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“A Godly Example Is The Best Sermon”

I find it interesting at the random ways God can provide us with opportunities to glorify Him. Recently, my son Connor and I were running some errands around town. As we were leaving a store, a gentleman who looked worn and dirty began to ask me for some cash for food. Without giving the situation much thought, I looked at him and said, “No.” As I was buckling Connor up in our vehicle, he began to ask me questions about that man. He asked me, “What did he want?” and I replied “That man needs money for food.” And Connor replied, “That man is hungry daddy, he needs food.” It was as if someone walked up and punched me in the stomach as I looked into the eyes of my 2 year old son who appeared to be wondering why I didn’t help that man. I had two main thought quickly run through my head. The first is the following passage.

Matthew 25:41-46 – “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

The second thought which ran through my head was 1 Timothy 4:12 – “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” From deep within, I felt the Lord granted me an opportunity to be an example of love and hospitality to both this strange man and my son.

What type of example are we for God to others? Are our words consistent with our actions? How do our family members and friends view our example of faith and good deeds?

The apostle Paul set a godly example to teach others how a Christian ought to live and challenged others to live the same way.

1 Corinthians 4:15-16 – “For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.”

2 Thessalonians 3:7-8 – “For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you.”

Paul taught new Christians at Thessalonica by his godly example and they soon became good examples for others.

1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 – “because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.”

Jesus warns us never to set a bad example and cause others to sin.

Matthew 5:19 – “Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:5-6 – “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.”

Jesus also warns for us to never put a stumbling block in another person’s way.

Romans 14:13 – “Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.”

As we can see from these few passages, God has much to say about our example of faith. Might I personally state that our example of faith is not to be confined to the walls of a church building, but is to be lived out loud for the entire world to see.

After taking a few minutes to set me heart and mind straight I knew what the right thing was for us to do. Therefore, we drove across the street and located the man in need and gave him some money for food. The man looked me in the eye and said, “God bless you.” I had a warm feeling within my heart. As I turned to look into the back seat, there sat my little champion with a big smile on his face.

I am thankful for opportunities such as these to be a godly example to my son. I pray that you too will look for ongoing opportunities to be a light which is so desperately needed in our present world.

May God bless you richly!

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Posted by Kevin Langford on May 29, 2012 in Uncategorized

Tags: Family Bible Studies, Helping Others, Making a Difference

“From a Father’s Heart – A Plea to His Daughter”

22 May

Recently I was spending some time in meditation. I was pondering the type of man I would want my daughter to one day marry. I see so many wonderful young ladies often “settle” for the first guy that gives them attention. In some cases the two of them are able to have a great marriage and a fulfilled life. But for every success story, there are so many more who are in a situation where they are unhappy, unfulfilled, and dissatisfied with their spouse.

I am reminded of Proverbs 15:22 which states, “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” I came to realize the need to seek counsel from other men of faith who have spent much time in prayer in regards to the type of man their daughters will one day marry.

As I began to receive these words of wisdom from fellow fathers I thought it might be nice to share some of their words of affirmation and prayers of hope. I am sharing these words from the heart of fathers for a few reasons.

To allow all the unmarried daughters in the world to consider the type of man a group of fathers pray and hope they will seek out. I urge and encourage you to begin spending time in deep consideration the type of man you want to spend the rest of your life beside.
To allow all the single men in the world to consider the type of man they need to be in order to be pleasing to their future spouse and her family. Far too often young “men” are not being taught and trained to be just that, “men.” Please take time to do a self evaluation and consider these following thoughts to see how you are doing in various areas.
To the rest of us – I hope the following words are a form of edification and encouragement. In a world which is quickly spiraling further and further away from Biblical truth and relevancy, it is encouraging to see there are still families who are actively living and seeking to be a family of faith (Joshua 24:16).

The following statements are from a group of godly men, husbands, and father’s in which I have the privledge to serve beside at the Keller church of Christ (www.kellercofc.org).

