Sunday's Coming

Good morning,

It's been several weeks since I have had access to a laptop to post a devotional. LaVon has had a couple of physical issues that have caused us to be displaced for awhile. We appreciate your continued prayers as she faces shoulder surgery in the near future.

Today's encouragement comes from my archives folder:

Weekly Verse
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.” —1 Thessalonians 5:15

Weekly Quote“Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest and simple graces as special favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean, for nothing can be valueless that is given by the Most High God.” —Thomas à Kempis

Weekly Thought

In one of Aesop’s Fables, an ant went to the bank of a river to drink, fell into the stream, and found itself on the brink of drowning. A dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to the drowning ant. The ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortly afterward, a bird catcher came and stood under the tree and began laying a trap for the dove. The ant, seeing his intent, seized the opportunity to sting him in the foot. In pain the bird catcher threw down the trap, and the noise alerted the dove to fly away.

It is wonderful to be blessed by random acts of kindness. It’s even more wonderful when we can return the favor. Who has helped you get by? Is there a way you can show them your gratitude?

Lord, thank You for the people who have helped me in life. Show me how I can be a blessing to others today. Amen.

[From Simple Truths: Your Destination for Inspiration

We thank you for your support through your prayers, calls, e-mails and gifts.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on,
Don

Sunday's Coming

Good Morning,

Thank you for your prayers as we continue to pray for you and this work God has called us to. 
LaVon made her doctors appointment but at this post we still don't know much except that she is still in a lot of pain. Please pray for her. 

GROWING OLD GOD'S WAY
(author unknown)

Two elderly gentlemen named Frank and Jim were sitting on a park bench under a tree.
Frank: "You know, Jim, I'm 85 years old, and I'm just full of aches and pains. You’re about my age. How do you feel?"

Jim: "I feel just like a newborn baby."

Frank: "Really!? Like a new-born baby!?"

Jim: "Yep. No hair, no teeth … and I think I just wet my pants."

Let’s call a spade a spade: Growing old is not for the faint of heart. It is tough work. Our bodies start to fall apart somewhere along the line of the aging process. Things quit working like they once did. Eyesight and hearing start to wane. Muscles start to atrophy. Tasks as simple as bending over to tie your shoes can become monumental endeavors. It is just hard to get old. 

Are you feeling old today? As a Christian, you are one day closer to your great reward. Make every day count until the Lord calls you home. Use the extra time you have on your hands to pray for and encourage others. Push yourself to keep going and keep growing. Embrace technology and use the computer and social media to be a blessing to family and friends. God is not finished with you yet, so don’t quit and don’t stagnate! 

"They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green, to declare that the LORD is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him." Psalm 92:14-15

We want to thank you for your support through your prayers, calls, e-mails and gifts.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don