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Why would I want to trade the peace of partnering with God for a few cheap moments of putting someone else in their place?

It’s all about perspective.

TRUTH FOR TODAY: Proverbs 19:21, "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’S purpose that prevails." (NIV)

“He puts people in our paths because He knows we’ll need them.“

“Beyond common interests, affection and a sense of humor — the aim of friendship is to sow into each other words of eternal life and blessing. We remind each other of God’s wisdom and provision, refresh each other’s spirit and strengthen each other’s faith.”

“Good friendships require walking with one another down some hard roads, losses, a bad diagnosis, financial problems and much more. We need friends to help us remember what God has done for us and that He will be faithful.“

Dear Lord, give me Your wisdom as I plan my schedule each day. If I start to feel anxious because I’m trying to do too much, remind me to slow down, focus on what I’m doing and avoid the trap of rushing in the wrong direction. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. -

Release brings with it the gift of peace. There are some opportunities I need to decline today. There are some things I need to say no to in this current season. There are good things I need to let go of so I can make room for the best things. Then and only then can my beautiful, bare winter branch receive its snow. When we release in peace, we signal we're now ready to receive.

Receive what's next. Receive what's best. Receive what's meant for this season, right now.

I don't know what you have to release right now. But I suspect you know. Just like I do in a few areas of my life.

So let's release. With release comes more peace. I see that now. I believe that now. And soon, I pray you will too.

GOD, I'm Worn Out (Encouragement Today, August 19, 2014)

"Since it’s the first time I’ve lived this day, I can choose to … (be whatever and whomever I want/need to be today."

Dear Lord, thank You for revealing just how important our choices are. Give me the wisdom to make choices that will follow Your plan, not mine. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Encouragement Today, June 5, 2014

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:12-13 (NIV)

1. "You're wonderful."

(Romans 12:12, "Be joyful in hope ...")

2. "Me too."

(Romans 12:12, "... patient in affliction ...")

3. "I'll pray."

(Romans 12:12, "... faithful in prayer.")

4. "I'll share."

(Romans 12:13, "Share with the Lord's people who are in need ...")

5. "Come over."

(Romans 12:13, "Practice hospitality.")

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I did that this weekend and it felt good, although it was a struggle I put my personal feelings aside and gave someone something I needed. Support and Compassion, the two things I need the MOST of everyday.