Love and Hospitality
"Twas grace
that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears re-lieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour that I first believed.
and grace my fears re-lieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour that I first believed.
Yea,
when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace."
(Amazing Grace, Vs 4 & 5)
(Words by John Newton, 1779)
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace."
(Amazing Grace, Vs 4 & 5)
(Words by John Newton, 1779)
There are almost as many ways to find joy and peace as there are people. It can
be found anywhere at any time. It is something that we all measure in our own
way. As Christians we have the tools to and knowledge to reach out and find it.
However, often we let our everyday tasks and challenges disturb our peace. This winter it seems that the traffic situation has been a threat to many people's tranquility. The temperature and constant snowfalls have created danger, fear and frustration across the country. Even in the deep south there were days when rustration replaced grace on the highways.
One of our Good News buddies wrote a book called Finding Grace. In regards to traffic his comments were "...leave early, take the pretty route and listen to good music." He is right on.
As Christian's when we find our tranquility threatened, we need to use our tool kit; prayer, meditation and even a chat with a friend. They all will work. God did not put us here to be frustrated; experience grace as He wants you to.
However, often we let our everyday tasks and challenges disturb our peace. This winter it seems that the traffic situation has been a threat to many people's tranquility. The temperature and constant snowfalls have created danger, fear and frustration across the country. Even in the deep south there were days when rustration replaced grace on the highways.
One of our Good News buddies wrote a book called Finding Grace. In regards to traffic his comments were "...leave early, take the pretty route and listen to good music." He is right on.
As Christian's when we find our tranquility threatened, we need to use our tool kit; prayer, meditation and even a chat with a friend. They all will work. God did not put us here to be frustrated; experience grace as He wants you to.
Thought for Today: This
week let us all keep grace at the forefront of our daily prayers. Let us expect
the daily challenges and be ready with our tool kit. This week let's experience
grace and joy every day.
Prayer
for Today: Heavenly Father, we recognize that your joy and
tranquility are always available and you are always with us. This week we need
you to help us daily. This week we pray that we may keep you on our minds and
in our thoughts as we work through the challenges of our Christian lives.
From George in SanDiego, Ca:
ReplyDelete........and to think John Newton was the captain of a "slave trader". Finding Christ after reading a book called the "Imitation of Christ", he was moved to Christianity and finally to write the lyrics to a favorite Hymn of almost every Christian. We all know that (1) God's plan is perfect and that (2) HE can use anyone to further the Gospel. Thanks Bob for this special message. It speaks to me and this Hymn is one that never fails to bring me to my knees. george