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                                     THE CIRCLE OF THE WISE

                                  THE CIRCLE OF THE WISE

                                        READ:1 John 2:12-17

I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning.-1 John 2:13

 The older saints who trust God's Word Have trod the paths that we now walk; They've fought the battles we now fight-Their wisdom teaches truth and right.

  That one is truly wise who gains his wisdom from the experience of others.

                                      THE TRAIL OF TARS

                                  READ: Revelation 21:1-7

 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes: there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.- Revelation 21:4

 Loving Father, thank You that our hurts and pains matter to You. Thank You for the promise of an eternity without tears and a life forever with You. Amen.

  When God permits trials, He also provides comfort. 

                                     EMOTIONAL BETRAYALS

                                   READ:Matthew 26:36-46

[Jesus] found them sleeping, and said...."Could you not watch with Me one hour?"-Matthew 26:40

 Open my eyes, Lord, to people around me, Help me to see them as You do above:Give me the wisdom and strength to take action, So others may see the depth of Your love.

 One measure of our love for Christ is our sensitivity to the needs of  others. 

                                             WHICH WAY?

                                             READ: Hosea 14

The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them. -Hosea 14:9

 Lord, I surrender my stubborn tendency to do life on my own terms. Teach me that my "want to's" lead to dead-end streets and that Your wisdom will keep me on the road to all that is good and fruitful .Amen.

 Ask God for directions because He knows the way.

                                             BECAUSE OF LOVE

                                                   READ: Luke 2:1-7

[Mary ] brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.-Luke 2:7

 Because of love God sent His Son From heaven's throne to earth To rescue us from sin and death-A Gift of priceless worth!

   God's gift to the world is the life-giving Savior.

Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.-2 Thessalonians 3:5

 Thank You, Father, for Your careful work in my heart. Move me as needed, pointing me with Your loving patience to be more like You. In Christ's name. amen

 God's grace is infinite love expressing itself through infinite goodness.

                                   JUST KIDS

                                       READ: 1 Timothy 4:9-16

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers.-1 Timothy 4:12

O Lord of all the upward road, Keep strong our youth, we pray:May age and youth together seek To follow in Thy way.

  Encouraging the young should never become old.

                              UNLIKELY ENCOURAGEMENT

                                   READ:Psalm 19:7-11

 More to be desired are [ God's laws] than gold.-Psalm 19:10

 Lord,we love You and Your Word. We delight in reading it, learning about You, and following what You teach us. Thank You for all the blessings that come from our relationship with You. Amen.

   Obedience to God's Word is the Christian's greatest freedom.