> > HEARTLIGHT DAILY VERSE > (formerly Today's Verse) > by Phil Ware > >March 4, 2004 > >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 > >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. >----------- > >Heartlight Daily devotional and prayer are written >by Phil Ware of HEARTLIGHT Magazine, on the web at: >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.19413.1.1286813 >----------- >HEARTLIGHT is a non-profit organization and needs >your help! Find out how to support this ministry at: >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.19413.2.1286813 >----------- >This daily devotional is published and distributed by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.19413.3.1286813 > >Additional devotionals are available at >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.19413.4.1286813 >----------- >For Copyright Terms visit >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.19413.5.1286813 >----------- >The NIV Daily Verse is provided by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.19413.6.1286813 > >FREE Christian Book >http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/UMhl/ > > >____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ > >* To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, click here: > http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/U.asp?A1.21.1286813 > > If that link is not clickable, simply copy and paste it into > your browser window. >* Copyright © 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content > Providers. All rights reserved. >____________________________________________________________ > > >____________________________________________________________ > >ISN’T NOW THE TIME TO EARN YOUR MINISTRY DEGREE? >Enjoy Spiritual Growth and Ministry Development Degrees in >Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Counseling, Biblical Studies >Can be Completed Off Campus and Online >Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary >http://l.salemweb.net/tcs04isfoot/ >____________________________________________________________ ~+~+~+ Alan Wheeler Featured TechTrax author at: http://www.mousetrax.com/techtrax Click on the Techtrax link! Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. Psalms 33:3 blindlab@... drumming4him@... Owner of the following list at freegroups.net: Christian drummer christiandrummer-subscribe@...