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Happy Saturday!
Prayer: “Father, my prayer today is that my devotion to You will overrule the emotion of my flesh and that I will love others the way You have loved me. Help me to understand that Your Scriptures take me down a path that loves walks. May Your Word give me the courage and confidence to love Your way if it calls for retracting or limiting my own plans. Lord, I have so much to learn from You. Teach me to be a lover. Amen.”
1 John 2:5 “But whomever keeps His Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.”
I have come to discover since entering seminary that I must learn a new kind of discipline. This is discipline set out by the term syllabus telling me when things are due. This is discipline that I must read every day and make a concerted effort to learn not only what I am being taught in my class time, but what I read as well. But this discipline is also for the future when I begin my career after seminary. I will need to continue to read and study to get better at chaplaincy. Today, I went to the Global Market at Rush Creek Christian Church. I spent about 45 minutes walking around the market and chatting with some people full in the knowledge. Those 45 minutes was all the time I had because I have a paper due on Wednesday as well as a test and a writing due on Thursday. My time for study is becoming a discipline I must maintain. If I can learn this discipline now, then continuing this practice will keep me on track while I journey through seminary.
The love God has for us is a disciplined kind of love. God’s love always leads us in the direction in which we are supposed to go. The love God has for us is directly connected with the wisdom of His Word and does not play on our emotions. This love is based on our faith and trust that His will for us is what is best for us even when we think it is leading us away from our heart’s desire. God’s Word guides our love.
When we place ourselves under the wings of God’s perfect love then we do not demand our own way but seek God’s way. It is scripture that has the supreme authority over our decisions. This kind of practiced study of scripture and faith will cause us to love like God loves.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Prayer: please pray for Bruce as he is at a National Kairos Conference where he is learning how to be a strong leader for the weekend in the spring. And please pray travel mercy for Geni and Travis as they are at a concert in Dallas tonight. Peace, gc
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Happy Thursday!
History paper written. History paper edited. History paper copied. History paper sent to professor. History paper done!!!! (Education paper begun.)
Prayer, “Father, thank You for Your love is changeless and Your covenant love never ends. Help me to remember that when I lose my grip, You are holding on to me. Give me the confidence to know that I will not be separated from You, because Christ’s love demonstrated on the cross cancelled all of my past and future sin. I thank You that Christ willingly came so that I can trust His holy, humble, forever love. Amen.”
Romans 8: 38, 39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, not height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
This is one of those passages that bring so many believers so much comfort. It is a statement of faith that we believe as truth. It does not state that we will not be without pain, death, want or difficult times. It does say that when these times come we will never be without God! God does not cause tough times, but He does promise in His Word to be with each of us as we walk this daily journey of life. Nothing can change God’s eternal purpose or stop the divine love of God which is in Christ Jesus for any of us.
If you have children and have spent any time in the ER for whatever reason, you know that as parents we are pretty helpless during those times. What we offer to our children is the assurance that we will be with them no matter what happens. When they are getting those stitches or getting that arm set we are there for them even if it is just to hold their hand and remain with them. Scared they will be, but they are also secure in the knowledge that we are not going anywhere.
God acts as our clear assurance that no matter what, He, with all of the love He has for us, will never separate Himself from us. I like it!!!
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket! Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
History paper written. History paper edited. History paper copied. History paper sent to professor. History paper done!!!! (Education paper begun.)
Prayer, “Father, thank You for Your love is changeless and Your covenant love never ends. Help me to remember that when I lose my grip, You are holding on to me. Give me the confidence to know that I will not be separated from You, because Christ’s love demonstrated on the cross cancelled all of my past and future sin. I thank You that Christ willingly came so that I can trust His holy, humble, forever love. Amen.”
Romans 8: 38, 39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, not height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
This is one of those passages that bring so many believers so much comfort. It is a statement of faith that we believe as truth. It does not state that we will not be without pain, death, want or difficult times. It does say that when these times come we will never be without God! God does not cause tough times, but He does promise in His Word to be with each of us as we walk this daily journey of life. Nothing can change God’s eternal purpose or stop the divine love of God which is in Christ Jesus for any of us.
If you have children and have spent any time in the ER for whatever reason, you know that as parents we are pretty helpless during those times. What we offer to our children is the assurance that we will be with them no matter what happens. When they are getting those stitches or getting that arm set we are there for them even if it is just to hold their hand and remain with them. Scared they will be, but they are also secure in the knowledge that we are not going anywhere.
God acts as our clear assurance that no matter what, He, with all of the love He has for us, will never separate Himself from us. I like it!!!
