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what inspires me

 


There are some people who stand out in our lives.  Some are not known by many others but others are famous.  It is these special people that have made a difference in your life in one way or another.


I would tell you about the sweet little lady that poured wisdom in to your life.  That was in one of my first churches, and she was a sweet saint full of life and knowing God.


Another is the Sunday school teacher from my childhood.  He was older and even missing a finger on one hand from a saw accident, but this man believed in me and the other boys in our class.


How about that school teacher that gave me a chance and showed me how to think differently.  That same teacher still contacts me today to let me know that she is thinking about and praying for me.


There are so many others, but there isn’t enough time here.  But I point you to a few thoughts that get my attention from someone who speaks in to my life…


Those who leave everything in God’s hands will eventually see God’s hands in everything.


God is my hope.  I will not be shaken.  I will not fear.  He is bigger.


God knew what He was doing from the very beginning. 


Pray instead of worry.


Very soon you’ll smile and say, “God, this is more than I prayed for.”  Thank you.


That is just a few thoughts from Marcus Stanley who encourages me.  Who will you encourage today?


Hebrews 10:23-24  NLT  

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.


Have a great thanksgiving week and please pray for the upcoming Cuba mission trip leaving next week.  Would you consider supporting this trip?   If so, please reach out and let me know.

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