Plant A Seed
Another month gone and a new one beginning. Personally, I like 'new beginnings' - How about you?
"Down through the centuries, in times of trouble and trial, God has brought courage to the hearts of those who love Him. The Bible is filled with assurances of God's help and comfort in every kind of trouble which might cause fears to arise in the human heart. You can look ahead with promise, hope and joy." ~ Billy Graham ~
Hope you have a great, assuring day. Maggie
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What Really Matters
The intense feelings of loss can almost be felt through the television
transmissions as the thousands of hours of coverage continue concerning
{THE HISTORIC happenings in the Middle East}. Things of their lives have
vanished for hundreds of thousands of people.
Nevertheless dozens interviewed have said, "I still have my life and
family." What really matters? When life's disasters hit, we find out what is
most important to us.
Paul wrote of his accomplishments and social standing, "But whatever was
to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I
consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing
Christ." (Philippians 3:7-8).
What really matters to you? The Biblical standard is that our relationship
with God is most important. We will have no glory or place in heaven because
of what we have owned or the notoriety of our lives. All will pale and
disappear when we stand before Jesus Christ.
Do you live your life like eternal things are what really matter? Today's
a good day to refocus your thinking.
~ The Circuit 'Riter, Michael Ullrich~
The intense feelings of loss can almost be felt through the television
transmissions as the thousands of hours of coverage continue concerning
{THE HISTORIC happenings in the Middle East}. Things of their lives have
vanished for hundreds of thousands of people.
Nevertheless dozens interviewed have said, "I still have my life and
family." What really matters? When life's disasters hit, we find out what is
most important to us.
Paul wrote of his accomplishments and social standing, "But whatever was
to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I
consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing
Christ." (Philippians 3:7-8).
What really matters to you? The Biblical standard is that our relationship
with God is most important. We will have no glory or place in heaven because
of what we have owned or the notoriety of our lives. All will pale and
disappear when we stand before Jesus Christ.
Do you live your life like eternal things are what really matter? Today's
a good day to refocus your thinking.
~ The Circuit 'Riter, Michael Ullrich~
Two Groups
My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people:
those who do the work and those that take the credit. He told
me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there.
~Indira Gandhi~
My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people:
those who do the work and those that take the credit. He told
me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there.
~Indira Gandhi~
I have deleted this comment because it was nothing more than an advertisement, which I do not endorse. I shall always delete this type of comment, but I would hope the reader would show some respect for me and my website and not even try to do this. Thank you, Maggie
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Maggie, I am sorry that others don't respect your inspirational posts. I wanted to discuss this "seed planting". My daughter has become very interested in flowers because of spring. We have planted a few flowers in some pots. She has been praying that they grow big like her. She seems to understand that God has blessed some of her flowers with life, but I don't know how to explain why the others are not growing. I already tried the "some grow and others don't" approach. She counters with "but I asked God to make them all grow". How would you take this chance to explain how God works with life and death?
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I want to prayer about your question before answering it if that's okay?
I'll answer you as soon as possible. Thanks for all your insightful comments;
I really appreciate them. Maggie
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