Joining Forces.......Dear Dad Day 52

Dear Dad,

You have filled the world with some pretty amazing people. Some I have the pleasure of being in contact with regularly, and others I have yet to meet. First I would like to thank You for blessing me enough to experience the life story of some of Your greatest masterpieces. I pray blessings over their lives that they become better men and women daily, strong and consistent family members, and encouraging friends. Pour out your unconditional love on them and keep them safe as they live life, making Your presence known in their lives. I pray that the type relationship You and I share, fosters in their daily lives. Next I want to thank You for the great people I have yet to meet. Cover them with Your blood and protect them from hurt, harm, and danger. Give them strength when they are weak, and a strong voice when needed. Today I declare, a mergence of Your people all over the world, so  we can build alliances with like minded men and women, making Your name great. In addition, I pray that we can strengthen one another, and become added benefits for each other solely based upon ordained association. I know without a doubt that You are the Ultimate Merger. So shine your light Daddy, REAL bright on those of us who love You so the world can wonder who we are, and what we have in our lives that they need. Well that answer is You, and I’m so blessed to have You in me.

Kristen

Word on The Go: Matthew 5: 3-10;  13-16

³You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. ⁴"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. ⁵"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.⁶"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. ⁷"You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'care-full,' you find yourselves cared for.⁸"You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. ⁹"You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.¹⁰"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom.

¹³"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.