> > HEARTLIGHT DAILY VERSE > (formerly Today's Verse) > by Phil Ware > >December 6, 2004 > >[Zechariah prophesied concerning John,] "You, my child, will be >called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before >the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the >knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, >because of the tender mercy of our God." > > --Luke 1:76-78 > New International Version > >THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... > Where does salvation come from? Does it come from our sense >that something is desperately wrong and we need to change and >make it better? Does it come from casting things in a more >positive light so we don't become discouraged and quit? Does >it come from a lucky break? Does it come because we are >scrupulously righteous and deserve it come our way? Does it >come from rigorously obeying everything in the law? No! >Salvation and forgiveness come from one source, "the tender >mercy of our God." > > >MY PRAYER... > I confess, Father, that at times I've tried to earn my >salvation. At other times, I have taken it for granted and >trampled on your mercy and grace. Today, Father, I want to >live for you: not to be saved or gain salvation, but to please >you and reflect your character and nature. Your mercy and >grace have redeemed many people from the worthless way of >living that I see so many others trapped in. Thank you for your >salvation, but please help me to live in a way that shows the >joy of that salvation in all I say, think, and do. 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?A1.21.29231.1.1286813 >----------- >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?A1.21.29231.2.1286813 >----------- >This daily devotional is published and distributed by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29231.3.1286813 > >Additional devotionals are available at >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29231.4.1286813 >----------- >For Copyright Terms visit >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29231.5.1286813 >----------- >The NIV Daily Verse is provided by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29231.6.1286813 > > > > >>> Share the good news <<< >Please forward this message to a friend! > > >FREE Christian Book >http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ > > >____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ > >* This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe >from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. >If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the >address bar of your browser. > >http://www.salememail.com/unsub/21/1286813.aspx > > >* Copyright © 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content > Providers. All rights reserved. > >1286813 > >____________________________________________________________ > >TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE >Experience Personal & Ministry Growth >Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs >Associate and Bachelor of Arts >Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry >http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ >____________________________________________________________ > > > > > > >Questions or comments can be sent to mailsupport@... ~+~+~+ 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 associate.com: Christian drummer christiandrummer-subscribe@...