[NFBF-Melbourne] Weekend Devotion: (Sun., June 21, 2020) FW: The Best Way to Start and Finish Your Day

Sun Jun 21 04:12:42 UTC 2020

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!  May God richly bless this special day that has been set aside to honor all Fathers!!!

Hello Everyone!  Rise, Shine and Give God the Glory  because Psalms 118:24 states “This is the day that the Lord has made and we shall rejoice and be glad in it”.  Every day we rise and shine belongs to God.  He made it and allows us to rejoice and be glad that we are yet amongst the living.  Everything that was made was created by Him, so let us always remember to strive to start and end our day with reading the Word or a prayer acknowledging that we are in a relationship with our Father.  Yes, He is a good, good Father; so, therefore, let us spend time with Him which will enable us to grow by nourishing our souls (like that tree in Psalms 1 that is planted by the rivers of waters); and also meditating on His Word day and night  to enhance our spiritual lives.  How can you say you have a relationship with someone you never talk to; it just doesn’t   make sense.  Get to know God by being dedicated and committed to reading His Word and commanding your Day.

Lord, because you are the source of our strength, help us to remember that beginning our day with you is the best way to have a great day; and then when we lay down to rest,  let us thank you for all that you have done making sure that our souls are anchored in you.

God bless,

Dr. Joyce Taylor, VP, MSCC

Communities of Faith Committee Member

Be encouraged by Pastor Rick Warren’s message below.

From: Daily Hope with Rick Warren <connect at newsletter.purposedriven.com> 
Subject: The Best Way to Start and Finish Your Day 

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By Rick Warren — June 17, 2020

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“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Matthew 4:4 (NIV)

During these days of uncertainty and unrest, it’s important to start and end your day by refueling your soul. Your soul is the way you think, feel, and choose. Just like your physical body has to be fed every day to stay healthy, so does your soul. If you're not feeding your soul, you’re going to be drained emotionally and spiritually.

So how do you refuel your soul? By getting into God's Word every day. Jesus said, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4 NIV). The Bible is life! You don’t just read it when you have a problem and need some advice. You don’t open it up just when you need a pick-me-up. You feed on it every day so that you are consistently nourished and growing in truth and love.

Do not begin your day by scrolling through your phone or listening to the news. Don’t let the last thing that fills your mind each day be something on the TV. None of those things are going to feed your soul.

If you only develop one new habit during this pandemic, let it be starting and ending your day in God’s Word. Wherever you leave your Bible leave it open if you can. If the Bible is closed, you will have a tendency to overlook it. But if you leave it open to where you read last time, you’ll have an easier time remembering to be consistent in Bible reading.

It doesn't matter how long you read. It matters how you let God’s Word change you—how you see yourself and others in light of God’s love, how you view your circumstances, and how your relationship with God deepens and grows.

"The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will" (Isaiah 50:4 NLT).

Are you weary and worn down? Nourish your soul and stay emotionally healthy by starting and ending each day with the Word of God.

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*	What are your spiritual goals for this year? How do you want to have grown in your Christian walk during this pandemic?
*	How do you need to adjust your schedule so that you make time for Bible study and also take care of your physical health?
*	Have you been changed more by the world or God’s Word during this pandemic?

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Message 1: Real Faith Versus Fake Faith
Message 2: A Faith That Loves My Neighbor as Myself
Message 3: A Faith That Shows Respect to Everyone
Message 4: A Faith That Leads to Emotional Health
Message 5: A Faith That Stays Calm in a Crisis
Message 6: A Faith That Anchors Me in a Storm
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Message 9: A Faith That Isn't Troubled by Troubles
Message 10: A Faith That Makes Tough Choices Easier
Message 11: A Faith That Counters My Bad Habits

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