Christian Reflection and Prayer

God Knows Best!

Scripture:

"They mocked the messengers of God, despised His words &
scoffed at His prophets." (2 Chronicles 36:16)

Reflection:

People often turn to me, as a minister, for advice. Sometimes
they want answers to questions that have troubled them for a
long time, or sometime they want advise about matters of heart
or the spirit. Often times they question something that they
had read in the Holy Scriptures. What is frustrating to
me is when you give your professional advice, and they don't
follow it or, what's even worse, they don't listen. This is especially
true when it's advice that is difficult for them to hear. Imagine
how God feels when we ignore His. He's the only One with perfect
knowledge of what's good for us, yet we often act as if we know
better. Guess what we don't!!!!!! Through God's Grace He teaches
us what is best, but doesn't force us to do it. God patiently presents
what is right and good and allows us to choose it. I have a great
idea, "Lets Start Listening Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prayer:

Oh Lord Jesus Christ please teach me to listen to You.
Thank you for your Grace and Your patience. THANK
YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

Quote of the Day

Baroness Bertha von Suttner
Author, Activist, First Woman Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
(1843-1914)

"The question of whether violence or law shall prevail between states
is the most vital of the problems of our eventful era. Inconceivable
would be the consequence of the threatening world war which many
misguided people are prepared to precipitate."

The man whispered, "God, speak to me"
and a meadowlark sang.

But, the man did not hear
So the man yelled, "God, speak to me"
and the thunder rolled across the sky.

But, the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said,
"God let me see you."
And a star shined brightly.

But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted,
"God show me a miracle."
And, a life was born.

But, the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair,
"Touch me God, and let me know you are here."

Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away .
and walked on.

(I found this to be a great reminder that God is always
around us in the little and simple things that
we take for granted even in our electronic age
So I would like to add one more:)

The man cried,
"God, I need your help!"
And an e-mail arrived reaching out with good news
and encouragement.

But, the man deleted it and continued crying

Don't miss out on a blessing
because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.

Thanks Ernie