Better

I have decided that I would much rather be better than bitter. Years ago, I heard a man say that there is nothing worse than a bitter preacher. He was right. Bitterness in the heart will destroy a man or woman. God's way is to forgive, trust Him, and move on. We must know that He works all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Our circumstances are never wasted in the kingdom. We just believe that God will work things out for us as His beloved children. We become better people because of what we have been through, and refuse to be bitter over the way things have worked out. Today, choose to be better rather than bitter! Mark

The Joy

There is a great joy that comes in serving. Jesus made this truth clear when He said, "it is more blessed to give than to receive". He said that he would make our joy full as we love Him and love others. Joy comes when we serve gladly those for whom He died. Joy comes when we give ourselves freely. Joy comes from abiding in the all loving One, remaining whole in Him, complete in Christ. There is a joy in belonging to Him and knowing that our lives are full and purposeful in Him. This is the joy that declares in Him we live, and move and have our being. Joy comes in the morning, and His joy is our portion in the kingdom as we live to love, and live to serve. Let joy be your portion today as you find Him again and serve those whose paths you cross. He is ordering your steps, so know that where you are, is where you are called to serve with joy today! Blessings, Mark