Couples' Bible Study Thursday

Don and I took a stroll around the block this morning.  When we got back, Toma summoned me to come with camera.  The RED Claret Cup Hedgehog had two blooms open! This view shows you why it's called a Claret Cup. The Apricot Claret Cup Hedgehog is very happy today. And the Beaver Tail is spreading it's joy, too. We met at Jim and Cheryl's for Couples' Bible Study.  They have a lovely home over at Tierra Grande. Love their backyard and patio. The flowing fountain lends itself to a very peaceful ambience. Meet Truffles. Truffles is very social as I caught her saying "Hi" to Margie. Please pray for Margie, the twenty young people and the drivers who are going to an orphanage in Mexico in a few weeks to do some much needed work and whatever God directs them to do. Another picture of part of their backyard with the golf course in the background.

Thursday, March 19

True Achievement by David Jeremiah

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers…
Ephesians 4:11

Recommended Reading
Romans 12:3-8

Picture this scenario: two friends graduate from college; one goes to India as a missionary and the other becomes a successful businessman. They both receive an invitation to their class reunion and while there, they compare their lives. By the world's standard, the missionary might be considered a failure, while the businessman has achieved "The American Dream." But this is not how they viewed each other. True achievement for each friend was listening to and obeying God's voice saying, "Follow Me."

God has uniquely designed and equipped each one of us for a specific purpose while here on earth. While it's true that we can choose to go our own way and become "self-made people" so to speak, if we truly want to be successful by God's standards, we have to put aside worldly ambitions and trust God to place us in the position where we can best be used by Him. It is a high calling to carry out; but whether we are led into ministry or called to a corporate career, we truly can be what God calls us to be.

I know success or failure in my life or ministry does not depend on my own skill or even on external circumstances, it depends only on my faithfulness. God will give me the gifts necessary to do whatever He calls me to do and He will not be hindered in His work by circumstances. - Lester Sumrall

We are so blessed.