Monday 8/1/2005
1 Corinthians 16-Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong. Show love in everything you do.
2 Kings 12-13-The Israelites kept sinning
Micah 3-You know right from wrong, but you prefer to do evil instead of what is right.
Acts 15.36-16.5-So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in numbers daily.
John 4.4-26-God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
Psalm 1-Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked
"This is the first time she will have been away from family."—A grandmother speaking of her grand-daughter- about to go to Band Camp- It reminded me of what Paul had to say to the Corinthians- Keep alert – be firm in your faith- stay brave and strong- how when we are out of our normal environment- God encourages us – God is with us – and wants us to show his love to others- this is when the real ministry takes place- it’s when the knowing right from wrong comes into play- it’s when the church is strengthened – by my witness and numbers increase because of the movement of the Spirit of God- it’s when people notice how to worship in spirit and truth- yea- I’ll look different- yea- I’ll act different- even be odd to the others- but now is the time to be brave and strong and show God’s love- now is the time to be happy and not follow the advice of the wicked—yea—"This is the first time she will have been away from family."—but I pray also it will be the time she learns to be brave and strong and show the love of God—by the way—the young girl was a Christian—so maybe- just maybe- God will speak loud and clear through this young Christian this week at Band Camp.
Prayer- Lord-as I venture out away from the family – keep me brave and strong- let me show your love- help me to recognize right from wrong – keep me happy in you- and may your actions through me strengthen the church. -- Amen
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