My wish for my daughter;

“Simply a Godly man. One who is a Christian (I’ll not support nor attend her wedding if she marries non-Christian man), one who aspires to have the qualifications of at least a Deacon as this covers lots of bases. One who is committed to walk his whole life with God and to carry his family along the same journey. As one of my daughters said in frustration one day, “Dad I want a guy just like you only younger and cuter!” How does one top that?”

“First and foremost, I want my daughter to marry a man who will walk with her on her journey to heaven, not someone who just “goes to church” or worse yet, gets in the way of her going to church, but someone who is actively working for the Lord. He should always treat her with respect and kindness and never take her for granted. He should be a man who always strives to do what’s right, even if (or especially if) doing what’s right isn’t easy.”

“I want my daughters to marry men that treat them with dignity and respect. I want them to be Christian men who will help my daughters and their families lead a good life, are an example to others, love my daughters as Christ loves the church and help them get to heaven. And I will be sure and tell them the very same thing my father-in-law told me. “Love my daughter with all your heart and treat her well, but if you ever lay a hand on her in anger and hit her, I will find you and you will never hit another person for the rest of your short life. Then he added, “We’ve been hunting together and you know how well I can shoot, and you can’t run that fast, so don’t make me come after you!” Trust me, that sticks with you! Any man that wants to marry one of my daughters better have good manners, show us the respect we deserve, not lazy, willing to help with stuff like washing dishes and setting the table, and be willing to be a part of our entire family and do stuff with us. Most of all, they need to love my daughters more than anything or anyone else. If they are happy, then we will be happy.”

“I want my daughters to first marry a Christian. I have been praying for her husband since she was born that he would be a Godly man with patience and that he would help continue to lead her down the straight and narrow path. I have prayed that he would be honest in his dealings with others and have the integrity to be able to stand against satan and all who try to destroy the “body of Christ”. He would also have ability to lead her and their family, as well lead others to Christ.”

“First and foremost, his identity would be in Christ, a whole person with or without marriage, a servant, self-less, loving his wife more than anything, second to God. A family man, who considers relationships to be of utmost importance, hospitable, patient, kind, gentle, lover of children, and respecter of the elderly. An optimist, not a complainer, ready to take on the disappointments in life. A provider and hard worker. A man who recognizes that he is not perfect, grows his strengths and matures in his weaknesses – Humble. What a list! We can only make such a list because we strive to attain these qualities in our own lives BECAUSE OF CHRIST!”

“The man I want my daughter to marry is first of all a man of God. He has already made the decision that he and his family will follow in the steps of Jesus. His walk with Jesus affects his whole life, from his speech, to the kind of entertainment he watches and listens to, to the way he spends his money. He respects my daughter as a partner, and leans on her strengths as much as he supports and protects her. If he is wise, he will learn what is actually worth arguing about and what to just let go (hint, mostly just let it go). As he becomes wiser, he learns to appreciate the internal qualities that make her special, the kind of things that don’t fade away when brown hair is replaced by gray and wrinkles start appearing on her face. He is learning the difference between being the boss and being a leader. Finally, he loves my daughter enough to hold her accountable and encourage her in her own walk with God.”

“These are the qualities i thought of for who would marry my daughters: Member of the church, Respectful, Caring, Puts her needs first before his, Good listener, Polite, Good manners, Likes to hunt and fish, Wants to have kids.”

“I pray that my daughter would find a “Christian” young man when she decides to Marry, someone who already has a relationship with God and that they together would continue to grow as a Christian family. I would like to stress “Christian” to both male and female when finding the right person to marry, if you married outside of the Church you could always hope to convert but never be assured that this would be the case and could be a challenge that might not ever happen. Marriage is a Partnership for life and it takes two committed parties to make it work, I expect the man to be the leader of his household to have the utmost highest of Moral Values, Honor and Integrity as a person. I would expect my Daughter to always be treated with Greatest of Respect by her husband and to always be Honored and Defended as any husband should. I would also expect my daughter to have the same core values and expectations to Respect, Honor and Defend her husband as any wife should. When both the Husband and Wife are committed to God and to each other this is a strong foundation to have a marriage built upon and that is what I would hope for my daughter.”

