Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity.
To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the wicked you show yourself hostile.
You rescue those who are humble.…As for God, his way is perfect. All the Lord's
promises prove true.…Psalm 18:25-27,30 NLT

Reflections:

You know I find it difficult at times to trust. That is a real issue with me.
Trust is an important part of my life. I have been burnt so many times in
my life, that I have found it difficult to trust people. One of the most hurtful pain
in my life is when I was deceived by someone I trusted, and it really hurt. But when
I trust, I give you all my trust. I CAN TRUST JESUS! He gives me His love and He gives
me His compassion and concern every day. My Jesus is a faithful, loving, God. He
is entirely dependable. Love and trust is cheap when it is only given when things
are going good. My Jesus love is always consistent and dependable. Jesus is
there for you. When all around you seems so completely untrustworthy, Jesus is
there for you, Accept Him in your life and you can trust Him too.

Prayer:

Oh Jesus thank you that I can put my whole trust in You. Thank you for
being there for me. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

Scripture:

"No one stood with me, all forsook me....... But the Lord stood with
me and strengthened me. (II Timothy 4:16-17)

Reflection:

As I grow older, which is coming much to fast, I've learned a valuable
lesson. You can't expect to much from people. I have put so much
time, energy and love into friends and family and have seen very little
growth, and receive no acknowledgement for my efforts. I've even seen
some others receive credit for the work I've done. I've come to the
conclusion that if I expect everyone to appreciate what I have done for
them, I'm going to be deeply hurt. Is that my real motive, to be recognized,
or can I give freely not seeking to be seen and applauded for my efforts. You
know what the answer is? I should never expect to gain from others what
only Jesus can give. You see my task, as a follower of Christ, is simply
to give and leave the results to our Master, thats what Jesus did. I look
forward to my reward when I hear these words, "Well done, good and
faithful servant" (Matthew 25:21)

Prayer:

Lord I recognize that the service that I do for God may not be praised by
men, but I know when I stand before you my Lord, You will reward me then.
THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

A Time To Forgive

Scripture:

Jesus said,"Father forgive them, for they do not know what
they do." (Luke 23: 24)

Reflection:

The recent shootings of four young girls in Pennsylvania has weighed upon my
heart. I was especially struck by the reaction of the Amish Community. What
a wonderful Christian response. These beautiful, gentle, people have
forgiven the shooter. They have offered to help his family and have shown them
their love. This is the same kind of forgiveness Christ showed upon the cross.
I heard it said somewhere that you can only forgive those who want to be
forgiven. This is not true. Jesus forgave the people who crucified him, even
though they were not seeking His forgiveness. This is the foundation of
Christ's teachings, that of forgiveness and compassion. Remember
revenge and bitterness will never be healing responses to the hatred and
rage of a lost world. Please show the compassion of Christ, just as it
was over 2,000 years ago. Learn the foundation message of Christ's
teachings, learn to forgive.

Prayer:

Oh God give me a heart sympathetic and tender; Jesus, like Thine,
Jesus, like Thine, Touched by the needs that are surging around
me, And filled with compassion divine. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING
GOD!

COMPASSION IS NEEDED TO HEAL THE HURTS AND HEARTS OF OTHERS.