THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 11/24/06

OUR SORROW

2nd Corinthians 7:10
For godly sorrow works repentance unto salvation not to be repented of; but the sorrow of the world works death!

We celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday and we all do have so much to be thankful for - being truly thankful means being thankful even when there seems nothing to be thankful for -the evil one wants us to think that all there is is sorrow - but the truth is there is joy for the follower of Jesus - this joy is not dependent on circumstances - but on the love affair we have with JESUS CHRIST!

Sorrow is a fact of life - live long enough and you will go through it - Sorrow is in many a heart - and while sorrow is not good in itself - through God it can be good - our sorrow is not like the world's that have no hope - we have hope always in JESUS - even in the valley - God is still good and on the throne! Life may be going badly - but Jesus is always with us and will never leave us! Our sorrow is different from those who have no hope - whatever it is we went through we know God is in control and has allowed it so His purpose may be done - we have hope - maybe you have lost a loved one - if they trusted in Christ and you trust in Christ - you will see them again! This makes me think of a song by the group Mercy Me - they sing about being homesick - missing those they lost and wanting to be with them in Heaven -our day is coming beloved! One day we will be with those we grieve for -Or sorrow should not take over our lives - but Jesus should - I will be praying for you today - that you will know that JESUS HIMSELF will be with you - our sorrow lasts but a lifetime - but eternity awaits - pray for those who don't have this peace and those who sorrow only brings death!

In CHRIST even our sorrow is good!
It seemed fitting that this run today - in light of the bus accident and the sorrow many have felt- God is good and in full control! Daniel
PRAYERS-PRAISES-&-PREVIEWS:

SEE THE SON THIS CHRISTmas!
more to come on this soon! CHRISTmas 2006!

LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR FRIDAY 11-24-06
TODAY IS A GIFT - LETS REMEMBER THAT WHEN WE ARE BUYING GIFTS!