Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  It is Friday.  One of my favorite days of the week.  I woke today thinking about the blessings that have come in to my life.  That is why I have chosen to give you and I a simple list of some.  Each one has a special place in my heart.   Read on and make your own list of blessings.  Here they go: Proverbs 18:22  NASB He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. If you know my Julie, you know this already.  She lives for others and goes far beyond what is expected.  Her heart is huge.  She is quiet and so wise.  I am blessed to have her as my wife. Psalm 127:4-5 NASB Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth.   How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the gate. Our children continue to amaze me.  First, I am amazed at how fast they have grown.  Second, our girls have grown so much ...

I have shared several times that one of favorite preachers is Robert Morris from Gateway Church in Texas.   He has inspired thinking about generosity and giving in huge proportions.   Thought I would share another piece that brought me great insight.   Read on and give generously! Mark 4:26–29   NKJV The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come. There are three fundamental principles relating to seed that I want to tell you about. 1. You reap what you sow. I'm sure you've heard this phrase before. It's a common saying because it's a self-evident truth. For example, if you sow corn, you reap corn; if you sow wheat, ...