Daily Devotional: Chuck Swindoll October 28, 2008

Today’s daily devotional with Chuck Swindol does a great piece on It’s not about us; which so many either forget this, or expect it to be all about us. Read Corinthians 12:2-10.

This devotional is a great reminder for all of us. It is too easy in our busy lives to forget sometimes. I’ll admit there are times when I’ll think, “What about me? When do I get to rest and relax and have fun?” How selfish is that. Imagine Jesus thinking that way. Yikes! That’s a scary thought.

Daily Devotional: Don’t Worry October 28, 2008

Are you a worrier? Is there something(s) in your life that is troubling you? Often times in our lives we find things that trouble us and we carry it with us. I know I have a bad habit of that; especially when it comes to children. With the grand kids, I find myself constantly worrying over some things that are going on in their lives and the treatment they recieve. But then I constantly remind myself of a recent pod cast I had heard from Dr. Charles Stanley saying, “Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry.” I can’t count the times anymore when I am constantly reminded of that very thing.

Partly hearing this repeated is due to listening and writing what I hear so that I can go back and referr to different areas of the message. There are times when the cast would skip ahead and I’d have to go back and would hear the “don’t worry” part over and over. At first I was irritated, then realized that God was probably trying to tell me something. That particular pod cast was the worst one I’ve had problems with. Now I know why!

Anyway, on today’s Crosswalk.com; Greg Lauries Daily Devotions has a great pieced called, “God’s Answer to Worry.” Definitely worth the read. Have a great day!

Joke of the Day October 28, 2008

Check out the joke of the day here from Beliefnet. It is perfect with all the political goings on. The joke is about a pastor hearing a first cofession at a new church. He is being honored for 25 years there and a politician is to give a speach. The politician gets stuck in traffic is late and…
Well you will have to go to the site to read it all. It is a gem!

Beautiful Vision October 28, 2008

I just had one of the most beautiful visions. I thought I would share this one. Hubby, son, and myself were sitting here listening to Third Day (I’m terrible with song titles) some of the words were: “I will lift my voice up to worship you my king.” Any way, I was sitting in my chair with arms stretched up, singing with my eyes closed and this vision came to me.

Sitting in a sandy area with a small pit fire burning, there stood Jesus talking to us. I thought “yes Jesus, talk to us, give us direction, guide us.” It was so real. Then the song came to me, “I Can Only Imagine,” It is one of my many favorites. I could spend my whole day worshipping and talking to God. Well, basically do the talking all day, with half the day worshipping or listening.

Speaking of which. It is amazing how Christian music can take and turn an ugly, moody moment the kids are experiencing and turn it into a beautiful day. When the grand kids are down and out and just augh, we will turn on Christian music and they will calm down, start singing and dancing and then they are a blast! God is good! In fact, God is Good all the Time is their favorite. I turn that on and all you hear is giggles, singing, and running around the living room and spinning and dancing. I absolutely love watching them come to life with the worshipping of God. When I do play that one, it’s play it again, play it again, play it again. Yup, 3-4 times. Here I am to Worship is another that they want to hear over and over again.

Oh the innosance of babes. Isn’t it great! Could not imagine life without children. They are the joys of our lives even there are times you wonder how in the world you are going to get through the day.

“God is Good;
All the time;
He put a song of praise in this heart of mine
God is Good;
All the time;
Through the darkest hours, His light will shine;
God is Good;
God is Good;
All the time.
When your walking; through the valley; there are shadows all around.
Do not fear, He will guide you; He will keep you safe and sound.
For His love; Is never ending; and His mercy, it will never end.”

Those words hold a lot. I’m sure the kids pick up on those words too and think about it. I know there are many different versions of the song, but this particular one is our favorite thus far, as the beat and tune is so catchy.

Anyway, enough of my ramblings. Just wanted to share which brought up other thoughts. Have a wonderful blessed week all!