DONNIE DAILY GEMS FOR MONDAY MARCH 8:
WORD OF WISDOM
A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other!
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DAILY DEVOTION
Construction Ahead
"Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot
perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him:
he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth
the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold."
Job 23:8-10
I am not a big fan of road construction projects. When you see those big
orange signs warning that there is construction ahead, the natural tendency
is to groan a little. Someone once said the official state flower of
Kentucky is the orange traffic cone! And you may have seen the picture of
the construction sign that says, "Prepare to be annoyed." However despite
the frustration that comes with the process, the end result is wonderful
when we get to drive on a smooth, rebuilt road.
Life is filled with things that bring us frustration and annoyance. Often
like Job we may not be able to see or understand what God is doing in our
lives. Yet even when we cannot discern the purpose behind what is happening
to us, we can be certain and confident that God knows exactly where we are
and He knows exactly what He is doing. The process may be filled with things
that are painful and difficult and sometimes frustrating, but the end result
is something beautiful made according to His design.
God's purpose is for us to be "conformed to the image of his Son" (Romans
8:29). That requires that the things in our life that do not match that
image be removed. Many times the things God must take away for us to be like
Jesus are things that we would rather cling to. In faith we must be willing
to release them to His purpose, trusting that He knows what the best end
result will be.
God is working all things together in your life today to accomplish His
purpose of making you more like His Son.
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DAILY BIBLE READING
Reflection - (This is a day you can use to catch up on your "Daily Bible
Reading" or just read whatever you feel led to read)
