Jesus Is Lord Church - Manitoba

Inspirational Reading from the Book of Ruth: Ruth chapter 1 to 4

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The story started with Naomi's journey to Mo-ab with her family: Husband and two sons and her return after their deaths. That's why she told her friends not to call her Naomi which means "pleasant" but to call her Mara, which means "bitter!" She was so discouraged that she can't even see the blessing of her doughier in law - Ruth and the acceptance of her old friends when she returned from Mo-ab to Bethlehem.

But God's sovereignty will prevail - hadn't forgotten Naomi-Mara - radical changes took place not only in her life but also in her character. In every situation in life - nothing is wasted - HE meant it for good, though the devil meant it for evil but in God: HE is going to make all things beautiful in HIS time. All of life's events have purpose (Romans 8:28).

It's always our choice - if you respond negatively with anger / bitterness your name may as well be "Mara." But if you choose God's perspective - as HIS student - in HIS classroom - teaching you and shaping you into HIS planned design for you - you'll be "Pleasant" to everyone especially to the ONE who created you.

Remember: "What happens in you is more important than what happens to you!"...focus on the journey - not the destination ... treasure every moment of the way ... HE is with You!__________________________________________________________________

In you LORD my GOD I put my trust...Your ways are higher than mine...do your mighty ways in my life. I know it is always for my advantage everything that is happening in my life - it is with purpose - into your Hands with all submission...do it LORD!

Amen~