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By Penny Swanson
S – Luke 1:66 and 80
66″What will this child turn out to be? For the hand of the Lord was surely upon him in a special way.”
80John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry in Isreal.
O – These verses talk about the birth of John the Baptist and what his role will be as he grows up. That role was to preach to and prepare the Jews for the coming of Christ.
A – John’s role was different only from mine in that preaching Christ was his only life role. My life roles are mother, daughter, sister, friend, teacher and more. It’s through these roles that I can preach the love and salvation of Christ. God has given me these roles and He will bless me in them just as He did John as long as I’m obedient as John was in following God’s direction for my life.
P – God, thank you for reminding me that just as John was to proclaim Christ to others, so am I. You’ve just given me different roles than John to do it. Thank you for always being with me in every role you’ve called me to do.
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These are powerful verses. John was such a great example for us.
Comment by Shaylyn Savage May 16, 2008 @ 4:44 pmS: “Your regulations stay true to this day, for everything serves your plans.” Psalm 119:91
Comment by Shaylyn Savage May 28, 2008 @ 11:16 pmO: God is much bigger than us. He can see the whole picture. He has a plan for everything in life. We may not understand it, but his plans are greater than our understanding.
A: Today I found out that one of my best friends is terminally ill. It made realize that life is short and we should live every moment for God. It is important to make a lasting impact on each person that we come into contact with because we never know when we have reached the end of life. I know that God has a plan. He will pull me through this situation. It will be rough and it will not be easy, but God is always there for me.
P: God, thanks for your love. You are an awesome God. Please help me through this difficult time. Please help me pour into my friend for these last times that we have together. I am happy to know that she will be in a better place with you. I am also comforted by the fact that I will one day see her again in Heaven. I pray though, that I will be comforted down here on Earth without her. I will miss her. In your precious name I pray, amen.
Shaylyn, I will be praying for your friend and her family. And for you as you minister to her during her illness. She is blessed for having you as a friend.
Comment by Penny May 30, 2008 @ 10:56 amPenny