Good morning
The theme of the writing today is found in its title, "Heart On My Sleeve." The author built her writing based on the old expression that someone is wearing her heart on her sleeve. In the process we learn that Jesus by His great love has His heart on His sleeve as well. Karen wrote, "Jesus willingly came to earth to save all of us from our sins. He wants no one lost and wants everyone of us in heaven with Him. He suffered horrible agony and death on the cross to that very end. His heart was definitely on His sleeve and still is!"
This is a result of Jesus becoming human like us only never guilty of any evil. He has emotions that match ours and was fully human as well as fully God. How He was and is, makes Him love like us but perfectly.
God bless,
God bless,
Karen and Corinne
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Today's Devotional
Written by
Karen Bennett
"Heart On My Sleeve"
"Heart On My Sleeve"
When I was a young girl, I was always wearing my heart on my sleeve for all the world to see. My mother told me that constantly. Of course, the first time she uttered those words, she had to follow them up with their explanation. I was unaware of it meaning anyone could see who I had a crush on by the look on my face when the boy was present and by the way I acted around him - not an uncommon thing by any means.
"Greater love has no one than this,
that he lays down his life for his friends."
John 15:13.
Jesus willingly came to earth to save all of us from our sins. He wants no one lost and wants everyone of us in heaven with him. He suffered horrible agony and death on the cross to that very end. His heart was definitely on His sleeve and still is!
I find my heart definitely on my sleeve once again. This time, however, it's for Jesus. I want everyone to know by my words and actions that my heart, first and foremost, belongs to Him. I love Him with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind, and all my strength
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We Christians are such richly blessed people. There are beautiful families, wonderful friends, freedoms, health, all our senses, food and shelter. We live in a country where we can freely worship our Lord. And, the most wonderful blessing is our free gift of salvation, paid for us by Jesus Christ's innocent blood, and by His death and resurrection. He has given this to us through faith from the Holy Spirit.
We've been blessed with the knowledge of Christ's promises to all believers which give us the hope, peace, and comfort we live in here on our earthly sojourn as we wait for our future of eternal bliss in heaven.
Heaven, never to want for anything again, living every single moment in complete joy, never another pain, never any more tears or sorrow, gazing into the face of our loving Lord.
"As the Father has loved me,
so have I loved you.
Now, remain in my love."
John 15:9.
My heart Is on my sleeve! How about yours?
Dear Jesus, Thank You for wearing Your heart on Your sleeve and being willing to suffer and die to save us. You showed the entire world how much You love all of us. May those who don't know You realize that and come to faith in You, celebrating the peace and joy of Your promises. May we always wear our hearts on our sleeves for You. In Your Saving name we pray. Amen.
Michael Mangnan
Singing
"Hearts on Fire"
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Here is an uplifting graphic
for you to think about.
Here is an uplifting graphic
for you to think about.
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Prayers are lifted up daily for you
by the Staff Writers of
Women's Focus Ministry
Jan Andersen, Cathy Friberg, Sandy Billingham, Beverley Napier, Shelly Keith,
Brother Thomas Ukwute, Jody Ward, Karen Bennett,
Carol Steficek, Amie Spruiell, and Corinne Mustafa
Occasional Contributors
Kathy Bireley, Lynda Kinnard, Mary M. Wilkins,
Kathy Bireley, Lynda Kinnard, Mary M. Wilkins,
Terri Baker, Beverley Napier, Kelly Dobyns
Glenna Williamson, Lisabeth Lipp, Nandita Bhatnagar
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