Sunday, November 23, 2003

 

Monday, November 24, 2003

Good Morning, Folks!!!

"All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations."
Isaiah 65:2

As I read this verse, I can picture in my mind, an image of Christ, standing nearby, as we have scampered to and fro, almost in a panic, trying to control, manage, and orchestrate our lives.
In this statement, I can hear His frustration.
He has witnessed the predicaments we have helped to create in our lives. He has watched on as we have struggled in vain, to accomplish that which He has not purposed.
I can imagine seeing Him holding out His hands, calling us by name, as we, in our misguided directions and focus, disregard His call, His love, His offer of help, which is perfect, which is sincere.
He is always near us, much closer than what many think. He is always ready to extend a helping hand, but in many instances, He just hasn't been welcome.
If this sounds familiar to you today, if you are now in a spot and cannot seem to find the way out, remain still and listen.
He is calling out to you, and He has the answer.
Invite Him to help you, to guide you, to orchestrate, to give you instructions.
Walking in His way, you will be forever safe, secure, and certain that you are on the right track.
He will be there to guide you, making sure that you are not alone, because He loves you.
Walking with Him, is like walking snugly wrapped in the warmth of a security blanket, tucked tightly around you, keeping you in the tenderness of His love. You belong to Him, and you belong with Him, as well.
If something or somebody is keeping you from Him, isn't it time that you stilled yourself, and listened?
© Sandra Lewis Pringle

Dear Father,
It so often seems that we do go off
running in a dozen different
directions, at times, without taking the
time, to acknowledge You, to seek You,
or to listen.

Forgive us of that, Father, and bring
us back to the spot where we need to
remain still, so that we can hear
Your voice.

Somewhere upon the path, we made
the wrong turn, and You have been
calling and calling us to come back
to You.

Help us, Lord, if we are lost in the wrong
pathways, to find our way back home to
You; to remain still, so that You may
speak Your heart to us.

We don't want to offend You, Father,
and we repent of placing other things,
and other people, before You.

We ask You now, Father, to speak,
to turn us around, and to lead
us, as we follow, in Your footsteps.

In the name of Jesus, we ask for Your
direction, Your guidance, Your forgiveness,
and we give You all praise, honor, thanks, and
the glory forever.

We love You, Father.
Amen
© Sandra Lewis Pringle

In GOD We Trust.

Prayer Requests:

Stacy- expecting child, and it has developed fluid around its heart, with also possible bladder problems. Please pray for this baby, and this mother, for full term delivery, and for health.

Larry, Age 18 - heart condition; pray for complete healing and restoration, for a brand new heart. God
can heal to perfection. Pray for peace in mother's spirit.

Myrtle - broken ankle, pray for quick recovery.

Angela and children - to seek salvation, guidance and direction.

Charles - being placed back on dialysis machine, and is concerned. Please pray for his kidneys to heal, and for his salvation, understanding of the Word of God.

Nicole - rare blood disorder; liver is at risk. Pray for complete healing miracle from Almighty God. He has all power and can restore. Lift her up, Folks.


Michael Jackson - pray for truths to be revealed; for fair treatment of his case, and for any victims, which may be brought forth.

Military troops - pray for intelligence to increase, more cooperation from the Iraqi people, more respect for the American military personnel. Pray for their safety, protection, and security.

Pray for peace, in Jerusalem, all of Middle Eastern
nations.

Pray for the messages of God's Love and Hope to reach around the world, overcoming the messages of hatred, and may those who are lost, confused, and hurting find their way to God's mercy.

Pray for all the hurting, and the hungry, in our own nation of America, for the lost.

Please lift up the vision which God has given me, of the outreach/retreat center, for His provision.

Praise God for all the new readers of the daily
devotionals which have come from the Ishaah group.
Praise God for increasing the Morning Glorythoughts family.

Notes:

Deadline for teddy bears, storybooks to be sent to Iraq
is November 30th.

If any wish to exchange Christmas cards, with other readers, please let me know.

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Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.

"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16

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by Sandra Lewis Pringle
Author of Singing Loudly as Lions Roar.
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Sandra Lewis Pringle 11:49 PM

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