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The personal note showed the reader that even though their friend was on the other side of the world, they were still thinking of them personally. Reference: v. 12 About Benjamin he said: "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders." (NIV Bible)
I realised that I do not write a weekend 'to-do' list for my husband. Reference: v.18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your forefathers, as it is today. (NIV Bible)
And when the 'quick fix' doesn't work - which is usually nine times out of ten - we complain that there isn't enough. Reference: v.4 His disciples answered, "But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?" (NIV Bible) Explore: "There's nothing to eat!" Do you ever hear that in your household? I use to say it all the time to my mum. I would stand in front of a full pantry and say, 'There's nothing to eat!' And now I'm lucky enough to live with a
There is always someone close by that is better, bigger, richer and happier. Reference: v.28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him. (NIV Bible)
Every time there is something special mentioned my friend will often respond with an English-accented, 'O bless!' Reference: v.20b-21 But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favour in the eyes of the prison warden. (NIV Bible)
I have really enjoyed delivering this Daily Devotional for over a year now. While it has been online for only one year I have been using this R.E.A.P. process for much longer. I trust that my readers have got as much out of this devotional as I have put into it. Thank you for all those who have sent emails or left comments, it has been a real encouragement to me and my husband who is the webmaster here. We will keep delivering this while people keep visiting us and being blessed.
Instead of just saying 'Bye' and moving straight on to the next task we need to complete, imagine if we stopped and shared our hopes and desires for the people we are departing from. 1 Thessalonians 5.12-28 Reference: v.23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV Bible)
There is good reason why the Grand Canyon is called 'grand'. It truly blew my mind to see how vast this gash in the earth's floor was. Ephesians 3.14-21 Reference: v.18 ...(that you) may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ (NIV Bible)
A blessing can be something life changing or it could be just a little boost throughout the day. Matthew 26.1-13 Reference: v.7 ... a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. (NIV Bible)
There is not a lot said about the journey towards an answer, just whether you got it correct or not.
Matthew 5.1-16 Reference: v.3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (NIV Bible) |
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