Snowballs in Summer: weather report of faith

Today's Devotion  and pictures from Ann Vonkamp

Even This...

 Today's devotion

So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.

And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them." Genesis 50:21 (NIV)

Reflections:

Is worry or anxiety or fear gripping you? How can you stop hanging onto those feelings and let God's peace replace them?

Power Verses:

Hebrews 12:11, "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." (NIV)

Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (NIV)

Be Blessed!

Hope to see you all Thursday Night!

7 pm at Fills

(I am looking for one more Teenager to help

out with child care,

let me know if you know of anyone that is available this Thur at 7)

Becoming the Hands and Feet

Prov 31 Devotion Link

Philippians 2:3

(New International Version)

 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Application Steps:

Ask God to give you a heart consumed

with meeting the needs of others.

Reflections:

Would I be willing to make a personal

sacrifice for a total stranger?

 

Do I embrace opportunities that Jesus puts in

my path to be His hands and feet?

Power Verses:

Matthew 5:14

"You are the light of the world.

A city on a hill cannot be hidden." (NIV)

Mark 12:31

"The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

There is no commandment greater than these." (NIV)

When {worship} makes no since...

Proverbs 31 Daily Devotion

How many of you have praised Him in the storm?  I have found that just like Suzanne when you are in the darkest of places you naturally look for the light. In your heart you know that He is the light. Why is it then so hard to praise Him in the storm sometimes?  I have found only one answer to this question... selfishness.  Only when I can actually get my focus off of my self and my circumstances and look up to the Light to refocus my eyes do I find strength to hope and praise Him. The refocusing is similar to when you walk out of a midday matinee from the dark theater and walk out side to the bright light with your eyes straining to refocus, you've been there and understand the pain of such refocusing. It is uncomfortable at first then you get use to it.   I know many of you have been in the same cave of darkness and hopelessness and unfortunately because we live in a sinful world,  you will find yourself there again.  Just remember in the dark times to refocus your eyes on Him the author and finisher of our faith.

Be blessed!

Jen

God Isn't Distant in Disaster

Click on this link to view todays daily devotion by Prov. 31 Ministries.

"Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." (NIV)

Deuteronomy 33:27, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." (NIV)