Todays Prayer Dear God, Today I am thinking of people who are on the wrong path, associating with people who claim to be their friends but who do not care about people; only what they can get from them. These people are users and takers. They have wrong motives...and are deceitful liars. I pray that you will work in the lives of both sides of these sad situations. They all need You. I pray that the Holy Spirit will convict them of their motives and wrong actions and that the RIGHT people will reach out and touch their hearts with your love. I pray that their circumstances and situations will serve to draw them closer to you...and that they will come to see the Light. I pray that I will always be one who thinks of others and does not fall into that trap of selfishness when it comes to relationships. Please forgive me of my paste mistakes and sins of selfishness...and inspire me to do what is right always. Thank you, Lord. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparation in Arabia TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2, by Os Hillman 11-16-2013 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus (Galatians 1:17). The apostle Paul clearly understood the call Jesus placed on his life at his conversion. He did not have to consult other men about this calling. But before he was released to begin his own mission, He went to Arabia for three years. Why did Paul have to go to Arabia for three years before he ever met another disciple of Jesus Christ? The Scripture does not tell us plainly why Paul spent three years in Arabia. However, based upon many examples of God placing special callings on peoples lives, we know it often requires a time of separation between the old life and the new life. No doubt, Paul had plenty of time to consider what had taken place in his life and time to develop an intimate knowledge and relationship with the newfound Savior. His life was about to change dramatically. So often, when God places a call on one of His children, it requires a separation between the old life and the new life. There is a time of being away from the old in order to prepare the heart for what is coming. It can be a painful and difficult separation. Joseph was separated from his family. Jacob was sent to live with his uncle Laban. Moses was sent to the desert. Perhaps God has placed you in your own desert period. Perhaps you cannot make sense of the situation in which you find yourself. If you press into God during this time, He will reveal the purposes He has for you. The key is pressing into Him. Seek Him with a whole heart and He will be found. God may have a special calling and message He is building in your life right now. Trust in His love for you that He will fully complete the work He has started in you. Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, Copyright by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders. Share Prime Time With A Friend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Church TreasurerRecommended Resource Church treasurers are trusted with a crucial job in the local church, but are often left alone to sort out complicated questions about handling church finances. The Church Treasurers Manual provides treasurers everything they need to know about handling church finances, including an easy-to-understand overview of basic accounting principles. New and veteran treasurers alike will learn practical tips and time-saving suggestions that will help them carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Provides an overview of their duties, guidelines for completing them, and tips for making the job easier. Topics include an easy-to-understand explanation of tax regulations; handling payroll, housing allowances, and other pastoral compensation; communicating with the church board and committees; guidelines for handling money ethically; forms for record keeping, taxes, accounting ledgers, contribution records, budget worksheets, counting the offering. For more information or to order, CLICK HERE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You opted in as Judy Ernst, [email protected] to receive Prime Time With God daily devotional emails from Church Growth Institute or are an existing subscriber of our email list. Unsubscribe or Edit Your Subscription Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this email in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions. Church Growth Institute, PO Box 7, Elkton, MD 21922-0007 USA
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