Devotional 3-25-09

Please Read:
Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm119:9-16, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33

God has a plan. You’ve heard that before but have you seen his plan? Of course you haven’t; only God knows what is in store for people. But we do see, through the scripture, how his plan has unfolded throughout the past. Look at Jeremiah. God is telling us that we will have him in our hearts, that our sins will be forgiven. Today we, as Christians, have God in our hearts. God’s plan for our salvation was revealed to us through the sacrifice of his Son, our Christ.

During this time of Lent, spend time speaking with God, confessing and repenting of transgressions. Seek his guidance so that his plan for you may be fulfilled. Give all of your concerns to Him, and he will lift those burdens from you. Then go into the world and share your story with others so they too will know our God.

The words below are from a hymn that was sung during my Walk to Emmaus. At that time I only knew the refrain. And it spoke volumes to be me. As I was writing this devotion I was led to use those words. While searching for the song I came across the whole hymn. It even speaks more to me now, as tears stream down my face.

For those that would like to hear the hymn here is a link to Alan Jackson’s rendition on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp_ry0RBsnk

TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
Words and Music by Helen H. Lemmel
1922

O soul are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's light for a look at the Saviour,
And life more abundant and free.

Refrain
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His Glory and Grace.

Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion -
For more than conquerors we are!

Refrain

His Word shall not fail you - He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well;
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell.

Refrain

Fred Herr

Mission Response and Prayer focus
March 25: HC needs pens for their school supply kits. Give a penny for every pen in your house.