Light beyond the storm.
""He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men;
"yet they cannot fathom what God has done from the beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Thank You Lord for speaking.. today's QT jerked me a little.. Nehemiah 5:16 - 6:9 "The secret of success in the Christian life is not just saying "No" to whatever is wrong, but saying "Yes" to what is right." We must learn to turn our backs on that which is negative and turn our faces to the positive, the will n purpose of God. So i should be single-minded, focus on what God wants me to do and not be distracted by other things, even good things. N what count is God's opinion of me. "At times the temptation that came to Nehemiah comes also to those seeking to do something special for God. It is the temptation to give up what we are doing in the interests of tact and diplomacy....The devil approaches us and whispers, 'Stop what you are doing and explain your actions to others. Diplomacy and dialogue will help you get your work done faster.' There may be a place for diplomacy and dialogue, but the situation must be evaluated most carefully. When faced with a situation like Nehemiah, who was wrongly accused (6:5-9), we can respond in 2 ways, open denial or earnest prayer. I choose earnest prayer.. but what do we pray about? That God will let these accusations carry no weight? No, pray that my hands will be strengthed so that His work mght prosper. I'll leave my reputation and future to the One i served... this is quiet confidence - the kind, if we know Nehemiah's God, we too can have. Wow, thank You God for speaking to prepare and minister to me. I choose not to explain or deny, not to be diplomatic, but to pray earnestly, God, strengthen me for Your work! It's Your opinion that matters... You know me, You know my thoughts, my actions, my words, my everything, my heart... Thank You. =) Labels: Christ in me, In the mirror -The Princess Jesus Loves- 12:55 AM
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