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Where do you place your trust?

I was reading through the Old Testament this morning. I finished Deuteronomy (34) covering the death of Moses. My outline skipped ahead to Psalm 91. The last few verses resonated with me... They are about Loving and Trusting God. They explain the outcome of our trust and love.  

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Psalm 91: 14-16

"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; & I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."

Where do you place your trust?

I'm interested in your thoughts.

Have a Great day!

Lance Cashion

Company devotional? A glimpse into our soul

Over two years ago I started a prayer group meeting at our company.  With the help and encouragement of strong Christian leaders within our organization, this weekly event has undergone a metamorphosis into a hybrid of Bible study, life application discussion, prayer and small group.  Our focus is on learning about Christ, sharing and praying. 

This meeting has changed the face and soul of our company.  We operate on a higher level.  Not perfect, but pressing forward. When someone on your team can comfortably share their trials, loss and joy with complete trust, you no longer have a company... you have a living body that has a soul that also happens to be a business.

I'm thankful that we, at American Health Underwriters are privileged to have such meetings and fellowship.  Most companies discourage this practice.  I don't think I could work, much less thrive at a place that did not allow or encourage team members to join in fellowship.  Its completely optional to join us on Wednesday mornings.

Christ is central to what I do.  In sharing that fact, it allows others to communicate and facilitate boldness in sharing their faith.  I'm screwed up just like everyone else (I've accepted it).  That is what makes small group work for me.  The knowledge that we're all screw-ups and together, we encourage each other to walk the path.

Below is a link to this week's notes and outline: 1 Thessalonian 2:1-2

Download AHU Devotional 06-23 1 Thes 2 1-2

I'd like to hear from you.  Feel free to comment below.

• Does your organization allow meetings like this?
• If you could have something similar to a small group or prayer group at work, what would change?
• If your organization has a devotional meeting, what is it like?
  

Have a great rest of the week!

Lance Cashion

Is it true? Is it kind? Does it glorify Christ?

This is piece is from the Daily Devotional page on Billy Graham's website (I’ve added the NIV version below).  I think it is important to reflect on this passage.  As we all are guilty of losing control over our tongues from time to time.  We're human.  Link here

“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.” -James 1:26 (KJV)

Same passage from NIV:

"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” –James 1:26 (NIV)

Commentary:

The problems of the world could be solved overnight if men could get victory over their tongues. Suppose there was no anger, no profanity, no lying, no grumbling or complaining; suppose there were no dirty stories told, no unjust criticism—what a different world this would be! The Bible teaches that a man who can control his tongue can control his whole personality. We should ask ourselves three questions before we speak: Is it true? Is it kind? Does it glorify Christ? If we would always think before we speak, there would be much less evil speaking, and there would soon be a spiritual awakening that would sweep the church in America.

Prayer:

May I remember how important it is to keep a check on my tongue. I pray that my conversation this day will be pleasing in Your sight, Lord.

Have a great weekend!

Lance

Read the Old Testament in 2 Years!

Sound like a HUGE undertaking?

If you break it up into smaller piece, it can be done!  This is one of my main goals for 2010.  Basically, you will ready two chapters every day (except Saturdays and Sundays) for a year.  At the end of the year, you will have completed the Old Testament!  Think about the millions of people who own Bibles.  Now think about the number of them who have actually read the ENTIRE Old Testament!  You will be among the few.  If you exercises to stay in shape, why let your spirit atrophy?  Seems silly doesn’t it? 

If you engage this task, I guarantee your life will improve and peace will invade the areas of turmoil. 

Below is a ling to The Quest.  Are you up for a challenge?

Note: Use the NIV Versions of the Bible.  The reading takes 15-20 minutes MAX.  Don’t worry about starting at the Beginning to catch up.  Dive in on today’s date!

Resource Links:

The Quest (Reading Guide and Schedule)

Study Bible (Suggested)

Have a great day!

Lance Cashion