Thursday Writing by Brother Thomas and Jody Ward.......1/2/17

Good Morning,

Today the writing is co-written by Brother Thomas Ukwute and Jody Ward. The title of their writing is "Showcase His Glory."  The theme is taken from Galatians in which Paul writes about the scars he received because he belonged to Christ. The section of the writing after the scripture speaks about how God allows adversity as lessons for our growth. Here is a qoute from the writing, "...it makes God happy, and pleases Him, when we pass the test of obedience in challenging times. Thank God for the scars, for His grace is enough for you. When you were weak, then His strength was made perfect."

(Remember that challenges and suffering make for us a membership in the life of Jesus. Furthermore in James 1:2-3 it says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." Looks like a win! C.M.)

Be blessed tomorrow and forever,

Brother Thomas, Jody, and Corinne
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Today's Devotional
"Showcase His Glory"

From now on, don’t let anyone make trouble for me with these things. I don’t want anyone to bother me with these disputes, or argue with me, making it necessary for me to justify and vindicate my authority. I have far more important things to do – the serious living of the faith.

I bear the scars from my service to Jesus. I have the whip marks, the very brand-marks that show I belong to Christ. On my own body are the wounds, disfigurements and other outward evidence of persecutions that testify to His ownership.

Galatians 6.17

If you recognized the value of the things that confront and challenge you, that add to your spiritual growth and maturity, you would pray for one each day.

Trials, challenges, oppositions and persecutions are God's designed instruments to remove the rough edges in our lives so we can have greater effectiveness. Whenever a situation gets tough, God’s Grace rises to the occasion and leaves its mark on our lives.

I believe it makes God happy, and pleases Him, when we pass the test of obedience in challenging times. Thank God for the scars, for His grace is enough for you. When you were weak, then His strength was made perfect.

God bless you as you showcase His glory in difficult moments. This is the evidence, the markings of Christ, which are seen by the world.

Mandisa 

singing

"Overcomer"

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Here are two uplifting thoughts
about the season of Lent. 

"Lent is a new beginning,

a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, 

Christ's victory over death."

Pope Francis

Lent is not just a period of repentance,

 it is an opportunity for repentance, a period that reminds us 

of our daily duties towards holiness as a global family.

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Prayers are lifted up daily for

you by the Devotional Writers 

and the Monthly Writing Staff

of Women's Focus Ministries.

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