Saturday, December 10, 2011

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Group: krazykorner@googlegroups.com
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/topics

- Neil Anderson's Daily in Christ [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/953354ec5f631f5f
- Bible Pathways "Read I Timothy 1 – 6" [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/57a2b2b43ae41b1f
- Quiet Walk "1 Peter 4" [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/42917087b948fbf8
- DAILY WISDOM "Philippians 2:3" [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/7ea6b4ad3533c22d
- Today God Is First 'usting in Chariots' [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/b915a8924cb600fe
- Girlfriend​s in God 'God Make You Mighty, Girlfriend!' [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/51723d75f56dcf46
- ~THREE CHEERS OF THE LORD~ by Jo Ann Kelly [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/421fe5a84790a470
- Parents Must Model Healthy Grief - Day 183 [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/250678aec2fe8e17
- Counting My Blessings... [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/e9668504f032662a
- Today's Verse : John 3:20-21 [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/da482012dda5fdab
- Encouragement for Today - December 9, 2011 [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/b44b6b6ae9e15d57
- This Day's Thought [1 Update]
http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/68a105233b85de7c


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Topic: Neil Anderson's Daily in Christ
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/953354ec5f631f5f
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From: Ruth Ragen <ruthragenic@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:28PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/e287f2a4519889e1

*Neil Anderson's Daily in Christ
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Friday, December 9, 2011

by Neil Anderson


What We Believe

James 2:19
You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and
shudder

We all have some beliefs about the world we live in. Whatever we think will
make us happy, satisfied, successful, etc. is what constitutes our belief
system. We are walking right now by faith according to what we already
believe. Be assured that the world system we were raised in didn't
establish a biblical belief system in our minds. Because we came into this
world separated from God, we learned to live our lives independently from
Him. We were conformed to this world. Unless we were raised in a perfect
Christian home, much of what we learned to believe didn't reflect biblical
truth.

If you believe that you will only be satisfied by possessions, then you
will probably never be satisfied. Jesus revealed that satisfaction does not
come from materials things: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, for they shall be satisfied" (Matthew 5:6). If you believe
you are successful because of status or the amount of toys you accumulate,
you will certainly be at odds with Scripture.

God has a different standard by which we are to evaluate and achieve
success. Joshua 1:8 states, "This book of the law shall not depart from
your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be
careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will
make your way prosperous, and then you will have success." We can't make up
our own definitions of satisfaction or success or determine what we want to
believe. Faith must have an object, and for the Christian, that object is
God and His Word.

The only difference between Christian faith and non-Christian faith is the
object of our faith. To think that we will get what we want if we believe
with all our hearts is a faith based on selfish desires. It originates
within ourselves and depends on our own definition of faith. It's a form of
religious self-hypnosis. It's like the Christian who says, "I don't know
the Bible, but I have faith." For that person, faith is a substitute for
knowledge and a compensation for ignorance.

Prayer: Lord, I choose to believe today that You are the source of
everything I need in life. I place my faith in You alone.

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*No man ever repented of being a Christian
on his death bed.*

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Topic: Bible Pathways "Read I Timothy 1 – 6"
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/57a2b2b43ae41b1f
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From: Ruth Ragen <ruthragenic@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:24PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/2a3c4490eea31ffa

*Bible Pathways
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Friday, December 9, 2011


