[Faith-talk] Fwd: Morning Thoughts for Monday, May 2, 2011

[Amy Ragain]

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> From: Stephen Smith <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Date: May 2, 2011 6:50:09 AM CDT
> To: Morning Thoughts 1 <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Subject: Morning Thoughts for Monday, May 2, 2011
> 
> Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
> (Isaiah 58:8, NIV)
> 
> - From Bible Promises for iPhone
> http://biblepromises.reigndesign.com/
> 
> Isaiah 58:6-12 (NASB)
> [6] “Is this not the fast which I choose,
> To loosen the bonds of wickedness,
> To undo the bands of the yoke,
> And to let the oppressed go free
> And break every yoke?
> [7] “Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
> And bring the homeless poor into the house;
> When you see the naked, to cover him;
> And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
> [8] “Then your light will break out like the dawn,
> And your recovery will speedily spring forth;
> And your righteousness will go before you;
> The glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
> [9] “Then you will call, and the LORD will answer;
> You will cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’
> If you remove the yoke from your midst,
> The pointing of the finger and speaking wickedness,
> [10] And if you give yourself to the hungry
> And satisfy the desire of the afflicted,
> Then your light will rise in darkness
> And your gloom will become like midday.
> [11] “And the LORD will continually guide you,
> And satisfy your desire in scorched places,
> And give strength to your bones;
> And you will be like a watered garden,
> And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
> [12] “Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins;
> You will raise up the age-old foundations;
> And you will be called the repairer of the breach,
> The restorer of the streets in which to dwell.
> 
> Blessed and precious family, Welcome to the first day of the rest of our lives!!!  Remember well where you were on 501-2011, just as you remember 911-2001.  Today marks the beginning of a new opportunity to fast and pray in the manner the Lord commands.  I am so grateful to have been given an opportunity to show God's love and mercy to another, and look forward to that same opportunity blossoming forth throughout our entire country, as our memories heal, as our sins are forsaken and forgiven, as we once again turn toward and focus on the Message our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ lived and preached.
> 
> I believe that now is the time to reflect and rejoice in the awareness that God's mercy and grace extend to all who seek His Will, turn from wickedness, humble themselves, pray, and desire to preach, reach and teach His Message.
> 
> Please join with me in praying for the lost, for the hurting, hungry, homeless, orphaned, and those who see no hope.  Let us fast in the manner Isaiah outlined above.  Let us rejoice as the land our Lord gave us is once again healed and restored to righteousness, as we live in obedience and humility.  Let us remember and be thankful for the sacrifices of our military and their families, as they live to protect our very lives.
> 
> May god richly bless you and your families today, as we seek Him first!!
> 
> With love and prayers,
> 
> <3Steve:-))