Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  Here are just a few of the why verses.  I mean these are some of the things that stand out as most important and what make us stronger.  Think through, pray through and push through these and the others that stand out to you. God First.  That’s why! Isaiah 55:6  CSB   Seek the Lord while he may be found; call to him while he is near. Psalm 46:10  NLT   “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” God’s Wisdom.  That’s why! James 1:5  NLT   If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.  Proverbs 3:5-6  NLT   Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Serve Others.  That’s why! Proverbs 31:8-9  NLT   Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice fo...

Just why?  That is a good question that we don’t ask too often.  It is an important question too because we need to understand why we are alive.  Let me work on some examples. One husband asked his wife why she cuts the turkey in a certain way before cooking it on Thanksgiving.  She said she didn’t know but would ask her mom.  After calling her mom she was told that was the way her grand mother prepared the turkey.  When the mom called grandma, grandma said she cut the turkey like that because years ago the pan she had to bake the turkey was too small for the entire turkey.  Interesting and insightful. Have you ever wondered, if you have been in church for any length of time, why they cover the serving table before the Lord’s supper or communion?  You know, they used something that looks like a big sheet that covers the bread, the juice and the entire table.  Upon checking in to why someone discovered that the reason the table is covered is b...

Why not?   That is a tough thought for someone who leans to the dark-side of things or struggles with negative thoughts.   I have to fight sometimes to stay positive. God calls us to live out of our potential and calling.   For me my purpose of calling out the potential of others is a huge deal.   God calls us to run toward Him, to kick fear away and to seize excellent opportunities as they come our way. I should be the one for my family and even for our church who sees possibilities and helps each of us to reach for them.   It is easy to take the easy road.   It is much easier to cower under fear and what doesn’t require sacrifice. What do we miss if we don’t take challenges or make sacrifices?   We will miss rewards and blessings.   Others will miss rewards.   Our living won’t challenge others to live by faith or to live with passion. Try to use these words this week.   Why not?   Instead of questioning or sett...

Matthew 6:3 (NLT) But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Matthew 5:12 (NLT) Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. It seemed like a normal day.  That day I got up early to walk and to read my Bible.  As I finished walking and was headed home, I got this message: You may not know me personally but you did the funeral for a man a few years ago and at that funeral you said the only way to see him or any other believer again was to accept CHRIST!  Those words were heavy on my heart so I gave my heart and life to CHRIST that week.  So I just want to say thank you for planting that seed in me it changed my life forever!!  THANK YOU for being a man of and in GOD!!! GOD BLESS!! This note came through Facebook and touched me.  The dude and I are friends, but I had no idea.  That funeral was 7 or 8 years ago.  What a powerf...