Saturday Writings.....5/21/16

Good morning...
        Today I had a medical test. It is not an emergency, just a "well baby check." The actual fun of the day was going to my hairdresser, Renae. She did her usual work of art for me...lol. Then I stopped by my cousin's place to see her and her daughter and granddaughter who are visiting from down south to celebrate her birthday with her. Thank you God for days that are fun to live in,
Have a stupendous Saturday that is blessed by the Lord,


The Saturday Writings include a devotional written by Carol Steficek. The name or her writing is "Servants." Carol wrote about how generals were a good example of people who serve others.  Here us a quote from this devotional, "....whatever you do at work, home, school, or at church -- you are part of a team.  You are a servant of the King of Kings and thus a servant of others."

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  Today's Devotional   

" SERVANTS "

written by

Carol Steficek

                                                       

"...the greatest among you should be like the youngest, 

and the one who rules like the one who serves." 

Luke 2:26b

   Most of us have heard war stories of great generals who were right there in the trenches with their men.  They led by example and actions.  These were true leaders and heroes.

     The best bosses I have ever worked for were those who would get out and help us when needed.  They didn't sit back in their offices and simply give orders.  They worked with us as a team.

     This was also true of the greatest of all the kings, King Jesus.  The God of the universe emptied Himself to take on the form of a man and put aside His power and rightful reign.  He really got down in the trenches with mankind.

     Not only that.  While living on earth Hew was a servant of all.  His example to His disciples and followers was always to put other first.  He did good to everyone.  He healed.  He forgave sins.  He was always merciful and compassionate.  He loved and received nothing in return.

     

Jesus gave us the example of how we are to live the life of servants just as He did.  We are to love our neighbors as ourselves, give unlimited forgiveness to those who sin against us, put others before ourselves -- in short, we are to be servants.

     Remember, whatever you do at work, home, school, or at church -- you are part of a team.  You are a servant of the King of Kings and thus a servant of others.

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   Snippets of Spiritual Insights  from Beverley   

I love this. Mostly because I used to apologize. For almost everything. For who I was- when I didn't live up to who I thought I should be. And for who I wasn't- when I didn't live up to who others wanted me to be.

I learned that everyone had a lot of expectations of me. And for me. I eventually had to let those expectations. Go. And after a very long time I had to learn. To love and accept who I was. And who God had created me to be.

I find it such a relief- to no longer have to apologize. Although I still forget- once in a while- when my own or others expectations "push" that well used "sorry" button. But for the most I am learning. To love me. With all my strengths and in all my weaknesses.

Knowing that the Lord- and those who love me- will continue to help me. Along the way.

written by Beverley A. Napier  (C) 

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   Encouraging Christian Poems   

You Are Worthy

Don't see yourself as insignificant,
Not worthy to come before God,
Fearing the stains are too deep to clean
From the sins you're guilty of
And don't feel as though you're not worthy
To dine at His table of grace,
Nor even to gather the scraps that fall,
Nor look into His loving face

But see yourself clothed in garments
Fit only to clothe a king,
Eating as His honoured guest
And wearing His signet ring
For that is how God sees you,
A worthy child indeed
A royal priesthood, bearing His name
The moment you came to believe

For surely as Christ's blood has washed you,
You shall be whiter than snow,
So don't see yourself as someone unworthy,
A tiny speck nobody knows
For that only belittles the value
Of Jesus Christ's spilled blood,
For it's through His blood he's cleansed you
And showed you how much He loved

He says, 'My child you are precious,
More than you can comprehend,
For nothing you've done could lessen my love,
For I'd always call you my friend
My heart just longs for you to come
And bask in my embrace,
My child, I will always love you
And pour out my mercy and grace

So don't feel afraid to draw near,
Nor feel you have no worth,
My son's blood has purchased you
And has given you new birth
So come, enjoy my presence
And let me hear you sing,
The new song I have given you,
For to me, you are everything’.

© By M.S.Lowndes

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   Today's Inspiring Graphic   

Next time the door seems to close in the middle of your plans and activities

you should look at your suspended goals and desires and pray. 

Pray and ask God what He wants you to understand. 

Pray and ask Him to show you what He wants you to do.

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you by the Devotional Writers 

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of Women's Focus Ministries.

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