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New Years Party 2012/13
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Here's the devotional from Charles Stanley
The Spirit That Conquers
Philippians 3: 7-14
Paul was a man with a spirit that conquered. Throughout his ministry, he faced countless obstacles but never gave up. He pictured the Christian life as a race, and we each need this same kind of spirit if we hope to finish well.
Courage: A conquering spirit is willing to risk failure. Though we naturally want to appear strong and capable, God delights in empowering us in our weaknesses so He gets the glory.
Confidence: Were likely to stumble when we doubt our ability to do what God requires. However, when our confidence is placed in the Lord instead of in ourselves, we can move ahead, knowing that Hell enable us to do His will.
Commitment: The Lord promises to: guide us as we run the race; provide whatever is needed; and strengthen us along the way. However, we must be committed to Him and determined to carry out His will.
Persistence: The road were traveling is full of distractions, opposition, and obstacles that tempt us to give up. Thats why Paul advises us to press on through hardships toward that which is of eternal value (v. 14).
Forward Focus: We must also forget what lies behind and reach forward to what lies ahead (v. 13). Those weighed down by baggage from the past lose sight of the goal.
The key to success in this race is an all-consuming desire to reach the goal. If we find no value in the prize, well readily give up along the way and settle for the immediate gratification the world offers. But if we understand what awaits us at the finish line in heaven, well press on.
The Spirit That Conquers
Philippians 3: 7-14
Paul was a man with a spirit that conquered. Throughout his ministry, he faced countless obstacles but never gave up. He pictured the Christian life as a race, and we each need this same kind of spirit if we hope to finish well.
Courage: A conquering spirit is willing to risk failure. Though we naturally want to appear strong and capable, God delights in empowering us in our weaknesses so He gets the glory.
Confidence: Were likely to stumble when we doubt our ability to do what God requires. However, when our confidence is placed in the Lord instead of in ourselves, we can move ahead, knowing that Hell enable us to do His will.
Commitment: The Lord promises to: guide us as we run the race; provide whatever is needed; and strengthen us along the way. However, we must be committed to Him and determined to carry out His will.
Persistence: The road were traveling is full of distractions, opposition, and obstacles that tempt us to give up. Thats why Paul advises us to press on through hardships toward that which is of eternal value (v. 14).
Forward Focus: We must also forget what lies behind and reach forward to what lies ahead (v. 13). Those weighed down by baggage from the past lose sight of the goal.
The key to success in this race is an all-consuming desire to reach the goal. If we find no value in the prize, well readily give up along the way and settle for the immediate gratification the world offers. But if we understand what awaits us at the finish line in heaven, well press on.
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Happy 2013 everyone!!! We started the day with some good news- my friend's baby (who's been in the NICU since Nov 2 & is scheduled to get out closer to his due date.... which is 2 days before I'm due) is doing so much better... they thought they'd lose him just this past Thanksgiving , and now all his brothers & sisters got to hold him and... it was a wonderful Christmas for them 
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All the coffees and food look so good. I am going to make an omelet as soon as my dishwasher finishes washing my frying pan.
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That's great news!Happy 2013 everyone!!! We started the day with some good news- my friend's baby (who's been in the NICU since Nov 2 & is scheduled to get out closer to his due date.... which is 2 days before I'm due) is doing so much better... they thought they'd lose him just this past Thanksgiving , and now all his brothers & sisters got to hold him and... it was a wonderful Christmas for them
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Happy New Year!
Good morning ladies and Happy New Year
'sThank you so much Kristy for posting Dr. Stanley's devotional message above, I needed to hear it again this morning
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Wow! 2013. I remember thinking as a child of 9 or 10 how crazy people were when they talked about the year 2000, it seemed like eons away back then. Thank you heavenly Father for Your tender mercy and grace.
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Happy 2013 everyone!!! We started the day with some good news- my friend's baby (who's been in the NICU since Nov 2 & is scheduled to get out closer to his due date.... which is 2 days before I'm due) is doing so much better... they thought they'd lose him just this past Thanksgiving , and now all his brothers & sisters got to hold him and... it was a wonderful Christmas for them
That's wonderful! Praise God! And congratulations to you as well!
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Just had my omelette and it was good! Good morning and Happy New Year. I am watching "I Love Lucy" and she is expecting. I love the show after all these years still.
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Happy 2013 everyone!!! We started the day with some good news- my friend's baby (who's been in the NICU since Nov 2 & is scheduled to get out closer to his due date.... which is 2 days before I'm due) is doing so much better... they thought they'd lose him just this past Thanksgiving , and now all his brothers & sisters got to hold him and... it was a wonderful Christmas for them
Great news and congratulations to you. I pray you have a safe delivery and a healthy baby!
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God is good...He gives us His steadying hand, guiding us, Lighting our path, pouring onto us a steady stream of His grace, tender mercies, and loving kindness. His tender mercies are re-newed morning by morning, and He puts a song in our heart. A new chapter begins. The former chapters are safely tucked away in our Abba's heart, along side the bbottles that hold ev'ry tear drop ever cried. Thus we step out onto this new path, starting a new journey, as a new chapter begins in this new year, a gift of a new beginning.
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