Positive Daily Inspiration – September 16, 2023 – Saturday Inspiration

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“The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guide your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7

A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the preacher decided to visit him.

It was a chilly evening. The preacher found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his preachers visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited.

The preacher made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the preacher took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone then he sat back in his chair, still silent.

The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember’s flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead.

Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The preacher glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it.

As the preacher reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, “Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the fiery sermon. I shall be back in church next Sunday.”

We live in a world today, which tries to say too much with too little. Consequently, few listen. Sometimes the best sermons are the ones left unspoken.

The Lord is my Shepherd —– that’s a Relationship!

I shall not want —– that’s Supply!

God maketh me to lie down in green pastures —–that’s Rest!

God leadeth me beside the still waters —–that’s Refreshment!

God restoreth my soul —– that’s Healing!

God leadeth me in the paths of righteousness —-that’s Guidance!

For God’s name sake —– that’s Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death—–that’s Trust!

I will fear no evil —– that’s Protection!

For Thou art with me —– that’s Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me —–that’s Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies—–that’s Hope!

Thou annointest my head with oil —– that’s Consecration!

My cup runneth over —– that’s Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life—–that’s Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord —–that’s Security!

Forever —– for your soul, that’s Eternity!

Face it, God is crazy about you!

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POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER:

Dear God, I pray today that I have the traveling companions of hope and optimism.
Your love gives me every reason to be hopeful.
Thank You God!

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION:

I am filled to the brim with hope and optimism because of my faith in God.

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE:

Don’t talk about it – be about it!

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