Read I Timothy 1 – 6
Highlights:
Truth. All Christians need to take this seriously (I Tim. 1:8-10). There is
One God, and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus (2:5).
We are the Church of the Living God (3:15). You can't go wrong when you
keep this Commandment without spot (6:14).
As the athlete disciplines his body to develop better physical endurance
and alertness, the believer is urged to discipline himself daily with a
definite time set aside to be alone with God to pray and read His Word. In
our daily study of and meditation on the Scriptures, we need to allow the
Holy Spirit to conform our lives to the instructions of the Word of God.
In my brief lifetime of about 90 years, many believers have drifted away
from the godly principles of the Bible. In this day of materialism it is
not even popular to remind believers to follow peace with all men, and
holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord (Heb. 12:14), and that
bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all
things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to
come (I Tim. 4:8).
Paul writes: Godliness with contentment is great gain (6:6). Godliness
means much more than obeying a series of laws and regulations. It begins
when we commit our lives to Jesus and He imparts His nature to us. Then, as
we desire the sincere milk of the Word (I Pet. 2:2), we grow in godliness
and are drawn away from the world and into a personal fellowship with Him.
We choose to either discipline ourselves to submit to His will or to remain
spiritually powerless and vulnerable to Satan's deceptions. Bible reading
and meditation on it provide spiritual food. They are as important to our
spiritual life as eating meals is to our physical well-being.
Our lives will follow either the Holy Spirit or self and the standards of
the world. We cannot walk on two paths. There is just one true safeguard
against deception — it is getting to know all the Word of God. Paul also
encouraged Timothy to be a good minister (servant) of Jesus Christ (I Tim.
4:6), to remain loyal to Christ and His authoritative Word (6:3-4), and to
fight the good fight of faith (6:12). God had entrusted the Gospel to Paul
(1:11), and Paul was faithful to pass it along to Timothy (1:18-19; 6:20),
as well as to the children of God in this day.
Ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your
faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be
tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the
appearing of Jesus Christ (I Pet. 1:6-7).
Thought for Today:
That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship
of His sufferings, being made comformable unto His death (Phil. 3:10).
Cross Reference:
For I Tim. 5:18: See Deut. 25:4.
Word Studies:
1:5 unfeigned, genuine; without hypocrisy; 1:10 menstealers, kidnappers,
people who enslave (control) others for their own evil purposes; 2:9
shamefacedness, modest behavior, reverence; 2:12 usurp authority, be
domineering; 3:2 husband of one wife, married only once until parted by
death; vigilant, disciplined, self-controlled: 3:8 greedy of filthy lucre,
craving wealth; 3:13 purchase to themselves a good degree, gain a good
reputation; 5:11 wax wanton against Christ, allow their passions to draw
them away from Christ; 6:4 questions and strifes of words, controversial,
contentious speculations, attacking the authority and reliability of
Scripture.
Prayer Needs:
Pray for Staff: Clarence Rathbone • Government Officials: Sen. Kirsten
Gillibrand (NY) and Rep. Pete Olson (TX) • Country: Iran (66.2 million) in
southwestern Asia • Major languages: Farsi and Turki • Hostile to all
Christian activity • 87% Shi'a; 12% Sunni; .5% Baha'i; .4% Christian; .03%
Jewish; .04% Parsi (Zoroastrian); .03% Other • Prayer Suggestion: Fast,
sanctify yourself, and unite in prayer with others as you cry unto the Lord
(Joel 1:14).
Memory Verse for the Week: I Corinthians 13:1

--
*No man ever repented of being a Christian
on his death bed.*

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Topic: Quiet Walk "1 Peter 4"
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/42917087b948fbf8
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From: Donna Lowe <donnalowebn@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:20PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/dbe4e98ef68415c0

*Quiet Walk
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Friday, December 9, 2011

1 Peter 4

In the face of suffering, we should follow Christ's example.

INSIGHT
Life is often very trying whether you are a Christian or not. Difficult
circumstances fall on the righteous and unrighteous alike. However, the
Christian life often adds to our difficulties. We may be discriminated
against because of our faith, or our beliefs may eliminate the "easy" ways
out of a problem. But Christ does not ask us to suffer anything for Him
that He was not willing to suffer for us. Someday we will be rewarded for
our diligence and faith.

PRAYER
Praise the Lord that He is completely in control of your life:
Your testimonies are wonderful;
Therefore my soul keeps them.
The entrance of Your words gives light;
It gives understanding to the simple. . . .
Redeem me from the oppression of man,
That I may keep Your precepts.
Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
And teach me Your statutes.
Rivers of water run down from my eyes,
Because men do not keep Your law (Psalm 119:129-130, 134-136).

Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from
sin:
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of
witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily
ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy
that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat
down at the right hand of the throne of God.
(Hebrews 12:1-2)

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this
affirmation to the Lord:
Who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But
even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do
not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled." But sanctify the Lord God
in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks
you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a
good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile
your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
(1 Peter 3:13-16)

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
wisdom and discernment,
Christian radio ministries.

