Wednesday, September 1

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sin.
Colossians 1:13-14

I received this in an email and it is very thought provoking. It's called - Recall Notice:
The Maker of all human beings (God) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N. as it is primarily expressed.

Symptoms include: loss of direction, foul vocation emissions, amnesia of origin, lack of peace and joy, selfish or violent behavior, depression or confusion in the mental component, fearfulness, idolatry, and rebellion.

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect. The Repair Technician, JESUS has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas is P-R-A-Y-E-R. Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician JESUS into the heart component. No matter how big or small the SIN defect is JESUS will replace it with: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call JESUS.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter his Kingdom so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!

GOD

P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail"! Because He Lives!

Thursday, September 2

Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God
as a little child will never enter it. Mark 10:15

My six foot tall Uncle George turned 90 in January. He's been a farmer all his life. About five years ago he was involved in a tragic farm accident that almost cost him his life. He lost his balance in his son's silo and was caught in the silo auger. His grandson saved his life by shutting off the auger, but not before Uncle George lost both his legs. They were severed one below the knee, the other just above the knee. He was transferred to Rochester, Minnesota where the healing process began.

He finally was able to come home, but there would be no farm work for him. I watched him accept his disability after the accident as he continues to live near his son's farm, but is confined to a wheelchair most of the time. Of all the people I knew, I knew God would pull him through this tragic accident.

While he was in a medically induced coma, I remember my Aunt Helen saying you'll be ok George. She also had faith and it kept him going. For some reason, Uncle George always knew Aunt Helen was at his bedside while he was in that coma. Finally one day, I asked him how did you know she was there. He said he recognized the smell of her cologne. God is good. Uncle George is also my Godfather. He's a very strong and faithful person in my life. He read his Bible daily. He is still teaching me about the Bible by living his faith every day of the week not just on Sundays!

Living God, teach me to listen to the wisdom of you through others. I will be still and know that you are God. Amen.

Friday, September 3

Do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about its own things.
Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34

I was reading a book recently where a woman was always worrying if she made the right decision yesterday or today or what would tomorrow bring. She decided to write all her worries down during the week and place them in a box. On Wednesdays she would read all of her concerns and lo and behold most of her concerns were already worked out. Do you think that we could give our worries over to God and let Him do His will? I know I have to tell myself – Let Go and Let God many times before I can actually let go.

Poet Ellen M. Huntington Gates describes God's perfect rest for the weary in the following poem entitled "Sleep Sweet."

Sleep Sweet within this quiet room, O Though, whoe'er thou art, And let no mournful yesterdays disturb thy peaceful heart. Nor let tomorrow mar thy rest with dreams of coming ill: Thy make is the changeless friend, His love surrounds thee still. Forget thyself and all the world, put out each garish light. The stars are shining overhead. Sleep Sweet! Good night! Good night! -- Ellen M. Huntington Gates

Creator God, Help us all find that rest in you knowing that we are surrounded by your love. As a child of God we are loved by you who put each of the starts in the sky. Amen.