Nick was a tough guy with a bad outlook. He worked on the railways. One night after all his fellow workers had gone home he accidentally locked himself in a refrigerated carriage. Worried that the temperature was below freezing, he yelled for help, but to no avail. The more he thought about his situation the colder he felt, until eventually he started shivering uncontrollably. Convinced he was dying, he wrote a letter to his family outlining what had happened. The next morning they found Nick's body. An autopsy revealed that he had indeed frozen to death. But the investigators discovered something puzzling. The carriage in which Nick was trapped was out of order and had been disconnected. The night he froze to death the temperature in the boxcar was 16.1 degrees, just below room temperature. But because he expected to die, he lost the battle in his mind.
What you believe about your life is more important than what anyone else believes. Job said, 'What I feared has come upon me.' Be careful what you anticipate; negative expectations become self-fulfilling prophecies. God has promised to help you, but you get the deciding vote. By focusing on the negative you're agreeing to let satan defeat you. Jesus said, '... "According to your faith will it be done for you"' (Matthew 9:29 NIV}. So get into agreement with God's Word and focus on His promises instead of your problems. When you do, your faith will take you to new levels of victory. But it's up to you to take the first step!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Upcoming Meeting
Hello Ladies,
Just a friendly reminder we are in the Ministry Training room across from Noah’s Park for this Thursday’s meeting. Rebekah will be talking about Intimacy, exactly what it is in a marriage and how to get more of it. Sounds like a great topic. Can’t wait to hear the message.
Also, please remember that Thursday is also our Culver’s fundraiser. Plan on meeting up with other moms at Culver’s on 75th street for some fellowship, lunch and good ice cream following the meeting!! The fundraiser goes the entire day so if you can’t make it for lunch, maybe a quick ice cream after school for the kids or dinner out….no cooking!!!
Toni is also in need for some meals this week. She has a doctor appointment tonight and is afraid they may put her in the hospital for a short stay due to an infection. Please be praying for her and her girls and husband. If you can make a meal this week or next it would be greatly appreciated. Also, I know the cards in the mail and the prayers have made a great impact on her ability to hang in there. Please continue to cover her in prayer and support her as the Lord lays on your heart. Let me know if you can do a meal.
Remember, God has a great plan for your life!!!!! And although He has the plan, It is our responsibility to be taking care of ourselves, to be in prayer and to be in His Word so that that plan and path is laid out clear for us to see and walk in. I am so thankful for the sisters in Christ I have to encourage me and support me along the way. I am sure you agree and so as you read this, please say a prayer for your secret sister and stand in the gap for her and her family.
See you all on Thursday!
In Him,
Rose
Just a friendly reminder we are in the Ministry Training room across from Noah’s Park for this Thursday’s meeting. Rebekah will be talking about Intimacy, exactly what it is in a marriage and how to get more of it. Sounds like a great topic. Can’t wait to hear the message.
Also, please remember that Thursday is also our Culver’s fundraiser. Plan on meeting up with other moms at Culver’s on 75th street for some fellowship, lunch and good ice cream following the meeting!! The fundraiser goes the entire day so if you can’t make it for lunch, maybe a quick ice cream after school for the kids or dinner out….no cooking!!!
Toni is also in need for some meals this week. She has a doctor appointment tonight and is afraid they may put her in the hospital for a short stay due to an infection. Please be praying for her and her girls and husband. If you can make a meal this week or next it would be greatly appreciated. Also, I know the cards in the mail and the prayers have made a great impact on her ability to hang in there. Please continue to cover her in prayer and support her as the Lord lays on your heart. Let me know if you can do a meal.
Remember, God has a great plan for your life!!!!! And although He has the plan, It is our responsibility to be taking care of ourselves, to be in prayer and to be in His Word so that that plan and path is laid out clear for us to see and walk in. I am so thankful for the sisters in Christ I have to encourage me and support me along the way. I am sure you agree and so as you read this, please say a prayer for your secret sister and stand in the gap for her and her family.
See you all on Thursday!
In Him,
Rose
PRC Annual Walk for Life
Dear MOMS,
I know we just had a blizzard and walking outdoors is the FARTHEST thing from our minds right now! However this is just a heads up to "save the date" and think about getting involved with the Will County's Pregnancy Resource Center's big spring fund raiser. Our Annual Walk for Life will be on Saturday morning April 30th this year. A location is still pending for the walk but the date is set. I am hoping to see many of you come out for a fun filled morning with your families. There will be music, food, games, face painting, balloons and prize give aways for all who come out to support us.
