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GLEANINGS FROM THE WORD Experiencing an extraordinary God in ordinary life Issue #432 March 4, 2002 Fountain Pens For years I wrote with a fountain pen or one of those pseudo-fountain pens (the ones that take the ink cartridges instead of being refilled from the bottle). I really enjoyed the way that they write. I’m not really certain why I stopped using them. Perhaps it was as simple as running out of ink, grabbing a ballpoint and not ever going back. In some ways I miss them. The problem with a fountain pen was that if you weren’t terribly careful, you would be in the midst of something and run out of ink. You need to take time to make sure the pen was refilled. Mind you, now I use a nice ballpoint that was given me by friends a couple of years ago at Christmas and I have the same problem. I’ve learned to keep a spare refill around, much like I used to keep ink cartridges around. Our walk with God can be like those pens. We’re so busy doing our thing and dealing with life that we don’t pay attention to Him. Suddenly we’re out of energy, operating under our own power instead of His. We feel a distance from Him instead of a closeness between us. That regular quiet time of devotion and study is vital to keeping us recharged. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8 NIV I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:12 NIV After he had dismissed them, he [Jesus] went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Matthew 14:23a NIV Are you running out of ink or have you taken the time to be refilled? Until next time, may your pen never run dry and your Spirit always be filled. Hallelu Yah Kevin Does your life need a recharge? Are you running on empty? Perhaps it’s time you looked to the real source of power 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 If you pray this prayer let me know and I will direct you to some free non-denominational resources that will help you grow in that newfound relationship. To share your thoughts on this issue of Gleanings, or to share prayer concerns email us at corbin_writer@hotmail.com. or write us at : Gleanings From The Word 114 Oak Street Sherwood Park, AB Canada, T8A 0V8 At Gleanings, we have a dedicated team of prayer warriors and all prayer concerns are kept strictly confidential. If you enjoyed 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 on our website
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