Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  We have all learned in life that there are some things that we do that make us better and stronger.  In this Friday e-devotion I share just a few that I have found to make me stronger, that give me wisdom and that put life in to perspective. I am not saying that I do these well.  I am saying that I have found these things to be helpful.  Here are some routines that will help us win. Pressing Pause 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.” Exodus 31:13  NLT   “Tell the people of Israel: ‘Be careful to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you from generation to generation. It is given so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. Times to be quiet and reflect can add so much to our lives.  Life is busy and hectic and even at times overwhelming.  Getting quiet may be one of the best ways to turn off th...

As my family is on vacation I continue to take a look back at e-devotions from the past.  I will turn back time and will pass on to you some that still speak to me.  Read and share with others.  Pray for the continued impact of God’s truth and these e-devotion on many lives. Thank you for allowing me to take some time off and still share with you these e-devotions as we turn back in time… Much of this e-devotion was first shared in November of 2012: Zig Ziglar has inspired millions of people through his leadership and motivation.  He has written numerous book, given thousands of seminars, spoken at more than you can count events and made an impact over the last 6 decades on leaders in business and the church as well as home. His son Tom Ziglar has been a mentor of mine of a couple years.  The passion that these men have for helping others is incredible.  I’d like to share some of Zig’s zingers, I mean quotes with you today… “Success means doing the best we ...

  Wins might seem different for each and every person.  For an athlete a win is crossing the finish line first or scoring the most points in the important game.  For a parent a win might look like a kid’s first steps or graduation from a particular grade or even their first grand child born.  Wins take on all different shapes and sizes as our lives encounter the journeys we are on. In relation to my recent trip to Cuba I would like to end this week and sharing about the trip with sharing what I saw as the biggest wins.  There were many, and I will not share all of them.  yet I do want to point you to the places where I saw God work and believe that He will continue to do the same. Psalm 34:5  NLT Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. After walking away from the carousel and retrieving my checked bag at the Havana Airport I walked through the “nothing to declare” check point.  And this ...

Exodus 15:2  NLT The   Lord   is my   strength   and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him— my father’s God, and I will exalt him! That verse came before the victory, but do you see the confession laced with faith?  This one prayed and believed before the victory, before the healing, in the middle of the weakness or during the struggle.  How hard is that? Typically if you are like most people it is easiest to be negative when you hurt the most.  Yet I believe when you make choices or make your plans before the storm it is easier to be positive and get through.  We have the promises of God to hold on to.  Think about those promises that we ought to hold to the tightest! Proverbs 3:25-26     NASB Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the   Lord   will be your confidence And will  ...