June 17
Matthew 6:9 (The Voice Bible)
Our Father in heaven,
let Your name remain holy.
Matthew 6:9 (The Voice Bible)
Our Father in heaven,
let Your name remain holy.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
DAY 24- DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 17, 2012
June 17
You Are My Everything
At church yesterday, we sang a precious song that went something like this: Jesus, you are everything to me, O, Jesus, you are everything to me.
And, in the midst of singing, the Lord nudged me and asked, “Am I your everything?” I very quickly said, “O, Yes, Lord.”
Then, in a split second, God revealed some things that I hadn’t surrendered to Him. I immediately said, “Today Lord, I surrender ALL to You! I give you my heart, life, and YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING!” I let go of the things that that I see now as worthless. This world has nothing to offer- Just give me Jesus. Knowing Him and letting Him be your everything is priceless!
Is He Your Everything or almost everything? He has your name on His heart and He wants to be your EVERY THING.
He is our bright and morning star- the reason we wake up in the morning. He is our bread of life, He is the one who walks on water, He is our ever-present help in trouble, and He is our answer for the world today.
I encourage you to let Him be Your Everything!
Philippians 3:8 (AMP) “Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to be mere rubbish (refuse, dregs), in order that I may win gain Christ the Anointed One”
In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship
You Are My Everything
At church yesterday, we sang a precious song that went something like this: Jesus, you are everything to me, O, Jesus, you are everything to me.
And, in the midst of singing, the Lord nudged me and asked, “Am I your everything?” I very quickly said, “O, Yes, Lord.”
Then, in a split second, God revealed some things that I hadn’t surrendered to Him. I immediately said, “Today Lord, I surrender ALL to You! I give you my heart, life, and YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING!” I let go of the things that that I see now as worthless. This world has nothing to offer- Just give me Jesus. Knowing Him and letting Him be your everything is priceless!
Is He Your Everything or almost everything? He has your name on His heart and He wants to be your EVERY THING.
He is our bright and morning star- the reason we wake up in the morning. He is our bread of life, He is the one who walks on water, He is our ever-present help in trouble, and He is our answer for the world today.
I encourage you to let Him be Your Everything!
Philippians 3:8 (AMP) “Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to be mere rubbish (refuse, dregs), in order that I may win gain Christ the Anointed One”
In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship
DAY 24 - DAILY PRAYER (OUR FATHER) - JUNE 17, 2012
June 17
Matthew 6:9-13 (The Voice Bible)
Our Father in heaven,
let Your name remain holy.
10Bring about Your kingdom.
Manifest Your will here on earth,
as it is manifest in heaven.
11Give us each day that day’s bread—no more, no less—12And forgive us our debts
as we forgive those who owe us something.
13Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
[But let Your kingdom be,
and let it be powerful
and glorious forever. Amen!
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Matthew 6:9-13 (The Voice Bible)
Our Father in heaven,
let Your name remain holy.
10Bring about Your kingdom.
Manifest Your will here on earth,
as it is manifest in heaven.
11Give us each day that day’s bread—no more, no less—12And forgive us our debts
as we forgive those who owe us something.
13Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
[But let Your kingdom be,
and let it be powerful
and glorious forever. Amen!
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DAY 24 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 17, 2012
June 17
"Don't Shoot Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes!" was the order given JUNE 17, 1775, by Colonel William Prescott to troops on Breed's Hill, adjacent Bunker Hill, guarding the north entrance to Boston Harbor.
They were aiming at 2,300 British soldiers, under General Howe, marching at them with bayonets fixed.
Twice the Americans repelled them until they ran out of gunpowder.
The British then burned the nearby town of Charlestown.
This first action of the Continental Army saw over 1,000 British killed, and nearly 500 Americans.
This same day, 300 miles away in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress drafted George Washington's commission as commander-in-chief, for which he refused a salary.
