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God Carried You
"Do not be terrified; the Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you. In the desert you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries His son; He went ahead of you on your journey to show you the way you should go." Deut. 1:29-32
We are not the first children that God has led through the wilderness. Long ago, God led the children of Israel through the desert. He was a pillar of fire by night and a cloud of smoke by day. When He moved, His children knew to follow. Moses summed up their 40 years in a word picture we should never forget, "The Lord your God carried you, as a father carries His son." God will never leave us in the unknown. He will be right there to carry us through. What a promise that is! Our Father is committed to seeing us through. He will encourage us when we are discouraged. He will carry us when we are too weary to go on. He will cover us with his protection and keep us from harm when we are in danger. He will provide for us and give us everything we need. The Israelites were afraid of the unknown. They didn't realize that God had carried them. Their lack of understanding and trust cost them. Instead of gaining entry into the promised land, many of them died in the wilderness and those that did enter had to wander another 40 years. Our Father keeps His promises. Do we believe Him? 1 Thessalonians 5:24 tells us that "The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it." Our Father has called us to this road and He will lead us to the end of it. It's a promise and there is no compromise. If He has said it, He will do it. No matter how dark the road, no matter how terrified we are of our surroundings, no matter what lies in our path, we need never fear for our Father is with us. He will take our hand and lead us through the darkness, through the desert of despair and past all the danger to the Promised Land. If He needs to carry us, He will. There is nothing that will keep us out of the Promised Land if we put our trust in Him and our hand in His.
Father, thank you for this word picture given by Moses. Help me to remember that you will carry me through the wilderness before me, just as you have in the past. Help me to lean on you. I cannot do it in my own strength or I will fail. Keep me close to you; hold my hand all the way and bring me to the land of promise. In Jesus' name, Amen. Quiet Waters
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Nothing in all Creation
"NOR ANYTHING ELSE IN ALL CREATION, WILL BE ABLE TO SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD!"
ROMANS 8:39 NIV
Have you ever stopped to think about the size of God? We hear scientists discuss 'infinite space' and sports commentators talk about an athlete's boundless energy or we say things like, 'that person has unlimited wealth', but neither of these statements are, in fact, true. Why? Because all those things are created and anything that is created can be measured; weight, distance, length or depth! Author AW Tozer said, 'Measurement is a way that created things have for accounting for themselves.' God is the only one who is without limits. You can't measure His vastness and you can't contain Him in anyway. God wasn't created. He is the 'Ancient of Days' and He has set certain laws in place. The law of 'Gravity', the law of 'Motion' but the most exciting thing He has done is this, Listen: 'For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord!' Awesome!! Nothing measured or created can have power over your position in Christ! There's no boundary He can't cross to get to you and no end to His unfailing love for you. Isn't it awesome to belong to Him? Word4U2Day
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All things are possible
All things are possible.
The dead shall rise from their graves.
This mortal shall put on immortality.
This corrupted shall put on incorruption.
This dishonored shall be raised in glory.
The sick shall be healed.
The deaf shall hear.
The blind shall see.
The deserts shall bloom.
Peace shall come and wars will be no more.
Light shall overcome darkness.
Truth shall prevail over ignorance.
Love shall defeat hate.
Joy shall remove all sadness.
The earth shall become a paradise free from all pollution and suffering.
All things are possible for our God in whom we can believe and trust. Amen.
©10/08/2001 Jim Welch
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Devotional For Dieters 10/8
October 8
James 3:4
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
David Gregory spoke to groups all over the country. He believed that faith could help people achieve all their goals. He spoke to grossly overweight people, and it had been his faith that had brought him through. Often, people would skeptically confront him as to how he really lost all his weight. His answer never varied. When asked, he would produce a tiny pewter cross from his pocket. All his success, all his power, all his wealth were nothing, compared to the strength of that small symbol. The power of the cross of Christ is unequalled.
Today's thought: With each little loss of weight, I make a greater gain!
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SENSITIVE
“We alcoholics are sensitive people. It takes some of us a long time to outgrow that serious handicap.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 125
“Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you!” 2 Corinthians 7:11
For what it's worth: My mother told me I wore my heart on my shirt sleeve. I was easily hurt because I was extremely sensitive, and my drinking feasted on that personality trait for years. Much later in life, after I had been sober for years in recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous, and with additional professional help, I learned how insecure I actually was and how that contributed to how readily I was “injured” when criticized or in any way told something about myself that I already secretly believed to be true. Even when it was not negative but I interpreted it as disapproval, the “His Majesty, The Baby” in me could throw a devil of a fit, sometimes outwardly, often inwardly, not seen by others, but felt deeply by me. It has taken many sober years to improve in this area, and it will take many more. It helps when I focus on how God turns my weakness into strength, helping me be more empathetic to others and more willing to reach out.
God bless you!
