Quote from Forum Archives on May 19, 2003, 9:08 pm

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

Today I'd like to share with you the Weekly Verses from Phil
Ware, Since yesterday's message had a strong dose of family in
it, I find it quite interesting that the first two scripture
passages in this week's collection write about women who develop
the appropriate attitudes and actions. What a difference such
women make, both at home and in the work place!

The remainder of the passages deal with the wonder of God, His
Power, His ways, His plans, and, of course, our response to such
things. I've always loved the James 3 passage, and it makes a
great finale to this week's collection of verses, thoughts, and
prayers.

Your Brother in Christ,
Brian

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Weekly Verses
from Crosswalk.com
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May 19, 2003

These verses are taken from Heartlight Daily Verse, by Phil Ware
link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.23.11971.2.293748
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MONDAY

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more
than rubies... She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and
call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
--Proverbs 31:10 27-28
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Give honor to whom honor is due! This biblical principle is
most certainly true of women, and especially those who are
godly mothers. Let's make sure we praise the key women in our
lives today!

MY PRAYER...
Father, I want to thank you for the women of character and
grace, tenderness and fire, love that and tenacity, who have
helped shape my life in a way helped me find you. Please bless
them this day, I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

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TUESDAY

Charm is deceptive and beauty if fleeting; but a woman who
fears the Lord is to be praised.
--Proverbs 31:30
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
So many things we honor and exalt in our culture are shallow
and temporary. The one thing that lasts in a beautiful woman
is not her charm or her beauty, but her godliness. Let's make
sure in our church families and our physical families that true
and lasting beauty is clearly valued and amply praised!

MY PRAYER...
Holy God, please give us better eyes and more faithful
hearts that we may value in all people qualities that reflect
your character. Bless us as we raise our children that we may
instill in them a sense of proper values as they choose their
life partner. And dear God, please help us in our churches to
value and praise women for their holy character. In Jesus'
name. Amen.

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WEDNESDAY

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is
formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of
God, the Maker of all things.
--Ecclesiastes 11:5
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
I don't know. I don't know! That has to be one of the
hardest phrases for us to use. But when thinking about God and
his ways, that's really all we can say. We know about God only
what he in his grace has chosen to reveal to us. He is the
Mystery of mysteries. He is the supreme knowable Unknown. Yet
what we do know of him, what he has revealed to us in Jesus, is
not only mighty and awesome, but loving and merciful.

MY PRAYER...
To you, O Lord God, I can only offer my wonder and awe.
When I consider the universe in which our tiny blue planet
spins its existence, I am humbled at your vastness. But at the
same time, I treasure your nearness. You are a good far above
all I know, but a God who is also near. Thank you for being
accessible but not penetrable. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.

~~~~~~~~~

THURSDAY

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will
take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he
will rejoice over you with singing.
--Zephaniah 3:17
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
So God likes to sing too! He even likes to share his
lullabies with those he loves. Not only is God Abba Father, he
is also like a mother. He gently rocks and quiets his children
with his affectionate care.

MY PRAYER...
O God, I pray that when the storms of life rage against me,
I will remember these words and find refuge, comfort and peace
in your sheltering care. Make me aware, O God, of your singing
in my life as you make your salvation more clear to me each
day. Through my Savior Jesus I pray. Amen.

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FRIDAY

Oh, the depth and riches of the wisdom and the knowledge of
God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond
tracing out.
--Romans 11:33
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
God's plan to save us is incredible. His blueprints for the
creation of our universe are beyond our imagining. He is so
rich in wisdom and knowledge. What else can we do but go to
him and ask him to open our minds to his work and his will in
our lives.

MY PRAYER...
Precious and Almighty Father, thank you for reawakening me
each spring to the power of your sustaining presence in the
world, but even more in my life. Bless me today as I seek to
put you first in all I do. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

~~~~~~~~~

SATURDAY

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love
you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue
to help them.
--Hebrews 6:10
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
So much assurance in such a short verse! God is not unjust
-- boy is that an understatement. If he produced the atoning
sacrifice for our sins, what will he deny us if we seek after
him? He will not forget our work and love -- an eternal record
of the good we have done! When we help our brothers and
sisters in Christ, we bless him! We are HIS people!! That's
real motivation to keep on maturing in Christ.

MY PRAYER...
God, you are so gracious. Thank you. Words cannot express
my joy at hearing such a simple and profound statement
describing your virtues. I am so glad I am your child.
Through my brother Jesus I pray. Amen.

~~~~~~~~~

SUNDAY

The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then
peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good
fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace
raise a harvest of righteousness.
--James 3:17-18
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Now I know why righteousness is so hard to find: there
aren't many sowers! Heavenly wisdom is full of sacrificial
earthly action. That's a powerful reminder to me that wisdom
is not what you know but what you sow!

MY PRAYER...
Holy and Wise Father, thank you for demonstrating purity,
peace making, consideration, submissiveness, mercy, good fruit,
impartiality, and sincerity in Jesus. I ask for the power and
the courage to demonstrate those qualities this week as I seek
to live more like him. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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