My Morning Prayer; Conversations 7

My Morning Prayer; Conversations 7
Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley

Conversations 7
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
The tempter said to me:
You’ve worked hard and had a busy life. You deserve to retire and spend your time relaxing and enjoying yourself.
 
I answered:
Why would I want to retire from the things that last forever!
 
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless (1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT).

No weapon formed against you shall prosper, 
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment 
You shall condemn. 
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, 
And their righteousness is from Me,” 
Says the Lord.
(Isaiah 54:17 NKJV)

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

Good Morning Lord! As my generation is aging, more and more comes across our screens and into our mailboxes about retirement and leaving the workforce. I realize You have created me and gifted me with a unique set of skills and talents, and I want to continue to serve You in all the ways You lead me. I also want to be an encouragement to others in similar situations! Equip me in this season of change. Continue to point me to your Word, to find the Scriptures to inspire and lead me into whatever You have for me in the next season of life. Give me courage to stay in my current situation, or give me bravery to step into the open doors that are clearly meant for me to walk through. I know that it is not about money, benefits, or security—for only You hold the keys to whatever my needs may be in every tomorrow. This is about being strategically placed to bring honor to Your name, to grow Your kingdom, and to encourage the body of Christ. Lord, I want to walk with You every day of my life, and I am confident that I will spend eternity with You. Prompt me to follow Your lead, that others may dwell with us in heaven for eternity. In Jesus's name, amen.

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 54, Repurposed

Timely Tidbits of Truth 54, Repurposed

Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

There are many “RE” words that are packed with hope and encouragement. The word "Repurpose" reminds us that many things once discarded, considered useless, and put aside for the trash heap, can be brought back, become useful once again, have value, and take on new meaning.
 
In the Scriptures we find some wonderful “RE” words that can keep hope and encouragement alive and thriving in our hearts and help us to discover the new things God is doing in our lives.
 
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV).

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The Seven Colors of Grace, Introduction

The Seven Colors of Grace, Introduction
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
I thank my God…for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:4).
 
Grace is God’s goodness; it is the kindness of God’s heart. - A.W. Tozer
 
Spiritual light has many beams and prismatic colors….As all the colors blend into one resplendent rainbow, so all the glories of heaven and earth meet in Jesus. -C.H. Spurgeon
 
As each one has received a gift, minister to one another, as good stewards of the manifold (multi-colored) grace of God (1 Peter 4:10).
 
When I first read 1 Peter 4:10 and discovered that the word “manifold” can also be translated “multi-colored” it opened a new door of insight into the riches and fullness of God’s grace. It is a grace found in Jesus Christ alone, and can be depicted in each of the seven colors of God’s rainbow. 
 
As we focus on these colors it will be a spiritual focus. The aim is not to share scientific information about the rainbow (as interesting as that might be), but to present biblical truth to help you discover why God placed this amazing sight of seven glorious colors in the sky.
 
May His light shine upon you, may His grace bring you the greatest treasures of His love, and may His everlasting faithfulness bring to your life a heart filled with hope.

-Roy Lessin

Readers and Friends,

Join us each week on Wednesday as we pursue this wonderful series on The Seven Colors of Grace!
-Marina

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My Morning Prayer: Conversations 6

My Morning Prayer: Conversations  6
-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley
 
The tempter said to me:
When someone hurts you wouldn’t you like to see justice done? How could you forgive that person and let them get away with the wrong things that were done.
 
I answered:
Forgiveness is the green light that allows me to travel on the highway of freedom. To not forgive doesn’t imprison the offender, it imprisons me.
 
And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you for your offenses (Mark 11:25 NASB).

My Morning Prayer

-Marina Bromley

Forgive me Father, for the many times I have held on to unforgiveness. I know that You have shown SO much grace and mercy to me, forgiving me for all of my sins and tresspasses. Help me to remember the freedom I experience when I forgive others! I love You and want to be a reflection of Your grace and mercy, so please keep teaching me and molding me as clay to be more like You. In Jesus's name. Amen.

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Timely Tidbits of Truth 53

Timely Tidbits of Truth 53
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
 
When you ask God if something or someone is in His will for your life, be willing to receive a “no” as an acceptable answer.
 
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you (Psalm 32:8 ESV).

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