April 16, 2019

They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. (Acts 2:45)

I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own:  it is not for man to direct his steps.  (Jeremiah 19:23)

"Jeremiah recognized that the way of fulfillment for us is never in ourselves.  It comes from beyond...  The resources that we need to reach the goals God has for us are not in ourselves.  They are in the One who has the key to the life of Jesus, the Holy Spirit.  That is why we need to be sensitive to this heavenly Guest, who can lead, enlighten, cleanse, and fulfill our very being."  (Dennis Kinlaw, this day with the master, 2002).

"I am thine, O Lord, I have heard your voice, and it tells thy love to me.  But I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to Thee!"  (Fanny Crosby)

April 12, 2019

Father, I am so privileged to be your child.  You have led me down the path you have chosen for me for 69 years.  The only regrets are the times I took my eyes off you and placed them on my own desires.  I am so humbled and grateful that you have forgiven me.  I love that you are in control of my life.  Because of that, I have peace, and I choose JOY!  Amen!

April 4, 2019

"The greatest sacrifice is not that of physical death; the greatest offering is when we take our hands off our lives so Christ can live in us victoriously and joyously.  If our hearts are not clean, we will fight him or resent him.  When we let him have our whole heart, then we delight to do his will, and there is a sweetness in it.  That sweetness comes from precious fellowship with the One with scarred hands.  There is no earthly joy like this.  Don't miss it."
(Dennis Kinlaw - this day with the master)