Christian Reflection and Prayer

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

Scripture:

"By this we know that we know Him
if we keep His commandments" (I John 2:3)

Reflection:

Question: Do you know who you are? Answer
I am a child of God. How I know this is found in I John 2.
1- I know that I have come to know the Lord if I obey
His command. (v.3) Like a child obeys his parents.
2- Whoever claims to live in Him must walked as Jesus
walked. (v6)
3- Anyone who claims to be "in the Light" will avoid hatred
towards others. (v.9)
Well then who are you? Do you really know who Jesus is?
Are you His child? If you are, will you obey His commands?
Walk as He did and love others? If you do this you are
truly a child of God.

Prayer:

Thank you God for allowing me to be your child, to walk
in your light. Give me strength to follow your Commandments.
THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!

Quote of the Day

Abigail Kelley Foster
Pacifist Abolitionist
(1811-1877)

"Go where you are least wanted, for there you are most needed."

Scripture:

Who knows if He will turn and relent, and
leave a blessing behind Him? (Joel 2:14)

Reflection:

You know it is hard to believe that God would fight
against his Chosen People. But they were worshiping
other gods. I have come to believe in my life that when
I stray from God's presence, when I turn my back upon
Jesus my Savior, He will deal with me. You see I have
discovered that I can count on God to fight to bring me
back. God will fight against me for my own good. Now
that's a loving Father. Jesus let's me experience defeat
in order for me to listen to Him. And when I finally listen
to Him, my life is so much better. How about your life!

Prayer:

Lord thank you for being there for me. I know that I can
can count on you as my Father. Thank you for being a
loving and caring Father he will discipline me in order for
me to come to my Savior. 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."