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Joy.  Determination.  Strength and leaning.


Just take a minute to listen to some of my ramblings.  I do not mean that what I share is not important or significant.  What I do mean is that we need direction that changes our lives.


Think about the impact of your choices.  Think about the things or the people that make you a better and stronger person.  It is these four things that come to my mind as I set my heart and head toward God.  These four things will allow life to have more meaning and for my work to impact more people.


Let me explain… when you aim at nothing, you hit it every time.  When you have no direction, you count for very little.  Now walk the other direction.  When you set a goal, it is easier to accomplish that goal because you know what you are heading for.


Nehemiah 8:10  NLT

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”


I choose joy.  There are other verses, but this one is about a choice.  I choose joy.


Colossians 3:2  NASB

Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.


Hebrews 12:2  NLT

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.


I am determined to keep my eyes on Jesus.

Joshua 1:7  NLT

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.


Strength comes when we follow.  I choose to follow God and stay the coarse with Him.


Proverbs 3:5  NASB

Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.


I choose to lean on God.  So many of the things we lean on will fail because they can’t hold the weight.  God will hold us up.


On Monday I begin an extended time away.  These four things… Joy, Determination, Strength and Leaning… are vitally important to the success of the time away.


You will receive one e-devotion each week (most likely on Monday or Tuesday) with something things to think about and focus on.  These will be part of what I am focusing on during that week.


Thank you for allowing me to speak in to your life, and I look forward to sharing more of all God is doing in and around my life and in the ministry that I am blessed to be part of.  Thank you for your prayers and support!

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