, and abuse. We need to "get out of your own way" and allow God to be in control. If we could rely on our logic and intelligence to save us, we wouldn't need God to protect and guide us. The further we drift away from the Lord, the further into darkness He has to go to get us back.
Stay in faith!
K.
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14
22Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.
23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
25 About three o'clock in the morning[b] Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!"
28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
29 "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
32When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
33 Then the disciples worshiped him. "You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.
34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.
36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.--
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen: it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. -Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Truth is all that matters
Dear Friends-
As we reflect on our roles as Christians, with a new president, and a worldwide movement for change, we must pledge to do a few things right now.
As my pastor shared with yesterday, God is calling on His people to be the light in a world of darkness but before we can represent him, we must purify ourselves first by dealing with our issues. We all sin and fall short at times but some of us have particular struggles that cause us to focus on self, rather than using our gifts and talents to serve God. Let's make an active pledge to resist the power of sin by saying no. Matthew 6:24 says “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. "
Second, we have so many "gray areas" in our lives that (although well intended) we try to cover things up because the truth is uncomfortable and we don't want to hurt others. Dear Friends, in "such a time as this", we must firmly recommit ourselves to the concept of truth or we risk becoming blind to the darkness we seek to illuminate. For every little white lie, or every time we look the other way, we become desensitized to the things that we know are wrong. Sure, we need to be loving and Christlike in our approaches but we also need to be honest and call things out no matter how light "the shade of gray".
Friends, let's stand together and support each other during this time of preparation. We have a unique opportunity to promote and celebrate Christ to the world. Now more than ever, we need to be the representatives that people need to see.
Stay blessed and live in truth,
K.
As we reflect on our roles as Christians, with a new president, and a worldwide movement for change, we must pledge to do a few things right now.
As my pastor shared with yesterday, God is calling on His people to be the light in a world of darkness but before we can represent him, we must purify ourselves first by dealing with our issues. We all sin and fall short at times but some of us have particular struggles that cause us to focus on self, rather than using our gifts and talents to serve God. Let's make an active pledge to resist the power of sin by saying no. Matthew 6:24 says “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. "
Second, we have so many "gray areas" in our lives that (although well intended) we try to cover things up because the truth is uncomfortable and we don't want to hurt others. Dear Friends, in "such a time as this", we must firmly recommit ourselves to the concept of truth or we risk becoming blind to the darkness we seek to illuminate. For every little white lie, or every time we look the other way, we become desensitized to the things that we know are wrong. Sure, we need to be loving and Christlike in our approaches but we also need to be honest and call things out no matter how light "the shade of gray".
Friends, let's stand together and support each other during this time of preparation. We have a unique opportunity to promote and celebrate Christ to the world. Now more than ever, we need to be the representatives that people need to see.
Stay blessed and live in truth,
K.
Friday, January 23, 2009
What the inauguration means for us
Dear Friends-
I apologize for not writing over the last two days but I have been spending the time in prayer and observation about our new leadership. As excited as I was to witness the historic events of the weekend, I want us all to remain clear about what is really happening. We have renewed responsibilities that we must take seriously. The Lord has used this time, our country's conditions and President Obama to propel us into exercising God's true purpose for our lives.
What is your God given gift? How can we use these gifts to serve God? How does this tie into our new President's message of "picking ourselves up and dusting ourselves off?"
Genesis 1: 26-28 (Translated from "the Message" Bible) gives us simple clear instructions about our purpose:
God created human beings; he created them godlike, Reflecting God's nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: "Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
This means that we must use our gifts and be creative enough to sustain ourselves, produce others who resemble God, and take leadership. In other words, use your talents to glorify God, bring others to Him and assume a leadership role (so that you can repeat this cycle on an even larger scale). Let's not become complacent because we believe we have a spokesperson in the White House to advance our issues for us. We should be excited that God is using our new President to set the tone for people to wake up and focus on the important things of life, however, it is our job as Chrisitians to serve as models for service and justice so that God will be glorified by our actions. Whether you love President Obama or not, use the message that God planted in his heart to serve someone else. For those who are suspicious of Obama, just remember, Jesus used all kinds of people, including kings and criminals to deliver his messages. Let's not get caught up in hating on (or idolizing) our new President.
Let's follow the vision and serve God! In the meantime, take care and remain blessed.
K.
"The vision is yet for an appointed time..." (Habakkuk 2:3).
I apologize for not writing over the last two days but I have been spending the time in prayer and observation about our new leadership. As excited as I was to witness the historic events of the weekend, I want us all to remain clear about what is really happening. We have renewed responsibilities that we must take seriously. The Lord has used this time, our country's conditions and President Obama to propel us into exercising God's true purpose for our lives.
