October 22 Devotional

Posted on October 22, 2012 by drscott

Dear friends,

I do love this devotional and the message it brings.  Often we judge our day as “good” or “bad”.  I think we should focus on having “God Days”–days in which, regardless of our circumstances, it was given to and lived in the presence of God.  That is where true joy is found.  God loves you and understands everything you’re going through.  Talk to Him.  He’s a GREAT listener!  Hugs and Love, Scott
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No Matter What your circumstances may be, you can find Joy in My Presence.  On some days Joy is generously strewn along your life-path, glistening in the sunlight.  On days like that, being content is as simple as breathing the next breath or taking the next step.  Other days are overcast and gloomy; you feel the strain of the journey, which seems endless.  Dull, gray rocks greet your gaze and cause your feet to ache.  Yet Joy is still attainable.  Search for it as for hidden treasure.

Begin by remembering that I have created this day; it is not a chance occurrence.  Recall that I am present with you whether you sense My Presence or not.  Then, start talking with Me about whatever is on your mind.  Rejoice in the fact that I understand  you perfectly, and I know exactly what you are experiencing.  As you continue communicating with Me, your mood will gradually lighten.  Awareness of My marvelous Companionship can infuse Joy into the grayest day.

Psalm 21:6  6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

 Proverbs 2:4 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure 
 Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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October 18 Devotional

Posted on October 18, 2012 by drscott
Dear Friends,
These are beautiful words that help us deal with all of those problems that seem to trip us up along our journey.  Visualize, if you will, a large rock peeking out in a flowing stream.  Notice how the water flows around the rock.  Flow with God and be at peace!  Hugs, Scott
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Go Gently Through This Day, keeping your eyes on Me. I will open up the way before you, as you take steps of trust along your path. Sometimes the way before you appears to be blocked. If you focus on the obstacle or search for a way around it, you will probably go off course. Instead, focus on Me, the Shepherd who is leading you along your life-journey. Before you know it, the “obstacle” will be behind you and you will hardly know how you passed through it.

That is the secret of success in My kingdom. Although you remain aware of the visible world around you, your primary awareness is of Me. When the road before you looks rocky, you can trust Me to get you through that rough patch. My Presence enables you to face each day with confidence.

John 10:14-15:14″I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Isaiah 26: 7 The path of the righteous is level; O upright One, you make the way of the righteous smooth 
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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October 15 Devotional

Posted on October 15, 2012 by drscott

Dear Friends,

It was great worshiping with you all yesterday!  For an hour, we all had our focus on God and His will for us and our lives.  I always feel good after worship don’t you!  Being in the presence of our heavenly Father and other followers is totally where it’s at!  Hugs, Scott
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Try To Stay Conscious Of Me as you go step by step through this day.  My Presence with you is both a promise and a protection.  My final statement just before I ascended into heaven was: Surely I am with you always.  That promise was for all of My followers, without exception.

The promise of My Presence is a powerful protection.  As you journey through your life, there are numerous pitfalls along the way.  Many voices clamor for your attention, enticing you to go their way.  A few steps away from your true path are pits of self-pity and despair, plateaus of pride and self-will.  If you take your eyes off Me and follow another’s way, you are in grave danger.  Even well-meaning friends can lead you astray if you let them usurp My place in your life.  The way to stay on the path of Life is to keep your focus on Me.  Awareness of My Presence is your best protection.

Matthew 28:20 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

 Hebrews 12:1-2  1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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October 12 Devotional

Posted on October 15, 2012 by drscott

Dear Friends,

It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to please people so that they’ll “approve” of you.  During this election year, there are many polls out there that make an attempt at measuring how folks feel about others and certain issues.  The media perpetuates this insane practice and we tend to buy into what the poll says, regardless of what the facts are.  So, here’s a poll that I know for a fact is true:  God’s Love for You is 100% unconditional and eternal.  No debate on this one.  It’s a FACT!  Be blessed friends, Love and Hugs, Scott
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Beware Of Seeing Yourself through other people’s eyes.  There are several dangers to this practice.  First of all, it is nearly impossible to discern what others actually think of you.  Moreover, their views of you are variable, subject to each viewer’s spiritual , emotional, and physical condition.  The major problem with letting others define you is that it borders on idolatry.  Your concern to please others dampens your desire to please Me, your Creator.

It is much more real to see yourself through My eyes.  My gaze upon you is steady and sure, untainted by sin.  Through My eyesyou can see yourself as one who is deeply, eternally loved.  Rest in My loving gaze, and you will receive deep Peace. Respond to My loving Presence by worshiping Me in spirit and in truth. 
 Hebrews 11:6 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

 John 4:23-24 23Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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October 11 Devotional

Posted on October 11, 2012 by drscott

Dear Friends,

Defining “wants” and “needs” in our lives is often a difficult task.  We are constantly fed information that attempts to define us and, through the use of advertising, suggest that we need certain things in order to be happy and fulfilled.  Lies! Lies! Lies!  Be at peace dearly beloved and know that what you need, you already have and have in abundance–our Lord, Jesus Christ!  Read and be blessed friends.  Hugs, Scott
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I Am The Culmination of all your hopes and desires. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last: who is, and was, and is to come.  Before you knew Me, you expressed your longing for Me in hurtful ways.  You were ever so vulnerable to the evil around you in the world.  But now My Presence safely shields you, enfolding you in My loving arms.  I have lifted you out of darkness into My marvelous Light.
Though I have brought many pleasures into your life, not one of them is essential.  Receive My blessings with open hands.  Enjoy My good gifts, but do not cling to them.  Turn your attention to the Giver of all good things,and rest in the knowledge that you are complete in Me.  The one thing you absolutely need is the one thing you can never lose: My Presence with you.

