My Journey – Devotional Thoughts Along the Way
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In Proverbs 1:1, the greatest collection of practical wisdom the world has ever seen is attributed to a man who never advertised, promoted himself, or had a fee schedule. Yet, recognized leaders sought out his counsel, traveled long distances to meet him, and payed him handsomely for his advice. To what might Solomon attribute the attraction?…
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(Jeremiah 31:3 KJV) The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Everlasting love. It is as much of a quality as it is an expression of duration. In fact, what makes God’s love endure is that it is durable,…
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Feed your dreams; starve your fears.Whichever one you feed will grow. Fears will grow to control you and clip your wings. Dreams will consume you and cause you to soar. It is your choice. You will feed that to which you give the most attention and credit. If you live by fear, you will live…
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Proverbs 4:2 – I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. Consider what is not written here. The book of Proverbs is full of helpful instructions on living a successful life, but someone took the time to write these wise sayings as a father to the son. In giving…
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It has been suggested that when storms come into our lives, that we "go withthe flow." I would like to suggest that we embrace grace as a flow of God’s mercy and attention in our lives. Psalm 11:1 – "In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a…
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Vintage Peter, Paul, and Mary – "When the Day Is Done." PP&M get the audience involved as they bring down the house with their classic anthem. With The Smothers Brothers, Donovan, and Jennifer Warnes I love these guys and this is the best of what the sixties were supposed to be.
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“God, grant me the serenity toaccept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference.Living One Day At A Time,enjoying one moment at a time,accepting hardships as a pathway to peace;taking as Jesus did this sinful world as it is and not as I would have…
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From all the readings today (See Solutions for readings), I am confronted with the conclusion that all valid premises lead to necessities. We MUST respond to a presentation of truth either to refute it, comply with it, or ignore it. From Moses’ sermon in Deuteronomy, the necessity is to be faithful to the covenant and…
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My reflections today on Deuteronomy 28 pointed me to the reality of my obligation under covenant with God to be holy, called by His Name, and in leadership for His sake. With great blessing always comes great responsibility and obligation. The Kennedys and the Rockefellers drilled this into the consciousness of their children and grandchildren.…
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Days 6-7 – Reflecting on the journey so far leads me to believe that God has directed my heart toward these specific scriptures with purpose and precision. I did not plan down time from what I intended for my down time, but it has proven productive. Jell-O has to jell, pudding has to “pud,” and…
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