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
By Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is,
the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
(Hebrews 13:15)

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Topic: DAILY WISDOM "Philippians 2:3"
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/7ea6b4ad3533c22d
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From: Donna Lowe <donnalowebn@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:18PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/a9b00e3921099793

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

Philippians 2:3

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Topic: Today God Is First 'usting in Chariots'
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/b915a8924cb600fe
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From: Jane Grant <janegrantw@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:14PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/bf6b4e5f27b2382e

Today God Is First

Friday, December 9, 2011

Trusting in Chariots


Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust
in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their
horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the
LORD" (Isa 31:1).
It is human nature to want to use whatever means available to us to
succeed. However, a conflict arises when we place our total trust in
ourselves instead of God. The idea of maintaining a proper balance between
trust and obedience to God versus placing an over dependence upon our
natural skill and resources has created problems since Genesis. We are
prone to build strong defenses through our natural gifts to avoid failure
and use all of our might to be successful in our endeavors. However, this
can often be done at the expense of the supernatural in our lives. When it
comes to receiving from God, it is important we don't make the same mistake
Moses made when God told him to speak to the rock in order to receive water
for the people. Instead, He struck the rock and failed to enter the
Promised Land. The people of Israel often fell back to trusting in their
own abilities and God had to send a reproof into their lives.
How do we avoid the trap and maintain a proper balance between the natural
and the spiritual? The rule of thumb is to submit every activity to God and
use your skill as God directs you. Be sensitive to God's leading in all
your activities. Avoid trying to build resources for the sake of insulating
yourself against calamity which is rooted in fear.
Finally, follow Solomon's advice: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight" (Prov 3:5-6).

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Topic: Girlfriend​s in God 'God Make You Mighty, Girlfriend!'
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/51723d75f56dcf46
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From: Jane Grant <janegrantw@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:12PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/8a1526b3693ec6a4

Girlfriend​s in God

Friday, December 9, 2011

God Make You Mighty, Girlfriend!

Gwen Smith
Today's Truth
But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of
great joy that will be for all people. For today in the town of David a
Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10-11 NIV).
Friend to Friend
The Family Life Today show on my local Christian radio station once
featured an author named Ace Collins who wrote a historical book about
Christmas carols. One traditional carol they talked about was the song,
"God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen."
Before that day, the first line of that song never made sense to me. The
title, "God rest ye, merry gentlemen," seemed too old-school-English to
embrace. Was it encouraging us to sleep happily? I just didn't get it.
But, I'm excited to share with you that the scales have fallen from my
eyes! What I learned about this song is really cool, and I think you are
going to find it fascinating as well…
Ace explained to the listeners that he had dug through a bunch of English
text from the 1500 and 1600s. One of the first things he learned about
this carol was that the comma in our modern day version is actually
misplaced in the title. It's not "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen." It's
supposed to read, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." While that information
alone might not seem to make a difference, this next bit of information
will bring the main point home. His research revealed that back in the day
this song was written, the word "rest" actually meant "make" or "keep."
And the word "merry" actually meant "mighty" or "great."
So…if we put that all together – in a modern translation – it should sing:
"God make you mighty, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay.
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day;
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy."
If you would allow me the freedom, I'd like to translate this even further.
Call it the Girlfriends In God Revised Edition. This is powerful:
"God make you mighty, girlfriend! Do not be upset, discouraged, or
frightened!
Jesus came to earth to take on our brokenness and sin so that we could be
made beautiful and whole in Him! This is great news, which should bring
you comfort and joy! Rejoice!"
Have a mighty Christmas! Have a powerful Christmas! Our hope is alive
because 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ left His throne in heaven, was born of
a virgin, lived a sinless life, suffered and died for our sin, and defeated
death in resurrection. This is surely "good news of great joy!" (Luke
2:10).
Celebrate Christmas this year in His strength, in His peace, and in His
joy. God make you mighty, girlfriend!

Let's Pray
Lord, You are mighty and powerful. No matter what I face, I want to walk
in Your might instead of my weakness. Help me to remember that Your Word
says: "Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world" (1 John
4:4).
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.

