Two Reasons for Most of Our Problems

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Impuslive actions with reflection.  Reflection without action.
We have so many opportunities for healing the spirit of people who have almost lost hope in our world.  We can extend mercy and support to our neighbors if we keep our eyes open.  Someone who has lost a beloved son our daugther will cross your path this month.  Someone who has grown up without a father in their life will be near you this week.
Jesus' prayer approached God as "our heavenly Father" but what does that mean to people whose Father was always absent and when not absent, engaged in exasperating the child. 
This morning I want to remind myself to be the kind of father to my children and grandchildren who reflect something positive about "our Father in heaven".  Fathers can be examples of an ethical life.  Children can see in their mom and dad how to live an honorably. No murder. No Adultery. No stealing.  No lies.  Jesus challenges us all to rid ourselves of arrogance because if we can accomplish these basic matters we still have our greed and selfishness to overcome.  Are we ready to surrender our time and money to help the poor?  This is the foundation of Jesus' teachings. Most of us who follow Jesus know that we must throw ourselves on the mercy of God in order to experience joy and peace.  That other line in Jesus' model prayer is very important. "Father forgive us of our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." He loves all of His children more than we love ours.  Rejoice today in His grace and mercy!
Larry Wishard
 
Intensive Daily Bible Reading

If you have ten minutes, read Jesus from the Gospels.

(Read prayerfully seeking guidance from Jesus for your personal situation.)

If you have thirty minutes, read Jesus and the New Testament selection.

If you have forty minutes, read Jesus, the New Testament and a Psalm selection.

If you have an hour, read all the readings.

Think of this time as an intimate conversation with your Father in Heaven.

Listen for something of His love from His heart to yours today.

 

Date:1/18/13

 

Read a chapter of Jesus : Matthew 18.

Read a chapter from Acts:18.

Read a chapter from this New Testament Book:1 Corinthians 3.

Read a paragraph from a Holy Spirit inspired older teacher to a younger teacher:2 Timothy 1,1,2

Read a verse about the beauty of the Word of God:Psalm 119.18

Read a couple of chapters from the Old Testament:Genesis 34,35

Read a chapter from Wisdom Literature:Job 18.

Read a Psalm:16.

Read a few verses from Proverbs:18.1-4

 

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