When: Monday, August 04, 2008 12:00 AM to Tuesday, August 05, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
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Words written in red; Words of Jesus
Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent round to all that region and brought to him all that were sick, and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well.
Matthew 14: 22 – 36
When we do something we dislike, let me say to God: "My God I offer You this in honor of the moment when You died for me."
— St. John Vianney
Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful, humble yet seeking wisdom to do what is best for me and mine; for I feel the time is near for me to move out and begin to walk among the wolves to do and provide for mine. Help me Lord God, speak to me through the Spirit of Jesus who lives and walked with me. Liken my heart to that of Jesus with the discernment that can only come from doing what Jesus would do in everything, big and small. Let Your presence be visible to mine so that they too will turn to You and seek You first. O Lord God that You will continue to bless me and mine, enlarging our territory for You. Let Your hand rest upon us to comfort and give us rest from the pressures we put upon ourselves trying to do to much on our own without seeking Your guidance. Keep us from evil and from causing any pain. Help us to be strong in accepting those things we cannot change, but granting us the courage to change those things we can, with the wisdom to know the difference. In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:
When I Lay My Isaac Down: Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances (Unabridged) By: Carol Kent Sometimes we make sacrifices to help us get ahead, to allow us more time with family, or because we believe in the cause. And then there are sacrifices in which we have no say, "Isaac experiences" as in Genesis 22, thrust upon us without warning or survival instructions. This audio book outlines eight transformational power principles that Gene and Carol Kent learned in the process of facing the news that forever changed their lives.
Becoming a Person of Influence By: John C. Maxwell and Jim Dornan "You can immediately [sense a] spark when you hear John Maxwell and Jim Dornan talk about leadership. Their understanding of influence is like mine for guitars; it’s woven into the fabric of their being." – (Bob Taylor, President, Taylor Guitars). With influence, you can achieve success at home, work, and in every other area of life.
One Walk 