When my earthly father says, "You are nothing."
My Heavenly Father says, "You are my beloved child."
When my earthly father says, "I'll give you the piano, if you learn how to play it."
My Heavenly Father says, "Use your talents wisely."
When my earthly mother says, "Just wait until your father gets home."
My Heavenly Father says, "Just wait until my Son takes you home."
When my earthly father says, "You will never amount to anything."
My Heavenly Father says, "You will always be something special to me."
When my earthly father says, "Go stand in the corner."
My Heavenly Father says, "Go into every corner of the world and tell about my Son."
When my earthly father says, "Clean up this mess."
My Heavenly Father says, "If your life is a mess, I will clean it up for you."
When my earthly father says, "You will never do anything right."
My Heavenly Father says, "I will make all things right."
When my earthly father says, "Go away. Can't you see I'm busy?"
My Heavenly Father says, "I am available twenty-four hours a day."
When my earthly father says, "Why don't you grow up?"
My Heavenly Father says, "Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
When my earthly father says, "I hate you."
My Heavenly Father says, "I love you so much. I gave my Son for you."
When my earthly father says, "I don't have time for you. I'm in a hurry."
My Heavenly Father says, "Time means nothing to me. I have all the time you need."
When my earthly father says, "I am not going to hold you. You need to do something by yourself."
My Heavenly Father says, "I will wrap my loving arms around you."
When my earthly father says, "Why don't you pick up your feet?"
My Heavenly Father says, "I will walk with you and help you up when you fall."
When my earthly father says, "You are no longer welcome in our home."
My Heavenly Father says, "Heaven is your home. I have a mansion prepared for you."
youths corner
Once there was a young couple whose business had failed and had little money to spend at Christmas. They were going to move out of their house after the new year. But they didn’t want their holiday season to be spoiled because of it. So they decided to throw a party.When the guests arrived, they saw a cedar tree decorated with one string of lights and small rolled up pieces of paper tied to the limbs of the ribbon.
“Welcome to our “Blessing Tree!” they said, beaming. In spite of hard times, God has blessed us in so many ways that we decided to dedicate our tree to Him. Each piece of paper describes a blessing He has given us this year”
This couple has faced more trials since then, and they have chosen to stay focused on the Lord. They often remark that the Christmas with the “Blessing Tree” was one of their most beautiful, because they could testify as Mary did: “My spirit rejoiced in God my Saviour… He who is mighty has done great things for me” (Luke 1:47-49).
Whatever maybe your difficulties, do not let them spoil Christmas for nothing can spoil Christ! Like this couple, stay focused on Lord Jesus Christ and seek ways to share His blessings with others- perhaps through your own “Blessing Tree”
“He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name” (Luke 1:49).
The Blessing Tree
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Once there was a young couple whose business had failed and had little money to spend at Christmas. They were going to move out of their house after the new year. But they didn’t want their holiday season to be spoiled because of it. So they decided to throw a party.When the guests arrived, they saw a cedar tree decorated with one string of lights and small rolled up pieces of paper tied to the limbs of the ribbon.
“Welcome to our “Blessing Tree!” they said, beaming. In spite of hard times, God has blessed us in so many ways that we decided to dedicate our tree to Him. Each piece of paper describes a blessing He has given us this year”
This couple has faced more trials since then, and they have chosen to stay focused on the Lord. They often remark that the Christmas with the “Blessing Tree” was one of their most beautiful, because they could testify as Mary did: “My spirit rejoiced in God my Saviour… He who is mighty has done great things for me” (Luke 1:47-49).
Whatever maybe your difficulties, do not let them spoil Christmas for nothing can spoil Christ! Like this couple, stay focused on Lord Jesus Christ and seek ways to share His blessings with others- perhaps through your own “Blessing Tree”
“He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name” (Luke 1:49).
SO I LOOK TO YOU
“I will answer them before they even call to Me…” (Isaiah 65:24, NLT).
Today's Word
Have you ever thought about something you wanted or needed, and suddenly that need was supplied—before you ever even stopped to pray about it? God knows your needs before you even speak them. He wants to provide for you and answer the very desires of your heart. When you put Him first in everything you do, when you faithfully follow His commands, He’ll pour out an extra portion of His goodness and favor upon you.
Don’t ever think God is too busy to answer your prayers. Don’t ever think your needs are too small, or that you don’t matter. He cares about everything that concerns you, and He loves to hear you call upon His name. You are very special to God, and He promises to answer in His timing, and sometimes, before you even call. Stand in faith knowing that God wants to shower you with His abundant blessings today.
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Reveal Your good plan for me and teach me to trust in You as I surrender to You every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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