PDL 5 – Seeing Life from God’s View

“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Job 1:21 ESV

Day 5 of 40: “How do you see your life? What metaphor would you use?” Three pictures came to mind: 2 of struggle, one of excitement.

They are all man against the sea kind of images… life as struggle with some successes and excitement thrown in.

In a way, they fit one of the points made today… that “Life is a Test.” I’ve had various successes and failures over the years, but I’ve always been willing to re-launch the boat… and God has continued to hang in there with me.

On the second point… “Life is a Trust” – I’ve always believed that, especially regarding material things. And have tried to leave things better than I found them (as I mentioned yesterday.) But the truth of it all was brought home to me three years ago yesterday when our home burned to the ground with all our possessions – thankfully, no loss of life. In the end, it’s only stuff… and you can’t take it with you anyway.

“The lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!”

Morning Reading: Romans 12.2 Phillips NT

“Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands and moves towards the goal of true maturity.”
Romans 12.2 Phillips

The Faith of Ronald Reagan – Bel Air Presbyterian Church

Peanut Gallery: Interesting tribute to Ronald Reagan by Bel Air Presbyterian Church – where I committed my life to Christ and was baptized while Ronald Reagan was Governor of California. We actually went to church together.

“I know now, whatever days remain for me belong to God.” Ronald Reagan

Pray for Laos Church

April 23 | Laos

Activities of believers are closely monitored. Local
authorities are quick to question the whereabouts of Christians when they leave their villages to attend a church event or training.

Please pray for divine protection as they risk their safety every time they travel to another village to attend church services.

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (Ps. 5:11)

Evening Reading: Philippians 3.7-8 NLT

“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”
Philippians 3.7-8 NLT