Dave Brandon- The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is a spectacular building. Its architecture is spellbinding, and its stained-glass windows and beautiful interior features rare breathtaking.
But after centuries of towering over the Paris landscape, it needed renovation—which had begun when a devastating fire caused extensive damage to the glorious old building. (Google image, Notre-Dame de Paris)
The stone structure must be shored up. The damaged interior and its prized artifacts need to be repaired. The effort is worthwhile, though, because for many this ancient cathedral stands as a symbol of hope.
What's true if buildings is also true of us. Our bodies, like this old church, will eventually look a bit worse for wear! But as the apostle Paul explains, there's good news: while we might gradually lose the physical being—can be continually renewed and growing (2 Corinthians 4:16).
As "we make it our goal to please [the Lord] (5:9), relying on the Holy Spirit to fill and transform us (3:18; Ephesians 5:18), our spiritual growth need never stop—no matter what our "building" looks like.
"God, thank You for Your Spirit renewing and transforming us. Please continue to give us the strength and courage to rest in You."
(Our Daily Bread, 9/11/19)
141 - 145 of 200 one-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more this week-
141- Ps. 143:6 "I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah"
142- 1 Cor. 16:13 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men be strong."
143- Ps. 62:8 "Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."
144- Ps. 57:7 "My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise."
145- Ps. 141:8 "But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord; in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute."
141- Ps. 143:6 "I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah"
142- 1 Cor. 16:13 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men be strong."
143- Ps. 62:8 "Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."
144- Ps. 57:7 "My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise."
145- Ps. 141:8 "But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord; in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute."
Today's quote-
~ Mary Southerland- "Don’t let that word – faith – frighten you. You have faith. You walk into a dark room and flip a switch, knowing that the light will come on. You sit in a chair, knowing it will support your weight. You buy a ticket and board a plane, trusting that aircraft to get you to your desired destination. Yes, you have faith. It is just a matter of where you place that faith that makes all the difference in the world. When you place your faith in God, a world of possibilities and impossibilities opens up." Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Words of wisdom-
~ Give God's Holy Spirit time to speak to you. Everything you see, He spoke into existence. He wants us to speak things into existence, that He may be glorified.
~ It is not a question if God is able! Get your tongue in agreement that He is willing.
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List of recent sermons of CFC ministers. CFC Potsdam NY church has a live service at 10 am Sunday's for shut-ins. If for some reason you can't make it to the church you usually attend, click on the above link, and still get fed!
List of recent sermons of CFC ministers. CFC Potsdam NY church has a live service at 10 am Sunday's for shut-ins. If for some reason you can't make it to the church you usually attend, click on the above link, and still get fed!
Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)
Helpful ways the Lord helped me in my marriage
Upcoming posts-
#21 Abiding in Christ
10th- Tuesday's post by Andrew Murray
#22 Assured of God's Mighty Power
12th- Thursday's post by Andrew Murray
The Fear of God
14th- Saturday's post by Jean Oathout
#23 One in the Spirit
17th- Tuesday's post by Andrew Murray
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