If you're looking for an expert hammer handler, don't call me--I'll be too busy nursing the last thumb I "lost"! Ouch--can't you feel it now--cause YOU'VE done it too! Well, I've been "pounded down" and I've seen others "pounded down" long enough--and it has nothing to do with real hammers, real nails, or real thumbnails--hang on!
You see, I'm out lookin' this morning for three culprits who are out to "do us in" every time...I've got my Bible handy and those so-called hammer-experts are not gonna win! If you'd like to play detective with me, come along!
First and chief suspect--"The Accuser of the Brethren"! He doesn't even deserve "caps" for his title--he's a mean one who will try to pound you down into the ground every chance he gets. He's the world's worst whisperer and he'll whisper false accusations into your ear until your mind, soul and spirit are on overload with JUNK! For that's what it is--JUNK! Just remember--"God don't make no junk!" "There is no truth in him...he is a liar (John 8:44)." So go tell him where to go--right to the pit where he belongs! Don't let him POUND YOU DOWN anymore with hell's hammer--not when you're holding the Hammer of God's Word (Jeremiah 23:29)! Quote it aloud in his face--and he MUST BE GONE--hammer and all!
And the other two suspects? Gotta read the rest of the devotional!
Don't let any one, including YOURSELF, POUND YOU DOWN...Pick up the Hammer of God's Word and use it! Then listen closely to the final gavel that sounds God's approval--"what I have made is VERY GOOD!" Now believe it and you will have a great day!
Today's Scripture: "The accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night (Revelation 12:10 KJV)."
Today's hymn: "Victory in Jesus" - YouTube video
Today's prayer: "Lord, I'm Your child! I'm tired of being put down, of putting myself down, of letting the enemy "pound me" into the ground in defeat and despair. I'm not perfect--but I stand complete in YOUR perfection; my robe's not spotless--but I stand pure in YOUR righteousness. Remind me of WHO I AM IN CHRIST and help me get up, brush off the dust, and arise in Your strength to meet the day, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!
NEW! Central Assembly, Springfield, Missouri, has a new pastor - and he's mine! He just happens to be a dyed-in-the-wool Cubs fan, now in the middle of Cardinals territory - so a wild 'n wooly welcome is in order. Drop in to visit the new fun 'n faith page at Peggie's Place: The Cubby Hole with Pastor Jeff!!
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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel
Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com
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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie
"Judah's Kids...God's Kids!?!"
"Wake Up, Jonah...A Whale Is on Its Way!!"
"Let the Young Lions Roar....."
"Midnight 'n More: A 24-Hour Sing-along!"
...and a daily byte of chocolate!
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Today's humor and inspiration
"Religious Nuts" and "Keys for Living"
"Graduation Week" - A Visit to the Archives!
See TNT archives for lots more!
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An Island Funny
A man was stranded on the proverbial deserted Pacific island for years.
Finally one day a boat comes sailing into view, and the man frantically
waves and draws the skipper's attention. The boat comes near the island
and the sailor gets out and greets the stranded man.
After awhile the sailor asks, "What are those three huts you have here?"
"Well, that's my house there."
"What's that next hut?" asks the sailor.
"I built that hut to be my church."
"What about the other hut?"
"Oh, that's where I used to go to church."
--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.
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Today's quote:
"People who cough incessantly never seem to go to the doctor--they go to
banquets, concerts, and church."
Have a great day serving the Lord!
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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop
--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .
--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved.
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