Thursday, June 7, 2012

The Original Message


This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
1 John 3:11
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
The original message - love one another. The enduring message - love one another. The most convicting message - love one another. The most difficult message - love one another. I'm reminded of the little verse: To dwell above with saints we love, O that will be glory. But to dwell below with saints we know, now that's another story. But it's the story we're called to write!
MY PRAYER...
Loving Father, I commit to you that I will intentionally show my love for your children this week in what I do and say. I do this, trusting your grace to empower me to do more than I would do on my own. Through Jesus my Savior I pray. Amen.



EASY AND LIGHT
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For My yoke is easy and My burden is light”
(Matthew 11:30, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD
God doesn’t want you to go through life constantly struggling, always burdened down, or always fighting against something. Yes, we know that trials and tribulations will come in this life. There may be seasons that are more difficult than others; but, we can’t just settle where we are and accept that it’s always going to be this way. Just like God led the Israelites into the Promised Land, He wants to lead you to a good land with no shortage and no lack. He wants to cause you to remain in His provision and blessing.
The key is that when difficulty comes, instead of focusing on where you are, instead of dwelling on how things won’t work, turn your focus toward Him. Lift up your eyes to heaven. Cast your cares on the Lord. Don’t let the heaviness of the world drag you down. Put your faith and hope in Him knowing that He has good things in store for your future. Keep praying, keep believing and keep trusting because His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and He’s leading you into your promised land!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. Today, I choose to cast my cares on You, I choose to release the weight of my burdens to You. Thank You for setting me free and aligning me to walk in victory in every area of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen!
— Joel & Victoria Osteen

sources:
http://gchimani1964.wordpress.com/tag/message-of-love/
http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2011/05/paperboard-mystery-message.html
http://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Index.aspx

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