Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Two vs. One, Irrevocable Blessings, Symptoms or Roots

Yesterday
Met with some of the China teachers at their winter meeting, which will last all week. I plan to go today to an actual part of it, not just visit after. I had an appointment yesterday with some French folks who design ski resorts!

Everything takes longer without Jaime here. Two are definitely better than one.

The Daily Bible
Balak summons Balaam to curse the Israelites, but all Balaam does is bless them according to the Lord's desire. God blesses and when he blesses no one can take away that blessing.

Boundaries in Marriage
Intruders (schedules, people, or other) are often the symptom or result of another problem. The real issue, the root issue must be addressed in order to remove the symptom. Just like you shouldn't focus all attention on the stomachache, when the real cause is drinking too much alcohol.

Prayer
God you are a blessing beyond compare, help me to focus on you, your heart, and your ways. Bless us all to love you and serve you. Watch over our efforts for you, destroy our plans of lower quality and lesser fruits. Show us how to plant and sow with eternal rewards. Honor us with your presence and heal us of our sin and sickness. Thank you Father for our brother Jesus, amen.

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