Psalm 62:5-8 5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.  7 My salvation and my honor depend on God  ;he is my mighty rock, my refuge.  8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. 

 Revelation 1:8 8″I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

 1 Peter 2:9 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

 James 1:7 7That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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Orchestra Agenda October 10

Posted on October 11, 2012 by drscott

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Choir Agenda October 10

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October 10 Devotional

Posted on October 10, 2012 by drscott

Dearly Beloved,

This first sentence hit home with me.  Although I know deep down that I can control nothing in this world, it doesn’t keep me from trying!  My personal prayer for me today is to let go and let God.  Now, it doesn’t mean that I won’t be planning, for failing to plan is planning to fail!  However, a balance between planning, controlling and trusting is always needed.  May this day be blessed for your and yours.  Peace, Scott

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Trust Me Enough
to let things happen without striving to predict or control them.  Relax, and refresh yourself in the Light of My everlasting Love.  My Love-Light never dims, yet you are often unaware of My radiant Presence.  When you project yourself into the future, rehearsing what you will do or say, you are seeking to be self sufficient: to be adequate without My help.  This is a subtle sin-so common that it usually slips by unnoticed.

The alternative is to live fully in the present, depending on Me each moment.  Rather than fearing your inadequacy, rejoice in My abundant supply.  Train your mind to seek My help continually, even when you feel competent to handle something by yourself.  Don’t divide your life into things you can do yourself and things that require My help.  Instead, learn to rely on Me in every situation.  This discipline will enable you to enjoy life more and to face each day confidently. 
Psalm 37:3-6 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.  4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

 Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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October 9 Devotional

Posted on October 9, 2012 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I pray you soak up these beautiful words today and every day.  You are loved unconditionally!  Peace, Scott
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I Love You
with an everlasting Love.  The human mind cannot comprehend My constancy.  Your emotions flicker and falter in the face of varying circumstances, and you tend to project your fickle feelings onto Me.  Thus, you do not benefit fully from My unfailing Love.
You need to look beyond the flux of circumstances and discover Me gazing lovingly back at you.  This awareness of My Presence strengthens you, as you receive and respond to My Love.  I am the same yesterday, today, and forever!  Let My Love flow into you continually, Your need for Me is as constant as the outflow of My Love into you.

Jeremiah 31:3 3The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.

 Exodus 15:13 13 “In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

 Hebrews 13:8 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

 Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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Prayer Calendar for Election 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by drscott
This is to help you spread the word of a prayer calendar for days  before the election if you have not seen it.  I think Max Lucado, author and pastor,  is the originator of the calendar. Invite others to join in prayer to guide our nation back to God. This election will be a deciding election as to what type of country we will have in the future.
Unite, Strengthen, Appoint and anoint leaders (USA)
October 3  Pray for God’s person to shine in Wednesday night debate
October 4  Pray that the media would not exaggerate or mislead
October 5  Pray that Christians would not be deceived
October 6  Pray for candidates that can lead in economic recovery
October 7  Pray for the candidates to be saved
October 8  Pray Truth is spoken by politicians
October 9  Pray for men and women with scriptural convictions to win
October 10  Pray for moral recovery
October 11  Pray for God’s person to shine in tonight’s debate
October 12  Pray for political lies to be exposed
October 13  Pray that the media would give fact not just opinion
October 14  Pray for God’s people to humbly pray
October 15  Pray Truth is recognized by voters
October 16  Pray for God’s person to shine in tonight’s debate
October 17  Pray that Satan will not have victories through this election
October 18  Pray that sinful motives of candidates to be revealed
October 19  Pray for God’s protection from evil people from being elected
October 20  Pray for voting to be based on Biblical values
October 21  Pray for God’s people to remember who is King
October 22  Pray for God’s person to shine in tonight’s debate
October 23  Pray for the candidates to have proper priorities
October 24  Pray Christian freedoms will be protected
October 25  Pray that the media would not present bias in favor of anyone
October 26  Pray a godly change in the direction of our country
October 27  Pray for candidates that can lead in job creation
October 28  Pray for God’s people to seek God’s direction in voting
October 29  Pray that Jesus is recognized as Truth
October 30  Pray the nation sees the need to turn to God
October 31  Pray for God’s continued mercy over our nation’s sin
November  1  Pray for candidates that can lead in national security
November 2  Pray for national revival because of the election
November 3  Pray for candidates that can lead in uncertain times
November 4   Pray for God’s people to care about Biblical issues
November 5  Pray that people vote based on Biblical Truth
November 6  Pray for Christians to go and vote
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