This week's message is about the concept of release. Sometimes in life we hold on too tighly to things we would be better off letting go. Some of these things are obvious like addictions and self-destructive habits. Others are more subtle: like power and resources. I'll share that holding on to certain things in life prevent us from recieving other things that are of far greater value.
Here is a prayer guide put together by Vikki O'Hara:
“Live simply, so that others may simply live.” -Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton
“…we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it;
but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires…” -1 Timothy 6:7-9
“We value uncluttered lives, which free us to love boldly, give generously, and serve joyfully.” -Core Value of the Brethren in Christ Denomination
“Simplicity is the only thing that can sufficiently reorient our lives so that possessions can be genuinely enjoyed without destroying us.” -Richard Foster
“God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work….and you will be enriched in every way for your great generosity…” -2 Corinthians 9:7-8, 11
“There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, pure, simple and useful life.” -Booker T. Washington
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:19-21
Training Update:
Still resting my foot.
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Yes, God loves a Cheerful Giver! For more ideas on giving cheerfully you may want to visit www.cheerfulgivers.org
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