"Put things in order" 7-5-05

Good morning, Lord Jesus. By Your grace, I actively embrace the peace and the power of Your presence. In these first moments of the morning, form Your thoughts in my mind, Your desires in my heart, and Your purposes in my plans. Prepare me to serve You, in communion with Your Spirit, this day. ... "Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Put things in order, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you" (2 Corinthians 3.11-13). By Your Holy Spirit, You spoke these words through Paul to Your people to prepare for his coming. And You are still speaking Your words to us to prepare us for Your coming. Help us to "put things in order." Help us to embrace the grace of Jesus, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit. As we do, we will be putting things in order in our relationship with You, with one another, and within ourselves. We will be restored in unity and intimacy with You and with one another. We will know and experience ever-increasing measures of the love and peace of God. Then, when You come, You will find a people whose hearts and lives are in order -- all by Your grace, in the power of Your love, living in communion with You. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. Be encouraged this day! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays To subscribe/unsubscribe please send a note to me at Messiah Ministries -- "preparing the way of the Lord" -- MessiahMin@aol.com Our mailing address: 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502. God bless you!