God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
When a believer is in the place of obedience, no matter how severe the storm, he is as safe as if he were at home in his own bed, because the place of security is not the place of proper circumstances or of desirable circumstances. The place of security and safety, for the believer, is the place of obedience to the Lord. They were safe in the midst of a storm in obedience.
Before making any resolution:
1. Consider the Scriptures carefully. Some matters for the Christian are clearly commanded or forbidden in the Bible… Other matters are not so clearly or specifically commanded or forbidden… It is in these areas where it is often profitable to make a specific personal resolution.
2. Consider your other necessary duties. As Christians, we have a number of pre-existing responsibilities that must take precedence over personal resolutions… Before making any personal resolution, ask yourself how it will affect other essential things (that God has commanded of you).
3. Consider how your family, your church, and the reputation of Christ in a watching world will be affected, either by your faithfulness, or by your failure to follow through (Luke 14:28-30).
4. (Consider) your motives…
a. Is it truly my goal in making this resolution to glorify God through obedience and self-discipline and to receive the praise that comes only from Him? Or am I trying to gain the approval and admiration of people? (cf. Luke 6:26; 1 Cor. 4:3-5).
b. Am I trying to appease my conscience by doing well in this one area in order to distract myself from conviction of another sinful behavior? (cf. Matthew 15:1-6).
c. Am I acting defensively, angrily, or in prideful response to criticism from another person? In other words, do I have a sort of “I’ll show them” motive for making this resolution? (cf. Phil. 2:3).
5. Consider the cost. We don’t generally need to resolve to do the easy things. The difficulty, discomfort, self-denial, and even sometimes persecution involved in the Christian’s pursuit of holiness are the very aspects that make personal resolution necessary. Consider these carefully, weighing them opposite the rewards. Then determine that by God’s strength you will endure, understanding the price you must pay, and knowing that what you are doing is good and right.
ALMOND FILLING
Make on dough cycle and remove to greased bowl. Rest in refrigerater 30
min. Knead breifly on floured board and roll into 15x10 in. rectangle.
Spread filling leaving 1/2 inch border on all sides. Starting long side,
roll into jellyroll and tuck and seal ends. Seal long seam and place on
greased baking sheet, shaping into horseshoe. Cut slits with scissors
through top of dough at 2 inch intervals. Cover and let rise in warm place
till double in bulk, about 45 minutes. Brush top with beaten egg or egg
sub. and bke in preheated oven 375 degrees for 15 to 20 min. till>>>>>>
golden. Cool slightly and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze. ALMOND
FILLING: Combine in small bowl and mix to spreading consistency. You may
add more extract and sugar to taste. Also you may use 1 T. milk or more to
thin depending on type of cream cheese.
For a really festive one add candied cherries in slits and sprinkle with
sliced almonds before baking. ~--
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