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My Privilege

Posted in Benefits, Encouragement, Endurance, In Christ, tagged on December 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »

… God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. — Acts 3:26b

Turning from sin and self-centeredness is a blessing to me not God. Prayer is my privilege.

God allows me (us) to enjoy Him, to worship Him, to do the right and moral thing — not because it makes His life easier but because it benefits me (us).

What a blessing to enjoy Him, to bask in His love, to walk in His fellowship, to know His people, to do things that have lasting value, to have an eternal home.

— fritz

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Passed Over AND Encouraged!

Posted in Encouragement, Faith, tagged on May 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »

And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. – Genesis 15:2a

I was passed over for a job I thought I wanted and I am encouraged! Let me tell you why:

1. Recently, I noticed from the Bible that there are times we need to tell our desires to align with God’s ways instead of our own – I even blogged about it (here).

2. Yesterday, I noticed the biblical Sarah wanted a child so much she had her husband sire one from someone else so she could take it as hers! She even admitted it was God restraining her from children – I remember thinking at the time how unwise it is to circumvent God.

3. Today, a blog I frequent posted about feeling abandoned when others get a blessing we want for ourselves (Link) and I remembered being passed over in the past only to find something better later – and being truly grateful I was originally passed over.

4. Then I read the notice I was passed over now – someone else got the job I thought I was best suited for.

What encourages me in this is the tenderness and care God showed to me in preparing my mind and heart ahead of time. He showed me in this that he is aware of my circumstances, wants to comfort me and assure me he has a better place more suited for my skills. That place may be where I am now, but even if not, he is personally directing my career. That’s what is encouraging! That’s something I can tell my heart and know it is true!

So why write about it here? I have a sneaking suspicion I’m not the only one who needs reminding that when things don’t go as planned nor desired God has a better way!

Prayer: Thank you, Father, I am right where I can be of most service to you now and for telling me you are actively at work on my behalf. Amen!

Sound Bite: I know I’ll feel gratitude later; I choose to be grateful now!

– fritz@langgang.com

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Be an Encourager!

Posted in Encouragement, tagged on April 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »

I am touched by Jim Martin’s Post on “A Place for the God Hungry” March 29, 2011. He asked his readers to think of someone who was their encourager.

Mom, Dad, and Me - 1958

For me it was my mom and dad who, in spite of having a difficult marriage, stayed together, loved me, and encouraged me to try new things. What ever I wanted to do at the time they helped – whether it was collecting sea shells, keeping honey bees, building hobby rockets, trying the theater, giving my life to Christ, becoming a pastor, leaving the pastorate to work construction, or leaving the family business to start my own. They loved my wife, they loved children, they supported my dreams and understood my failures. I am grateful!

I purpose to be that kind of encourager wherever I can,  trusting that where I fall short Christ will step in to be the encourager my Wife, children, family, and friends need.

Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will take care of me. – Psalm 27:10

Sound Bite: Everyone needs an encourager!

And Now the Question comes to you as it did to me:  Is there a family story that has been significant in shaping your life? Do you think about this often?

– fritz

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