LORD, help me have this heart in me.
Job 1:20-22
20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship 21 and said:
"Naked I came from my mother's womb,
and naked I will depart.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;
may the name of the LORD be praised."
22 In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.
...and
Job 2:10b
"...Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?"
In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
"Dear Friends, Family, and Partners:
After much prayer, on January 22, 2004, the board of directors of Kings Club International Ministries decided to close the ministry, as well as all of its extensions, branches and affiliations. While a number of things were discussed, the primary issues were continued lack of finances and lack of community involvement...As most of you know, many others and myself have invested nine years in this program, the kids and their families. As I look back, I do not see the endless battle we have fought, but am overwhelmed instead by the combined efforts of people rich and poor, young and old; to change a child's life...Thousands of children and their families have been helped, changed, and given their heart to Christ. None of this could have been done with out your love, support, and prayers...I know Champaign-Urbana is a better place and safer place because of Kings Club and the Biblical principles taught during the programs. The seeds have been planted and watered. The harvest is ready...While I am deeply saddened by this change, I thank God for your sacrifice, your hard work, endless prayers, and encouragement. At the very core of it all...an intense desire to change your world. You did exactly that, when you touched the lives of the children, not forgotten by God, but by man. If I accomplish nothing more in life, I will be satisfied that I was chosen to serve with you in the war and that we have won...We will be officially closing Kings Club as of May 15, 2004...
Thank you again for all your love, prayers, and support.
Sister Joy A. Ready & the Board of Directors"
'how are you doing Gill? i'm getting by...'.
what i mean is, God is good, but i dont know how to put it in words. i feel like lately i'm not being a blessing. our Bible study this week (Matthew 7:1-12) reminded me about biblical relationships. i definitely believe that God gives us the relationships we form to glorify His name even more; when we're being used and/or in His Soverign Will. when i realize i just feel content i feel discontent. am i not living up to MY standards? what is God trying to teach me? i feel like i'm not thankful enough/i'm not repentful enough. insert some lyrics from 'Where is the Love' by Black Eyed Peas. actually insert scripture...
Deuteronomy 6:5-9,11b-12a
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. ...when you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the LORD...
O LORD! forgive me for my lack of reverence and faith. i am shallow and selfish. how great Your Work in my life, You are my all! it is my present prayer that i would be Yours, now and always. help me to have the heart of a humble servant. i want to show Your love to all people. whatever Your Will for me, may It be done. i dont feel adequet, but by Your Grace and Spirit do i have worth; only because of and in Jesus name.
I Stand in Awe
You are beautiful beyond description,
Too marvelous for words,
Too wonderful for comprehension,
Like nothing ever seen or heard.
Who can grasp your infinite wisdom?
Who can fathom the depth of your love?
You are beautiful beyond description,
Majesty enthroned above.
And I stand, I stand in awe of you.
I stand, I stand in awe of you.
Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
I stand in awe of you.
my new phone!
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lemme take a pic of you so i can see your pretty face when you call!