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket! Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Happy Thursday!
History paper written. History paper edited. History paper copied. History paper sent to professor. History paper done!!!! (Education paper begun.)
Prayer, “Father, thank You for Your love is changeless and Your covenant love never ends. Help me to remember that when I lose my grip, You are holding on to me. Give me the confidence to know that I will not be separated from You, because Christ’s love demonstrated on the cross cancelled all of my past and future sin. I thank You that Christ willingly came so that I can trust His holy, humble, forever love. Amen.”
Romans 8: 38, 39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, not height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
This is one of those passages that bring so many believers so much comfort. It is a statement of faith that we believe as truth. It does not state that we will not be without pain, death, want or difficult times. It does say that when these times come we will never be without God! God does not cause tough times, but He does promise in His Word to be with each of us as we walk this daily journey of life. Nothing can change God’s eternal purpose or stop the divine love of God which is in Christ Jesus for any of us.
If you have children and have spent any time in the ER for whatever reason, you know that as parents we are pretty helpless during those times. What we offer to our children is the assurance that we will be with them no matter what happens. When they are getting those stitches or getting that arm set we are there for them even if it is just to hold their hand and remain with them. Scared they will be, but they are also secure in the knowledge that we are not going anywhere.
God acts as our clear assurance that no matter what, He, with all of the love He has for us, will never separate Himself from us. I like it!!!
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket! Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
History paper written. History paper edited. History paper copied. History paper sent to professor. History paper done!!!! (Education paper begun.)
Prayer, “Father, thank You for Your love is changeless and Your covenant love never ends. Help me to remember that when I lose my grip, You are holding on to me. Give me the confidence to know that I will not be separated from You, because Christ’s love demonstrated on the cross cancelled all of my past and future sin. I thank You that Christ willingly came so that I can trust His holy, humble, forever love. Amen.”
Romans 8: 38, 39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, not height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
This is one of those passages that bring so many believers so much comfort. It is a statement of faith that we believe as truth. It does not state that we will not be without pain, death, want or difficult times. It does say that when these times come we will never be without God! God does not cause tough times, but He does promise in His Word to be with each of us as we walk this daily journey of life. Nothing can change God’s eternal purpose or stop the divine love of God which is in Christ Jesus for any of us.
If you have children and have spent any time in the ER for whatever reason, you know that as parents we are pretty helpless during those times. What we offer to our children is the assurance that we will be with them no matter what happens. When they are getting those stitches or getting that arm set we are there for them even if it is just to hold their hand and remain with them. Scared they will be, but they are also secure in the knowledge that we are not going anywhere.
God acts as our clear assurance that no matter what, He, with all of the love He has for us, will never separate Himself from us. I like it!!!
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket! Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Happy Wednesday!
Geni did a very teachery thing today. Her class did not do very well on a math test yesterday. After grading the papers she told them these were not the grades they wanted so she went over the test with the children, had them correct it and gave the test again later in the day! I am so proud of her!
Today in Christian Education, we did the most remarkable study of the book of Jonah. I am always excited when I can do a study in the Word. Did you know it only takes about 8 minutes to read the book of Jonah out loud? I have read the book of Jonah to myself and few times, but today the professor read the story aloud and I learned so many more things. It was a great experience. Never underestimate the power of reading out loud!
And…I completed my history paper and sent it to my most favorite in-house editor. I am sure he will have corrections for me, but I am so grateful he is willing to do this. Thanks darlin’!
Prayer: Father, thank You that You not only command me to love, but You also provide the power to make it gloriously possible. In these times when we learn selfishness over sharing, teach me Your way of forbearing, forgiving, and ever loving. Teach me to think “we” instead of “me.” Help me to see that the disorder, discouragement, and dysfunction in this world are cries for love. May I be Your love ambassador to this beautiful, broken world. My prayer is that those damaged by the destructive love of this world will be delivered by the divine love of Your world. Amen.”
Ephesians 4:2 “With all lowliness, and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.”
Here is the question for tonight. “Does Jesus live in our homes?” If someone was to drop by unexpectedly would they see evidence of the love of Christ? Would they see by our actions that we are forgiving, acting in loving ways toward family and friends? We can be extensions of God’s love where we learn about love and teach our children how to love. I was so blessed to be raised by parents to whom unconditional love was always the overriding presence in our lives. We (my brother and myself) watched it every day of our lives through the love our parents showed for each other and still show for each other. The Christ-like love showed itself in so many ways. It was the love that comforted us when we hurt, it encouraged us when we struggled, made us feel safe and corrected us when we needed to be shown the way back to the right path. Above all else the love always led us home. This precious love was so instilled that we have carried that same love into our own marriage homes.
