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Day 35: SO GRATEFUL


  • Evangelism begins with Jesus Christ.  I must first remember how He rescued me from destruction and  brought purpose and direction into my life.  This rememberance brings the necessary attitude of humility which is so essential in working with the seeking and the lost.
  • After Jesus drove out the demons from the man that lived in the tombs (Luke 8:26-39), the people of the town found him sitting at the feet of Jesus.  He was so grateful for what Jesus had done that He begged to go with Jesus.  But Jesus had a greater need for the man.  He told him to go back home and tell those there how much God had done for Him.  Because Jesus is Lord, where I witness will be up to Him.  In truth, if my life is close to Him, I will be witnessing in every place that I go.
  •  I never know when Jesus will send an indiviual to me who desires to hear the gospel.  Knowing the Bible is not an option if I desire to serve effectively.  I pray that God will keep me diligent in my daily study so that I might know and apply  His word in my day to day life.  I pray that I always remember that He alone gives me the willingness and the strength to remain disciplined in this area (Phil 2:13).  I pray never to be puffed up because of the service He allows me to do.
  • After years and years of abstinence, it would be easy to get complacent about this miracle in my life.  Working vigorously with those who are trying to get clean with the food reminds me to stay vigilant.  I am truly just one bite away from a binge.  At the same time, this fact does not keep me crouching in fear.  This fact of vulnerability keeps me close to the word of God which always bring me back to Jesus.  I can think of no better place to live my life. 
  • Pride is the underlying root cause of impatience.  Impatience is particularly ugly when it shows itself as I work with others who have come to me for help.  Jesus waited many years for me.  I pray that He keeps me far away from even thinking that  another is taking too long to grow up.  I pray that the gentleness of Jesus will flood each and every area of my life, each and every day.

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