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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Our relation to Christ is based on His death and resurrection and this means His Lordship. Indeed the Lordship of Christ over the lives of His people was the very purpose for which He died and rose again. We have to acknowledge Christ as our Lord. Sin is rebellion, and it is only as we surrender to Him as Lord that we receive our pardon form Him as our Savior. We have to admit Him to reign on the throne of the heart, and it is only when He is glorified in our hearts as King that the Holy Spirit enters and abides.

William Thomas

Instead of yielding to the temptation of pride and fear of man, we ought to consider every criticism as a providential gift from the Lord to teach us some beneficial lessons: 1. Criticism drives us to prayer – A greater degree of dependency results when we’re burdened over the criticism of others. We’re compelled to take every matter before the Lord so that our heart is guarded (Phi. 4:6). 2. Criticism drives us to the Scriptures – We are constrained to search the word of God for clarity, wisdom, and understanding (Psm. 119:98-100; Pro. 3:5-6; 2 Tim. 3:16-17). 3. Criticism refines our communication skills – We benefit from having to rearticulate what we believe in clearer terms and a more careful disposition (Eph. 4:29; Col. 4:6). 4. Criticism forces us to examine our hearts – Criticism causes us to look carefully at our attitudes and motives, and we are reminded of our own sinfulness (1 Cor. 4:3-5; Gal. 6:4-5). 5. Criticism produces spiritual endurance – Being criticized may be painful, but God uses it to wean us from our own resources and make us stronger in His grace and strength (Jas. 1:2-4; 2 Cor. 12:7-10). 6. Criticism provides unique opportunities to model godly humility – When others disagree, even sharply, we should be an example of humble submission to the Lord’s sanctifying grace in our lives (Pro. 9:8-9; 12:15). 7. Criticism offers greater opportunity to give God glory – God is exalted and His glory magnified when His servants bear up graciously under harsh treatment (1 Pet. 2:20; 3:15-17).

Jerry Wragg

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Pat’s Brown And White Rice Flour Bread

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy, Eggs		Bread	14	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	t	Sugar
1/2	c	Wrist-warm water
1		Active dry yeast
1 1/4	c	Water
1/4	c	Vegetable shortening
1	c	Brown rice flour
2	c	White rice flour
1/4	c	Sugar
4	t	Xanthan gum -or-
1	T	Dry pectin
2/3	c	Non-instant dry milk -or-
1/3	c	Soy powder
1 1/2	t	Salt
2		Eggs

INSTRUCTIONS

Date: Mon, 25 Mar 1996 13:43:47 -0500  From: Walt Gray
<waltgray@mnsinc.com>

A Message from our Provider:

“God is a know-all”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 187 Calories From Fat: 44 Total Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 28.9mg Sodium: 265.8mg Potassium: 78.2mg Carbohydrates: 31.5g Fiber: 1.1g Sugar: 4.9g Protein: 3.4g