-/\/\-----------------------------------------------------------------
 \  /  TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT   --   http://www.heartlight.org/
--\/------------------------------------------------------------------

January 25, 2004


VERSE:
   The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
    -- Philemon 1:25
    

THOUGHT:
   Have you noticed how words of blessing are in such short supply?
There is something about our fallen state that makes sarcasm and
ridicule easier to use than blessing. But, in God's family, words
are always to be used for the benefit and blessing of others. What
simpler or kinder words do we need to use to bless others than
these words Paul sent to Philemon? Let's find a way to say them
. . . and say them again . . . and again...

PRAYER:
   Loving Father, you have blessed me so much with your grace.
Please use me to be a blessing to everyone I meet today. 
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.