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Good Sunday Mornin, or maybe I should say "good night!, its Sunday mornin'! This ol geeser ain't used to staying up till after midnight (calving season don't count). Mark, the man that accepted Christ last week and his wife were here for a Bible study and Valentine supper. What a blast. It is so much fun to be with him, and witness the change in his life. Last week I did say that God is in the business of changing lives, and He certainly has!! One comment that I overheard reminds us all of a truth that we need to understand. A different guy (electrician) with his young daughter was over at the house Wed night working on our stove. His daughter is in the same class as Mark's daughter. She said that her friend had told her that her dad never used to read the Bible, but now he reads it every night, and takes it with him sometimes. One portion of scripture that was discussed tonight was I Tim 5. If a man does not provide for his family, he ain't much of a man (a pretty loose translation). Too many men think that responsibility stops with a paycheck. A man is responsible to lead the way in a close walk with the Lord for his family. This guy has a pretty good handle on that already. Well have yourselves a good Sunday mornin' and a great rest of the week too.
 
Shortgrass said:
Good Sunday Mornin, or maybe I should say "good night!, its Sunday mornin'! This ol geeser ain't used to staying up till after midnight (calving season don't count). Mark, the man that accepted Christ last week and his wife were here for a Bible study and Valentine supper. What a blast. It is so much fun to be with him, and witness the change in his life. Last week I did say that God is in the business of changing lives, and He certainly has!! One comment that I overheard reminds us all of a truth that we need to understand. A different guy (electrician) with his young daughter was over at the house Wed night working on our stove. His daughter is in the same class as Mark's daughter. She said that her friend had told her that her dad never used to read the Bible, but now he reads it every night, and takes it with him sometimes. One portion of scripture that was discussed tonight was I Tim 5. If a man does not provide for his family, he ain't much of a man (a pretty loose translation). Too many men think that responsibility stops with a paycheck. A man is responsible to lead the way in a close walk with the Lord for his family. This guy has a pretty good handle on that already. Well have yourselves a good Sunday mornin' and a great rest of the week too.
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What a remarkable happening, Shortgrass.

I keep dwelling on what you stated last week:

Shortgrass said:
Sometimes it seems that we are getting nowhere in praying for the lost, but I contend it makes more sense to talk to God on their behalf than to try to talk to them on God's behalf. Not that there is not a place for witnessing to them, but that comes later.
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Sometimes it is hard to talk to our friends about God and His favors. They can become antagonized and completely turned off. By praying for them instead, God can work His miracles in His own time and in His own way. And for country people living out in the sticks without too much opportunity to hobnob with people, we can pray for them from the privacy of our own pastures. What a neat concept. :-)

Yes, I am up in the middle of this chilly night checking cows. You can grin while I bear it. :wink: :-)
 
Brrr! .... Shortgrass it gives me chills to think how I used to be in the thick of lambing and calving heifers this time of year, sometimes in -20 temps. I'm getting pretty soft anymore with no sheep to lamb and calving starts in late April.

So true that a man is responsible for leading his family in a close walk with the Lord. My dad was definitely such a man. Without fail anytime we were going to town in the car ('63 Chevy), Dad would turn off the radio (AM only of course) and lead us in praying 5 full decades of a rosary. Like any kid I thought family prayer was so boring. I'd rather listen to the radio. At least I was smart enough keep those thoughts to myself. :wink: As an adult I can now understand and appreciate Dad's intent and purpose.

There were no seat belts (extra cost option) or car seats in those days. If Dad was here today he would be quite critical about all the stuff available in modern cars such as built in DVD players and other such modern gizmos to babysit the kids in the backseat. Dad ordered a new car in 1979 without air conditioner and the factory sent the order back to the dealer because they didn't believe anyone would order a car that way. On the advice of the family mechanic he did get a V8 instead of a 6. And he had to settle for automatic trans because a 3 on the tree was no longer available. No AC combined with no vent windows is not the best combination.

There is an old adage that the family that prays together stays together. It certainly is becoming increasingly more difficult to find families that stay together nowdays. No doubt there is a connection.

Shortgrass, thanks for the message and opportunity to remenice a bit about some of the good 'ol days. 40 yrs ago really were the good 'ol days! :wink:
 
Shortgrass wrote:
Sometimes it seems that we are getting nowhere in praying for the lost, but I contend it makes more sense to talk to God on their behalf than to try to talk to them on God's behalf. Not that there is not a place for witnessing to them, but that comes later.



I am sure that I read last weeks message but somehow that phrase about praying on their behalf rather than trying to speak for God. Boy does that make sense. Thanks for pointing that out Soapweed and thanks for your witness on here Shortgrass.
 
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Shortgrass wrote:
Sometimes it seems that we are getting nowhere in praying for the lost, but I contend it makes more sense to talk to God on their behalf than to try to talk to them on God's behalf. Not that there is not a place for witnessing to them, but that comes later.



I am sure that I read last weeks message but somehow that phrase about praying on their behalf rather than trying to speak for God. Boy does that make sense. Thanks for pointing that out Soapweed and thanks for your witness on here Shortgrass.
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My dear wife and daughter did just mention not to completely let ourselves off the hook by only praying for people. We need to also talk to our friends about God and lead by example. :roll: :wink:
 
Soapweed said:
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Shortgrass wrote:
Sometimes it seems that we are getting nowhere in praying for the lost, but I contend it makes more sense to talk to God on their behalf than to try to talk to them on God's behalf. Not that there is not a place for witnessing to them, but that comes later.



I am sure that I read last weeks message but somehow that phrase about praying on their behalf rather than trying to speak for God. Boy does that make sense. Thanks for pointing that out Soapweed and thanks for your witness on here Shortgrass.
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My dear wife and daughter did just mention not to completely let ourselves off the hook by only praying for people. We need to also talk to our friends about God and lead by example. :roll: :wink:
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I hear them and you, I like this order, pray, build relationship, pray and the opportunity to talk will present itself. The hard part is to know or recognize when the door is open and to trust God to bring the appropriate words.
 

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