“The type of man I want my daughters to marry would be a Christian who deeply loves God and firmly believes in His son Jesus as his Savior. A gentleman, who respects women as his equal who should be treated with courtesy, kindness and respect. A good listener, who is also a good conversationalist. Humble, strong in faith, loving, kind and loves children and dogs.”

“In considering the type of man I want my daughter to marry I first must say that this is the type of thing that her mother and I have thought about since we discovered that we were having a daughter. We have been praying for her husband and his parents for many years. That being said, I must say that the thought of my daughter dating is a frightening proposition. One because I know of the broken hearts that are to come as she searches for ‘the one’. The other frightening consideration is that in the dating process in search of a mate, that she may run across those who don’t respect her, share her/our values, or have a love for God. My daughter is not an object, she is a person with thoughts and feelings beautiful on the outside, even more so on the inside. She is an emotional being, sometimes beyond my ability to understand. That being said, that trait is not to be exploited to take advantage of her. Again she is a person, not an object to play with. I want my daughter to marry a man that is on fire for God. I want her to marry a man that will stand up for right and not back down. I want my daughter to marry a man that is respectful to her but also to others. I want my daughter to marry a man that can admit and sometimes laugh at his own mistakes. Why is all of this so important? In a mate my daughter can find the one who not only is responsible for her care for the rest of her life on earth, but in a mate my daughter will be partnered with someone that should help her to get to heaven during the 60+ years she has left on her wedding day. If her mate fails in that endeavor the consequences are eternal.”

Praise God for men of faith who are fervently praying and encouraging their daughters to seek the Lord and all His ways! May all our daughters learn to rely on God to bring them a man who will walk with them hand in hand on the path of righteousness.

May God bless each of you richly.

Suggestions for a Strong Marriage #4 – “A Godly Wife”

15 May

“Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:18-24)

Over the past few weeks I have been sharing some suggestions for your consideration in order to strengthen marriages. Today, I am going to share my last suggestion to aid each of us to have the type of great marriage the Lord intends for us to have and enjoy.

Suggestion #4 – Strong marriages have wives who follow the Biblical model given to them by the Lord.

It is nearly impossible to understand the type of woman the Lord wants a wife to aspire without consulting Proverbs 31:10-31

A Godly Wife is Priceless

In Proverbs 31:10, the question is asked, “A wife of noble character, who can find?” and goes on to say, “She is worth far more than rubies.”

What a powerful statement to the world proclaiming that if one manages to find a Godly wife, she is priceless and extremely valuable.

A Husband’s Attitude towards a Godly Wife

Proverbs 10:11-12 – “The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.”

A Godly wife has her husbands’ trust and confidence. She is an absolute asset to him. He knows she will not do anything to cause harm nor will she betray him. She strives to give him everything the Lord values; her patience, kindness, and love. She does not become involved in gossip or slander. She prays for her husband (and family) and protects his name.

A Godly Wife Manages the Home

Proverbs 31:13-19 – “She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.”

A Godly wife is one who sees that the home is functioning properly. She makes sure her family is fed wholesome, nutritious meals. She is wise with the family budget and contributes financially. If a wife does not work outside the home, she can contribute by using money wisely, and taking care of the finances. A Godly wife also maintains a positive relationship with any service people. She takes great pride and responsibility in the running of her home in order to bring glory to her husband.

A Godly Wife is Kind to Those Less Fortunate

Proverbs 31:20-27 – “She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”

A godly wife makes sure her family’s needs are always met and is resourceful. Godly wives make a good appearance for not only themselves and for God, but so that their husbands are respected. They do not do anything through either word or deed to draw unwanted attention or criticism.

A Godly Wife’s Is Faithful

Proverbs 31:28-31 – “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.”

God blesses those who are faithful to His word, and wives are to be faithful to their husbands. Wives who bring glory to their husbands, bring glory to God. Her children admire and love her, and her husband is happy and is constantly praising her. Others talk about her favorably, and she is rewarded by God.

