Today's devotional, "SILVER LININGS," is about how life throws us different things every day. In these days on earth we will experience positive times as well as dark storm cloud times. Sometimes God may remove the dark clouds, other times he wants us to experience the silver linings.
May your Sunday be blessed with silver linings!
Jan........... and Corinne
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Today's Devotional:
"SILVER LININGS"
by
Jan Andersen
Every day there is something new in our lives. Every minute of every day is new. We never know for sure what the new day will bring. Sometimes it is just an “ordinary” day with nothing that stands out in our minds. There are other days when we get a wonderful surprise - a new friend, an unexpected award, a beautiful sunrise. Then there are days that just drag, when we are tired, depressed or frustrated. Even worse, we may have dark "storm cloud" times when bad news arrives, the death of a loved one, a bad diagnosis for ourselves, or sinful actions or addictions that devastate us and our family.
But remember, every minute of every day is new, and therefore things can change. We can choose how we respond to each moment. God has promised to be with us every step of the way every day. But what about those losses, deaths and terminal diagnoses? Sometimes we can never get back what was lost, our health, our reputations, or our very lives here on earth. In spite of that there can be a silver lining to the clouds. Something positive can come of it. That might be hard to believe when we are in the midst of the devastating times. Sometimes we have to look really hard and pray for God to help us see it through his eyes. The relative who died of cancer may have asked for donations to find a cure for that, and new breakthroughs are found because of all the donations. We receive a terminal diagnosis but can live out our remaining time with renewed vigor for serving the Lord. Our sinful actions can lead to repentance and dedication to help others caught in the same snare to turn their lives around and give their lives to Jesus. The most important thing is that a faithful believer can rejoice in their ultimate salvation, regardless of what is going on in their lives.
Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Dear Father God, we thank you for bringing us through difficult days and for clearing the dark clouds or helping us see the silver lining to those clouds. Even when we falter and are unsure, we can trust that you have our best interest at heart in the ultimate outcome. May our lives exalt you and what you do for us, and ultimately what you have already done by sending your Son to die in our place and freely give us forgiveness and salvation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Song:
WHAT FAITH CAN DO
Kutless
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To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Romans 16:27
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Prayers are lifted up daily for
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Brother Thomas Ukwute, Jody Ward, Karen Bennett,
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Thank you Jan. You are such a blessing to WFM and have been for all the years of our being in operation. Your writings are great and your supports is invaluable.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Jan. Change is never easy but if we go into change with the idea I will make this work....it really helps in the long run. Thank you for your encouraging message.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies! Always all glory to God.
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