Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, (Luke 3:15)
Holy Spirit, move in our hearts — give us hearts of expectation about what you will do.
John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16)
Jesus, please come among us and baptize us afresh with your Holy Spirit and with fire.
“His winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly clean out his threshing floor, and gather the wheat into his barn; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” (Luke 3:17)
Jesus, come and thresh us and remove the chaff from our lives.
And with many other exhortations he preached to the people. (Luke 3:18 )
Father, please help us hear and respond to the exhortations of your prophets. Thank you.
“How much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13b0
Father, we ask for more of your Holy Spirit. Flood this diocese with your living water.
Tuesday: 78:1-39; * 78:40-72; Esther 5:1-14; Acts 18:12-28; Luke 3:15-22
Wednesday: 119:97-120; * 81, 82; Esther 6:1-14; Acts 19:1-10; Luke 4:1-13
Notes from the Front Line
***** Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010
From: Fr. Nigel Mumford+
Subject: Grazing, snacking and over eating…
Dear friends,
I have been on meds that have made me ravenous. Sadly, I have almost put on the 53lbs that I lost with the Swine Flu diet! I have found a road block to STOP me snacking. I have placed a bible outside of the fridge and one on the inside of the fridge in a zip lock bag! The idea came to me a while ago while in prayer for this matter.
The plan, if I felt like snacking I would first open the bible and read something. Then if that still lead me to open the door of the fridge I would then take out the zip lock bag and then take the second bible out of the bag and read some of that. The idea was to snack on “The Word” of God. Now if I still had to snack then I would pray that the desire would leave.
Well. so far the plan has not worked the way I thought it would!
I have not needed to open either of the bibles or the fridge door! The desire to graze has gone, It is amazing… I have totally stopped snacking and grazing as I used to. I am trying to exercise some as I am able… Still have a slight problem seeing my toes but I am sure the weight will go down… ummm I wonder why Yo-yo Ma comes to mind!
If you have a concern with grazing… try this… and let me know the outcome… thanks.
Be well, do good works, and for the sake of God love one another… and by the way: go take a hike! (I am speaking the truth in love!)
Be well. God bless you, Fr, Nigel+
Albany Intercessor
Brilliant, Nigel! God’s peace.
Thanks so much for this post. I am always comforted to think that “whenever we are faced with temptation, God provides a way out.” (I think 2 Chronicles)
I am so grateful to have read this particular thing, at this particular point in my day.