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UNUSUAL TIMES

by Clem Fitzsimmons
 
What if God has taken away the things that (we think) are so important to give us more of what we really need: Himself. The very Giver of life, the One who made everything (John 1:3) and in Whom ‘we live and move and have our being’ (Acts 17:28) knows what we need. Many times I have held regret over certain things not coming to pass in life, or have lamented certain things that have happened. I think most of us have.
 
This is a fallen world and a land this side of Heaven. And yet, I can’t help but wonder that if Christ is who He says He is, namely the Word, the One who made us and in Whom we have our being, then there must be no other Person who would know us and what it is we need like He does. Call on Him today, throw yourself on the mercy of God for He delights ‘to show mercy’ (Micah 7:18).

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WINDSOCK CHRISTIANITY

By Anita Mondragon 

We’ve all seen them around town.  They attract attention to businesses.  They are long, bright-colored tubes with faces and arms.  When the power of the blower (wind machine) is turned on, they beckon folks to come in.   They are inviting.

But to be a windsock Christian is a distraction!  Christians are supposed to be stable, confident, and steadfast!  So I ask you…

Are you a windsock Christian?  

Are you on fire for God one minute, but unsure of your beliefs the next?  Do certain ideas of the world confuse you and cause you to question if you’re too old fashioned because you just believe God’s Word?  Do you dabble in astrology, New Age, or Eastern thoughts as a way to “cope” with everyday life? As a Believer, do the sanctimonious, self-righteous attitudes of some throw you for a loop and cause you to stumble?  These are questions we should all ask ourselves from time to time because there’s so much out there coming at us on a daily basis…even in the church! 

Yesterday, this came to mind as I pondered on the pastor’s sermon-especially the last part of it where he was talking about the attacks of faith sent to us by the enemy.


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REMEMBER ME…

By Anita Mondragon
 
I wrote this poem years ago for my son Micah Mondragon.  He was in grade school at the time.  Here’s my little note to him, and the poem that followed.-Anita
 

Micah…I thought of this poem one day when I went to pick you up from school.  The wind blew a leaf off of one of the trees where I was parked, and it reminded me of the day we picked up colored leaves and brought them home.  Do you remember us doing that?  Anyway, I hope all of the things we do together will never be forgotten by you.  Even when I am gone…I’ll be looking down from Heaven on you…I’ll still be there with you!  I’ll see you soon son!  Love, mom

As the years come and go

And you move away…


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HEY GOD! ….I THINK YOU’VE MADE A MISTAKE!!!!

By Anita Mondragon
 
Have you ever felt that the things going on in your life are a mistake?  …That God’s personal secretary must have pulled the wrong file folder?  Because the “Plan” that’s playing out in your life, MUST belong to someone else!
 

So, you go to God in earnest prayer…but His line, always seems to be busy.  You cry out to Him, and explain that there must have been a mistake…this CAN’T be HIS plan for you!  You ask Him to check again and make sure He has the correct spelling of your name…make sure  He’s looking at YOUR file; but, you don’t hear back.  It seems like He’s far away…maybe non-existent.


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THAT DAY ON CALVARY

By Anita Mondragon
 

This will be the day I come to KNOW You,

The day I find a love so strong and true!

We’ll meet there at the altar of my heart

In that special place You’ve set apart.

I’ll pray and I know You’ll listen to me, 

For You died to save my soul and set my spirit free! 

I know you loved me then, and I know You love me now;

The day they nailed your hands and feet and pierced your precious brow.

They scourged and mocked you sore and I know ‘twas all for me

That day You bought my soul…that day on Calvary!



OCEANS OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS

By Anita Mondragon
 
This morning when I awoke, I saw a full moon shining brightly over an ocean of blue sky. 

Small clouds of different shapes and sizes – colored bright orange, were clumped together like a huge coral reef. 

A few stars peeked out beneath some large dark clouds like barnacles on a ship.  

A light cool breeze softly blew, and seemed to chart a course, that slowly pushed those dark clouds like ships as they sailed across the blue expanse.

It was then I recalled the mercy of God!  As my own ship has sailed on this ocean called life, God has guided my vessel through the rough waters and the calm as well.    

I stood at that window and marveled at the mercy and goodness of God!  I’m completely amazed that when I allow Him to be the Captain of my ship, He will take the helm of my vessel and safely steer me home on His Ocean of love and forgiveness! 



EASE YOUR MIND

By Mark Hays
 
 
Life is real,

it can be hard to deal,

worry can set in the mind,

causing us to bind,

into knots,

our thoughts,

take us captive,

we struggle to be adaptive


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BLUEPRINTS

By Anita Mondragon
 
I love to watch this show called, Home Town!  A husband and wife team that live in Laurel Mississippi wanted to clean up their town after hurricane Katrina hit a few years back.  He’s a master woodworker, and all around handy man; and she is the designer.  It’s amazing at how they have restored many, many houses in their town!  Houses that the city wanted to knock down, houses that have been empty for decades.  Ugly.  Rotten. Critter infested. Weeds growing inside.  Houses in total disrepair!  But when they get done with them, they are brand new.  Beautiful.  Restored to their first estate!

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A LOVE LETTER TO MY SAVIOR

 
By Anita Mondragon
 
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The first heart’s just to let You know,
 You mean the world to me!
 
Your love has made me who I am
-the best that I could be.

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EASE YOUR MIND

By Mark Hays
 
 
Life is real,

it can be hard to deal,

worry can set in the mind,

causing us to bind,

into knots,

our thoughts,

take us captive,

we struggle to be adaptive

 

We seek release,

Cry Lord help us please,

but it’s hard,

with all the cards,

we’re dealt,

the weight on our heart is felt

 

We want to have a say,

in the problems we face,

they stay on replay,

in our mind they weigh

 

but often we can’t affect the outcome,

which is hard to admit,

the fact we can’t throws us in a fit

 

It’s hard to release,

we find no peace

 

but there’s a perfect peace,

to be had,

one that will turn you,

from sad to glad

 

The Lord comes to us,

tells us to cast our cares on Him,

let your faith rise within,

and learn to trust,

it is a must,

in our wonderful Savior,

if you cast your cares on Him,

it will ease your mind’s labor

 

for He is Lord over all,

your worries and fears,

the thoughts that have held,

you captive for years

 

surrender them to Him,

open yourself to faith,

and let it fill to the brim

 

the Lord never fails,

He’s led believers through stormy gails

 

He can do the same for you,

His Word is true,

so ease your troubled mind,

give it all to Him and He will unbind,

your soul,

give Him control,

make that your goal

 

Life is real,

But when you let the Lord deal,

with your cares,

you will fare,

much better,

and you’ll be able to weather,

what comes your way,

call to Him today,

find the peace your worries and fears stole,

and you will find rest for your soul.

 




One Response to “Forgiven- A Daily Devotional”

  1. Anita says:

    What a great prayer! As Believers, this is the kind of stuff we should be seeking God for on a daily basis!
    Thanks for the reminder sister Francine!
    -anita

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