Daily Bible Reading - Thursday April 2nd

Reading in Deuteronomy it really struck me what they do to rebellious and stubborn sons, wow!! If a son is rebellious and stubborn the mother and father take him to the elders where they have court and tell them and then stone him to death,  my goodness, I’m so glad my mom and dad didn’t do that with me lol.  I wasn’t all that bad but still, sheesh!!  As I read on it looks as if they stone you to death for most every little thing, boy they were harsh back then, sometimes I can see that being a good punishment but sometimes man that’s just harsh but then again Im sure they made them be pretty disciplined about their lives, I know it would me.   I like how Proverbs put the word today “A hard worker has plenty of food but a person who chases fantasies has no sense"  I am finding out that working hard in the garden, or as they were back in those days the fields makes for a good and plentiful harvest.  The more I work out in the garden here the more I find out its not easy work but I know the end result will be a plentiful harvest.  I cant wait to see the fruit of our labors.  That also reminds me of Jan and how hard she works everyday in her flower gardens and in the veggie garden,  if any of you have had the privilege of seeing her gardens in person know how beautiful they are, its all the result of her hard labor in them, so  beautiful.

The devotional spoke to me this morning, telling to quite looking on my past mistakes, they were mistakes and I’ve asked and been forgiven them, its time to look ahead and move ahead.  It also tells me that God will restore everything the enemy has stolen from me and that He will make ALL things new, now if that isn’t cause to shout then I dunno what is.  What a wonderful word this morning.    

Today’s Reading

Deuteronomy 21:1-22:30
Luke 9:51-10:12
Psalm 74:1-23
Proverbs 12:11

Daily Devotional

II Chronicles 6:1
“Please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us"

So many people today are living below their God-given potential. They’ve put their dreams on hold because of disappointments or setbacks. But God doesn’t want us to spend a single moment living in regret or condemnation. He doesn’t want us to settle for mediocrity, He wants us to make the most out of every moment of our lives. He promises to make all things new. He promises to restore everything the enemy has stolen from us.
   
We are the ones who have to make the decision to let go of the past so we can make the most of today. We have to choose to keep moving forward one step at a time. When you choose to walk in forgiveness, you are making the most of your life. When you reach out to help others, you are making the most of your life. When you give of your time, talent, and resources to build the kingdom of God, you are making the most of your life.

Choose today to let go of the past so you can embrace every opportunity the Lord has in store for your future!

Today's thought: Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious gift of today. Help me to be a blessing to others so I can make the most of every moment. I bless You and thank You for the good plan You have for me.