What is your God given gift? How can we use these gifts to serve God? How does this tie into our new President's message of "picking ourselves up and dusting ourselves off?"
Genesis 1: 26-28 (Translated from "the Message" Bible) gives us simple clear instructions about our purpose:
God created human beings; he created them godlike, Reflecting God's nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: "Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
This means that we must use our gifts and be creative enough to sustain ourselves, produce others who resemble God, and take leadership. In other words, use your talents to glorify God, bring others to Him and assume a leadership role (so that you can repeat this cycle on an even larger scale). Let's not become complacent because we believe we have a spokesperson in the White House to advance our issues for us. We should be excited that God is using our new President to set the tone for people to wake up and focus on the important things of life, however, it is our job as Chrisitians to serve as models for service and justice so that God will be glorified by our actions. Whether you love President Obama or not, use the message that God planted in his heart to serve someone else. For those who are suspicious of Obama, just remember, Jesus used all kinds of people, including kings and criminals to deliver his messages. Let's not get caught up in hating on (or idolizing) our new President.
Let's follow the vision and serve God! In the meantime, take care and remain blessed.
K.
"The vision is yet for an appointed time..." (Habakkuk 2:3).
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Just do it!
Dear Friends-
Have you ever had one of those days where you're exhausted but you've barely moved all day? Maybe you're distracted, exhausted or just procrastinating on those goals, whatever the problem, just push through. God has things that you must accomplish and "the enemy" will find all kinds of ways to prevent you from accomplishing those tasks.
Remember that priority list I sent out last week? Declutter your life, tighten up that schedule and get moving! Whether it's execise, bible study or calling your parents, get it done and move onto the next thing. It may not seem like such a big deal to put it off but God won't trust you "with the big things" if you can't accomplish the small ones.
Your blessings are in your obedience.
K.
Revelations 3
1 "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you're dead, stone-dead.
2 -3"Up on your feet! Take a deep breath! Maybe there's life in you yet. But I wouldn't know it by looking at your busywork; nothing of God's work has been completed. Your condition is desperate. Think of the gift you once had in your hands, the Message you heard with your ears—grasp it again and turn back to God.
"If you pull the covers back over your head and sleep on, oblivious to God, I'll return when you least expect it, break into your life like a thief in the night.
4"You still have a few followers of Jesus in Sardis who haven't ruined themselves wallowing in the muck of the world's ways. They'll walk with me on parade! They've proved their worth!
5"Conquerors will march in the victory parade, their names indelible in the Book of Life. I'll lead them up and present them by name to my Father and his Angels.
6"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches."
Have you ever had one of those days where you're exhausted but you've barely moved all day? Maybe you're distracted, exhausted or just procrastinating on those goals, whatever the problem, just push through. God has things that you must accomplish and "the enemy" will find all kinds of ways to prevent you from accomplishing those tasks.
Remember that priority list I sent out last week? Declutter your life, tighten up that schedule and get moving! Whether it's execise, bible study or calling your parents, get it done and move onto the next thing. It may not seem like such a big deal to put it off but God won't trust you "with the big things" if you can't accomplish the small ones.
Your blessings are in your obedience.
K.
Revelations 3
1 "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you're dead, stone-dead.
2 -3"Up on your feet! Take a deep breath! Maybe there's life in you yet. But I wouldn't know it by looking at your busywork; nothing of God's work has been completed. Your condition is desperate. Think of the gift you once had in your hands, the Message you heard with your ears—grasp it again and turn back to God.
"If you pull the covers back over your head and sleep on, oblivious to God, I'll return when you least expect it, break into your life like a thief in the night.
4"You still have a few followers of Jesus in Sardis who haven't ruined themselves wallowing in the muck of the world's ways. They'll walk with me on parade! They've proved their worth!
5"Conquerors will march in the victory parade, their names indelible in the Book of Life. I'll lead them up and present them by name to my Father and his Angels.
6"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches."
Friday, January 16, 2009
God will deliver...If we live right!
Dear Friends-
As I watch the coverage of the "Miracle on the Hudson", I can't help but think about the times that I've been rescued from difficult situations. Today's word is a reminder that the Lord's goodness and mercy towards us.
Now I know there are some on this list who question God's decision to rescue some and not others. Honestly, I can't answer that question. As the creator of heaven and earth, and the author of our lives, God makes decisions based on His divine and perfect purpose. Sometimes, we're allowed to suffer so that we can rely on Him. Other times, He wants us to learn something and will allow us to continue suffering until we "get it".What I know for sure is that God will deliver us if it's His will to do so. The Lord will not rescue us from our poor decisions nor will he prevent us from dealing with the consequences of sin. If we live right and obey Him, He will be there.
