BearK Loc: TN

Every morning when I wake up, I have a choice; I can be grateful for the day, or be grumpy for whatever reason. I make it a point to NOT remember bad days, in fact I seldom remember even the good days because they are in the past. In my mind the past is over and dead, best to leave it buried.

I look at today as a gift and I will concentrate on trying to make it the best day ever. I go out with the express hope of making someone smile, or better yet, make them laugh. There are things in my life that I control, and the things that I can't control - worrying about them won't change them. BUT, I have found that prayer can change many things I thought were beyond my control.

The Bible verse for this Wednesday is:

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Very inspirational..Thank You for posting this..Always a reason for everything, I needed this reminder today...

Did my heart good~~~ :thumbup: :thumbup:

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

The world needs more with such positive outlooks! :thumbup: Very inspirational, BearK.

You make the OPP forum a better site. :wink:

NanaSue57 Loc: Georgia

BearK...thank you! I've been struggling a lot lately, and my past keeps getting thrown back at me. So, I truly needed this. I haven't been on OPP much lately, but decided to just check it out. The Lord must have wanted me to see your devotional, because He had something to say to me! Thank you for letting Him use you BearK. I won't miss your devotioal ever again! The Lord is so good!

Forkbassman Loc: Missouri

Excellent post for today and everyday! KNOW God, KNOW peace. NO God, NO peace.

NanaSue57 Loc: Georgia

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Roxy Loc: somewhere in the US of A

Thank you for that devotional. I to start my day thanking God for a new day and for the fact that I am here because of his sacrifice his son Jesus Christ. If only the rest of the world started their day this way! I can only imagine! Thanks again

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Thank you for this inspiring devotional. Every morning, weather permitting we sit on the porch, watching the animals, listening to the birds and enjoying the peace before the hectic day begins. As usual I printed out the Psalm, prayer and today the devotional to inspire our prayers and meditation. thank for for helping us keep the faith when the challenges seem overwhelming. God Bless.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fVPDrZypPM4

Sweet Hour of Prayer

1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

BearK Loc: TN

The two hymns you picked today were outstanding - thanks. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I thought of you immediately, when I saw the title.

BearK Loc: TN

Isn't it exciting how sometimes God uses people to bring out a message that others needed. He sure works in wonderful and mysterious ways.

Workinman Loc: Bayou Pigeon

Amen! BearK thank you, I really like those verses.

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