Count Your Blessings!
“Giving thanks ALWAYS for ALL THINGS unto God…” —Ephesians 5:20 My mother was a British citizen living in Worester, England during World War 2. I remember her telling me about Hitler’s bombing campaign upon English cities. Many families sent their children to live with friends or relatives in the country in hopes that they would …
Thankful for the Simple Things
“…and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks…” —Mark 8:6 When the Lord blesses you with something amazing or unexpected, you are usually quick to offer Him thanks. However, in the common, humdrum things of everyday life, we often don’t give them a second thought and fail to thank God for the simple blessings. …
RETURNING THANKS
“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, TURNED BACK… and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks… There are not found that RETURNED to give glory to God, save this stranger” —Luke 17:18 The phrase “return thanks” is based on the Bible account of Jesus healing the …
Two Men Named Lazarus
Send Lazarus… —Luke 16:24-28 Lazarus, come forth. —John 11:43 There are two men in the Bible named Lazarus. One was a beggar who camped out at a rich man’s gate. He died and went to paradise. The rich man died also and went to hell. In hell the rich man begged that Lazarus would come …
Be Specific In Your Prayers
“…she prayed unto the Lord… give unto thine handmaid a man child…” —1 Samuel 1:10-11 Hannah prayed specifically. She was barren and wanted a baby. But not just any baby—She prayed specially for “a MAN child.” And God granted her request and Samuel was born. Generalized prayers are generally powerless. Who would come into the presence …