Jesus is the Lord of love. Through the experience of the love of Jesus we can experience and share His love in our homes and in the relationships we have outside our homes. Be an ambassador for the Lord of love and bear each other up in love.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a warm jacket. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Geni did a very teachery thing today. Her class did not do very well on a math test yesterday. After grading the papers she told them these were not the grades they wanted so she went over the test with the children, had them correct it and gave the test again later in the day! I am so proud of her!
Today in Christian Education, we did the most remarkable study of the book of Jonah. I am always excited when I can do a study in the Word. Did you know it only takes about 8 minutes to read the book of Jonah out loud? I have read the book of Jonah to myself and few times, but today the professor read the story aloud and I learned so many more things. It was a great experience. Never underestimate the power of reading out loud!
And…I completed my history paper and sent it to my most favorite in-house editor. I am sure he will have corrections for me, but I am so grateful he is willing to do this. Thanks darlin’!
Prayer: Father, thank You that You not only command me to love, but You also provide the power to make it gloriously possible. In these times when we learn selfishness over sharing, teach me Your way of forbearing, forgiving, and ever loving. Teach me to think “we” instead of “me.” Help me to see that the disorder, discouragement, and dysfunction in this world are cries for love. May I be Your love ambassador to this beautiful, broken world. My prayer is that those damaged by the destructive love of this world will be delivered by the divine love of Your world. Amen.”
Ephesians 4:2 “With all lowliness, and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.”
Here is the question for tonight. “Does Jesus live in our homes?” If someone was to drop by unexpectedly would they see evidence of the love of Christ? Would they see by our actions that we are forgiving, acting in loving ways toward family and friends? We can be extensions of God’s love where we learn about love and teach our children how to love. I was so blessed to be raised by parents to whom unconditional love was always the overriding presence in our lives. We (my brother and myself) watched it every day of our lives through the love our parents showed for each other and still show for each other. The Christ-like love showed itself in so many ways. It was the love that comforted us when we hurt, it encouraged us when we struggled, made us feel safe and corrected us when we needed to be shown the way back to the right path. Above all else the love always led us home. This precious love was so instilled that we have carried that same love into our own marriage homes.
Jesus is the Lord of love. Through the experience of the love of Jesus we can experience and share His love in our homes and in the relationships we have outside our homes. Be an ambassador for the Lord of love and bear each other up in love.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a warm jacket. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Happy Tuesday!
My paper should be finished tomorrow and sent to my beloved editor. I have told Bruce that on the way home from graduation we will stop at a Kinko’s make a copy of my diploma, white out my name and put Bruce’s name in its place. He will have earned this degree just as much as I.
Prayer: Lord, may I begin today with love as my guide and my partner. Forgive me for not demonstrating Your love to others. When I am at the end of my patience, help me depend on you limitless resources. Give me a new way of seeing people. Help me understand that love’s divine purpose is to redeem, restore, and renew. May my whole life be a witness to Your eternal message of love. Amen.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abide in faith, hope and love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.”
Okay…did you recite 1 Corinthians 13 and put your name in the blank? I know it is kind of humbling. But God wants us to know not only how love acts, but also the parts of love. Walking in the way of love includes hope and faith. Love is the greatest of these three because it lasts. It is the lasting connection we have with God and it is the most Godlike quality we have. While Christians are known as people of faith, but we must be known as people of love. When Jesus was on the cross he could have really blasted us, but instead He blessed us.
Today I attended worship at Brite which was being led by an Episcopal priest. He spoke of love as the gift from God that, while it is received, in order to keep it, we must give it away. Love cannot be hoarded like the manna. God gave the wandering Hebrews manna only for a day. If they tried to gather more than they needed to keep for another day then it rotted and was unfit for use. God gives us enough love for the day and we must daily give it away. God’s supply of love is endless and the more we give away the more we receive. When we give God’s love away we are witnesses to God’s eternal message of love.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much. Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
A Praise – our little cousin, Tatum, is in remission!!! Praise the Lord!
My paper should be finished tomorrow and sent to my beloved editor. I have told Bruce that on the way home from graduation we will stop at a Kinko’s make a copy of my diploma, white out my name and put Bruce’s name in its place. He will have earned this degree just as much as I.
Prayer: Lord, may I begin today with love as my guide and my partner. Forgive me for not demonstrating Your love to others. When I am at the end of my patience, help me depend on you limitless resources. Give me a new way of seeing people. Help me understand that love’s divine purpose is to redeem, restore, and renew. May my whole life be a witness to Your eternal message of love. Amen.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abide in faith, hope and love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.”