Have a blessed weekend!
K.
2 Samuel 22David's Song of Deliverance 1And David spoke(A) to the LORD the words of this song on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 2(B) He said,
(C) "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, 3(D) my[a] God, my rock,(E) in whom I take refuge,(F) my shield, and(G) the horn of my salvation, (H) my stronghold and(I) my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.4I call upon the LORD, who is(J) worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. 5(K) "For the waves of death encompassed me, the torrents of destruction assailed me;[b]6(L) the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. 7(M) "In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I called.From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry(N) came to his ears. 8"Then(O) the earth reeled and rocked; (P) the foundations of the heavens trembled and quaked, because he was angry.9Smoke went up from his nostrils,[c] and devouring fire from his mouth; (Q) glowing coals flamed forth from him.10(R) He bowed the heavens and(S) came down; (T) thick darkness was under his feet.11He rode on a cherub and flew; he was seen on(U) the wings of the wind.12He made(V) darkness around him(W) his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water.13Out of the brightness before him (X) coals of fire flamed forth.14(Y) The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice.15And he sent out(Z) arrows and scattered them; lightning, and routed them.16Then the channels of the sea were seen; the foundations of the world were laid bare,at the rebuke of the LORD, at the(AA) blast of the breath of his nostrils. 17(AB) "He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters.18He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.19They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.20(AC) He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because(AD) he delighted in me. 21"The LORD(AE) dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the(AF) cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.22(AG) For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.23(AH) For all his rules were before me, and from his statutes I did not turn aside.24I was(AI) blameless before him, and I kept myself from guilt.25(AJ) And the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.
As I watch the coverage of the "Miracle on the Hudson", I can't help but think about the times that I've been rescued from difficult situations. Today's word is a reminder that the Lord's goodness and mercy towards us.
Now I know there are some on this list who question God's decision to rescue some and not others. Honestly, I can't answer that question. As the creator of heaven and earth, and the author of our lives, God makes decisions based on His divine and perfect purpose. Sometimes, we're allowed to suffer so that we can rely on Him. Other times, He wants us to learn something and will allow us to continue suffering until we "get it".What I know for sure is that God will deliver us if it's His will to do so. The Lord will not rescue us from our poor decisions nor will he prevent us from dealing with the consequences of sin. If we live right and obey Him, He will be there.
Have a blessed weekend!
K.
2 Samuel 22David's Song of Deliverance 1And David spoke(A) to the LORD the words of this song on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 2(B) He said,
(C) "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, 3(D) my[a] God, my rock,(E) in whom I take refuge,(F) my shield, and(G) the horn of my salvation, (H) my stronghold and(I) my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.4I call upon the LORD, who is(J) worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. 5(K) "For the waves of death encompassed me, the torrents of destruction assailed me;[b]6(L) the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. 7(M) "In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I called.From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry(N) came to his ears. 8"Then(O) the earth reeled and rocked; (P) the foundations of the heavens trembled and quaked, because he was angry.9Smoke went up from his nostrils,[c] and devouring fire from his mouth; (Q) glowing coals flamed forth from him.10(R) He bowed the heavens and(S) came down; (T) thick darkness was under his feet.11He rode on a cherub and flew; he was seen on(U) the wings of the wind.12He made(V) darkness around him(W) his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water.13Out of the brightness before him (X) coals of fire flamed forth.14(Y) The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice.15And he sent out(Z) arrows and scattered them; lightning, and routed them.16Then the channels of the sea were seen; the foundations of the world were laid bare,at the rebuke of the LORD, at the(AA) blast of the breath of his nostrils. 17(AB) "He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters.18He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.19They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.20(AC) He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because(AD) he delighted in me. 21"The LORD(AE) dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the(AF) cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.22(AG) For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.23(AH) For all his rules were before me, and from his statutes I did not turn aside.24I was(AI) blameless before him, and I kept myself from guilt.25(AJ) And the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
If you're wasting time...ask God to order your steps!
Hello Dear Friends!
I hope everyone is having a blessed and highly favored week! Today's message is based on a message I learned this past Sunday. Instead of resolutions this year, I've established a series of small goals that I would accomplish everyday and, if I only do 80% of that list on a daily basis, then I'm happy. This year, my only goal is to truly understand that I can't do it all but the little that I can do will be part of God's purpose for my life.