A Godly Wife is Submissive “in the Lord”

Ephesians 5:22-24, 33 – “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

God’s plan for the Christian marriage is given here. Marriage is sacred and God wants men and women to marry and live with their mates until death parts them (Romans 7:l-2). The wife is commanded to obey her husband. The exception is if the husband demands anything of her which is morally or spiritually wrong, she must obey God rather than her husband (Acts 5:29). This is to be a voluntary submission on her part. She does not have this obligation to every man, just her husband.

Some Practical Suggestions for a Godly Wife

Remember why he fell in love with you in the first place – Remember and build on it. Don’t stop the courtship.

Be his wife not his child – Learn to handle difficulties like an adult. Be a helper and not a burden. He will appreciate you more if you are a “trooper” when the going gets rough!

Build him up – No one on earth can build him up as high as you can, and by the same token, no one on earth can tear him down as low as you can. If there is some way you want him to change or develop, encourage him in that direction, but don’t try to push him! Be very considerate of his feelings.

Strive to live on his salary – Make him feel like he is a very good provider. Never make him feel that he is a failure as a provider.

Make home a refuge for him – Most men don’t notice if a house is deep-down clean, but they notice if it is upside down. Feed him meals he enjoys. Make sure he realizes that he is more important to you than your parents or your children. Make him glad he came home. Make it obvious to children as well as friends that he is the head of your family.

Suggestions For A Strong Marriage #3 – “A Godly Husband”

11 May

For the past few weeks I have been sharing some suggestions for your consideration in order to strengthen marriages. I have been amazed at how the Lord has used these thoughts to touch the hearts and lives of so many. Thank you for your willingness to contact me and share your thoughts, concerns, and hurts. I have been praying for each of you.

Suggestion #3 – Strong marriages have men who follow the Biblical model given to them by Christ.

Ephesians 5:22-33 states, “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

Please notice a few observations from this passage.

The husband is the head of the family (vs. 23)

This implies authority; however, this authority is qualified. The husband is head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church. Being the head means he is vitally interested in her. He is her protector. The husband is to provide the needs of his wife. He is also to lead his wife and not boss her. As husbands we must lead as Christ lead; from the position of a servant. The authority given to husbands is not his. It comes from God and is a gift. He must be a good steward. As husbands, we will be accountable for how we lead our families.

The husband should love his wife (vs. 25)

The husband is commanded to love his wife with the same type of love which Christ has for the church. This love was a sacrificial type of love as Christ gave himself on the cross for the church. As a husband we must not have the attitude, “What can my wife do for me?” but, “What can I do for her?” A Godly husband must not be a tyrant. He must have a love for his wife, which is ready to make any sacrifice for her good.

A husband should live in consideration of his wife.

1 Peter 3:7 shares with us, “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.”

God is pleading for men to come to know their wife so well that he may consider her needs in all things. I have shared this passage for men for many years (and I have read it to constantly remind myself) of the need to get to know their wives on a deeper, more personal level. There are five questions of which husbands need to know the answers.

What does my wife need?
What makes my wife happy?
What makes my wife nervous?
What makes my wife feel relaxed?
What makes my wife anxious or depressed?

Dr. James Dobson addresses the issue of depression in his book, “What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women.” Wives wish their husbands understood:

Low self-esteem
Fatigue and time pressure
Loneliness and isolation
Absence of romantic love
Financial difficulties
Sex problems
Menstrual and physiological problems
Problems with children
Aging

I also want to suggest some things a husband should do in order to make sure their wife always feels great about choosing to marry them!

