MIRIAM'S CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEVOTIONALS

The Most Beautiful Things

miriamschristianministry — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:51:34 +0000

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

- Helen Keller

GUIDANCE

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:40:15 +0000

“Are you in difficulty about your way? Go to God… get direction from the light of His smile or the cloud of His refusal… wait there silent and expectant, though all around you insist on immediate decision or action - the will of God will be made clear; and you’ll have a new conception of God.”

- ( F. B. Meyer )

THE FOUR CANDLES

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:33:37 +0000

The Four Candles burned slowly. Their ambience was so soft you could hear them speak…

The first candle said, “I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit.”

Then Peace’s flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.

The second candle says, “I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable. “

Then Faith’s flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.

Sadly the third candle spoke, “I Am Love and I haven’t the strength to stay lit any longer.” “People put me aside and don’t understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them.”

And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.

Suddenly…

A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.

The child begins to cry, “Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end.”

Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, “Don’t be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles.”

With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.

Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.

With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are…Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.

– Author Unknown

SEEK THE LORD

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:32:18 +0000

“As long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.”

- ( 2 Chronicles 26:5 )

LITTLE IS MUCH

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:31:31 +0000

It is better to have little with fear for the LORD,

than to have great treasure with turmoil.

- (Proverbs 15:16)

Tell God All

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:28:59 +0000

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.

- (Philippians 4:6)

God Whispers

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:23:58 +0000

God Whispers

Not long ago I heard a story about a young man and an old preacher. The young man had lost his job and didn’t know which way to turn. So he went to see the old preacher.

Pacing about the preacher’s study, the young man ranted about his problem. Finally he clenched his fist and shouted, “I’ve begged God to say something to help me. Tell me, Preacher, why doesn’t God answer?”

The old preacher, who sat across the room, spoke something in reply - something so hushed it was indistinguishable. The young man stepped across the room. “What did you say?” he asked.

The preacher repeated himself, but again in a tone as soft as a whisper. So the young man moved closer until he was leaning on the preacher’s chair. “Sorry,” he said. “I still didn’t hear you.”

With their heads bent together, the old preacher spoke once more. “God sometimes whispers,” he said, “so we will move closer to hear Him.” This time the young man heard and he understood.

We all want God’s voice to thunder through the air with the answer to our problem. But God’s is the still, small voice… the gentle whisper. Perhaps there’s a reason. Nothing draws human focus quite like a whisper. God’s whisper means I must stop my ranting and move close to Him, until my head is bent together with His. And then, as I listen, I will find my answer. Better still, I find myself closer to God.

TRUST IN THE LORD

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:17:35 +0000

The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me.

I will protect those who trust in my name.”

- ( Psalm 91:14 )

Give Thanks To The LORD

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:16:07 +0000

Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness.

Let the whole world know what He has done.

- ( Psalm 105:1 )

GOD’S POSITIVE ANSWER

miriamschristianministry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:14:02 +0000

HANDY LITTLE CHART

God has a positive answer:

You say: “It’s impossible”

God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: “I’m too tired”

God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: “Nobody really loves me”

God says: I love you (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: “I can’t go on”

God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: “I can’t figure things out”

God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: “I can’t do it”

God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: “I’m not able”

God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:

You say: “It’s not worth it”

God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28 )

You say: “I can’t forgive myself”

God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: “I can’t manage”

God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: “I’m afraid”

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)

You say: “I’m always worried and frustrated”

God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say: “I’m not smart enough”

God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: “I feel all alone”

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)