by Inspiration Ministries. First, John testified that he was not the Christ. I love the attitude of the servants; they were genuine servants. Jesus was angered by the people He found in the temple courts because they were obviously abusing the temple. With the kid’s ten different extracurricular activities, marriage or relationship problems, and juggling our finances it can be difficult to not be incredibly stressed out. Then utter silence ensued until his granddaughter returned. Over time, we lose the gratitude and appreciation we have for the blessings in our life. The kids would color eggs at our kitchen table and get dye all over everything.”, Just then, his wife noticed the smell of popcorn in the air. If you can do this effectively, then your spiritual life will take a great upward swing. Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. Movies too.”. In year 2003 a friend introduced me to the subject of success motiva... Bad behavior remains bad behavior, however much one might try to put some gloss over it. The prayer points: As you run off to your busy schedules, use the prayer points slowly as you speak to God. Valentines, all—and not a single posy or chocolate in the bunch. Yet, we would do it all over again. It will help you to be spiritually focused during the day. And that quilt that used to fit a double bed? We’ve all had puppies.”. Can Nothing Really Separate Us from the Love of God? “Angels are merely spirits sent to serve people who are going to be saved.” Hebrews 1:14. “Let your love, God, shape my life.” Psalm 119:41. In the silence and darkness of the night… You may not have known, but if you think back on your life you might find examples where an angel intervened. I am going to focus on the need for each one of us to act responsibly and I am glad... (c) Phanuel Muverengwi, Harare, Zimbabwe. Pure, unplugged, heart-tuned-in communication with your best friend is all you need. Don't worry --your e-mail address is totally secure. People were making money from within the temple courts. As you run off to your busy schedules, use the prayer points slowly as you speak to God. Having a kid is like buying your first house; you’re all in and fully committed. No matter what your children do today, hug them and say: “Thank you for all the smiles you bring our family.”, “My response is to get down on my knees before the Father.” Ephesians 3:14. He scattered the currencies of the money changers and overturned their tables. Calm in the Midst of the Storm: A Daily Devotional He drove their animals out of the temple. talked about. How dare you turn my Father's house into a market!'" The gentleman, who had served in Korea, had broken his arm and was having trouble writing. All the times that we holler and shutter at the silly and downright terrible things our kids do, we are still full of love and crazy for them. You John 2:14-16 [NIV] May the zeal for God's house consume us in equal measure, that we may conduct ourselves appropriately whenever we come under His roof. I want to see in them the joy of finding God while at the same time they are blessedly pursuing Him. “O then to the Rock let me fly to the Rock that is higher than I!” When they flew to the Rock, everything changed! Remember “your word, O Lord is a lamp unto my feet”. Then the most unbelievable thing happened. Precise but rich in content: The inspirational must have a rich and precise content. I’d been dreading Valentine’s Day for weeks. You can turn to Him when you are tired or weary, afraid or confused. Read Roberta's account of how her life was saved by a pair of appreciative fans! Scan through the reflection for the day: Even though, you do not have time but you have to skip out some few minutes from your busy schedule to read the reflection. Thought Provoking: It must have the capacity to provoke you to be in mood of prayer. If you already accept the Lord into your heart, pause and remember how you felt when you first accepted Him. However small our processions may seem, God is providing us with the items we need. As the periwinkle pajamas disappeared through the exit, I thought of how I needed that reminder in the worst way. The urgency of it not only besieged me; but its intensity also took me by surprise.