Thought 270: Found. . . .and named Angel from Ryan's devotional book series Thoughts

Thought 270

Found….and named Angel

   One day as I was going to get the mail, I found a stray cat. Now I strongly dislike cats, but this one was different. I brought it back to the house and fed it and played with it.  Shortly after doing all that I named it Angel.

     My Grandmother came over that day and saw how well me and my sister were getting along with the cat (which was still outside) and said that if Dad didn’t let us keep it that she would take it.  Well, Dad said no (we already had several pets) and a few days passed where I went outside and called “Here kitty, kitty” or “Angel” and the cat would come running from somewhere in the woods to me. In short, we never did get to keep the cat, but my Grandmother did take her. And the bond that used to have existed between myself and that cat is gone today when I visit: she avoids me and won’t come when I call her. Isn’t that how we are with God sometimes? We are following Him for a while, answering His every call, but then we get fed and placed in the comfortable indoors becoming cocky and prideful instead of humble and grateful.

   Are you still found . . . and named Angel and running to your lover at His every call? Or are you into Yourself and living in your found home?

Thought 268: Extreme Delivery from Ryan's devotional book Thoughts

Thought 268

Extreme Delivery

      Do you struggle with the guilt of sins tormenting your mind? (I think we all have at times) If you do remember this: upon salvation Christ has “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us (Psalm 103:12).” We need to do some extreme mailing and cast those condemnations from the devil away from us to the cross and recall that Christ’s blood to covers it all.

Thought 203: Learning? from Ryan's devotional book series Thoughts

Thought 203

Learning?

       Throughout our lives the Lord wants us to grow. The Holy Spirit has many things that He wants to teach us and review over and over again with us. But we have to listen to grow. It’s just like when you were a kid and your Mother told you not to touch the stove, but you did—without listening obediently we won’t grow. Not all of the Holy Spirit’s lessons for us will be profound, but they will get through each day of life.

          Read John 14:1-17:26  slowly and meditate on it. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and make your heart receptive before you begin.

Daily Devotion from Ryan's devotional book series, Thoughts

Thought 162

 Remember My Dad

       This day will be a description of my Dad and what he has taught me. The focus is to realize our parent(s) strengths, and discard their weaknesses. Boys need to learn to be men and fathers are a major part of that, second only to God.

Remember

My Dad

     “Diligence…Integrity…Don’t give up, son…Stick to what you committed to first do…honor… America is blessed, don’t forget it…commitment … follow God” – these are the things that my Dad has taught me.

       I realized tonight, June 27^th, 2010, the day after my sixteenth birthday; that I only achieved my Gold Medal of Achievement (equivalent to an Eagle Scout) because of what my Heavenly Father and earthly Father have taught me. DETERMINATION, INTEGRITY, and PERSERVERANCE (even though it is a struggle many times) my father’s example taught me, prepared me, encouraged me, cheered me on, and pulled me through. My Dad supports me even when I mess up. He reflects Christ in many ways.

       Dad … I love you! I thank you for praying for my future wife with me & telling me that you are proud of me just because I am your son. Thanks for telling me that even though I have accomplished a lot in my sixteen years that you are proud of me, even if I hadn’t accomplished all those things. Dad, thanks for putting up with my youthful vigor and excitement (at times). Dad thanks for letting me learn from other men to: Mr. Wassall, Mr. Newfield, Mr. Wenneker, Mr. Schnable, Mr. Williams, Mr. Sherrill, etc… Dad, without you allowing me to grow and learn from these and still other men, in addition to what I have learned from you, I wouldn’t be the person that I am today. Surely God has blessed me with a Dad like you. HE knew that you’re the Dad for me!