Washington wrote to his wife, Martha:
"Dearest...It has been determined in Congress, that the whole army raised for the defense of the American Cause shall be put under my care, and that it is necessary for me to proceed immediately to Boston to take...command...
I shall rely therefore, confidently, on that Providence which has heretofore preserved, and been bountiful to me."
Washington ended:
"I...got Colonel Pendleton to Draft a Will...the Provision made for you, in case of my death, will, I hope, be agreeable."
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"Don't Shoot Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes!" was the order given JUNE 17, 1775, by Colonel William Prescott to troops on Breed's Hill, adjacent Bunker Hill, guarding the north entrance to Boston Harbor.
They were aiming at 2,300 British soldiers, under General Howe, marching at them with bayonets fixed.
Twice the Americans repelled them until they ran out of gunpowder.
The British then burned the nearby town of Charlestown.
This first action of the Continental Army saw over 1,000 British killed, and nearly 500 Americans.
This same day, 300 miles away in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress drafted George Washington's commission as commander-in-chief, for which he refused a salary.
Washington wrote to his wife, Martha:
"Dearest...It has been determined in Congress, that the whole army raised for the defense of the American Cause shall be put under my care, and that it is necessary for me to proceed immediately to Boston to take...command...
I shall rely therefore, confidently, on that Providence which has heretofore preserved, and been bountiful to me."
Washington ended:
"I...got Colonel Pendleton to Draft a Will...the Provision made for you, in case of my death, will, I hope, be agreeable."
JUNE 17. Prescott, William. 1774, in writing to the citizens on the occasion of the British blockade. George Bancroft, History of the United States of America, 6 vols. (Boston: Charles C. Little & James Brown, Third Edition, 1838), Vol. VII, p. 99. Lucille Johnston, Celebrations of a Nation (Arlington, VA: The Year of Thanksgiving Foundation, 1987), p. 76. Peter Marshall & David Manuel, The Glory of America (Bloomington, MN: Garborg's Heart 'N Home, 1991), 7.27. Letters of Delegates to Congress: Volume 1 AUGUST 1774 - AUGUST 1775
George Washington to Martha Washington, Pages 510-511, JUNE 18, 1775. RC (Armistead Peter III, Washington, D. C., 1974). Reprinted from Armistead Peter III, Tudor Place (Georgetown: Privately printed, 1969), pp. 44-45. http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/hlaw:@field(DOCID+@lit(dg001452))Brought to you by AmericanMinute.com
DAY 23- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (FATHER) - JUNE 16, 2012
June 16
Psalm 103:13 (The Voice Bible)
13An earthly father expresses love for his children; it is no different with our heavenly Father; The Eternal shows His love for those who revere Him.
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Psalm 103:13 (The Voice Bible)
13An earthly father expresses love for his children; it is no different with our heavenly Father; The Eternal shows His love for those who revere Him.
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DAY 23 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 16, 2012
June 16
Father to the Fatherless
As Father’s Day approaches, God put something a little different on my heart. Let me first say, in no way, do I want to take away from honoring Father’s. We so desperately need Godly Fathers setting the example for our children. In fact, I highly respect and honor ALL Godly Fathers. We love you, need you, and pray Proverbs 20:7 over you, “The righteous man walks in integrity; blessed (happy, fortunate, enviable) are his children after him.”
The other day a friend of ours was over for dinner and he asked me if Father’s Day was a hard day for us. Then, he looked at Alyssa and asked if Father’s Day bothered her knowing that Bryan was not here. She nodded and said yeah, its pretty tough knowing that Bryan was the best dad ever & now he’s not here to hug, kiss, or thank for setting the example of what a true Father was. Then, he looked at both of us and said, I am going to take all of you out for Father’s Day. We both looked at each other, like, Wow… What a great idea!
