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GLEANINGS FROM THE WORD Experiencing an extraordinary God in ordinary life
Issue ##510 Monday, June 3, 2002 The picnic Yesterday was our church picnic. After worship service we enjoyed a great meal together then some of us headed off to a nearby park for games. There were relay races, contests and many forms of simple fun. The weather was perfect, warm, but not too hot. It was a joy to watch kids and adults alike madly trying to blow bubbles in the bubble gum blowing contest. Watching the four-legged race (like a three legged race but with another person tied in) was good for some laughs, especially when the finalists ran with the two outside people blindfolded. I think the thing that struck me the most was people’s sheer joy and delight in simple things. The competition was in fun, with competitors urging one another on. People rejoiced and laughed regardless of winning or losing. Our world has lost so much of that simplicity. If we’re going to compete we have to win (I’ve been guilty of that one a lot). We want to be entertained not participants. We want high tech, expensive fun, not simple inexpensive games. We’ve lost the simple art of being content in our circumstances. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want Philippians 4:11-12 NIV What is the secret? I can do everything through him who gives me strength Philippians 4:13 NIV The secret is in developing your relationship with Christ. It isn’t in superficial Sunday attendance or nominal Christianity. It lies in truly giving your life over to Him and serving in love. It is in trusting Him to provide whatever you need for the task at hand. Abiding in Him is the source of contentment. Until next time, may your life be filled with contentment no matter what circumstances you face. Hallelu Yah Kevin Are you seeking contentment in life? Email me and I’ll share some Bible verses that explain why a personal relationship with Jesus is so important and a prayer that will make it possible Or simply begin the relationship by saying a prayer along the lines of: Dear God: I have made many mistakes in my life and done things I am not proud of. I need your love and forgiveness. I believe that you came into this world and gave your life on a cross to pay for my sins and that you defeated death and rose again. Please forgive me, and be the Lord of my life. I give my life to you Lord. Amen Did you know that at Gleanings, we have a dedicated team of prayer warriors and all prayer concerns are kept strictly confidential? Your comments, your questions and your joys are shared with the prayer team, to keep me accountable as the head of the ministry and to encourage them as they see God at work in your life. As with prayer all these things are kept confidential within the Gleanings team. To share your prayer concerns and praise reports email us. If you enjoy this issue of Gleanings From The Word, email it, in its entirety, to a friend. For information on use of Gleanings in your church newsletter or other situations please visit the permissions page To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://hundred-acre-woods.com/magic-list/lists/ or email me at gleanings@gleaningsfromtheword.com
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