GOD’S WORD FOR AUGUST 15

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AUGUST 15

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES:

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

LILIAS TROTTER:

“The flowers that are bent on perfecting themselves, by becoming double, are sure to end in barrenness….the true ideal flower is the one that uses its gifts as a means to an end. The brightness and sweetness are not for its own glory; they are but to attract the bees and butterflies that will fertilize and make it fruitful”

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This month we will continue the book, “Whatever Happens – How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When the World is Falling Apart.” By a contemporary author of many best-selling Christian books, Robert J. Morgan. He took care of his wife when she had MS, until she went home to her Savior. “He knows of which he speaks.” I pray that this book blesses you.

WHATEVER HAPPENS……….HAVE A STRATEGY FOR IMPERFECT SITUATIONS

IN EVERY SITUATION, BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD

The final strategy for dealing with imperfection through prayer and thanksgiving is this: “In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” Let me mention three things about this verse:

First, it involves an exchange. We’re to trade in our problems for prayer. The Living Bible says, “don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.”

Second, it is comprehensive. Do not worry about ANYTHING! NOT ONE THING! NOTHING!!!

BUT pray about EVERYTHING!!! EVERY SINGLE THING that bothers you.

Third, don’t forget to add thanksgiving to your prayers. This is master psychology. This is graduate-level information about the soul.

Dr. James Moore was a noted Methodist pastor in Houston. While traveling on a speaking engagement, he had occasion to eat supper with a young family. When they sat down at the table, the wife explained they’d been working on helping their children learn the importance of prayer and thanksgiving before meals. Each night, they asked one of the children to say the blessing.

As they bowed their heads, it was the little boy’s turn to pray. This included his parents, siblings, their guest, Dr. Moore, and even their dog, Spot.

Finally, he moved on to all of the items in the home for which they should be grateful and again went into specifics by expressing gratitude for the table, chair, silverware, plates, glasses, and on and on it went.

The siblings began to giggle. But when it was over, Dr. Moore admitted he was strangely moved. This four-year-old had reminded him of how important counting our blessings – all of our blessings – can be. How much God has given us, and how little of it do we thank Him for.

As we learn to do the five things in Philippians 4:4-7, God does something incredible for us. Verse 7 says He sends us His peace that exceeds human comprehension to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

The peace of God is like a sentinel, like a ranger, like an Army Ranger that goes with you everywhere to protect your mind and your emotions from being attacked by Satan’s weapon of worry.