This year you can once again register yourself and others online at www.hopeforafuture.com. When you get to the website you click onto the EVENTS page and then go to the Walk for Life site from there. If you wish to download and print a pledge form you can do so at this site. You can also specify the size WFL t-shirt you want for the event. Maybe some of you would consider doing a "MOMS team" of walkers. Or how about asking your friends, family members or neighbors to join you for this fun event. At the PRC we are limited as to how many people we can reach to get this important information out. With your help however we can reach a great number of individuals who believe in what this ministry stands for.
Ok well just wanted to give you the heads up on this event. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks and God bless!
Rosie Williams RN
Nurse Manager
Will County PRC
815-744-7755
prcnurse-rosie@comcast.net
I know we just had a blizzard and walking outdoors is the FARTHEST thing from our minds right now! However this is just a heads up to "save the date" and think about getting involved with the Will County's Pregnancy Resource Center's big spring fund raiser. Our Annual Walk for Life will be on Saturday morning April 30th this year. A location is still pending for the walk but the date is set. I am hoping to see many of you come out for a fun filled morning with your families. There will be music, food, games, face painting, balloons and prize give aways for all who come out to support us.
This year you can once again register yourself and others online at www.hopeforafuture.com. When you get to the website you click onto the EVENTS page and then go to the Walk for Life site from there. If you wish to download and print a pledge form you can do so at this site. You can also specify the size WFL t-shirt you want for the event. Maybe some of you would consider doing a "MOMS team" of walkers. Or how about asking your friends, family members or neighbors to join you for this fun event. At the PRC we are limited as to how many people we can reach to get this important information out. With your help however we can reach a great number of individuals who believe in what this ministry stands for.
Ok well just wanted to give you the heads up on this event. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks and God bless!
Rosie Williams RN
Nurse Manager
Will County PRC
815-744-7755
prcnurse-rosie@comcast.net
Friday, February 4, 2011
Joseph's Coats
To be used by God, you must wear the two coats Joseph wore - namely, those of favour and integrity.
First, the coat of favour. 'Now [Jacob] loved Joseph... and he made him a coat of many colours' (Genesis 37:3 KJV). Like Joseph's multicoloured coat, the favour of God will cause you to stand out in the crowd; it will open doors, protect and promote you. The Bible says, 'For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favour You will surround him as with a shield' (Psalm 5:12 NKJV). Second, the coat of integrity. This is the coat Joseph left in the hands of Potiphar's wife when he refused her advances and stayed true to his convictions. 'When Joseph went into the house to do his work... she caught him by his garment, saying, "Lie with me." But he left his garment in her hand, and fled... ' (Genesis 39:11-12 NKJV). Your temptation may be different from Joseph's. You may be tempted to gossip, cut corners on a job, lie to save face, or claim credit for something you didn't do; whatever it is, you'll be tested. And your character will be revealed. Passing the test of integrity is what qualifies you to be used by God. Dr Joseph Parker, the great English preacher and contemporary of Charles Spurgeon, said, 'An un-tempted minister will never do us any good, and an untried one will talk over our heads.' When your hour of testing comes, the thing that will hold you steady and get you through is knowing, standing on, and speaking God's Word. That's why the Psalmist wrote, 'Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You' (Psalm 119:11 NKJV).
First, the coat of favour. 'Now [Jacob] loved Joseph... and he made him a coat of many colours' (Genesis 37:3 KJV). Like Joseph's multicoloured coat, the favour of God will cause you to stand out in the crowd; it will open doors, protect and promote you. The Bible says, 'For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favour You will surround him as with a shield' (Psalm 5:12 NKJV). Second, the coat of integrity. This is the coat Joseph left in the hands of Potiphar's wife when he refused her advances and stayed true to his convictions. 'When Joseph went into the house to do his work... she caught him by his garment, saying, "Lie with me." But he left his garment in her hand, and fled... ' (Genesis 39:11-12 NKJV). Your temptation may be different from Joseph's. You may be tempted to gossip, cut corners on a job, lie to save face, or claim credit for something you didn't do; whatever it is, you'll be tested. And your character will be revealed. Passing the test of integrity is what qualifies you to be used by God. Dr Joseph Parker, the great English preacher and contemporary of Charles Spurgeon, said, 'An un-tempted minister will never do us any good, and an untried one will talk over our heads.' When your hour of testing comes, the thing that will hold you steady and get you through is knowing, standing on, and speaking God's Word. That's why the Psalmist wrote, 'Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You' (Psalm 119:11 NKJV).
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