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Topic: ~THREE CHEERS OF THE LORD~ by Jo Ann Kelly
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/421fe5a84790a470
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From: Linda Cartz <lindacartzi@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 09 02:08PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/baf3b893cc9fad1f

~THREE CHEERS OF THE LORD~


"......For the joy of the Lord is your strength."
--Neh. 8: 10
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Jesus gave us many reasons to be cheerful. There are three
cheers to remember that bring joy to our hearts. The first one
is when our Lord said, "Be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."
With the words of the Master, one was forgiven and set free. They
were told to be joyful. We can know the same words apply to
us today when we accept our Lord and Savior and receive salvation.

Another cheer spoken by the Savior was when Jesus said, "It is
I, be not afraid." Jesus still walks on the water today and through
the storms of our lives to say, "I'm here, do not fear" as He speaks
to our hearts through His Spirit and Holy Word.

The Lord also gives us a cheer of freedom. Jesus tells us, "Be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world." In Christ, we have the power
to overcome the world, flesh, and the devil also. Jesus has already
won the war and we've read the back of the book. If we endure until
the end, we are assured victory in Jesus and an eternal home in heaven.

Be of good cheer today, for where there is sin, we have a Savior whose
grace abounds. Where one is forsaken or fearful, Jesus will be there.
The Lord has overcome and those who love Him can have the blessed
assurance of everything working together for good. What a Mighty God we
serve! He still desires us to be of good cheer today! Sing for joy, for
the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Blessings In Christ,
Jo Ann Kelly 2011-- 2006
J. P.'s Inspirations
http://www.my.homewithgod.com/jpinspirations/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.

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Topic: Parents Must Model Healthy Grief - Day 183
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/250678aec2fe8e17
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From: "BeetlebombRhoads" <BeetlebombRhoads@yahoo.com>
Date: Dec 09 01:11PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/a1fceab5511c7c73

Parents Must Model Healthy Grief
Day 183

Children need their parents to model healthy behaviors. They need to
see their parents dealing with grief in a healthy way so that they can
learn to do the same.

"I was real open with my grief at first," says Jodie of her husband's
death. "I think that is why the boys were comfortable bringing up
their dad and saying, 'I really miss Dad.' We could talk about it, and
that was good because my oldest is not real expressive about his
emotions. That made it easier for me to pull his emotions out too."

Jodie's sons followed her lead in coping with grief. You may desire to
model healthy grief, but are not sure how to do so. Take heart; you
are better equipped than you think.

These daily devotions are a guide for your journey, not only your
journey of grief, but also your journey of knowledge and wisdom. You
are learning from others who have traveled before you and are seeking
truth and healing in God's Word. Teach your children the source of
true healing and make it your priority. Lead them to Jesus.

"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder
them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these'" (Matthew
19:14).

Heavenly Jesus, I want to learn more and more about You so that I can
teach my children the certainty and assurance found in a life with
You. Amen.


www.griefshare.org

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Topic: Counting My Blessings...
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/e9668504f032662a
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From: "BeetlebombRhoads" <BeetlebombRhoads@yahoo.com>
Date: Dec 09 01:33PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/a966422534c181f2

Here is our web page for today:

http://www.krazykorner.info/11/12/countingmb2.htm

Thank God For His Many Blessings,
The KrazyKorner Gang

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Topic: Today's Verse : John 3:20-21
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/da482012dda5fdab
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From: "BeetlebombRhoads" <BeetlebombRhoads@yahoo.com>
Date: Dec 09 01:23PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/855a233311e320dd

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December 9, 2011


VERSE:
Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into
the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever
lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen
plainly that what he has done has been done through God.
-- John 3:20-21


THOUGHT:
What's the power behind your life? One clear way to find out is
to come to Jesus and ask him to search you and reveal anything
spiritually unhealthy, anything unholy, in you. Opening ourselves
up to the light of his scrutiny, to the truth of his Light, gives
us a remarkable sense of freedom. We don't have anything to hide.
Then God can do some truly remarkable things in us and through us
because there are no distorted motives.


