Hi ppl,
this morning while I was helping Isabeau with the Joyland devotion, I was browsing through my new e-mails and found a devotional that I want to share with you. I get a daily devotional from Homeword (http://www.homeword.com/ You can also subscribe to them. This devotional comes from yesterday.
This devotional was written by Jim Burns
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. —James 1:2-4
A confederate soldier in the midst of some very trying circumstances wrote the words below. I don't know who he was or where he learned this incredible principle of life, but I offer it to you today as one of the secrets of a fulfilled life. Personally, I read this poem often and I call it my attitude check.
I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing I asked for but everything I had hoped for....
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men most richly blessed.
- Unknown Confederate Soldier
GOING DEEPER:
1. How does James 1:2-4 fit with today's poem?
2. In what areas of your life could you use an attitude check?
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 46:1-5, 10
this morning while I was helping Isabeau with the Joyland devotion, I was browsing through my new e-mails and found a devotional that I want to share with you. I get a daily devotional from Homeword (http://www.homeword.com/ You can also subscribe to them. This devotional comes from yesterday.
This devotional was written by Jim Burns
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. —James 1:2-4
A confederate soldier in the midst of some very trying circumstances wrote the words below. I don't know who he was or where he learned this incredible principle of life, but I offer it to you today as one of the secrets of a fulfilled life. Personally, I read this poem often and I call it my attitude check.
I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing I asked for but everything I had hoped for....
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men most richly blessed.
- Unknown Confederate Soldier
GOING DEEPER:
1. How does James 1:2-4 fit with today's poem?
2. In what areas of your life could you use an attitude check?
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 46:1-5, 10
This makes one think of the things we ask for and how we should be more grateful for the things we get instead of complaining.
Today are Incredible Kids leaders meeting and Youth leadership meeting. If you read this before 2nite, then please pray for us. If not, you can still pray for us in the respective ministries.
Today are Incredible Kids leaders meeting and Youth leadership meeting. If you read this before 2nite, then please pray for us. If not, you can still pray for us in the respective ministries.
Hope you have an awesome week.
Jürgen
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