Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Pray for the outcomes that the Bible promises.  Living for God is not just getting to heaven or just getting by.  His plan for His children is to bless you and for you to be a blessing to others. I look back over the students that have been part of the back2school outreach (as well as those who will be served this weekend) and know that God has been working, He has a plan and He will be doing far more than any of us know.  What are we expecting God to do? Think about this… if we expect nothing, we will get that most often.  If we expect a lot, we will get some and more of a lot.  I want to expect the promises of God to be fulfilled and seen around my life and around the people I come in contact with.  Those blessings are attached to God, not to me.   What outcomes am I expecting from the work of back2school this year?  Thanks for asking.  These are some of the things I am praying for: Jude 1:20-21  NLT   But you, dear friends, must ...

Make some choices that count.  Think through the things that you hang on to and how those will impact your life tomorrow or next month.  That is because our choices will impact our lives and the lives of those around us. We don’t always choose that perspective or the one that will have the greatest influence.  Too often we choose what feels good or what is fine.  Only to find that the consequences of our choices have led to pain between friends, impact on our health or something that cannot be reversed. Find the things that bring life and health, strength and peace, smiles and closeness to your life and to others.  Those choices will have impact for a long time in great ways that will leave you much better.  What are those choices for you! Ephesians 4:32  NLT Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Choose kindness and forgiveness over being mean or becoming bitter Romans 12:14...