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Natural Resources
We have natural resources and supernatural resources. Our natural resources are varied, but they are unreliable. If they are friends, they may move away. If it's a vacation, it may not materialize. If it's a night's sleep, it may go sour.
If we look to our spouse for that which only God Himself can provide, there are bound to be disappointments. There will be times when our spouse is preoccupied with work, and we will feel neglected. There will be times when our spouse has to take a trip, and we will feel lonely. There will be times when our spouse may become tired and just a little irritable, and we will feel hurt. So much for natural resources!
Don't look to people for the comfort, encouragement and strength that only God can provide.
Instead, turn to the supernatural resources that God has given us for the meeting of our needs in order that we may in turn minister to those we love and meet their needs. The resources are eternal, inexhaustible and sure: the Living Word and the written Word.
from the January 2004 issue of "Decision" magazine
Natural Resources
We have natural resources and supernatural resources. Our natural resources are varied, but they are unreliable. If they are friends, they may move away. If it's a vacation, it may not materialize. If it's a night's sleep, it may go sour.
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DonateDon't look to people for the comfort, encouragement and strength that only God can provide.
Instead, turn to the supernatural resources that God has given us for the meeting of our needs in order that we may in turn minister to those we love and meet their needs. The resources are eternal, inexhaustible and sure: the Living Word and the written Word.
BEING SURE OF YOUR FAITH
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Would you like to have assurance that you truly are saved? John's first epistle is written so that we might have confidence in our salvation and not doubt.
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Ruth Bell Graham
Ruth Bell Graham was the wife of evangelist Billy Graham and mother of five children. Born to missionary parents in China, Ruth faithfully supported her husband throughout his ministry, raising their children in his absences. Ruth was also a poet and author, and published a number of books. Visit the Ruth Bell Graham Memorial Web site»
Adapted by permission from "Using Our Resources," by Ruth Bell Graham, "Decision" magazine, December 1974, ©1974 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, N.C.Ruth Bell Graham was the wife of evangelist Billy Graham and mother of five children. Born to missionary parents in China, Ruth faithfully supported her husband throughout his ministry, raising their children in his absences. Ruth was also a poet and author, and published a number of books. Visit the Ruth Bell Graham Memorial Web site»
from the January 2004 issue of "Decision" magazine
