> Heartlight Daily Devotional October 23, 2005 > > >A man finds joy in giving an apt reply -- and how good is a timely word! >--Proverbs 15:23 >New International Version > >THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... >Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even >the best of speakers has to admit that the best of his or her words >are not nearly as good as those the Spirit gives. Nevertheless, we >must not excuse ourselves of insensitive speech, unkindness, or even >missed opportunities because we were not paying attention to what >was said, were not spiritually in tune with the needs of our >companions, or simply did not know Scripture well enough to bless >others with gracious speech at the appropriate time. > >MY PRAYER... >Loving Shepherd, I will spend much of my time today with people. >Some of them know you, but most do not. Please give me wisdom to say >things that lead people closer to you. Give me words of help and >hope for the broken. Give me words of tenderness for the fainting. >Give me words of direction for the confused. Father, I pray that >whatever words I say today may reflect your will and be led by your >purposes. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. > >----------- > >Heartlight Daily devotional and prayer are written by Phil Ware of >HEARTLIGHT Magazine, on the web at: ><http://www.crosswalkmail.com/vjvktbz_rwlzrn.html>http://www.heartlight.org >----------- >The NIV Daily Verse is provided by ><http://www.crosswalkmail.com/jpvkadg_rwlzrn.html>http://www.zondervan.com > >If you enjoyed this newsletter, forward it on to a friend. >* Copyright 2005 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. >All rights reserved. ~~~~ Alan & Ruth Anne Wheeler <da2ofus@...> Proud owners of the following lists: Ladies Fellowship, LF Newsletter, Bread of Life, Christian Drummer and swgCares at: <www.associate.com> The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ~ Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)