Devot. Justice or Mercy?

Dear Friends,

 

I hope you have had a nice week! 

 

The devot. for today focuses again on the justice and mercy of God.

 

God is described in Scripture as a Judge.  As a human judge gives out justice to the guilty one, so he can also give mercy.   I've also added a song link that ties into this topic perfectly.  It's a favorite of mine and as brings me to tears when I think of what the Lord Jesus has done for me!

 

Pray it blesses you too. Lord bless you and yours this weekend!

 

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/justice-or-mercy  (Used by permission.   Taken from http://www.icr.org/)

 

Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UYaHQOPkdk

Devot. The Justice and Mercy of the Cross

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a good weekend!

The devot. for today shows how God's justice and mercy was revealed on the cross.  

 

Justice is "the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals" (taken from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justice).

 

Mercy is God withholding what we deserved. 

 

What we deserved was  to pay for our sins on a cross of our own!  But God chose to take our punishment  on Himself. 

 

I pray the devot. is a blessing to your week.  I've included a song link as well.   I've sung the song myself for church and it always reminds me of the sacrificial love of Christ.

 

Lord bless you and yours this week!  (Devot., song link below)

Devot https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions/the-justice-and-mercy-of-the-cross (Used by permission.  Taken from https://www.intouch.org/)

 

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKr4GQe5kB0

Bless the LORD, O My Soul!

Dear Friend,
Wanted to share a song that is taken from Scripture (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ps.+103&version=KJV),  is a prayerful one and brings praise to my heart.
Pray it is a blessing!

Song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSxocnIaN0A

Devot. The Power of Forgiveness

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a good week! 

The devot. for today is a spin off on the past devot. on forgiveness.   I also included another short video link.  This one is an audio clip of Ms. Corrie Ten Boom herself on forgiveness. 

Pray you are blessed!  Have a good weekend!

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/power-forgiveness  (Used by permission.   Taken from http://www.icr.org/)  

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cfp51vLZb4

Devot. The Cross: The Symbol of Forgiveness

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a good week!
We are back on the topic of the Cross of Christ. This week we will focus on how the Cross is a symbol of forgiveness-Christ's forgiveness of mankind's sin. But we can apply this to our lives-  how we can forgive even the most painful of wrongs through the power of the Cross.

There is a true story that my mom has reminded me of many times through the years when I didn't think I could forgive someone.
The lady in the story is Ms. Corrie ten Boom, whom I mentioned last month during Holocaust Remembrance Day.  She survived a concentration camp and when she was freed, God called her to share her story around the world.  

I have included a link that shares the story of how she was confronted with the struggle to forgive and the power of Jesus to help her.  It's powerful and I prayerfully hope it will stick in your mind as it has mine.

Lord bless and keep you and yours this weekend!

Devot. https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions/the-cross-symbol-of-forgiveness  (Used by permission.   Taken from https://www.intouch.org/)

Story of forgiveness:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue8msG9HgDM

Today We Remember Our Fallen Article, Devot and Video Clip

Dear Friends,

 

I hope you have had a good week.  

 

This email was sent to me on Monday by a Christian agency that keeps me up on current event in the US and lets me know how I can help make a difference.   It includes some quotes by our presidents that were inspirational and I wanted to share.

 

I have also included a devot. that caught my eyes and a swet military family reunion that rought tears to my eyes. 

 

 Lord bless you and yours this weekend!

 

Devot.

http://www.icr.org/article/4445  (USed by permission.   Taken from http://www.icr.org/)

 

Video:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/soldier-surprises-his-kids-at-ballgame/vi-BBtNSki?ocid=u146dhp

"Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy."  Congressman Doc Hastings (Ret)

       
      
       On the very first Decoration Day in 1868, President James Garfield stood before an audience of 5,000 and paid tribute to the fallen heroes whose headstones, decorated with flowers, stood upright behind him as a testament to their sacrifice. He solemnly acknowledged, "For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue."  
 

A century later Decoration Day became Memorial Day, decreed by federal law in 1967.

Since the birth of our nation nearly 240 years ago, men and women have sacrificed their lives for our country to preserve the God-given liberties that are enshrined in our Constitution.

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Memorial Day gives all of us an opportunity to honor America's heroes, to recall their sacrifice and courage and to respect the selflessness of their ultimate sacrifice. We owe them this respect and debt of gratitude.
 

I urge you to take time today to honor the memory and families of veterans "lest they be forgotten."
 

As Abraham Lincoln is attributed with saying, "[T]he nation which fails to honor its heroes, the memory of its heroes, whether those heroes be living or dead, does not deserve to live, and it will not live."

Also, please say a prayer for our active military personnel who are engaged in conflicts around the world or performing their assigned duties here at home. Thank you.

God bless you, God bless America, and God bless our service men and women and their families!

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Devot. A Day to Remember

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a relaxing weekend!  This week we will focus on Memorial Day and next week go back to our new series on The Cross.

Over the weekend, one of my senators sent the following, a bit of background on the history of Memorial Day,

"Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers.  

 

During that first national celebration, former Union Gen. and sitting Ohio Congressman James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried there.

 

While we all spend time with our families and friends, remember to take a moment to thank those men and women who serve today and for those who have given their lives for our country."

I agree with my senator on her last paragraph.   While we enjoyed time with our families, have barbeques and picnics, many families across our nation are using today to remember their loved one -their dads, moms, sons, daughters and spouses who bravely fought on our personal and national behalf and did not return in order that we might be free on this day.

'Memorial' means "something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday." (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/memorial) 

The video I have included below encompasses this statement and embodies the truest meaning of Memorial Day.    I found it by accident,  was deeply touched by it and felt compelled to share.  

 I use it as a means of asking you to join me in prayer this week for our military families who have loved ones currently serving, our servicemen and woman who are making sacrifices every

 day on our nation's behalf, for their safety.  Also for the families who are morning the loss of a family member who has served.   

 

If you or you loved ones have served or are serving, please accept my deepest heartfelt thanks and appreciation!

 

May the Lord bless and keep you and your loved ones this week. 

 

Please feel free to pass on this devot! 

 

Video:  http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/moms-of-soldiers-who-died-in-the-military-share-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/vi-BBtzpZ4

 

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/day-remember (Used by permission. Take from http://www.icr.org/)