A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...... May 12 & 13 -08....Military Tribute

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

May 14, 2008

True Trust

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READ: John 9:1-11

Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. —John 9:3

If you didn’t know him, you might think Nick Vujicic has everything going for him. Nick has never had a sore arm. He’s never had knee problems. He’s never smashed his finger in a door, stubbed his toe, or banged his shin against a table leg.

But that’s because Nick doesn’t have a shin. Or a toe. Or a finger. Or a knee. Or an arm. Nick was born with no arms and no legs. Before you begin to feel sorry for Nick, read his words. “God won’t let anything happen to us in our life unless He has a good purpose for it all. I completely gave my life to Christ at the age of 15 after reading John 9. Jesus said that the reason the man was born blind was ‘so that the works of God may be revealed through him.’ . . . I now see that glory revealed as He is using me just the way I am and in ways others can’t be used.” Nick travels the world to spread the gospel and love of Jesus.

Nick says, “If I can trust in God with my circumstances, then you can trust in God with your circumstances. . . . The greatest joy of all is having Jesus Christ in my life and living the godly purpose He has for me.”

Can we say that? Can we look beyond our limitations and have the same trust in God that transformed a man with no arms or legs into a missionary for Jesus?

Lord, shape my life as only You can,
Guiding each day by Your loving plan;
Take what You need and give what You will;
My life is Yours to use and to fill. —Branon

Trusting God turns problems into opportunities.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 16–18; Proverbs 15:22-33

41 posted on 05/14/2008 5:41:37 AM PDT by The Mayor ("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))

Meg, I was checking posts, etc. from Monday and saw the great news that your grandson is back and on U. S. soil. That is such happy news and I know you are very relieved that he is back home, even if he is far away! Thanking God for his safe return, Meg!

I also viewed your next picture of the sailor with the two children....just so precious!

42 posted on 05/14/2008 7:16:48 AM PDT by jaycee

Thank you for this beautiful lesson today, Mr. Mayor. I must confess it brought tears to my eyes and thats good! Being touched is a blessing. I’ve missed the Finest!

43 posted on 05/14/2008 7:43:16 AM PDT by jaycee

Thank you, jaycee! I am indeed happy he is back to his home port.

44 posted on 05/14/2008 7:45:49 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)

To: Finest FRiends

Going to get the rest of the pollen from the patio and carport and will blow off the floor. See ya’ll later!

45 posted on 05/14/2008 7:46:51 AM PDT by jaycee

To: The Mayor; Billie; GodBlessUSA

Hi friends, been without power since 2 PM yesterday. At library..

I am afraid it is again my day to post WFWednesday.. cant do it..

if it is someone else’s turn.. whew

missing my computer access - big time & MIssing POWER big time. Not a whole lot I can do it seems

46 posted on 05/14/2008 9:14:30 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

To: The Mayor; Billie; GodBlessUSA

Power back on.. will put up thread now..

must leave shortly. My 54 Y/O
cousin died & I will be assisting her dad/my uncle with arrangements

47 posted on 05/14/2008 12:09:42 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Dolly, you can only do what you can do.
Don’t worry no ones here anyway.

48 posted on 05/14/2008 12:17:31 PM PDT by The Mayor ("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))

smooch! thanks! I just hate when I have a commitment & I either forget or am unable to fulfill.. (futility doesn’t really factor in.. lol)

49 posted on 05/14/2008 1:22:50 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

50 posted on 05/14/2008 1:24:21 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

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