Hug and kiss your wife every morning.
Tell her that you love her and give her a kiss before you leave for work.
Show courtesy – 47% of the wives say their husbands omit courtesy.
Call her during the day to see how she is doing.
After work, call her before you leave for home so that she can know when to expect you.
Praise her.
Bring her flowers once in a while as a surprise (be sure to include a card that expresses your love for her.)
Be gentle, tender.
Help with the dishes after dinner.
Be truthful.
Remember special occasions such as dates, anniversaries, and birthdays with gifts that are sentimental, not practical. Learn how to shop for “your” wife.
Don’t criticize her.
Ask her regularly what you can do to help. Better yet, see something that needs to be done and do it yourself.
When you arrive home from work, give her a hug and kiss and spend a few minutes talking to her about how her day went.
Hug and kiss her every night, before you both go to sleep.
Special times to give special attention:
When the children are ill
When she is ill
During “that time of the month”

“For some strange reason, human beings (and particularly women) tolerate stresses and pressures much more easily if at least one other person knows they are enduring it.” – James Dobson

A good husband always strive to be aware of…

Cruelty, crudeness, offensive language or jokes
Not recognizing her attempts to please you
Unfavorable comparisons with other women
Rejection of her opinions as unimportant, makes her unimportant
Hurting her feelings

A husband should honor his wife

A great husband remembers that his wife is made in the image of God. (Gen 1:27) Each husband must each make up their mind she will have a permanent place of honor in their life – because she is Christ’s. 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 reads, “Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman; for as woman was made from man, so man is now born or woman. And all things are from God.”

I am deeply convicted that when husbands learn to soften their hearts and open their minds to the blueprint given from God, they will begin to experience His peace and harmony promised through obedient living. There is such a dire need for all men everywhere to reexamine and evaluate their own walk with God and seek His will within their marriage relationship.

May God continue to bless you richly and all of us who are husbands, that we will learn to live a life of obedience and submission.

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Posted by Kevin Langford on May 11, 2012 in Uncategorized

Tags: Encouragement, Godly Living, Marriage Enrichment

“Be You!” by Daniel Byard

04 May

The following article is written by my cousin, Daniel Byard. I know his ‘glimpse of glory’ will serve as a source of encouragement to each of you! Thank you Daniel for sharing with us. – Kevin

Have you ever thought, “I wish I was a good musician”, or “I wish I had that guy’s public speaking ability?” How often have you desired to sing like someone famous or have more money so you could help more people in need and spread the Good News? Me too!!! I’ve even said those very things out loud more than once. I think we all have actually.

Yesterday while waiting in the doctor’s office I encountered a man that has been in a great deal of pain for 3 years. Due to numerous surgeries he is now unable to work. He is a mechanic, but his real passion is wood working. He told me about some of the things he has made, one being a crucifix. I sensed he had lost a lot of hope, and his faith had grown weak. My wife and I have experienced a similar story since she was hit by a drunk driver 6 years and three major surgeries ago. My car accident was just a year and 4 days ago, but I’ve been there. I have been and seen people in his exact spot! I heard his story and shared our stories.

I believe God used this as an opportunity for me to do what I’m good at; listening and reading people. By the end of our conversation, he was smiling. He had renewed hope and I pray that his faith in the Father is renewed.

Normally I would have been very upset waiting an hour past my appointment time to see the doctor, but I’ll take that extra hour of vacation I used from work and count it as a win! (And be thankful I can continue working) If we had not been through similar circumstances I would not have been there. If I didn’t use the gift of reading people God has given me, would we have even met? Would he have chosen the chair next to me in an otherwise large an empty waiting room? My smile was enough to bring a stranger to my side. I would not have that smile if I did not have Jesus.

I walked away from this encounter as a better person. I felt great about the opportunity I was blessed to have been given. I ask that you consider three questions with me.

What talent has God already given you that you need to start using?

Jesus plainly stated in Matthew 25:23, “His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” May we examine ourselves often to understand the gifts and abilities God has granted to each of us so we may use them to His glory.

In what ways do you praise Him for EVERY event in your life.

The psalmist penned in Psalm 100:1-5: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” God is wonderful and is constantly worthy of our praise. May we each determine to praise him in each and every experience whether it be on the mountain top or as we walk in the valley in our lives.

Are you looking for ways for God to work through you in order to possibly change someone’s eternity?

Paul told the church to pray for opportunities in Colossians 4:2-4, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.” We need to constantly be on the lookout for opportunities to tell others about Christ through both word and deed.

I encourage you to take time to consider these three questions. Petition God to bless your heart, motivation, and vision for opportunities to glorify His Son.

My Glimpses of Glory