This year I am reading the daily devotional "Experiencing God Day by Day " by Henry and Richard Blackaby. It is brimming with insight and grace. I hear God speaking to me each morning as I open a new page of this book. The writings help me to examine my life and walk closer with God in the light of His Word. I want to encourage you to follow online on the EXPERIENCING GOD website or buy this little book. I am sure you will experience growth in your Christian life as you do so.
This is what blessed me earlier this week
This is what blessed me earlier this week
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
I read this little story in a magazine which I want to share with you.
EASY YOKE
A little girl sat listening to a reading from Matthew 11:28,29,30 (BIBLE)
"Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon me and learn from me and you shall find rest for your soul.
For my yoke is easy and my load is light"
(words of Jesus)
The Sunday school teacher asked the class,"Who can tell me what a yoke is?"
The child replied," Something they put on the neck of animals,"
"Do you know what is the meaning of God 's yoke?"
The little girl again answered,"That is when God puts His arms around our neck."
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Blogger is not allowing me to upload a new profile photo or any picture on my side bar. I am told that I have exceeded my upload limit. But I can upload pictures on posts. I can' t understand this???
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Happy Canada Day to my Canadian friends. Enjoy Will and Kate' s visit. Today would have been Princess Diana 's 50th birthday.
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)
When God places people in your life who are in need, He is aware of what they lack, and He knows He has given you the resources to meet those needs. You know God does nothing by accident. When a need surfaces around you, immediately go to the Father and say, “You put me here for a reason. You knew this was going to happen. What did You intend to do through me that would help this person become closer to You?”
Recognizing a need in someone’s life can be one of the greatest invitations from God you will ever experience. It’s easy to become frustrated by the problems of others. They can overwhelm you as you become aware of need after need. Rather than looking at each new problem as one more drain on your time, energy, or finances, ask God why He placed you in this situation. Allow God to help you see beyond the obvious needs of others to the things He wants to accomplish in their lives. Don’t miss God’s activity because you’re reluctant to carry the load of others.
Is God blessing you materially? It may be He is developing a “supply depot” in your life through which He can provide for others.
Has God granted you a strong, healthy family life? It may be that He requires such a home to minister to the hurting families all around you.
Has God released you from sinful habits?
Has God’s peace comforted you in a time of great sorrow?
Has God miraculously provided for your needs?
It may be that He has been purposefully building things into your life so that you can now be the kind of person who will carry the burdens of others
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I like to see myself as Simon of Cyrene - the burden bearer for Christ - this image enables me to daily bear my cross. Which Bible character do you identify with?___________________
I read this little story in a magazine which I want to share with you.
EASY YOKE
A little girl sat listening to a reading from Matthew 11:28,29,30 (BIBLE)
"Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon me and learn from me and you shall find rest for your soul.
For my yoke is easy and my load is light"
(words of Jesus)
The Sunday school teacher asked the class,"Who can tell me what a yoke is?"
The child replied," Something they put on the neck of animals,"
"Do you know what is the meaning of God 's yoke?"
The little girl again answered,"That is when God puts His arms around our neck."
______________________________
Blogger is not allowing me to upload a new profile photo or any picture on my side bar. I am told that I have exceeded my upload limit. But I can upload pictures on posts. I can' t understand this???
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Happy Canada Day to my Canadian friends. Enjoy Will and Kate' s visit. Today would have been Princess Diana 's 50th birthday.
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