FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements. Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.
24 HOURS
God knows our every moment. He is aware of all 24 hours in our day and 168 hours in our week. And He has perfect plans for each one of them.
I used to get discouraged when my to-do list wasn’t finished by the end of the day. I concluded that I hadn’t used my time wisely, because my list didn’t get done. But then God challenged my thinking by asking, “If you are walking with me step-by-step throughout your day, following my leading moment-by-moment, isn’t that accomplishing MY to-do list?”
So, if I run into a friend at the grocery store, resulting in a heartfelt talk, but I consequently don’t make it to the post office, is that a productive afternoon? Or when a traffic jam causes me to miss my meeting, but I got to listen to all of an encouraging podcast, was that a good use of time?
Proverbs 16:9 says: “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
If we walk by the Spirit throughout our day, we can experience God’s plans for our time.
We accomplish His tasks, His ideas, His hopes. And, in doing so, we can find great satisfaction at the end of the day. Even more satisfaction than a crossed-off to-do list.
Oh, the bills might still need to be paid and the laundry put away. But, we find joy in knowing there’s exactly enough time every day to accomplish God’s will. There is time to be alone and time for friends. Time for tasks and time for rest. There is time for groceries and work and play and naps. There’s even time for family school projects involving glue, glitter, and googly eyes.
Turns out, walking by the Spirit, you do have time for that.
Partial blog-Christine Meggison
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR LAREIGN HODGES
FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements. Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.
24 HOURS
God knows our every moment. He is aware of all 24 hours in our day and 168 hours in our week. And He has perfect plans for each one of them.
I used to get discouraged when my to-do list wasn’t finished by the end of the day. I concluded that I hadn’t used my time wisely, because my list didn’t get done. But then God challenged my thinking by asking, “If you are walking with me step-by-step throughout your day, following my leading moment-by-moment, isn’t that accomplishing MY to-do list?”
So, if I run into a friend at the grocery store, resulting in a heartfelt talk, but I consequently don’t make it to the post office, is that a productive afternoon? Or when a traffic jam causes me to miss my meeting, but I got to listen to all of an encouraging podcast, was that a good use of time?
Proverbs 16:9 says: “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
If we walk by the Spirit throughout our day, we can experience God’s plans for our time.
We accomplish His tasks, His ideas, His hopes. And, in doing so, we can find great satisfaction at the end of the day. Even more satisfaction than a crossed-off to-do list.
Oh, the bills might still need to be paid and the laundry put away. But, we find joy in knowing there’s exactly enough time every day to accomplish God’s will. There is time to be alone and time for friends. Time for tasks and time for rest. There is time for groceries and work and play and naps. There’s even time for family school projects involving glue, glitter, and googly eyes.
Turns out, walking by the Spirit, you do have time for that.
Partial blog-Christine Meggison
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR LAREIGN HODGES
On February 10th our sweet friend and sister in the Lord, LaReign Hodges, went home to her Savior. After years of battling cancer and severe health issues, she recently shared with her loving husband Tom that it was time for her to go to heaven. Tom was at her side every minute and was a wonderful caretaker, really beyond expectations. LaReign's children, grandchildren and friends will miss her dearly but we understand she is no longer suffering; she's in the arms of Jesus now, complete and whole.
Tom and their family would like to extend an invitation to all of her Desert Springs Church family to attend the Celebration of Life service on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 am.
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself." Philippians 3:20-21
PRAYING FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS
Health, Wisdom, Strength
And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18
Carol Anderson
Leta Benefiel
Lucy Brooks
Robert Burgess
Pete & Janet Donovan's nephew, D.J.
Bob & Dorothy Ferro
Alan Hurst
Betty Hyta
Annie Leonovich
Bill Lovell
Joan & Walter Rohm
Carol Smoke - continue to pray for energy
Barbara Storkersen
Serena Williams - back pain severe
And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18
Carol Anderson
Leta Benefiel
Lucy Brooks
Robert Burgess
Pete & Janet Donovan's nephew, D.J.
Bob & Dorothy Ferro
Alan Hurst
Betty Hyta
Leta Benefiel
Lucy Brooks
Robert Burgess
Pete & Janet Donovan's nephew, D.J.
Bob & Dorothy Ferro
Alan Hurst
Betty Hyta
Annie Leonovich
Bill Lovell
Joan & Walter Rohm
Bill Lovell
Joan & Walter Rohm
Carol Smoke - continue to pray for energy
Barbara Storkersen
Serena Williams - back pain severe
Barbara Storkersen
Serena Williams - back pain severe
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