August 6, 2007
READ: Romans 8:26-28
My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Physical therapy is a painful necessity after knee-replacement surgery. Part of my routine involved my therapist pulling my knee back into a bent position and holding it taut. Good stretch? Mason would ask encouragingly. No, I winced, not that good!
I soon learned, however, how important it is to stretch ones muscles and jointssometimes causing discomfortto gain full range of motion.
That wasnt the first time Ive been stretched outside my comfort zone. God has sometimes urged me to share my faith with someone I didnt know very well, or to give an offering that was far beyond what I usually give, or to confront someone about a situation.
Abrahams life illustrates the importance of faith when God asks us to move beyond our comfort zone. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called . . . . He went out, not knowing where he was going (Heb. 11:8).
While we stretch our spiritual muscles, we may feel discomfort. But God assures us, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9). Our adequacyour sufficiencyis found in Him (3:5).
When you boldly step out in faith and obedience to God, you may be surprised at how a good stretch can strengthen your spiritual life!
This has been around but in case you missed it over the weekend
Video: Jackie Mason goes nuclear on the Democrats over Iraq.
Starts slow but bear with it. Big finish.
http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/05/video-jackie-mason-goes-nuclear-on-the-democrats-over-iraq/
Will post something either later today/tonight or tommorow since Mil Mon Thread has been extended into Tues.But an earlier than that T Y for Your thus far pings!
Read on weekend Thread that Luvee is getting to meet Mr. & Mrs. Mayor & viseversa. So neat! Have fun! I’m sure You will!