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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