Don't be a sponge unless you expect to be squeezed. 3318

Live it..
I love life don't you? Not everyone however, views life as good. In fact, it's entirely possible that someone might even take their life in the next few minutes. Now, hopefully you're not suicidal, but may still be manipulated by disappointment and despair. Without question, how you view God dictates how you view life.

Many base their joy on what they have and that attitude condemns them to a dreary life of never having enough. On the other hand, others may have very little, but view what they have as a gift from God and then share what they have. It's not hard to imagine which group enjoys life and which one does not. But there's a third group who claims to love God and is even known for their large gifts to churches. In fact, many are known for giving large amounts at the end of the calendar year in order to claim a tax deduction. However, it remains to be seen what happens to their joyful giving when they lose a tax incentive. Next year charitable donations might be redefined as giving sacrificially, perhaps of something other than money.

Pray it
Everything is good if received with thanksgiving and prayer -, even and especially hardship.

Resources
Is your faith based on conviction or preference? (2000)
Failing to listen to God can haunt you for a lifetime. (2001)
Wiggly worms and weak-willed women can't withstand temptation. (2002)
When the foundations of our nation are crumbling, all that's left to do is pray and vote. (2003)
The best way for a man to avoid lust is to not look at women beside his wife or daughters. (2004)
A by-product of a praying spirit is knowing the right question to ask. (2005)
I know not which is greater, the fact God comes to my aid or that He delivers on His promises. (2006)
Devotional (2007)
Evil will take up residence when you think it's just passing through. (2008)
Wickedness is a magnet for those not anchored in God's Word. (2009)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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