Mark 10:21 (God's Chisel)

Let's welcome God today with this Living In Faith Exchange (LIFE) Group devotion (archive), anchored by Living Faith. Prove yourselves doers of the Word, and not merely hearers. James 1:22

Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "...Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor..." Mark 10:21 (full readings)

Living Faith snippets: "How could we sell all and give to the poor and follow Jesus? The rich man is crushed and goes away sad. Jesus looks on us with love. Faced with weakness and need, we turn away too soon. We hear only about the loss, but not about the promise. Jesus promises treasure. Our lives are not empty in His presence. We are not alone. On the path beyond fear and holding tight to things, our load strangely lightens." by Jeanne Schuler

Pat nuggets: I received a message yesterday from a friend whose wife passed away a few years ago. He concluded, "I am still alone, I guess I will remain that way." In my response, I thanked him for his friendship and reminded him that In Christ we are never alone. Just moments after sending, I began writing today's devotion and was of course taken by the Living Faith snippet, "We are not alone." Coincidence? I think not! These God Sightings are grace (strength) for our journey.

* Kay Castle shared this unique & insightful short video: God's Chisel (another "God Sighting").

Faith Sharing: Let's generously share the LIFE Group by forwarding devotions or using the Facebook "invite people" link.
* NEW: How is your life filled up by Christ? Any recent God Sightings? Consider sharing comments (or "like") on the Facebook page, for encouraging others...thank you!

Counter-Culture News: LifeSiteNews, Vatican, American Family Association, Priests for Life
* Reality of abortion (images), #1 cause of death (23% of pregnancies). Expose this unjust peace, setting unborn/parents free.
* NEW: Supreme Court of Mexican State of Queretaro Approves Pro-Life Amendment.

Our Prayers: Those who pray together stay together, and close to God (footnotes). Prayer to end abortion. Peters family (JP), Sara Ragan (special intention), Rich Reich (Larry Clarke's grandson killed in Afghanistan)

Faith Quote: "If we make each and every moment count, we will have "enough" time." by Amy Jones (shared by Aaron Ferrie)

* This reminds me of the bumper sticker, "If you are too busy to pray...you are too busy."

In Christ, Pat

Phil 4:13