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Devotion
- Thread starter ~InHisHands~
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I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me-to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.
Genesis 14:24 {NIV}
Today's devotional speaks about the time when Abraham had to go to Sodom to rescue Lot and his family and the families of Sodom. Abraham was offered all the goods they recovered as payment but, he only wanted Lot's portion and whatever was necessary to pay his soldiers. That was it. He didn't want to be known as a man who became wealthy because of a reward given by a wicked King. Sometimes in business we are offered positions that may earn us more status and more money but, that may not be the place where God wants us to be. He wants us to be where we can give him the most glory. An example of this would be that a couple of years ago I wanted a chance to be an assistant manager where I work. The pay would've been far better than what I was making but, thankfully the Lord saw to it I was overlooked. I wouldn't want it now for all the money in the world. I could never glorify God in that position. The money would never make it worth it. All I want is what God wants me to do and to be where God wants me to be. I'm sure if I was given a chance I could do quite well in upper management but, it wouldn't be worth it. All I need is the portion alloted to me. That's good enough. I have the confidence that I can do what I do and do a good job and do it efficiently. Plus, I have just enough time to throw a little of God's love into it. That's how it should be. If I was to over-extend myself then my integrity would be busted and I would be a useless instrument. Money isn't everything it's cracked up to be. There can be much joy to be found in very little. I have family members who were rich. When they lost it all they nearly cracked. They had nothing to fall back on. Not even Christ. So the next time you open your checkbook and get discouraged just ask yourself if you're glorifying God. If the answer is yes then just close the checkbook and be thankful. I'd rather be broke and in the will of God than have everything I need and not be anywhere near the promotion that is to come.
Genesis 14:24 {NIV}
Today's devotional speaks about the time when Abraham had to go to Sodom to rescue Lot and his family and the families of Sodom. Abraham was offered all the goods they recovered as payment but, he only wanted Lot's portion and whatever was necessary to pay his soldiers. That was it. He didn't want to be known as a man who became wealthy because of a reward given by a wicked King. Sometimes in business we are offered positions that may earn us more status and more money but, that may not be the place where God wants us to be. He wants us to be where we can give him the most glory. An example of this would be that a couple of years ago I wanted a chance to be an assistant manager where I work. The pay would've been far better than what I was making but, thankfully the Lord saw to it I was overlooked. I wouldn't want it now for all the money in the world. I could never glorify God in that position. The money would never make it worth it. All I want is what God wants me to do and to be where God wants me to be. I'm sure if I was given a chance I could do quite well in upper management but, it wouldn't be worth it. All I need is the portion alloted to me. That's good enough. I have the confidence that I can do what I do and do a good job and do it efficiently. Plus, I have just enough time to throw a little of God's love into it. That's how it should be. If I was to over-extend myself then my integrity would be busted and I would be a useless instrument. Money isn't everything it's cracked up to be. There can be much joy to be found in very little. I have family members who were rich. When they lost it all they nearly cracked. They had nothing to fall back on. Not even Christ. So the next time you open your checkbook and get discouraged just ask yourself if you're glorifying God. If the answer is yes then just close the checkbook and be thankful. I'd rather be broke and in the will of God than have everything I need and not be anywhere near the promotion that is to come.
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OH man, such restrictions!! LOL...be good..hmph!Ok everyone, I have to go to work now. Y'all behave.
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Rachel is fine. How's Red?
Reading and posting some in a thread about a subject at another board. The kind of subject that really goes no where if people you talk to aren't Christian's or believe the Bible is God's Word. Kinda pointless I think.
How's Red? Reading and posting some in a thread about a subject at another board. The kind of subject that really goes no where if people you talk to aren't Christian's or believe the Bible is God's Word. Kinda pointless I think.
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Silly. She's just a doll. I won't be having 9,000 outfits for her like before. She will have what she has on and that will be it.
What is the subject if I may ask?
I'm ok. Just relaxing after work.
I won't be having 9,000 outfits for her like before. She will have what she has on and that will be it. What is the subject if I may ask?
I'm ok. Just relaxing after work.
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Father, tonight I just want to say thank you for patiently loving me and waiting for me to come to you. Thank you for drawing me near and making me yours. Thank you for being the greatest love of all to me.
Bless you for being so merciful, so loving and so awesome!
Bless you for being so merciful, so loving and so awesome!
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