Thursday Writings......5/11/16

Good morning...
       Today I am going out to lunch with two friends...that will be fun. I also have to study for a written driving test...that will not be fun.  However, I will survive!

The devotional for Thursday is co written by Brother Thomas Ukwute and Jody Ward. The title is "Lonely Journey No More." Here is a quote of what was written: "So why are afraid, worried, frustrated or discouraged? There is no need for these things. Your God is working behind the scene for you and He will bring it to pass, soon."

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  Today's Devotional   

"Lonely Journey No More"

written by

                     Brother Thomas Ukwute and Jody Ward

For Zion’s sake, I cannot keep silent until her righteousness shines like the sun. 

Because I love her, and my heart yearns for Jerusalem, I will not cease to pray for her until her vindication radiates brightness.

I will not stop crying out to God on the Holy City’s behalf and I cannot rest until her salvation burns like a blazing torch in the night and her deliverance rises like the dawn. I will not be silent until she is safe and secure. It says, "The Lord is not afraid to let us go through hills and valleys, for it is in those situations that He will make Himself known as we experience His presence, power and love. "

Brother Thomas Ukwute

Isaiah 62.1

Many times, in our journey of faith, we feel so lonely. It feels as if God is not near us or around us. Sometimes, we get so discouraged that some of the things we expected are not coming through. Other times, we get frustrated that we took ten steps forward and then slid four steps back. Then, while mourning for the four lost steps, we forget we are six steps ahead of where we used to be.

When we see, or hear, that someone slipped and fell, do not put them down or make fun of them. Keep in mind, underneath each person is the hand of the master crafter who will remove all the rough edges and bring them up in perfection. This is because of who He is and what He can accomplish, even in dark hours and tough times.

The Lord is not afraid to let us go through hills and valleys, for it is in those situations that He will make Himself known as we experience His presence, power and love. The enemy may fight, the road may be lonely and rough, the night may be dark, but one thing is for certain. He will not rest until He brings to pass His purposes for your life.

So why are afraid, worried, frustrated or discouraged? There is no need for these things. Your God is working behind the scene for you and He will bring it to pass, soon.

Jody Ward

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  Humorous  Innocence From the Mouths of Babes   

A Sunday school class was studying the Ten Commandments. They were ready to discuss the last one. The teacher asked  if anyone could tell her what it was. Susie raised her hand, stood
tall, and quoted, "Thou shall not take the covers off the neighbor's wife."                

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A Sunday school teacher asked her children, as they were on the way to church service, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" One bright little girl replied, "Because people are  sleeping."

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My friend's four-year old began Sunday School recently. When his teacher asked him if he wanted to pray for anyone, he thought for a moment and said, "Pray for Forrest Gump, he got shot in the buttocks."

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   Today's Inspiring Graphic   

When the Lords sets you off in one direction, keep going forward.

Remember what happened to Lot's wife?!!

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you by the Devotional Writers 

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of Women's Focus Ministries.