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I thought this picture I took might bring
us closer to spring, at least in our minds! 
 




Good morning to you!

How are you this fine day? I am using my husband's computer since I left my charging cord at my daughter's in Florida. What a ditz I am! Anyway, I tried to do some important work on a document I am working on and what a chore. This computer is a Windows 8 computer. I think that this is the worst OS that was ever invented. I do not like it at all. For one thing I am working on my document, of which I have a deadline, and all I can do is fix it and then every time I go to put my touch on it, like change the font in a text box and the whole document changes to that font. Or I want to make some things centered instead of left margin and the whole document changes to centered. Oh I wanted to throw the computer out the window. So, now I don't know what to do to fix it. It just made me sick. And very out of my comfort zone!
 
So, now I will use a devotion this morning that I read and thought it was so good. So, enjoy and worship the Lord!
 
Out on a Limb
Read Luke 19:1-10         (Click on to get scripture)
 
When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.”
— Luke 19:5 (NRSV)

Today's Devotional

I’ve traveled to more than 50 countries. I’ve seen people living in the lap of luxury and on the edge of poverty. I’ve met and worked with people of all faiths, socioeconomic classes, and political persuasions. I’ve learned that what people want most, no matter where they reside, is to live and love, enjoy their friends and family, and provide a better future for their children. Yet our perception of differences can create misunderstanding and a sense that “we” are right, so “they” must be wrong. Even though we may feel compassion or sympathy for others, we may find it difficult to reach out to them — to go to their place as Jesus did with Zacchaeus.
Jesus called Zacchaeus from that tree and went to his place — the place where he ate and slept and lived with his family. Jesus didn’t ask him to come down and head for the nearest church.
If we are to follow the call of Christ, we must go where people are to truly know them. If we really want to reach them, we may even have to climb some trees. But when we do, the view might be amazing.
Teresa Cannady (Florida, USA)
 
Thought for the Day:
Christ calls us to meet people where they are — even if they are just next door.
 
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for the differences that make us unique. Teach us to meet people wherever they are and share your love with them. Amen.
 
Prayer Focus: Someone who makes me uncomfortable.

Let's get out of our comfort zone and do that which the Lord has called us to do!

Love,
     Lesbear
 
 
 
 
 
 

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