>  Heartlight Daily Devotional  Monday, November 21, 2005
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>I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ 
>Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way - in all your 
>speaking and in all your knowledge.
>--1 Corinthians 1:4-5
>New International Version
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>THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
>The apostle Paul was amazing. He is writing one of the most 
>problematic churches and yet finds reasons to give thanks for them. 
>First, he is thankful for them because Jesus died for them. When God 
>extends his grace to others, how can we not do the same? Second, he 
>recognizes the areas of their abuse are also a reason to give thanks 
>- they may have distorted it, but when reined in to honor God, these 
>gifts could bless their church. Even though he has tough words to 
>follow, Paul's example reminds us that a child of God is something 
>to be cherished, even if they have problems.
>
>MY PRAYER...
>Gracious Father, give me the heart to see reasons to be thankful for 
>all of your children. I confess that it is often so easy for me to 
>view others based on how they view me, share my theological 
>opinions, or how much trouble they cause me. Forgive me, for I know 
>if you had done the same with me, I would have never been one of 
>your children. Please help me rejoice in your children. Through 
>Jesus I pray. Amen.
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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)