Back to You Later
15 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Devotions, Spiritual Growth Tags: Devotionals, Faithwriters, Innerfulfillment, Pam Ford Davis, Pam's Tea and Testimonies, Tea Pot Testimony, Wing His Words
We want instant gratification, our needs unequivocally met and a listeners undivided attention. In a world of technology, our patience quickly dwindles when a business we call puts us on hold. Next to that dilemma, this response is as annoying as lukewarm coffee: “I’ll get back with you later.” Don’t you just hate that? Sometimes contacts postpone conversations of urgency putting us on hold. It is a serious mistake to postpone God: “I’ll get back to you later.”
“As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you (Acts 24:25 NIV).” We can tag stores as “convenience,” and shop whenever we please. On the other hand, issues relating to salvation, where we will spend eternity- need our immediate attention. We have no guarantee of seeing tomorrow and it may be later than we know…
Don’t Cross Me!
01 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Devotions, Relationships, Spiritual Growth Tags: Cross, Devotionals, Faithwriters, Innerfulfillment, Pam Ford Davis, Pam's Tea and Testimonies, reconciliation, relationships, Tea Pot Testimony, Threats, Wing His Words
In anger, a person makes a threat. “Don’t you cross me!” No one enjoys being threatened and intimidated. The old self-preservation mode automatically kicks in and we feel compelled to retaliate. “I’ll show you who you are trying to push around!” We get our hackles up and our resistance to temptation down. There is a far better response. I choose to cross them.
Jesus alone, through his death on the cross can produce peace. “and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross (Colossians 1:20 NIV).” Now, I am onto something. He reconciles; he makes peace.
He powers peace and reconciliation with others through our reconciliation with him. “But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation (Colossians 1:22 NIV). He frees us from making both false and justified accusations. He frees the accused. “I’m crossing you; please cross me!”
Motion Activated
08 Apr 2012 2 Comments
in Devotions, Spiritual Growth Tags: arose, Devotionals, Easter, Faithwriters, Innerfulfillment, Pam Ford Davis, Pam's Tea and Testimonies, Spiritual Growth, Tea Pot Testimony
Modern marvels accent bathrooms of today. Faucets, toilets, paper towel dispensers and hand blow dryers are motion activated. We are so accustomed to the luxuries that we forget to flush in the few places that have not kept up with the latest inventions. Motion activated devices are now becoming the norm.
As I celebrate Easter, I cheer God’s advancements that overshadow man’s gadgets. The door to Jesus tomb was motion activated. He stirred as he arose and it signaled an angel, an earthquake and the grand opening! “There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it (Matthew 28:2 NIV).”
Fall in Step
15 Mar 2012 2 Comments
in Devotions, Spiritual Growth Tags: Devotionals, Faithwriters, Innerfulfillment, Pam Ford Davis, Pam's Tea and Testimonies, People Pleasers, Tea Pot Testimony
Poor, pitiful people pleasers… Guess we all slip off into that category from time to time. It’s hard to avoid but not impossible to overcome. The condition first pops up at an early age. Children desire the approval of parents and teachers and seek adult affection. As adults, we must be careful not to set our standards too high. We can break their fragile spirit.
In the teenage season of life, many young people no longer care as much about pleasing adults. Under the stresses and demands of peer pressure, teens have their focus on pleasing the in-crowd. They want to fit-in their crowd and go to extremes in efforts to blend in. They unknowingly become carbon copies of those they emulate.
As followers of Christ we are compelled to please him as in obedience he pleases the Father. Paul is an example to follow. “Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ (Galatians 1:10 RSV).” Satisfied, sustained Savior servants…fall in step!
Boo-hoo
01 Mar 2012 4 Comments
in Devotions, prayer, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving Tags: Devotionals, Faithwriters, Innerfulfillment, melancholy, Pam Ford Davis, Pam's Tea and Testimonies, Tea Pot Testimony
Boo-hoo! Who-you? Are you a melancholy mess or a rejoicing rescuer? Our attitudes both attract and repel. Do I sing the blues in difficult times or sing praises to my deliverer? People are watching each of us even when we are unaware.
Are they observing a recounting of troubles or counting of blessings? I can rejoice even if reason makes it appear highly unlikely and unwarranted. “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 NIV).”
I can shed tears of joy! Who-me? I will stock up on Kleenex, count my blessings, and raise prayers of confession, praise and thanksgiving. The Holy Spirit sweeps aside my melancholy mess and dresses me in party clothes! God, your will be done…
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