PRAYER:
Thank you God, for shining your light into my heart through your
Son, the Light of the world. Please gently reveal to me the areas
of my weakness, my sinfulness, my duplicity, and my deception. I
want to live purely before you and purely for you. I humbly request
this in the name of Jesus. Amen.


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Topic: Encouragement for Today - December 9, 2011
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/t/b44b6b6ae9e15d57
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From: "BeetlebombRhoads" <BeetlebombRhoads@yahoo.com>
Date: Dec 09 01:03PM -0600
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/krazykorner/msg/443e71391635b688

December 9, 2011

When Christmas is Hard
LeAnn Rice


"He heals the brokenhearted..." Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

Looking at the calendar, I counted the number of days till Christmas.
I'd done it every year, eagerly looking forward to celebrating
Christ's birth or surprising someone with the perfect Christmas gift.

However, this time I was counting down the days not with excitement,
but with dread.

My husband Ron passed away in April. That Christmas would be one of
many dreaded "firsts" that my son and I would have without him.

Fragile, shattered and alone describe my feelings that holiday season.
While everyone else seemed caught up in happy festivities, their
family togetherness magnified my lonely brokenness.

Along with overwhelming grief, I was worried. How would I financially
support us? How could I help my son have a fun holiday when I could
hardly stop crying? It all seemed like too much.

Maybe you understand because this holiday season is hard for you too.
A loved one may have passed or someone you love is battling a serious
illness. This might be your first holiday separated or divorced. Just
as I did, you may be feeling grief, dread or worry.

That first Christmas without my husband was fourteen years ago. Its
taken time, but over the years I've adopted some practices to help me
find joy during the Christmas season. I'd love to share with you
today.

Honor your loved one. My husband's absence at special occasions still
weighs on my heart years later. To honor his memory, Nick and I place
a special ornament on our Christmas tree. It hangs front and center as
a reminder Ron is a part of every celebration, because he is a part of
us. Perhaps you can hang an ornament on your tree, give a gift in your
loved one's honor, or make a donation in their memory to an
organization that was dear to their heart. Consider making their
favorite meal and sharing stories about them as you gather around your
Christmas table.

Create new traditions. I always loved a big, family-oriented holiday
with noise and messiness. Because my extended family lives far away,
Nick and I needed to find a new "family" close by. Over the years, God
has sent people to fill the empty spaces in our lives and hearts. One
of my favorite new traditions is to spend an evening with my friends
where I make a big Christmas dinner. We celebrate together with food,
fellowship and all the noise and messiness I crave.

Share Christ's comfort. I've experienced God's promise to heal my
broken heart, as today's key verse reminds us. Much of my healing has
come from the love He's sent through other people. Because of this, I
keep my eyes open for those who might be grieving or sad at the
holidays. I've found that comforting others brings me comfort.

This year as I anticipate the Christmas season, I'll experience a
familiar combination of emotions. Sadness will tug at my heart as I
miss celebrating this special time with my husband, but I'm excited to
celebrate what only Christ can do - heal my broken heart. The comfort
He brings is one of the many reasons to celebrate His birth this
Christmas season.

Dear Lord, thank You for Your faithful presence and comfort during my
sadness. I pray that especially during this Christmas season my eyes
will be open to others who are hurting. Please help me to love them
for You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.


Application Steps:
Ask God to show you someone who needs comforting this Christmas and
pray about ways to share His love in a tangible way. Their grief, as
well as yours, will be softened.

Reflections:
What new tradition can I create in recognition of this new season of life?

What traditions do I want to keep in honor of my loved one?

In my sadness, have I run away from God or to Him? How can I keep
turning to Him?

Power Verses:
Jeremiah 31:13, "...I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will
give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow." (NIV)

2 Corinthians 1:3, 4, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who
comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any
trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." (NIV)

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From: "BeetlebombRhoads" <BeetlebombRhoads@yahoo.com>
Date: Dec 09 01:00PM -0600
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This Day's Thought


You can do everything else right as a parent, but if you don't begin
with loving God, you're going to fail.


Alvin Vander Griend

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This Day's Verse


In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know
what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us
with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts
knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the
saints in accordance with God's will.

Romans 8:26-27
The New International Version

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