Di's Devotions
| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Stop and Know |
Topic: Faithfulness |
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Joshua 3:9 "Joshua said to the Israelites, '"Come here and listen to the words of the Lord your God. This is how you will know that the living God is among you-----' " |
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Have you ever observed a hampster in his cage on the little wheel? If you watch him, you will see that he runs around and around on the wheel as hard as he can. He is relentless in his pursuit to be busy. The wheel turns and the hampster wears himself out going nowhere.
Are you like that each day? At the end of the day do you lie down exhausted and wonder where the day went. Then get up and get on the wheel again.
"Joshua said to the Israelites, '"Come here and listen to the words of the Lord your God. This is how you will know that the living God is among you-----' " Joshua 3:9.
Joshua was basically saying "Stop and listen to what is important."
It is easy for us to get caught up in our daily tasks and become too busy to remember what God considers to be most important ---listening to God's Word and knowing He is among us.
We need to stop and take the time to know what God wants from us. Then when we lie down at night, we can hear the voice of God saying, "Well done.
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 Give God the Credit |
Topic: Attitude |
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Deuteronomy 8:11 "Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God----" |
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In times of plenty, we often take credit for our prosperity and become proud that our own hard work and cleverness have made us rich. In times of desperation we often blame God and wonder if He still loves us and cares about us.
Moses reminded the Israelites to remember in prosperous times what God had done for them in their time of need. There is no better way to say this!!!
"Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe His commands, His laws and His decrees that I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today." Deuteronomy 8:11-13,18.
God gives us all things and asks that we manage all things in such a way that they will all point back to Him.
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 Open the Levee |
Topic: Christian Living |
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1 Thessalonians 3:12. "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you." |
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A few miles from my home I can see the mighty Mississippi River often churning out of its natural shore line. The river overflows farmland, pastures, hunting land, and camps. Then it splashes against the sturdy levee built to hold the swollen river back, preventing the flood waters from covering our town and our community.
Then day by day I observe it slowly going down and realize that for another year, possibly, the levee has done its job.
In this case "holding back" is a very good thing!
Unfortunately, we sometimes put up a levee that prevents us from loving others as God would have us to do.
Has your love for others hit the levee and remained at this point for a long time?
If it has, then it is time to ask God to fill you with His unending supply until you overflow with opportunities to love others.
"May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you." 1 Thessalonians 3:12.
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane
Happy 92nd Birthday tomorrow to my beautiful MOM!!
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| Thursday, March 04, 2010 Which Way Is Right? |
Topic: Self-Discipline |
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Proverbs 11:14. “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.” |
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Good morning from The Garden!
Last week we had to make a trip to Texas for a memorial service for my uncle. My husband was driving; I was sitting shot-gun; my mom and aunt were sitting in the back seat. What made this trip especially memorable was the brand-new GPS system.
Now we have made this trip many times. My mom and aunt have been there even more times. So we all knew exactly where we were going, right?
This time we had to follow the exact directions of the kind lady on the computer.
Mom would say, “I think we just veer right and get on the freeway until we see our exit.”
The lovely lady on the computer would say, “Proceed with caution and then make a safe U-Turn, etc. etc.” You know the drill.
We finally made it to our destination after calling On-Star for the nice gentleman to tell us to get on the freeway and just watch for our exit.
Often in life we need good advice; we need guidance. Our private perspective is severely limited. We may be blinded by emotions, or bias. When we are able to listen to others and remain open to their advice, we become wise and confident leaders.
“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.” Proverbs 11:14.
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane
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| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 God's Timetable |
Topic: Faith |
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Psalm 31:14-15. But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." My times are in your hands---" |
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"But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." My times are in your hands---" Psalm 31:14-15.
In saying "My times are in your hands…." the Psalmist David is expressing his belief that all of life's circumstances are under God's control.
Knowing that God loves and cares for you enables you to keep steady in your faith regardless of your circumstances.
It keeps you from resenting God's timetable or foolishly taking matters into your own hands
God refines you through everyday circumstances-----good and bad.
Make sure you place the times of your life in His mighty and capable hands.
Have a Blessed Day!
In Christian love,
Diane
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