Each day provides new opportunities to learn valuable lessons of life, I want to share some I learnt this past week.
Truths which are strong and enduring as these ancient historical monuments I have taken from Ashish and Megan 's album.
May these sights of India entice you to visit my great country. You are welcome to stay with me if you come to Allahabad. Instead of luxury I can offer you love.
Lesson # 1 from Proverbs 9 ((Old Testament)
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
Lesson # 2
A man who wants to lead the orchestra has to keep his back towards the crowd. - Max Lucado
Lesson # 3 from Joni 's devotional which I have reproduced below.
Consider It Pure Joy
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because
you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
--James 1:2-3
A trial is not just an assault to be withstood, it is an opportunity to be seized.
And this little verse in James is intended to inspire, showing us that trials are
opportunities to prove our love and enhance our faith. With this perspective, life
becomes inspiring-not in spite of the trials but because of them
The soldier who is called to the front lines is stimulated at the chance to prove
his skills. The officer who is given a position of higher responsibility is roused
by the rugged demands of his task. You and I are soldiers in the same way. If you
are tempted to slack off from praying and instead you remain faithful, your faith
develops perseverance. If you are tempted to feel sorry for yourself, you instead
start thinking of the needs of others, and your character becomes refined. The result?
An improved you with greater faith, and a closer fellowship with the Savior.
And this is where the joy comes in!
It's going to happen to you scores of times today. God may test you. The Devil may
tempt you. And you decide the outcome. Because you can choose to either backslide
or advance. You can either fudge the truth or stand firm on the facts. When it happens,
consider each test and temptation an opportunity to be seized, a chance to prove
your faith. Your goal? A closer friendship with God.
Prayer
Lord, my lifetime on earth will be the only chance I will have to prove my faith,
to show You how much I love You. When I go to heaven, the chance will be gone. Help
me to consider it pure joy to face each trial as a glorious opportunity to be seized.
Blessings,
Joni and Friends
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What lessons did you learn this past week?
Truths which are strong and enduring as these ancient historical monuments I have taken from Ashish and Megan 's album.
May these sights of India entice you to visit my great country. You are welcome to stay with me if you come to Allahabad. Instead of luxury I can offer you love.
Lesson # 1 from Proverbs 9 ((Old Testament)
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
Lesson # 2
A man who wants to lead the orchestra has to keep his back towards the crowd. - Max Lucado
Lesson # 3 from Joni 's devotional which I have reproduced below.
Consider It Pure Joy
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because
you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
--James 1:2-3
A trial is not just an assault to be withstood, it is an opportunity to be seized.
And this little verse in James is intended to inspire, showing us that trials are
opportunities to prove our love and enhance our faith. With this perspective, life
becomes inspiring-not in spite of the trials but because of them
The soldier who is called to the front lines is stimulated at the chance to prove
his skills. The officer who is given a position of higher responsibility is roused
by the rugged demands of his task. You and I are soldiers in the same way. If you
are tempted to slack off from praying and instead you remain faithful, your faith
develops perseverance. If you are tempted to feel sorry for yourself, you instead
start thinking of the needs of others, and your character becomes refined. The result?
An improved you with greater faith, and a closer fellowship with the Savior.
And this is where the joy comes in!
It's going to happen to you scores of times today. God may test you. The Devil may
tempt you. And you decide the outcome. Because you can choose to either backslide
or advance. You can either fudge the truth or stand firm on the facts. When it happens,
consider each test and temptation an opportunity to be seized, a chance to prove
your faith. Your goal? A closer friendship with God.
Prayer
Lord, my lifetime on earth will be the only chance I will have to prove my faith,
to show You how much I love You. When I go to heaven, the chance will be gone. Help
me to consider it pure joy to face each trial as a glorious opportunity to be seized.
Blessings,
Joni and Friends
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What lessons did you learn this past week?
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