Joni And Friends 2nd April 2024 Devotional Message
Joni and Friends 2nd April 2024 Devotional Tuesday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
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“Her children arise and call her blessed.” – Proverbs 31:28
This month is my mother’s birthday, and for her I have a message:
Mother, I love the crazy, wonderful way you raised my sisters and me. I remember the time you turned off the oven, untied your apron, and called us to walk with you to watch the sunset. The brilliant splash of pink and purple will stick in my mind forever. I love the way you made us night people. I’m sure it stemmed from the evenings on the back porch when we would watch the moonrise with you and Daddy as you both sang songs from the forties.
How I loved going beach camping and remember your strapping me into that bulky life preserver and tossing me into the waves. I didn’t want to tell you how frightened I was of the gigantic swells. You hung on to my straps, and that was enough to chase the fear. Thank you for helping me to face fright head-on. Mother, do you recall watching Daddy hoist me into my new saddle on Thunder, that big Appaloosa? I cantered into the pasture, whooping and hollering. But I knew you were biting your nails, wondering if I could hang on. I love you for letting me be brave.
And thanks, Mom, for playing hopscotch with me. It seemed embarrassing that you, a grown woman, would toss an oak bark chip and jump around. But on the inside I was proud of you. Thank you for teaching me to appreciate older people. Thank you for teaching me about God. And table manners. For visiting me in the hospital nearly every day for more than a year after I broke my neck. What a mother.
Who taught you the important lessons of life? Write a letter listing a few of the memories you treasure and the lessons you learned. If that person is still alive, send the letter. If not, keep it for yourself as a reminder of how blessed you were.
Lord, thank you for placing in my life people who taught me how to live. Help me to pass on the lessons.
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