The Daily Blueprint for 1-25-08
Reach
Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I count not myself as to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus!
Many of us have the same problem - we spend so much time looking back -we miss the now and cannot see tomorrow. We got stuck in a rout and we cannot seem to get the wheels of our lives out of it. I heard a quote last night at Renown -this is a forum of Christian's that gather together to learn from each other - the quote was from Helen Keller - "When one door closes, another one opens, but some people are so focused on the closed door -they cannot move beyond it" - This goes along with today's verse.
Paul was reaching toward the high prize of Christ- this was his goal - to reach forward and forget the past - many of us won't let the past go - I am suffering as I have said - one of the greatest trials of my life right now -those things I used to depend on - have been taken away - what I put too much trust in has been taken away. but what I have left is much better then what I had! Praise God - I am seeing that I must reach forward and get beyond my hurt - get beyond the events that have effected me and reach toward Christ - I want to be able to use my trial to help others -and not only that - to bring them to the saving faith through Christ! We cannot allow ourselves to get bogged down with yesterday's news -today is a new day - a fresh new start- lets be like Paul and reach forward - not back - while Christ was Crucified in the past - the effects are present with us daily - lets forget all that may or may not have happened too us - and reach toward the goal that God has for your life! Reach for it! Obtain it through Christ!
a side note: Leave the past right where it belongs- in the past!
in CHRIST we begin to reach forward!~
PRAYERS * PRAISES * PREVIEWS:
Tomorrow is Prayer day! its been a while - I am sure you all have many requests and praises! Lets join together in prayer like never before - God is waiting to hear from you! amen!
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL DAILY PRAYER REQUEST:
Friday 25Pray for two children in Peru: 8-year-old Veronica and 6-year-old Diego. Their father fell from a roof and died while at work, and compensation is being denied because he had been drinking alcohol. Pray for God's provision for the mother and her children.
www.compassion.com
If you would like more info on Compassion's Child Sponsorship - please visit Compassion.com
Thanks! Please consider sponsoring a child! You will not regret it! Thank you!
THIS WEEKS PRAYERS FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE:
PRAYER FOCUS: ECUADOR
Pray that all those who received wheelchairs will recognize God as the source of all good things!
Pray that the chairs will help children like Javiera grow in confidence and receive an education!
Pray for other Samaritan's Purse programs that are sharing the Gospel with people in Ecuador!
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR ECUADOR
For more info on Samaritan's Purse please visit the following web site:
www.samaritanspurse.org
LIVIN IN THE WORD - FRIDAY - 1-25-08
THERE IS ONLY ONE DIRECTION WE CAN GO IN THIS LIFE -FORWARD!
Reach
Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I count not myself as to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus!
Many of us have the same problem - we spend so much time looking back -we miss the now and cannot see tomorrow. We got stuck in a rout and we cannot seem to get the wheels of our lives out of it. I heard a quote last night at Renown -this is a forum of Christian's that gather together to learn from each other - the quote was from Helen Keller - "When one door closes, another one opens, but some people are so focused on the closed door -they cannot move beyond it" - This goes along with today's verse.
Paul was reaching toward the high prize of Christ- this was his goal - to reach forward and forget the past - many of us won't let the past go - I am suffering as I have said - one of the greatest trials of my life right now -those things I used to depend on - have been taken away - what I put too much trust in has been taken away. but what I have left is much better then what I had! Praise God - I am seeing that I must reach forward and get beyond my hurt - get beyond the events that have effected me and reach toward Christ - I want to be able to use my trial to help others -and not only that - to bring them to the saving faith through Christ! We cannot allow ourselves to get bogged down with yesterday's news -today is a new day - a fresh new start- lets be like Paul and reach forward - not back - while Christ was Crucified in the past - the effects are present with us daily - lets forget all that may or may not have happened too us - and reach toward the goal that God has for your life! Reach for it! Obtain it through Christ!
a side note: Leave the past right where it belongs- in the past!
in CHRIST we begin to reach forward!~
PRAYERS * PRAISES * PREVIEWS:
Tomorrow is Prayer day! its been a while - I am sure you all have many requests and praises! Lets join together in prayer like never before - God is waiting to hear from you! amen!
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL DAILY PRAYER REQUEST:
Friday 25Pray for two children in Peru: 8-year-old Veronica and 6-year-old Diego. Their father fell from a roof and died while at work, and compensation is being denied because he had been drinking alcohol. Pray for God's provision for the mother and her children.
www.compassion.com
If you would like more info on Compassion's Child Sponsorship - please visit Compassion.com
Thanks! Please consider sponsoring a child! You will not regret it! Thank you!
THIS WEEKS PRAYERS FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE:
PRAYER FOCUS: ECUADOR
Pray that all those who received wheelchairs will recognize God as the source of all good things!
Pray that the chairs will help children like Javiera grow in confidence and receive an education!
Pray for other Samaritan's Purse programs that are sharing the Gospel with people in Ecuador!
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR ECUADOR
For more info on Samaritan's Purse please visit the following web site:
www.samaritanspurse.org
LIVIN IN THE WORD - FRIDAY - 1-25-08
THERE IS ONLY ONE DIRECTION WE CAN GO IN THIS LIFE -FORWARD!
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