"Sound Investments"
Wisdom for the day: "Tithing is always a difficult topic to address: many people find it difficult to determine what to give and what to save (and of course, what to spend). Many people wonder if it is more important to ensure their money goes to the church than to their debts. Just as important as how much, is to where: the reason televangelists make such large amounts of money, is because they inspire people with a need to give, but these people don't research/examine what this money is used for. Thus, as important as it is to give, it is even more important to be a good steward; and ensure that what is given is used to the best of its ability. Remember, 'We don't own the store, we just work here.'"
Scripture for the day: Luke 12:22-31, "22And He said to His disciples, "For this reason I say to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. 23"For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! 25And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life's span? 26If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? 27Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 28But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith! 29And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. 30For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things."
31"But seek first His kingdom, and all these things will be added to you."
Life: Spring break went well, though was very busy. I managed to visit my home high school, go to Portland, see the coast, visit my grandparents, and visit a friend of mine at college. As school starts back up, I only wish I'd had three weeks to spend more time on all of those things, though perhaps it's best so as not to get worn out on any of them. We have had unusual weather recently, with about 1/2 an inch of snow the last two nights. The opera continues to pick up pace, with rehearsals nearly every night of the week (barring Sat. and Sun.), and is becoming less enjoyable as more 'modern' (perverted) humor is added to the blocking. I pray God will allow me be a light, and keep me from having to participate in anything immoral or suggestive (or more likely, having to quit the show instead). I have recently started a 'relationship' with someone, and pray that it will move slowly and be honoring to God, so as to glorify Him above all else, and not impede His will for my life.
Wisdom for the day: "Tithing is always a difficult topic to address: many people find it difficult to determine what to give and what to save (and of course, what to spend). Many people wonder if it is more important to ensure their money goes to the church than to their debts. Just as important as how much, is to where: the reason televangelists make such large amounts of money, is because they inspire people with a need to give, but these people don't research/examine what this money is used for. Thus, as important as it is to give, it is even more important to be a good steward; and ensure that what is given is used to the best of its ability. Remember, 'We don't own the store, we just work here.'"
Scripture for the day: Luke 12:22-31, "22And He said to His disciples, "For this reason I say to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. 23"For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! 25And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life's span? 26If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? 27Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 28But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith! 29And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. 30For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things."
31"But seek first His kingdom, and all these things will be added to you."
Life: Spring break went well, though was very busy. I managed to visit my home high school, go to Portland, see the coast, visit my grandparents, and visit a friend of mine at college. As school starts back up, I only wish I'd had three weeks to spend more time on all of those things, though perhaps it's best so as not to get worn out on any of them. We have had unusual weather recently, with about 1/2 an inch of snow the last two nights. The opera continues to pick up pace, with rehearsals nearly every night of the week (barring Sat. and Sun.), and is becoming less enjoyable as more 'modern' (perverted) humor is added to the blocking. I pray God will allow me be a light, and keep me from having to participate in anything immoral or suggestive (or more likely, having to quit the show instead). I have recently started a 'relationship' with someone, and pray that it will move slowly and be honoring to God, so as to glorify Him above all else, and not impede His will for my life.
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