Quote from Forum Archives on November 25, 2002, 11:30 am

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

Can you believe that we've already reached the last week of
Movember, and that in the U.S., this is the week we recognize the
holiday of Thanksgiving? Do you know that this day, the fourth
Thursday in November, is set aside to remember that the early
settlers to the U.S. set this day aside as a day to give thanks
and praise to God for the bountiful harvest that He gave them?
Do you also know that many other settlers during that same period
of time did not even make it through the year because of disease
and illness, from which they never recovered?

Well, no matter what we may be facing this Thanksgiving, we are
here by the grace of God. The most disturbed among us may
question why we're even here (hopefully, the number of you who
have, or have had such thoughts are few). Even so, everything
has a time, a purpose, and a plan behind it. Soemtimes we get
frustrated or discouraged because we are not aware of the plan,
or the hardships we face as we go are great.

Even so, we have food to eat each day, clothes to wear, and even
an Internet to read Email!

I'm always thankful for my family and my daily provisions, even
when I'm struggling in other areas of my life. I'm also grateful
for God's love and daily provision. So even when I get
temporarily bothered by something, I don't stay in that attitude
long because I see a much more beautiful picture of God's love
for me, so clearly demonstrated in Christ.

Your Brother in Christ,
Brian

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Q U I E T W A L K D E V O T I O N A L
by Walk Thru the Bible

November 25

HEBREWS 4

As we labor to enter into God's rest, we may call upon Christ for
mercy and grace.

INSIGHT

The Word of God is energized by the Spirit of God. Whenever
Scripture goes forth, it never returns without accomplishing the
work it was intended to do. This is because the written Word of
God is "living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged
sword" (v. 12). As we minister to others, the Bible must be
central to all that we say and do. We must always remember that
it is the Word which is alive, not our own insights, clever
arguments, or interesting stories.

PRAYER

Because God has provided the Bible as our source of truth, we
give Him praise:

I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also
instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always
before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be
moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My
flesh also will rest in hope... You will show me the path of
life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are
pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:7-9, 11).

Pause for praise and thanksgiving.

Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life
free from sin:

Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the
earth. Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Kiss
the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His
wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put
their trust in Him (Psalm 2:10-12).

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind,
and pray this affirmation to the Lord:

"I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do
good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use
you and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include: wisdom in
interpreting the Bible, missionaries in India, whatever else is
on your heart.

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:

Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ.... My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not
in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).

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