Honestly, that has been my hearts cry ever since Bryan went to be with the Lord. I knew somehow I would be ok, but my 4 girls: how will they make it in life without their father? Who will keep the boys away when they want to date my girls? Who will kill the bugs if any come into our home? Who will take care of the car? Who will fix things around the house? Who will teach Alivia to ride her bike without training wheels since Bryan taught the other 3 girls? Who will teach my girls technical stuff since I’m not too savvy with it? Or who will make a sled out of an old satellite dish to slide up and down the yard when a miracle happens and it snows in Dallas? Who will get all the heavy Christmas stuff out of the attic when we need to decorate for Christmas? And, most importantly, who will walk my 4 girls down the aisles when they get married?
I know God put this message on my heart again last night while washing dishes because he wants me to be the voice for the Fatherless children. I know for the girls and me, we will believe and trust what Psalms 68:5 says; “The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows.”
Ever since my friend asked me about Father’s Day, I haven’t stopped thinking about how deeply it touched me. It won’t bring Bryan back, but making new memories and laughing again means a lot right now.
I want to encourage everyone and not just Fathers to find a Fatherless child to do something special for. You never know how just reaching out to that Fatherless child could help change his life forever. Jesus said in Matthew 19; Let the little children come to me.
Will you reach out and care for a Fatherless child? I know it will not only change the child’s life, but I truly believe it will change yours as well.
James 1:27 “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows.” Lord, I pray that you would help all of us and not just Fathers to care for, look after, and even mentor Fatherless Children.
Happy Father’s Day You Mighty Men of God!
In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship
http://dailyliveworship.com/blog/father-to-the-fatherless/
Father to the Fatherless
As Father’s Day approaches, God put something a little different on my heart. Let me first say, in no way, do I want to take away from honoring Father’s. We so desperately need Godly Fathers setting the example for our children. In fact, I highly respect and honor ALL Godly Fathers. We love you, need you, and pray Proverbs 20:7 over you, “The righteous man walks in integrity; blessed (happy, fortunate, enviable) are his children after him.”
The other day a friend of ours was over for dinner and he asked me if Father’s Day was a hard day for us. Then, he looked at Alyssa and asked if Father’s Day bothered her knowing that Bryan was not here. She nodded and said yeah, its pretty tough knowing that Bryan was the best dad ever & now he’s not here to hug, kiss, or thank for setting the example of what a true Father was. Then, he looked at both of us and said, I am going to take all of you out for Father’s Day. We both looked at each other, like, Wow… What a great idea!
Honestly, that has been my hearts cry ever since Bryan went to be with the Lord. I knew somehow I would be ok, but my 4 girls: how will they make it in life without their father? Who will keep the boys away when they want to date my girls? Who will kill the bugs if any come into our home? Who will take care of the car? Who will fix things around the house? Who will teach Alivia to ride her bike without training wheels since Bryan taught the other 3 girls? Who will teach my girls technical stuff since I’m not too savvy with it? Or who will make a sled out of an old satellite dish to slide up and down the yard when a miracle happens and it snows in Dallas? Who will get all the heavy Christmas stuff out of the attic when we need to decorate for Christmas? And, most importantly, who will walk my 4 girls down the aisles when they get married?
I know God put this message on my heart again last night while washing dishes because he wants me to be the voice for the Fatherless children. I know for the girls and me, we will believe and trust what Psalms 68:5 says; “The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows.”
Ever since my friend asked me about Father’s Day, I haven’t stopped thinking about how deeply it touched me. It won’t bring Bryan back, but making new memories and laughing again means a lot right now.
I want to encourage everyone and not just Fathers to find a Fatherless child to do something special for. You never know how just reaching out to that Fatherless child could help change his life forever. Jesus said in Matthew 19; Let the little children come to me.
Will you reach out and care for a Fatherless child? I know it will not only change the child’s life, but I truly believe it will change yours as well.
James 1:27 “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows.” Lord, I pray that you would help all of us and not just Fathers to care for, look after, and even mentor Fatherless Children.
Happy Father’s Day You Mighty Men of God!
