Hello my brother's and sister's in Christ,
It has indeed been a very long time since I have posted. However, I
felt compelled to share this daily devotional with you. I have been
studying from "Devotions for a Deeper Life, by Oswald Chambers".
This devotional has provided me with some very helpful insight into
improving my daily walk.

I will type exactly what is the reading for July 19.

July 19
Suggested Reading: Psalm 139:1-10
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou
understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my
lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways (Ps. 139:2-3)

Always remember that God's control is behind everything. His care
encircles every incident and event of our lives. This means that we
can maintain an attitude of perfect trust in Him and an eagerness to
ask God for aid in our daily living.

If our minds are conditioned to think in this manner, when we are in
difficulty it is easy to remember, "My Father knows all about it."
We need not exert an effort to do so; such a thought will come
naturally. Rather than rushing to ask someone else what we should
do about our problems, we realize the nearness of God and simply take
the matter to Him.

Who is the first person you consult when you have a problem? What is
the first thing you do?

Remember, nothing happens unless God's will is behind it. Therefore,
you can rest confident in the midst of your situation. Also remember
that prayer is more than asking; it is an attitude of trust--an
attitude that produces an atmosphere in which asking God for help is
perfectly natural.

Prayer Thought: The comfort of Your nearness is my strength today,
dear Lord.

End of Reading

Well, I don't know about all of you, but I know for myself I often
try to control my problems on my own. I catch myself saying things
like, "Now what am I going to do. I am confused what I should do."
What I am slow to remember is that the "I" should be taken out of my
thought process. My first action should be going to the Lord with
all my worries and concerns. My second actions is an action of true
faith in Him. We can say we trust that He will take care of the
problem but do we truly believe that He will. If we indeed truly
believe in Him and have faith that He will do what is best for us, we
would not stress over the situation.

We need to remember to go to Him with all of our concerns, ask for
His help, and trust that He will answer our prayers. Also, it is
important that we ask that His will be done, not ours. He knows what
is best for us. Have faith that He will provide for your needs and
understand that he not only knows what is best for you but the timing
of those needs. It is not as easy as you think. Total faith in Him
requires that you give up CONTROL of what you view as what is best
for you. In today's world we are all control freaks. We also want
things now. However, that type of life is a life living for this
world. Remember we are not to be of this world. John 14:27, Peace
I leave with you , my peace I give unto you , not as the world
giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let
it be afraid.

Also remember these words spoken by Jesus, These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world ye shall
have tribulations: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world,
John 16:33. How comforting is that? Jesus indeed overcame the world,
he overcame death, and He overcame so He could give us everlasting
peace.

So next time you face a trial or tribulation no matter how big or
small, go to the Lord our God in prayer. I will say of the Lord, He
is my refuge and my fortress: my God in Him will I trust, Psalm 91:2.

May all that read these words be truly blessed.
Lynne

Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ,
5/1/2008 is the National Day of Prayer. Although we should always pray
without ceasing, be ever mindful tomorrow. Remember to pray for our
troops that are fighting for our freedom. Also remember their family
and friends that are left behind to worry every day about their loved
ones safety. Encourage others to pray and pray with them.
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in
truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will
hear their cry and save them. Psalm 145:18,19
Be Blessed,
Lynne

Be Thankful for All Things
We must remember to be thankful to our Lord Jesus for all things in
our lives. It is easy to get caught up in the things of the secular
world; however, we must remember that everything we have,
materialistic or humanistic, were created and given to us by our
Lord. Our Lord God wants us to be happy on during our time here on
earth so He has been, and continues to be, merciful and gracious by
placing things in our lives that make us happy. However, it is our
job not to make these things or people our god(s). We must realize
that we actually own nothing, that all of our possessions belong to
our maker. Therefore, we must always give thanks for everything, the
air we breathe, the flowers, the rain, the bugs, the sky, our cars,
our food, our clothes, the list is endless. We must also be thankful
for each and every person in our lives.

It is our job as Christians to be an example to non-believers that we
know where our gifts have come from, we are thankful for those gifts,
but we focus is on the maker of all things, the Lord Jesus Christ.
We must remember, and help others realize, that none of the things in
our lives are important except that one supreme gift of Salvation.
We must let others know that the Lord Jesus died on the cross; shed
his blood for our sins, so that we could have eternal life in
heaven. We must also let the non-believers know that they too can
reap the rewards of eternal life and a heavenly home if they simply
confess of their sins and open their hearts to the Lord Jesus and
accept Him as their Savior.

In closing, simply remember that we are not the owners of our
possessions here on earth, nor are we the creators or the owners of
the people in our lives, but it has all been made possible by the one
who loves us the most, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our
salvation! Selah. Psalm 68:19