Okay…did you recite 1 Corinthians 13 and put your name in the blank? I know it is kind of humbling. But God wants us to know not only how love acts, but also the parts of love. Walking in the way of love includes hope and faith. Love is the greatest of these three because it lasts. It is the lasting connection we have with God and it is the most Godlike quality we have. While Christians are known as people of faith, but we must be known as people of love. When Jesus was on the cross he could have really blasted us, but instead He blessed us.
Today I attended worship at Brite which was being led by an Episcopal priest. He spoke of love as the gift from God that, while it is received, in order to keep it, we must give it away. Love cannot be hoarded like the manna. God gave the wandering Hebrews manna only for a day. If they tried to gather more than they needed to keep for another day then it rotted and was unfit for use. God gives us enough love for the day and we must daily give it away. God’s supply of love is endless and the more we give away the more we receive. When we give God’s love away we are witnesses to God’s eternal message of love.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all so very much. Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
A Praise – our little cousin, Tatum, is in remission!!! Praise the Lord!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Happy Monday!
Today was such a wonderful day. I met with my academic advisor who helped me select classes for the spring semester and I hope to take an intense study class in pastoral care during January. The class is 5 days from 9—5 each day. I also met with a faculty member who is in the pastoral care department and gave her my application for a Pastoral Care Concentration. She was a wonderful help and was glad to have the application. I was asked today where I was in my studies in seminary and I said, “somewhere in the middle.” It is hard to believe.
Geni is better, but now Bruce has a sore throat. Thank you for your prayers and please pray for Bruce. I also met a gentleman this evening who is most likely in his 80’s and a survivor of esophageal cancer. He has now been diagnosed with kidney cancer and will be receiving treatment soon. Please pray for healing for Bob.
Prayer: “Father, thank You for coming into my world as a person so that I can experience Your love. Thank you for loving me the way I am. Your love is my security and confidence. Thank You for your kindness to me. Thank You for allowing me to be a part of your perfect plan for this world. I know that because of You, love is the music of the universe. My prayer is that love will be the song that I am singing today. Amen.”
1 Corinthians 13: 4-5 “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.”
How many times have we heard or read this passage of scripture? Most of the time we hear it at weddings. Have you ever really listened to the powerful statements this passage makes. This passage speaks in very clear specific declarative sentences. It tells us what love is supposed to look like, sound like and most importantly how love is supposed to act.
Let’s apply this passage to our own lives and change the words.
Jesus suffers long and is kind. ______(insert your name) suffers long and is kind.
Jesus does not envy. ______does not envy.
Jesus does not parade Himself. ______does not parade him/her self.
Jesus is not puffed up. ______is not puffed up.
Jesus does not behave rudely. _____does not behave rudely.
You get the idea. If I place my name in those blanks it is a powerful reminder of the responsibility I have in being Christ’s representative. These are not just nice words to be spoken during a wedding, but these are words of instruction which change us. The instruction is to cure our self-centeredness by centering ourselves on Christ and the well-being of others.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and with great gladness carry an umbrella! Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all mighty and faithful prayer warriors, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Today was such a wonderful day. I met with my academic advisor who helped me select classes for the spring semester and I hope to take an intense study class in pastoral care during January. The class is 5 days from 9—5 each day. I also met with a faculty member who is in the pastoral care department and gave her my application for a Pastoral Care Concentration. She was a wonderful help and was glad to have the application. I was asked today where I was in my studies in seminary and I said, “somewhere in the middle.” It is hard to believe.
Geni is better, but now Bruce has a sore throat. Thank you for your prayers and please pray for Bruce. I also met a gentleman this evening who is most likely in his 80’s and a survivor of esophageal cancer. He has now been diagnosed with kidney cancer and will be receiving treatment soon. Please pray for healing for Bob.
Prayer: “Father, thank You for coming into my world as a person so that I can experience Your love. Thank you for loving me the way I am. Your love is my security and confidence. Thank You for your kindness to me. Thank You for allowing me to be a part of your perfect plan for this world. I know that because of You, love is the music of the universe. My prayer is that love will be the song that I am singing today. Amen.”
1 Corinthians 13: 4-5 “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.”
How many times have we heard or read this passage of scripture? Most of the time we hear it at weddings. Have you ever really listened to the powerful statements this passage makes. This passage speaks in very clear specific declarative sentences. It tells us what love is supposed to look like, sound like and most importantly how love is supposed to act.
