One of the best quotes from Frank
Capra's movie, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) has to be "You've
been given a great gift, George: A chance to see what the world would be like
without you."
There
is no mistake . . . the world would be different if you and I would never have
been born . . . whether for good or bad . . . our life impacts this world. The
thing is . . . it is easy to miss the fact that you and I matter . . . that we
have the opportunity to live a wonderful life . . . in the span of time we are
given to live on earth.
What is a wonderful life?
What is a wonderful life?
The Apostle Paul explained that a life is not
about our circumstances but living with purpose, making a difference, and
bringing hope for the sake of Christ. He
powerfully points out that at the end of the day nothing matters but living in union
with Christ. Study Philippians 3 and focus on verse 8: More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing
value of knowing Christ Jesus
my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but
rubbish so that I may gain Christ.
At the end of the day, we choose how we live,
what defines our life, and ultimately what drives the way we think, speak, and
act. Pause today . . . determine if your day is
defined by the circumstances you are facing or the presence of Christ.
Choose to live with the attitude that today
is a gift . . .
to live a wonderful life.
Learning with you to KICK START the
day . . . determined to live a wonderful life.
Pastor Kerrie
Experience the
simplicity and power of breath praying.
(interAct written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All
Rights Reserved)Into the Path of Peace
Focus
Peace
What can be done in times of
darkness and in the shadow of death?
Be still.
Know the presence of God.
Be still.
Know the presence of God.
Ask for
guidance into the path of peace.
Listen to
the Spirit of God.
Go into the path of peace.
Go into the path of peace.
Meditate
. . . To shine on those living in darkness
and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
Luke 1:79
See also: Acts 9:31; Colossians 1:20
Pray with expectation.
Breath
prayer: Into the path of peace.
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