Monday Writings,,,,,5/16/16

Good morning...
      Yesterday we went to see a play at Las Posititas College in our town. It was "Raisin in the Sun" written  by Lorraine Hansberry. It is a story about a black family that was  struggling financially and with lack of opportunity in the late 50's or early 60's. In spite of their challenges they held onto their values. They kept pointing out that they were fifth generations of their family in this country. When push came to shove they held onto their ideals. In the end they moved into the unfriendly neighborhood in spite of the challenges.


In the Monday Writings in WFM the devotional was written by Kelly Dobyns. It is called "Waking Up". She talks about walking in the early morning,and asking for help, her prayers were answered. Here is a quote..."I must praise the Lord once again!  I have prayed, cried, begged, and pled to my Father to help me with my morning waking.  He clearly spoke to me a few mornings ago by awakening me with a feeling of restfulness and alertness.

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  Today's Devotional   

"Waking Up"

written by

Kelly Dobyns

I must praise the Lord once again!  I have prayed, cried, begged, and pled to my Father to help me with my morning waking.  He clearly spoke to me a few mornings ago by awakening me with a feeling of restfulness and alertness. Yes, I argued with Him and flirted with staying in bed, but, I didn't let the enemy win.  It was clear that the Lord was speaking to me, to get up, exercise and see what else I could get done.  Perhaps even get to work on time.  Imagine that?  Something I haven’t done in um…longer than I care to admit. 

I put on my walking video, I was going to do my usual three mile walk, but God knew me better and had my finger click on the two mile walk.  Oh, how wise He is…..I was ready to stop at the half mile marker.  My neck and head ached, my legs and arms felt weak.  I know it was the Lord carrying me thru those two miles.  But, oh what a wonderful beginning to my day; I saw the beauty of the early morning, as well as seeing the Lord answer another prayer.

           Ephesians 5:13-14

 “But everything exposed by the light 
becomes visible;  for it is light
that makes everything visible.  

This is why it is said:

            “Wake up, O Sleeper,

             Rise from the dead,

             And Christ will shine on you.”

When I went to this scripture in my Bible, I found that I had already starred, highlighted and written next to it “Christ will shine on me every morning”. Obviously, I had read this in the past and it spoke to me then, however, I went on with my life not being AWAKE to the Lord.  I am going to remember it this time.  What a perfect blessing  and great reminder to me that I not only need to wake up physically, I must wake up spiritually and keep my mind focused on the awesomeness of the Lord as He pilots my life through all the twists and turns, and ups and downs.  Keeping my eyes on the prize makes all the seasons of my life so much better!

Psalm 119:18 

  “Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.”

Written by

Kelly Dobyns

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Enjoy this good morning song sung by Mandisa with Toby Mac.  

A great way to start the day :)

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  Humorous  Innocence From the Mouths of Babes   

• The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in the third pew leaned toward her mother and whispered, "If he gets loose, will he hurt us?" 
  
• A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, "The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt." His son asked, "What happened to the flea?"
  
• A three-year-old boy went with his dad to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were 2 boy kittens and 2 girl kittens." How did you know?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it's printed on the bottom."

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   Quotes of Famous Christians   

   Past and Present   

Laurence J. Peter

• Going to church doesn't make you a Christian 
• any more than going to the garage makes you a car.

Oscar Wilde

• How else but through a broken heart may Lord Christ enter in?

Robert H. Schuller

• Any fool can count the seeds in an apple. 
• Only God can count all the apples in one seed.

Theodore Epp

Live as though Christ died yesterday, 

rose from the grave today, 

and is coming back tomorrow.

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   Today's Inspiring Graphic   

There is a saying about what fear is 

that uses the letters of the word to suggest words 

that define what fear is.

F....False

E....Evidence

A....Appearing

R....Real

FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL

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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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