Friday, February 5, 2010

Hello Everyone,

The God centered approach is based on receiving.“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” - Psalm 37:4-6 (NIV)“Keep company with GOD, get in on the best. Open up before GOD, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done: He’ll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon.” - Psalm 37:4-6 (The Message)As we daily keep company with the Lord, He will let us know, not only what He wants us to do, but how he wants it done and when. And as a result, not only can we be part of His work, but we can live a life that will fulfill His eternal purpose for us of living to His honor and glory!One Christian writer said it this way: “As I feverishly pushed our lawn mower around the yard, I wondered if I’d finish before dinner. Suddenly, Mikey, our 6 year old, walked up, stepped in front of me and placed his hands on the mower handle. Knowing he wanted to help me, I quit pushing. The mower quickly slowed to a stop. Chuckling inwardly at his struggles, I resisted the urge to say, ‘Get out of here, kid. You’re in my way,’ and said instead, ‘Here, Son. I’ll help you,’ as I resumed walking spread-legged to avoid colliding with Mikey. The grass cutting continued, but more slowly and less efficiently than before, because Mikey was ‘helping’ me. Suddenly, tears came to my eyes as it hit me: This is the way my heavenly Father allows me to ‘help’ Him build His kingdom! I pictured my heavenly Father at work seeking, saving, and transforming the lost, and there I was, with my weak hands ‘helping.’ My Father could do the work by Himself, but He doesn’t. He graciously allows me to co-labor with Him. Why? For my sake, because He wants me to have the privilege of ministering with Him and living life to the fullest.

God has given the invitation to work with Him how about it would you like to?
Oh How HE Loves Us!
Pastor Phil

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