16 Aug God is in Control (Matthew 19:26) by Kevin McNicholas
Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB). Leaders. Guest Authors.
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“But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.“ ~ Matthew 19:26 (full readings)
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Kevin’s Reflections: We as humans want to control a LOT, but are always surprised when we realize how we have control over nothing, and God is in control of all. God has a sense of timing that transcends our understanding, and He often asks that we wait for Him, because He has the great plan, not us. Our plans often fall apart even after hours, days, years of careful planning and preparation on our part. God’s Hand is in everything even though we often think we know best! My wife and I prayed for a child for 4 years and were a week into the adoption process when God surprised us, and Laura is now 7 months pregnant….because “with God all things are possible!” The fact that it happened later than WE planned and on a different timetable than WE thought humbles me even more, because God is in control, not me.
* Kevin McNicholas and his wife Laura are Engaged Encounter Weekend leaders in the Diocese of Belleville, IL.
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Faith Challenge: Pray today for eyes to see God’s Will….His plan is much greater than we could ever imagine!
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Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, AFA,Vatican, Project Rachel.
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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day: St. Stephen of Hungary.
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Faith Quote: “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” ~ Psalm 118:8
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Through Christ our Lord,
Kevin Mc
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* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will and His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (and families): Abortion (images) is #1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 and Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers and re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.