Very good. I like that. Have a blessed day.
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From: The Electronic Church [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Carol Pearson
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 1:51 PM
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Subject: Re: [BFG] Change Me, Lord
Hi Cecily,
This reminds me of a poem I wrote in my twenties and, as it's short, I
actually remember it.
It says:
"Change me Lord,
Not my situation,
Change my will, change my mind;
Take me, Lord,
Not my tribulation -
Till I find
I am Yours for endless days
To love you and to sing Your praise.!"
I really meant it!
Hope this blesses/enriches someone!
--
Carol
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From: "Cecily Ballenger" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: FW: [BFG] Change Me, Lord
> "Change Me, Lord"
>
>
>
> Suggested Bible Reading
> When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt
> before
>
> him, and said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he
> suffers terribly; he often falls into the fire and often into the water.
> And
>
> I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him." Jesus
> answered, "You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I
> be
> with you? How much longer must I put up with you? Bring him here to me."
> And
>
> Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was cured
> instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could
> we not cast it out?" He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For
> truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will
> say
>
> to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing
> will be impossible for you."
> -Matthew 17:14-20 (NRSV)
>
>
>
>
> Today's Scripture
>
> Jesus said, "If you have faith the size of a mustard
> seed . . . nothing will be impossible for you."
> -Matthew 17:20 (NRSV)
>
>
>
>
>
> LATELY, I have been having struggles both at work and in
> personal relationships. I knew that positive change would have to start
> with
>
> me, so in my devotional time I talked to God about my frustrations and
> concerns. When it came to specifically praying for the kind of change that
> I
>
> wanted, however, it was not always easy to put my thoughts into words. All
> I
>
> seemed able to pray was, "Change me, Lord."
>
>
>
>
>
>
> It wasn't until I took time to reflect on the effect of
> listening more intently to friends, colleagues, and family members that I
> understood these conversations were God's way of communicating more
> clearly
> with me. Through more focused listening, I found that I was able to offer
> a
> deeper level of relationship. Deeper levels of trust developed.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> God was changing me and will continue to change me. Instead
> of
>
> wanting results of prayer on my terms, I am learning to first give thanks
> for the small steps of growth God brings. I'm also trying to be more aware
> that God is present with me each day, offering the strength to break old
> habits and deepen relationships. I am finding renewed willingness to trust
> in God's direction.
>
> Bruce W. Bunce (North Carolina, U.S.A.)
>
> Prayer
> Dear God, give us the courage to make necessary changes in
> ourselves that bring us closer to others and to you. Amen.
> Thought for the Day
>
>
> Instead of asking God to change our situation, we
> should
>
> ask God to change us.
>
>
>
> Prayer Focus
>
>
>
> For spiritual growth
>
> Related Reading
> Wrestling with Grace
>
> WRESTLING WITH GRACE: A Spirituality for the Rough Edges
> of Daily Life shows how to overcome obstacles with grace and how to bless
> the undesirables of life to open our spirits to deeper joy and love.
>
>
>
>
> The scripture quotation is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD
> VERSION
>
> of the Bible, copyrightC 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of
> the
>
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