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AriseandShine.org

March 2009

Representing Jesus

3/31/2009

 
And there is salvation through no one else:
for there is no other name under heaven
given among men by which we must be saved. 
Acts 4:12


There is nothing special about me. I am an ordinary Christian who desires to represent the Lord Jesus by telling others about His wonderful salvation. I want to be faithful to Christ and dedicated to my calling...

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Focus on the Family

3/30/2009

 
And he (the formerly demon possessed man) departed,
and began to publish in Decapolis how great things
Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. 
Mark 5:20


The story of the man who had been demon possessed until the time of his encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. I could relate to it because I, too, was once a very tormented person...

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Week of Miracles

3/28/2009

 
Now unto Him who is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all that we ask or think,
according to the power that worketh in us. 
Ephesians 3:20


Many times the Lord is so good to me that I feel as if I should pinch myself to see if I'm dreaming or if I am really awake...

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New Job

3/24/2009

 
To every thing there is a season and a time
to every purpose under the heaven. 
Ecclesiastes 3:1


It has been another season for change. Yesterday I officially began my new job as a "mobility guide" for the sight-impaired prisoners...

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Brokenness

3/20/2009

 
Although my job as a dish washer and pot and pan cleaner is about to come to an end (Saturday is my last day) I am thankful to have had such a job...

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Security

3/15/2009

 
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them,
and they follow Me. And I give unto them
eternal life; and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. 
John 10:27-28


This morning I was reflecting upon the eternal security the Christian receives when he places his faith and trust in Jesus...

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Shutting In

3/14/2009

 
I believe the Lord is leading me to shut in with Him and cease from all physical activities for the entire weekend...

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For Such A Time

3/10/2009

 
And who knows whether thou art come to
the kingdom for such a time as this? 
Esther 4:14(b)


Today marks the "Feast of Purim" when Jews everywhere celebrate the victory God had given them over those who sought to destroy the Jews and wipe them from the face of the earth...

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Recuperation

3/7/2009

 
Trust ye in the Lord forever:
for in the Lord Jehovah is
everlasting strength. 
Isaiah 26:4


I finished work at 12:30 this afternoon. I'm beat. But I have off for the remainder of the weekend...

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Yearning

3/1/2009

 
With my soul have I desired thee in the night;
yea, with my spirit within me will I
seek thee early... 
Isaiah 26:9a


My soul yearns for the presence of the Lord. I long to be with Him, forever. But until that day comes I must remain upon this earth to serve the Lord, and to help my fellow man...

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