Character Flaws by Gene McGuire September, 2010

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. . . . .” (Romans 12:2)

COMMENT: Dear Saints, I often talk about some of my character flaws, but today I want to tell you about a “victory”! When I first became a Christian I read a booklet that told me to start sitting in the front of the church so I would not be distracted by others. Well, as time went on, I realized there was another reason to take a front seat. . . . . I need a lot of room when I worship the Lord. A couple of months ago a new couple joined our Church and one Sunday morning I walked up the aisle to see “my space” occupied by the newcomers. I was pleased that my response was calm as I took a seat across the aisle. I was pleased because I know that if the same situation had taken place a few years ago, my self-centeredness would have been on display.

I’m sure I would not have said anything to the couple, but I am positive that I would have made it my business to arrive early the next Sunday and “reclaim” my seat. The “squatters” haven’t been in church for several Sundays but I have respected their “territory” by leaving it empty. If, in the future, someone decides to preempt my current “abode”, I thank God that I will react in the same godly manner I just told you about.

SCRIPTURE STUDY:1 Corinthians 13:4 – 7

WISE SAYING: ANGER IS ONE LETTER SHORT OF DANGER!

Sincerely Yours, Gene McGuire

40 Day Prayer Guide (Day 22-28) January 29, 2010

DAY 22 – Jan. 22, 2010

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law” (Gal. 5:22-23).

Pray that the fruit of the Spirit will characterize everything they say and do.

*  The president and vice president

*  A cabinet member, your senators and representatives by name.

DAY 23 – Jan. 23, 2010

“That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess. 1:12).

Pray for he name of Jesus to be glorified in them.

*  The president and vice president

*  A cabinet member, your senators and representatives by name

DAY 24 – Jan. 24, 2010

“Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore” (1 Chron. 16:11).

Pray for them to seek the Lord for courage to stand for what is right.

* The president and vice president

* A cabinet member, your senators and representatives by name

DAY 25 – Jan. 25, 2010

“For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil: (Rom. 13:4)

Pray for effectiveness in office and justice to those who practice evil.

* The president and vice president

* A cabinet member, your senators and representatives by name

DAY 26 – Jan. 26, 2010

“I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth” (Luke 18:8)?

Pray for speedy and godly justice.

* The president and vice president

* A cabinet member, your senator and representatives by name.

DAY 27 – Jan. 27, 2010

“Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably: (Heb.13:18).

Pray for them to conduct themselves honorably in all things.

* The president and vice president

* A cabinet member, your senator and representatives by name

DAY 28 – Jan. 28, 2010

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6)

Pray for them to know and teach Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.

* The president and vice president.

* A cabinet member, your senators and representatives by nameA

Hosanna by Indiana Bible College (Music Video) Wednesday, July 30, 2008