Being Thankful!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It is another beautiful Autumn morning. It was very foggy; and within the last tid while, the sun has burst forth mightily! The scattered rich colours of Fall are awesome Blessings!

Mentioned in yesterday's post, Stay Strong in Faith! that our friend also forwarded us another tidbit message; this time, from the Andrew Wommack Ministries. (See Andrew's impactful and helpful teachings quoted below).


"LET GOD MINISTER TO YOU"

'John 13:8 "Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me."
JOHN 13:5-8

Peter's refusal to let Jesus wash his feet came from a knowledge that he was totally unworthy to have the sinless Son of God serve him as a common servant would. Peter was correct in his assessment of his relative worth, but what he missed was that God doesn't minister to us because of our worth but because of His love.

Even though Peter's attitude looked holy and humble, he was actually resisting God's will and committing an act of pride. Pride is not only exalting yourself above what is proper, but also, it can be debasing yourself below what is proper. Pride is simply self-centeredness or being self-willed instead of God-centered and submitted to God's will. Peter should have been humble enough to know that Jesus knew what He was doing and he should have submitted himself to God's will.

Likewise today, some people refuse to let God bless them, thinking they are unworthy of His favor. While it is true that our actions don't warrant God's goodness, a truly humble person will receive the Lord's blessings as an expression of His love and grace toward them. Misguided humility is every bit as damaging as exaggerated pride.

Peter wanted to serve Jesus, but did not want to be served by Jesus. Jesus was telling Peter that unless he received His ministry to him, Peter would be unfit to serve Him. We cannot cleanse ourselves or others. We are totally dependent on the work of God's grace in our lives. Then and only then, are we equipped to minister to others. Before we can be the blessing that we desire to be to God or to others, we have to let God be the blessing to us that He desires to be.'

What’s Happening at AWM?

To find out, visit our ministry blog at news.awmi.net. It has nearly two years of great testimonies, stories from Andrew’s ministry trips, special videos, and much more. It’s updated twice per week and has over 200 articles. Andrew once made the comment that, “The ministry blog is the best thing we have on the web.” Check it out at news.awmi.net.

Contact Information:
Andrew Wommack Ministries
PO Box 3333
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Phone: 719-635-1111


Tidbit - 'Pay it Forward!'

Yesterday, we had a bittid matter that threw us for a bit of a loop. However, I immeditely fell down upon my knees and Prayed and Asked out loud to Our Father for His direction; to make the bittidz situation right! Well, within a bit minute or two, our phone rang; and the matter was resolved pronto! So, hopefully that tidbitz helps encourage those of you, who feel that at times, your Prayers are not answered and / or delayed.

Alan and I are learning daily that He may not answer all our Prayers, because He knows what is best for each and every one of us! As in the show: "Our Father Knows Best." Sometimes, a 'non answer' or a delay, simply means, that He has a better plan for you and us! As a child, I loved that T.V. show! I related to the youngest daughter! LOL! It is in the daily journey of our walk in Christ and through experiences, that one grows in sinewy strength from within! The Holy Spirit gives one inner resolve, to keep on trekking in Faith!

Bittid - Romans 8:28 - "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

I am grateful for the Grace and Blessings He gives us! Thanks again to our friend, as well an to the various ministries, who provide such dynamic resources. I was thinking of Romans 8:28, and when I opened the Bible, it literally flew upen to that page! Another Blessing of encouragement, methinks! That one verse says much!

The bittid photo image, with the tidbit message: "Love Conquers All" is awesome! God loves each and every one of us! As Christ, our Saviour says: "Love one another, as I have loved you."

Peace and God Bless.