In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship
http://dailyliveworship.com/blog/father-to-the-fatherless/
DAY 23 - DAILY PRAYER (PRAYER FOR A BURDENED FATHER) - JUNE 16, 2012
June 16
Most loving, God and Father, I turn to you today to thank you for my father and to ask you to be with him.
He is such a wonderful man and I love him with all my heart. Thank you for the gift he has been in my life.
Right now, he is struggling so much and has so many burdens to carry. I simply ask that you protect him from the pressures he's facing. If it is possible, relieve some of those pressures so that he can live with more peace and with so much less stress. Above all, I ask you to give him courage and hope. Let him keep it all in perspective and not lose his priorities. Let him have some fun and help him to stay close to those who love him and want to support him in all of this. Strengthen his faith in you so that he can be a living example of service, dedication, commitment and love to all the people with whom and for whom he works.
And, help me, Lord, know how to support him and love him, with your own love for him.
Most loving, God and Father, I turn to you today to thank you for my father and to ask you to be with him.
He is such a wonderful man and I love him with all my heart. Thank you for the gift he has been in my life.
Right now, he is struggling so much and has so many burdens to carry. I simply ask that you protect him from the pressures he's facing. If it is possible, relieve some of those pressures so that he can live with more peace and with so much less stress. Above all, I ask you to give him courage and hope. Let him keep it all in perspective and not lose his priorities. Let him have some fun and help him to stay close to those who love him and want to support him in all of this. Strengthen his faith in you so that he can be a living example of service, dedication, commitment and love to all the people with whom and for whom he works.
And, help me, Lord, know how to support him and love him, with your own love for him.
DAY 23 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 16, 2012
June 16
The father of the American space program died JUNE 16, 1977.
He developed the V-2 rocket for Germany before emigrating to the US, where in 1958, he launched America's first satellite. He was director of NASA and the U.S. guided missile program.
His name was Wernher von Braun. Founder of the National Space Institute, Wernher von Braun stated:
"The laws of nature that enable us to fly to the Moon also enable us to destroy our home planet with the atom bomb.
Science itself does not address the question whether we should use the power at our disposal for good or for evil.
The guidelines of what we ought to do are furnished in the moral law of God."
Wernher von Braun continued:
"It is no longer enough that we pray that God may be with us on our side. We must learn to pray that we may be on God's side."
To the California State Board of Education, September 14, 1972, Wernher von Braun wrote:
"Some...challenge science to prove the existence of God. But must we light a candle to see the sun?"
In American Weekly, February 10, 1963, Wernher von Braun wrote:
"It is difficult for me to understand a scientist who does not acknowledge the presence of a superior rationality behind the existence of the universe...
Viewing the awesome reaches of space...should only confirm our belief in the certainty of its Creator."
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The father of the American space program died JUNE 16, 1977.
He developed the V-2 rocket for Germany before emigrating to the US, where in 1958, he launched America's first satellite. He was director of NASA and the U.S. guided missile program.
His name was Wernher von Braun. Founder of the National Space Institute, Wernher von Braun stated:
"The laws of nature that enable us to fly to the Moon also enable us to destroy our home planet with the atom bomb.
Science itself does not address the question whether we should use the power at our disposal for good or for evil.
The guidelines of what we ought to do are furnished in the moral law of God."
Wernher von Braun continued:
"It is no longer enough that we pray that God may be with us on our side. We must learn to pray that we may be on God's side."
To the California State Board of Education, September 14, 1972, Wernher von Braun wrote:
"Some...challenge science to prove the existence of God. But must we light a candle to see the sun?"
In American Weekly, February 10, 1963, Wernher von Braun wrote:
"It is difficult for me to understand a scientist who does not acknowledge the presence of a superior rationality behind the existence of the universe...
Viewing the awesome reaches of space...should only confirm our belief in the certainty of its Creator."
Braun, Wernher Magnus Maximillan von. Statement. Charles E. Jones, The Books You Read (Harrisburg, PA: Executive Books, 1985), p. 120.
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