Click Here for the message Jodie encouraged us to listen to:  Enjoy & be blessed.

6:25-34 There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Jesus more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things of this life. This often insnares the poor as much as the love of wealth does the rich. But there is a carefulness about temporal things which is a duty, though we must not carry these lawful cares too far. Take no thought for your life. Not about the length of it; but refer it to God to lengthen or shorten it as he pleases; our times are in his hand, and they are in a good hand. Not about the comforts of this life; but leave it to God to make it bitter or sweet as he pleases. Food and raiment God has promised, therefore we may expect them. Take no thought for the morrow, for the time to come. Be not anxious for the future, how you shall live next year, or when you are old, or what you shall leave behind you. As we must not boast of tomorrow, so we must not care for to-morrow, or the events of it. God has given us life, and has given us the body. And what can he not do for us, who did that? If we take care about our souls and for eternity, which are more than the body and its life, we may leave it to God to provide for us food and raiment, which are less. Improve this as an encouragement to trust in God. We must reconcile ourselves to our worldly estate, as we do to our stature. We cannot alter the disposals of Providence, therefore we must submit and resign ourselves to them. Thoughtfulness for our souls is the best cure of thoughtfulness for the world. Seek first the kingdom of God, and make religion your business: say not that this is the way to starve; no, it is the way to be well provided for, even in this world. The conclusion of the whole matter is, that it is the will and command of the Lord Jesus, that by daily prayers we may get strength to bear us up under our daily troubles, and to arm us against the temptations that attend them, and then let none of these things move us. Happy are those who take the Lord for their God, and make full proof of it by trusting themselves wholly to his wise disposal. Let thy Spirit convince us of sin in the want of this disposition, and take away the worldliness of our hearts.

love is willing self-sacrifice for the good of another that does not demand reciprocation or that the one being loved is deserving.

Here is the link to tangle video of the Matthew West song – More

A Timely Word

” Our Lord is a God of righteousness, justice, and fairness. Christians are expected to reflect these characteristics as His ambassadors in this world. As you form opinions and judgments about people around you, remember that your life is meant to reflect God’s heart.”

Wow, what a timely word. May we truly reflect His heart and not our finite assessment of things. Humility and simple childlike faith in an amazing God keeps us smack-dab in the center of His glorious will.

Obey and abide!

Love you all,

nancy

This interview is too fun.

Jerry Bridges actually uses the words “connect the dots”

and mentions some Dead Old Men that he enjoys reading.

In the last 5 minutes the interviewer takes a sports tangent,

but the first 15 minutes are just too good to miss.  ENJOY!

Below is a book authored by Jerry Bridges:

Transformational Thoughts for Your Spiritual Journey

HOLINESS DAY BY DAY.

This book offers daily reading in your pursuit of holiness.

You can  click the book and it will take you to a link that allows

you to enter your e-mail and get the daily reading sent to you.

This was by special invitation and not currently open to the general public.

So please take advantage of Navigators generous offer.