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A-W-E-S-O-M-E JOB, dutchess, as always! Bravo, my friend!

I just logged in, haven't read the replies yet, but here's a big THANK YOU to y'all for dropping by! ((((((((((((((Group hug))))))))))))))))

61 posted on 06/30/2006 12:15:49 AM PDT by JohnHuang2

God’s warnings are to protect us, not to punish us.

And of His Commandments it may also be said,

"They are to bless us, not to bind us."

Thank you!

62 posted on 06/30/2006 2:41:42 AM PDT by .30Carbine

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

June 30, 2006

Eight Cows On The Altar

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READ: Genesis 22:1-12

God tested Abraham. —Genesis 22:1

Pastor Ed Dobson was speaking to a congregation on “putting all on the altar” in total surrender to Christ. After the service, an old German farmer came forward. He told Dobson that he had eight cows that were dying, which would mean great financial loss, and he had been struggling with accepting this as God’s will. Then he said, “Because of your message, I have found peace. Tonight I put them all on the altar.”

Christ’s lordship touches every area, every relationship, every concern of our lives. If we are willing to submit to Him, any loss in life will be seen as an opportunity of giving back to God what is rightfully His and trusting Him to provide what is needed.

When God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, He seemed to be undermining His own purposes. Isaac was the son of promise through whom God would bless the world. Yet Abraham’s faith had grown strong over the years, and baffled though he must have been, he said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb” (Genesis 22:8).

The issue is the same for us. Can we entrust everything to God—our possessions, job, health, family? If we commit ourselves to Him each day and thank Him for every blessing, our confidence in Him will survive any test. —Dennis J. De Haan

You have longed for sweet peace and for faith to increase,
And have earnestly, fervently prayed;
But you cannot have rest or be perfectly blest
Until all on the altar is laid. —Hoffman

Submission to God means taking our hands off what belongs to Him.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Job 17-19; Acts 10:1-23

63 posted on 06/30/2006 3:56:59 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; snugs; ..

64 posted on 06/30/2006 6:23:41 AM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")

You look great in Red LuvW :)
Have a wonderful day!

65 posted on 06/30/2006 6:27:10 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

See! Everything's fine! (((hugs)))

See ya later!

66 posted on 06/30/2006 6:30:17 AM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")

Good Morning Luv!

Your Post looks very 4th of Julyish. :)

67 posted on 06/30/2006 6:34:39 AM PDT by Aquamarine

68 posted on 06/30/2006 6:37:50 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

69 posted on 06/30/2006 7:20:08 AM PDT by Billie

Thanks! I need to post it on the right thread now! LOL!

70 posted on 06/30/2006 1:57:08 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")

That is so true!

71 posted on 07/01/2006 4:53:34 AM PDT by .30Carbine

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