That's The Way It Works

June 16, 2005

Read: Romans 15:23-33

Strive together with me in prayers to God for me. - Romans 15:30

Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 5-7

In his book Dear Zoe, Max De Pree writes, "The way to turn problems over
to the Lord is to ask His people for help."

Before flying to Europe on business, Max learned that his daughter was
pregnant. Her marriage, however, was in serious trouble. Sorrow and joy
filled his heart as he prayed and sought to commit her to the Lord's care.

The next day he shared his pain with his close friend David Hubbard and
told him that he was uneasy about leaving for Europe. He asked David if he
would be willing to keep in touch with his daughter, to call or to visit
if necessary. David assured him that he would. Max was relieved but also
perplexed. He said, "Why is it I feel so relieved to place her in your
hands, but last night when I placed her in the Lord's hands, I didn't feel
so relieved?" David kindly explained that this is how the body of Christ
is supposed to work.

The apostle Paul was keenly aware of that fact. Facing possible opposition
from unbelievers in Jerusalem, he asked the Christians at Rome to join in
his struggle by praying that he would be rescued from them (Romans
15:30-31).

Lord, may we not be too proud to ask for Your help by asking for help from
Your children. —Dennis De Haan

God often meets our deepest need
With help we gain from others,
From caring members of His church—
Our sisters and our brothers. —D. De Haan

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. —Galatians
6:2

From: JeanAustria@astec-power.com

Shang Yi

DEI GRATIA
Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know You and desire nothing save only You.
Let me deny myself and love You. Let me humble myself and exalt You.
Let me think of nothing except You. Let me die to myself and live in You.
Let me accept whatever happens as from You. Let me banish self and follow You, and ever desire to follow You.
-- St. Augustine

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