Sunday, September 30, 2012

Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - This One Thing


This One Thing

 

Today's Devotional Reading: Zech. 7-9; Lk. 13

 

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September 30, 2012

By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE    s
"...I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead"
(Philippians 3:13, NLT)

TODAY'S WORD   
, are you determined to forget the past? I know many people don't fully understand what that means. They wonder, "How can I forget something that's happened to me?" But one definition of the word forget is to disregard intentionally or to overlook. In other words, you have to choose to disregard your past so that it doesn't hold you back. That means the good and the bad. Sometimes our past victories keep us from rising higher as much as our past failures can. If we don't let go of the old, we'll never be able to embrace the new.

It doesn't matter what's happened in your past, it's time to forget what lies behind and make the choice to look forward. Trust that God has a better future in store for you. Trust that He's working behind the scenes on your behalf. Trust that He who promised is faithful-as you forget what lies behind and press forward, you'll experience His power and blessing in a fresh, new way.


A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY   

Father in heaven, I choose to forget the past today. I don't want anything to hold me back from the good future You have prepared for me. I choose forgiveness and ask that You help me, by Your Spirit, to press forward in every area of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

, we really do love you and we believe in you!

Pastor Eric & Rita

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - Value Every Moment


Value Every Moment

 

Today's Devotional Reading: Zech. 4-6; Lk. 12

 

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September 29, 2012

By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE   "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD   
, sometimes, our days can be so full and busy that we forget how precious and fragile life here on earth really is. It can be so easy to allow little things to creep in and steal our peace and joy. Maybe something doesn't go our way, or someone says something upsetting. Even traffic can cause us to get our focus off if we let it. We have to remember that each day is a gift. If we choose to focus on what's wrong, we'll miss the beauty that each day has to offer.

I encourage you today; don't let the precious moments of life pass you by. Don't wait for holidays and birthdays to show people that you care. Remember, each day is unique and irreplaceable. You have been given time that can be invested or wasted; hours that can be used or misused. That's why the psalmist prayed to God, "Teach us to number our days." He was saying, "Teach us to value every moment we've been given." As you keep a proper perspective, you'll gain a heart of wisdom. You'll draw closer to God and experience the full blessing that He has for you!


A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY   

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of today. I choose to focus on the blessing of each moment instead of allowing the little things to steal my joy. Keep me close to You always as I submit every area of my heart and mind to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

, we really do love you and we believe in you!

Pastor Eric & Rita

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