Joe W.
"Do not be terrified; the Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you. In the desert you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries His son; He went ahead of you on your journey to show you the way you should go." Deut. 1:29-32
We are not the first children that God has led through the wilderness. Long ago, God led the children of Israel through the desert. He was a pillar of fire by night and a cloud of smoke by day. When He moved, His children knew to follow. Moses summed up their 40 years in a word picture we should never forget, "The Lord your God carried you, as a father carries His son." God will never leave us in the unknown. He will be right there to carry us through. What a promise that is! Our Father is committed to seeing us through. He will encourage us when we are discouraged. He will carry us when we are too weary to go on. He will cover us with his protection and keep us from harm when we are in danger. He will provide for us and give us everything we need. The Israelites were afraid of the unknown. They didn't realize that God had carried them. Their lack of understanding and trust cost them. Instead of gaining entry into the promised land, many of them died in the wilderness and those that did enter had to wander another 40 years. Our Father keeps His promises. Do we believe Him? 1 Thessalonians 5:24 tells us that "The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it." Our Father has called us to this road and He will lead us to the end of it. It's a promise and there is no compromise. If He has said it, He will do it. No matter how dark the road, no matter how terrified we are of our surroundings, no matter what lies in our path, we need never fear for our Father is with us. He will take our hand and lead us through the darkness, through the desert of despair and past all the danger to the Promised Land. If He needs to carry us, He will. There is nothing that will keep us out of the Promised Land if we put our trust in Him and our hand in His.
Father, thank you for this word picture given by Moses. Help me to remember that you will carry me through the wilderness before me, just as you have in the past. Help me to lean on you. I cannot do it in my own strength or I will fail. Keep me close to you; hold my hand all the way and bring me to the land of promise. In Jesus' name, Amen. Quiet Waters
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Nothing in all Creation
"NOR ANYTHING ELSE IN ALL CREATION, WILL BE ABLE TO SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD!"
ROMANS 8:39 NIV
Have you ever stopped to think about the size of God? We hear scientists discuss 'infinite space' and sports commentators talk about an athlete's boundless energy or we say things like, 'that person has unlimited wealth', but neither of these statements are, in fact, true. Why? Because all those things are created and anything that is created can be measured; weight, distance, length or depth! Author AW Tozer said, 'Measurement is a way that created things have for accounting for themselves.' God is the only one who is without limits. You can't measure His vastness and you can't contain Him in anyway. God wasn't created. He is the 'Ancient of Days' and He has set certain laws in place. The law of 'Gravity', the law of 'Motion' but the most exciting thing He has done is this, Listen: 'For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord!' Awesome!! Nothing measured or created can have power over your position in Christ! There's no boundary He can't cross to get to you and no end to His unfailing love for you. Isn't it awesome to belong to Him? Word4U2Day
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All things are possible
All things are possible.
The dead shall rise from their graves.
This mortal shall put on immortality.
This corrupted shall put on incorruption.
This dishonored shall be raised in glory.
The sick shall be healed.
The deaf shall hear.
The blind shall see.
The deserts shall bloom.
Peace shall come and wars will be no more.
Light shall overcome darkness.
Truth shall prevail over ignorance.
Love shall defeat hate.
Joy shall remove all sadness.
The earth shall become a paradise free from all pollution and suffering.
All things are possible for our God in whom we can believe and trust. Amen.
©10/08/2001 Jim Welch
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Devotional For Dieters 10/8
October 8
James 3:4
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
David Gregory spoke to groups all over the country. He believed that faith could help people achieve all their goals. He spoke to grossly overweight people, and it had been his faith that had brought him through. Often, people would skeptically confront him as to how he really lost all his weight. His answer never varied. When asked, he would produce a tiny pewter cross from his pocket. All his success, all his power, all his wealth were nothing, compared to the strength of that small symbol. The power of the cross of Christ is unequalled.
Today's thought: With each little loss of weight, I make a greater gain!
-----
SENSITIVE
“We alcoholics are sensitive people. It takes some of us a long time to outgrow that serious handicap.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 125
“Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you!” 2 Corinthians 7:11
For what it's worth: My mother told me I wore my heart on my shirt sleeve. I was easily hurt because I was extremely sensitive, and my drinking feasted on that personality trait for years. Much later in life, after I had been sober for years in recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous, and with additional professional help, I learned how insecure I actually was and how that contributed to how readily I was “injured” when criticized or in any way told something about myself that I already secretly believed to be true. Even when it was not negative but I interpreted it as disapproval, the “His Majesty, The Baby” in me could throw a devil of a fit, sometimes outwardly, often inwardly, not seen by others, but felt deeply by me. It has taken many sober years to improve in this area, and it will take many more. It helps when I focus on how God turns my weakness into strength, helping me be more empathetic to others and more willing to reach out.
God bless you!
Joe W.