Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Romans 13:1  NLT Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.   I am a Christian and believe being a good citizen is important.  Because I am a Christian and an American I want to share what I believe with others.  It is important that we do what we believe is right and share with others.  Doing what is right is not always popular, but it is always right.   Romans 15:2  NLT We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.   Today we have the honor to voting, and it is Election Day.  We have the right to speak our mind by voting.  This is a right as an American.  In our country we have the responsibility of voting.  In some places around the world Christians are persecuted and oppressed.  Some places don’t have the opportunity to vote. We really are blessed, and that is one more reason we mus...

  Today is voting day, election day, in the USA.  We have a great privilege to live in this land.  Yes, things may be hard and troubled, but we have so many blessings that others around the world don't.  If you haven't voted yet, step up and exercise your right and responsibility to do so.  I am praying for our nation and leaders today.  Join me. Why vote?  Be a good citizen.  Honor God and the standards He calls us to hold.  Make a difference. Where should we focus?  These are tough times, but all around us are all kinds of blessings.  What we choose to focus on changes everything for us and others.  Choose to be negative and you will lead others to be negative.  Be position and see how others begin to see the light or dream big. Why even care?  Many think that they will not make a difference to vote or to be kind or to go out of our way for someone else.  We should stop looking at the struggle and what holds ba...

  Last week I listened to a message that not only got my attention but made me stop and rethink some things.  It was from Rick Warren and was a message about taking responsibility.  Honestly it was a powerful word for me. Warren stated that in the book of Proverbs there are more than 65 places where God tells us what a fool acts like.  I chose not to be a fool.  I choose to be wise and strong.   This message fit what I was sharing about in our series called “what victory looks like”.  I shared about setting goals and how that will help us get to the final victory as we achieve victories along the way.  That is the reason why Warren’s message and the one I shared intersect.  Here are some notes from Rick Warren’s message about responsibility. 1.  responsible people save money But a a fool doesn’t save.  A wise person will save money.  As Americans we are part of a culture that values spending and debt over savings.  That is...