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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST -- http://www.heartlight.org February 25, 2010 THE DESTITUTION OF SERVICE Though the more abundantly I love you, the less I beloved. 2Corinthians 12:15 http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=2co+12:15&sr=1 Natural love expects some return, but Paul says - I do not carewhether you love me or not, I am willing to destitute myselfcompletely, not merely for your sakes, but that I may get you to God."For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He wasrich, yet for your sakes He became poor." Paul's idea of service isexactly along that line - I do not care with what extravagance Ispend myself, and I will do it gladly. It was a joyful thing to Paul. The ecclesiastical idea of a servant of God is not Jesus Christ'sidea. His idea is that we serve Him by being the servants of othermen. Jesus Christ out-socialists the socialists. He says that in HisKingdom he that is greatest shall be the servant of all. The realtest of the sain...

Before you read this note, please take a moment and watch this video: Blind Painter http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=07a995bd440e13dde971 This story, at first, struck me as unbelievable and truly a miracle! But, as I thought about it, I was challenged. This young man did not allow physical limitations to stop him from using the gift God had given him. He did not allow himself to remain in self-pity, but pressed through the trouble to see what he could make of it. There are things in my life that sometimes I think are too hard. There are dreams I have that seem unattainable and completely out of reach. But, if this young man can learn to paint so beautifully without the gift of sight...why the heck am I letting things hold me back from what God has ordained for me? Lord, may I have Your vision and not let my eyes fall upon my trouble. May I walk in the confidence of Your calling and fall on Your grace.

Yesterday, Pastor Greg, as part of his message, gave us a Valentine Card. I loved it and wanted to share it here: God's Valentine Gift God's Valentine gift of love to us Was not a bunch of flowers. It wasn't candy or a book To while away the hours. His gift was to become a man So He could freely give His sacrificed love for us So you and I could live. He gave us sweet salvation and Instruction good and true- To love our friends and enemies And love our Savior too. So as we give our Valentines Let's thank our Lord and King; The reason we have love to give Is that He gave everything. Biblical Wisdom for Better Relationships: Proverbs 17:27 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 12:18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Matthew 7:3 And why worry about a speck in the eye of a brother when you have a board in your own? James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen...