June 8th
Day 42
Therefore being justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand,
and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also:
knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
and patience, experience;
and experience, hope;
and hope maketh not ashamed;
because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts
by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.
Romans 5:1-5
Life is a great mixture of happiness and tragic storm.
He who comes out of it rich in living,
is he who dares to accept it all,
face it all,
and let it blow its power, mystery and tragedy
into the inmost recesses of the soul.
A victory so won in this life will then be an eternal possession.
-Charles Lewis Stanley
Springs In The Valley
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world:
And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
I John 5:4
Faith can change any situation.
No matter how dark it is,
no matter what the trouble may be,
a quick lifting of the heart to God in a moment of real, actual faith in Him,
will alter the situation in a moment.
God is still on His throne,
and He can turn defeat into victory in a second of time,
if we really trust Him.
-Streams In the Desert
Father God, I thank Thee for this day.
I thank You for the garden – for the opportunity to get my hands in the soil – to watch the plants grow and produce food for us to eat.
I thank You for the chickens – something to care for – a reason to get up and get on with the day.
I thank You for this job – it is from You – and it is what I need to make me leave the house and interact with people. When I’m reconciling a bank statement it takes all my concentration and I don’t think about my situation.
I thank You for friends and neighbors – people who care.
I thank You for this family that You gave me.
I am so blessed.
Yes – I hurt.
I opened myself up to the hurt when I chose to love.
It was worth it – for the good far outweighs the bad.
So I praise You, Lord!
Love is a risk I will take every time, for the rewards are great!
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