How do you ensure that the important things get done? Ask God for guidance with your plans. Have a vision and prioritize! Order your steps according to His Word. Create six categories of importance for you life and seek to accomplish two things from each category every day. This way, your life doesn't get cluttered with unnecessary activities- and it's easy to say no to things that don't fulfill that purpose.Here's an example of my new 2009 schedule (in order). If a request is made of me, and it doesn't fit into the list of priorities, it doesn't get added.
1. Spiritual: a) Spend quiet time with God daily (prayer, mediation, reading, fasting, etc.); b) share a word with someone else2. Family/ Friends: a) Face time with immediate family daily; b) Initiate some form of contact with extended family or friends daily (phone, email, text, visit)3. Health a) exercise, rest, and/or some sort of health/ wellness activity; b) schedule maintenance appointments (doctors, dentists, salon for me or family) 4. Career/ Business a) do an activity to assess where I am or how to advance my career or business; b) make plans for next steps5. Home a) do an activity to maintain my home (cleaning, decluttering, rearranging) b) do an activity to upgrade my home (purchase new items as needed, create plans for renovation6. Community a) do ONE deliverable assignment for any organization I belong to and attend one meeting or conference call; b) if no meetings are planned that day, do two deliverable assignments for that day.
I hope that you will be blessed by this email and the Scripture below.
Love,K.
Psalm 37: 23 23 The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. 24 Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 119: 129-144 (the Message Bible) 129 -136 Every word you give me is a miracle word— how could I help but obey? Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. Mouth open and panting, I wanted your commands more than anything. Turn my way, look kindly on me, as you always do to those who personally love you. Steady my steps with your Word of promise so nothing malign gets the better of me. Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way. Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. I cry rivers of tears because nobody's living by your book! 137 -144 You are right and you do right, God; your decisions are right on target. You rightly instruct us in how to live ever faithful to you. My rivals nearly did me in, they persistently ignored your commandments. Your promise has been tested through and through, and I, your servant, love it dearly. I'm too young to be important, but I don't forget what you tell me. Your righteousness is eternally right, your revelation is the only truth. Even though troubles came down on me hard, your commands always gave me delight. The way you tell me to live is always right; help me understand it so I can live to the fullest.
I hope everyone is having a blessed and highly favored week! Today's message is based on a message I learned this past Sunday. Instead of resolutions this year, I've established a series of small goals that I would accomplish everyday and, if I only do 80% of that list on a daily basis, then I'm happy. This year, my only goal is to truly understand that I can't do it all but the little that I can do will be part of God's purpose for my life.
How do you ensure that the important things get done? Ask God for guidance with your plans. Have a vision and prioritize! Order your steps according to His Word. Create six categories of importance for you life and seek to accomplish two things from each category every day. This way, your life doesn't get cluttered with unnecessary activities- and it's easy to say no to things that don't fulfill that purpose.Here's an example of my new 2009 schedule (in order). If a request is made of me, and it doesn't fit into the list of priorities, it doesn't get added.
1. Spiritual: a) Spend quiet time with God daily (prayer, mediation, reading, fasting, etc.); b) share a word with someone else2. Family/ Friends: a) Face time with immediate family daily; b) Initiate some form of contact with extended family or friends daily (phone, email, text, visit)3. Health a) exercise, rest, and/or some sort of health/ wellness activity; b) schedule maintenance appointments (doctors, dentists, salon for me or family) 4. Career/ Business a) do an activity to assess where I am or how to advance my career or business; b) make plans for next steps5. Home a) do an activity to maintain my home (cleaning, decluttering, rearranging) b) do an activity to upgrade my home (purchase new items as needed, create plans for renovation6. Community a) do ONE deliverable assignment for any organization I belong to and attend one meeting or conference call; b) if no meetings are planned that day, do two deliverable assignments for that day.
I hope that you will be blessed by this email and the Scripture below.
Love,K.
Psalm 37: 23 23 The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. 24 Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 119: 129-144 (the Message Bible) 129 -136 Every word you give me is a miracle word— how could I help but obey? Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. Mouth open and panting, I wanted your commands more than anything. Turn my way, look kindly on me, as you always do to those who personally love you. Steady my steps with your Word of promise so nothing malign gets the better of me. Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way. Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. I cry rivers of tears because nobody's living by your book! 137 -144 You are right and you do right, God; your decisions are right on target. You rightly instruct us in how to live ever faithful to you. My rivals nearly did me in, they persistently ignored your commandments. Your promise has been tested through and through, and I, your servant, love it dearly. I'm too young to be important, but I don't forget what you tell me. Your righteousness is eternally right, your revelation is the only truth. Even though troubles came down on me hard, your commands always gave me delight. The way you tell me to live is always right; help me understand it so I can live to the fullest.
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