Posted on 04/10/2006 8:17:15 PM PDT by bittygirl
I did. I've not had the chance to look it up yet, however.
April 27, 2006 In Conference
As He was praying in a certain place, . . . one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray." Luke 11:1 |
The president of a large company wanted to talk to the factorys manager about an urgent matter. But the managers secretary said, "He cannot be disturbed. Hes in conferenceas he is every day at this time."
"Tell him the president wants to see him," the man responded impatiently.
The secretary firmly replied, "I have strict orders, Sir, not to disturb him while he is in conference."
Angrily, the man brushed past the secretary and opened the door to the managers office. After one quick look he backed out, gently closed the door, and said, "Im sorry!" The president had found his manager on his knees in front of his open Bible.
The purpose of a daily devotional time is to stimulate regular, intimate meetings with the King of kings. We need to seek new orders and instructions each day from the One who has planned our lives and provided for our needs.
Jesus Himself spent regular time in prayer and inspired His disciples to pray (Luke 11:1). He gave them what we know as The Lords Prayer and told them to keep asking, seeking, and knocking (vv.9-10).
Have you spent time in conference with God today? Its never too late to start.
Begin the day with God,
Kneel down to Him in prayer;
Lift up your heart to His abode,
And seek His love to share. Anon.
Begin the day with prayer; end it with praise.
Dang Ya beat me this morning Mayor, Bump for the Freeper Foxhole.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Ya you are usually earlier..
Have a great day!
April 28, 2006 Tramps And Pilgrims
They were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Hebrews 11:13 |
During the Great Depression of the early 1930s, many men became tramps. They hopped freight trains to travel from place to place, slept in empty boxcars, and earned a little money by doing seasonal jobs. When they couldnt find a job, they resorted to begging. My mother was a "soft touch" for any such drifters who came to our door for food. They had lost the comfortable security of a home.
Like the tramp, a pilgrim may be without the comfort and protection of a home, but he knows where he is going. His hopes and aspirations are set upon a goal.
The Christian is to be that kind of pilgrim. In Hebrews we read about the heroes of the faith, who "confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" (11:13). They were able to live godly lives of faith because they looked forward to "a better, that is, a heavenly country" (v.16).
The Lord is preparing you and me for eternity, and everything we do is full of significance. Though this earth is not our permanent place of habitation, we are not aimless vagabonds. We are to be sojourners who live responsibly as we travel to our prepared destination. We have a heavenly Father who loves us and will welcome us into that home made ready by our Savior.
A few more watches keeping,
A few more foes to down,
As pilgrims brave we journey
To win the victors crown! Bosch
Dont drive your stakes too deep; were moving in the morning!
Good Friday Morning Bump for the Freeper Foxhole
I am gonna have to walk home faster if I'm a gonna beat The Mayor for the mornin' bump :-)
Have A great weekend Y'all
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Your funny!
Have a great weekend my friend.
No really, I made it home in about 34 minutes the last two mornings. It is just over two miles from home to work. I 've been on the Wolverine Express for about the last month or so.
Good exercise and I get somewhere at the same time :-}
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Good morning everyone.
Car break down or by choice..
It is good exercise your right there.
Mornin Feather!
How you doing Mayor?? I hope all is well with you and yours. All is well here. :)
Twofer post
Good morning to the lovely and gracious Ms. feather
Choice, Mayor, need the exercise, trying to lose a few pounds.
Off to beddy bye for me but 12 hours of frivolity and fun is all this ol boy can stand.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Night, night alfa, have a good sleep.
There you are! Hey, It's FRIDAY!
In other news, the printer's acting up again. I tried to print a red delicious apple and got a granny smith. Grrr. Lily and Lucy are liking the printer idea. LilyandLucy are liking the printer. It gives them something to watch (instead of eating my plant). Anyway, it's a good thing I don't ~need~ red ink in what I'm printing.
I guess we will have to get a new printer at some point, but for now this one will do as long as we don't need accurate color printing. What is the life expectancy of a printer anyway? This one is 6 or 7 years old.
Old school. A long time.
Current time. An ink cartridge.
Howdy all. Happy Friday!
VROOM!
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