Let’s apply this passage to our own lives and change the words.
Jesus suffers long and is kind. ______(insert your name) suffers long and is kind.
Jesus does not envy. ______does not envy.
Jesus does not parade Himself. ______does not parade him/her self.
Jesus is not puffed up. ______is not puffed up.
Jesus does not behave rudely. _____does not behave rudely.
You get the idea. If I place my name in those blanks it is a powerful reminder of the responsibility I have in being Christ’s representative. These are not just nice words to be spoken during a wedding, but these are words of instruction which change us. The instruction is to cure our self-centeredness by centering ourselves on Christ and the well-being of others.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes and with great gladness carry an umbrella! Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all mighty and faithful prayer warriors, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Blessed Sunday to you all!
We kept our goddaughter today. I have decided that spending the day rocking and holding a baby has to be the best free therapy on the planet. She was just perfect until her Mom and dad walked in and then she cried. But we really enjoyed having her today.
Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I realize that it is one thing to acknowledge that al I have comes from You, but it is another to realize You are a giver and that I should see to emulate You. May I learn to give rather than accumulate, so that my life mirrors You. In Christ’s name. Amen.”
Ephesians 4: 26—29 “Be angry, and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
Scripture tells us that they (others) will know we are Christians by our love. How else are we known as Christians? How do we speak? Do we speak words of love and kindness? Do we use language appropriate to being a follower of Christ? Do we go about our daily lives as followers of Christ or do we just save the kind words and actions for Sunday morning while we are in worship?
This passage in Ephesians really calls us to the task of living and loving like Jesus. It is not always easy, but it is what we are asked to do. I am in the midst of writing a paper right now. The reading has been difficult and the writing is long. It is not something I really want to do, but it is required of me if I wish to pass my class. I am being responsible if I complete this paper and turn it in on time. If we live and love like Jesus then we will not only present ourselves as followers of Christ, but we will be acting in obedience.
As Christians we are called to help meet the needs of others. There are times that we have people placed in our path whom we can help. That help may come in the form of offering a simple word of kindness or a gift of food or money, mowing a lawn, babysitting, visiting, sending a card, showing someone else how to be a Christian or, of course, most importantly, praying. God knows the needs of His children and knows how to meet them. Sometimes He uses us to help meet the needs of others. Pray for God to use you to further His kingdom and be the vessel He uses to help others know Him more.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Please pray for me as I go in for advising in the morning for next semester that the right classes will be available and I will be able to meet the demands of the professor. Also please continue to pray for Bruce’s recovery as this is his last week of cardiac rehab. (Can you believe it!?) Love you all, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
Gcapplenotes@aol.com
I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
We kept our goddaughter today. I have decided that spending the day rocking and holding a baby has to be the best free therapy on the planet. She was just perfect until her Mom and dad walked in and then she cried. But we really enjoyed having her today.
Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I realize that it is one thing to acknowledge that al I have comes from You, but it is another to realize You are a giver and that I should see to emulate You. May I learn to give rather than accumulate, so that my life mirrors You. In Christ’s name. Amen.”
Ephesians 4: 26—29 “Be angry, and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
Scripture tells us that they (others) will know we are Christians by our love. How else are we known as Christians? How do we speak? Do we speak words of love and kindness? Do we use language appropriate to being a follower of Christ? Do we go about our daily lives as followers of Christ or do we just save the kind words and actions for Sunday morning while we are in worship?
This passage in Ephesians really calls us to the task of living and loving like Jesus. It is not always easy, but it is what we are asked to do. I am in the midst of writing a paper right now. The reading has been difficult and the writing is long. It is not something I really want to do, but it is required of me if I wish to pass my class. I am being responsible if I complete this paper and turn it in on time. If we live and love like Jesus then we will not only present ourselves as followers of Christ, but we will be acting in obedience.
As Christians we are called to help meet the needs of others. There are times that we have people placed in our path whom we can help. That help may come in the form of offering a simple word of kindness or a gift of food or money, mowing a lawn, babysitting, visiting, sending a card, showing someone else how to be a Christian or, of course, most importantly, praying. God knows the needs of His children and knows how to meet them. Sometimes He uses us to help meet the needs of others. Pray for God to use you to further His kingdom and be the vessel He uses to help others know Him more.
Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Please pray for me as I go in for advising in the morning for next semester that the right classes will be available and I will be able to meet the demands of the professor. Also please continue to pray for Bruce’s recovery as this is his last week of cardiac rehab. (Can you believe it!?) Love you all, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.
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I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
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