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bluidkiti · 03-27-2014, 01:40 PM

The Link To Life By Jennifer Benson Schuldt

According to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. —Titus 3:5

By the time he was 16, Morris Frank (1908–1980) had lost his sight in both eyes. Several years later, he traveled to Switzerland where he met Buddy, the canine who would help to inspire Frank’s involvement with the Seeing Eye guide-dog school.

With Buddy leading the way, Frank learned to navigate busy sidewalks and intersections. Describing the freedom his guide provided, Frank said, “It was glorious: just [Buddy] and a leather strap, linking me to life.” Buddy gave Morris Frank a new kind of access to the world around him.

God’s Holy Spirit gives us access to abundant spiritual life in Christ. When we accept Christ as Lord, God washes our sins away and renews us “by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior” (Titus 3:5-6 niv). Once we know Christ, the Holy Spirit helps us experience God’s love (Rom. 5:5), understand God’s Word (John 14:26), pray (Rom. 8:26), and abound in hope (Rom. 15:13).

Today, as you think about your relationship with God, remember that the Spirit is your guide to life in Christ (Rom. 8:14).
Holy Spirit, Light divine,
Shine upon this heart of mine.
Chase the shades of night away;
Turn my darkness into day. —Reed

The Holy Spirit guides us into knowledge and spiritual growth.

MajestyJo · 03-27-2014, 10:59 PM

When I came into recovery, I wanted the world to stop so I could get off. I came to a crossroad and I chose life.

Each day is a new beginning. If I look at it as a newcomer instead of looking at it as old hat and I have heard it all, then I am blessed and given a new life.

03-27-2014, 01:40 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,854	The Link To Life The Link To Life By Jennifer Benson Schuldt According to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. —Titus 3:5 By the time he was 16, Morris Frank (1908–1980) had lost his sight in both eyes. Several years later, he traveled to Switzerland where he met Buddy, the canine who would help to inspire Frank’s involvement with the Seeing Eye guide-dog school. With Buddy leading the way, Frank learned to navigate busy sidewalks and intersections. Describing the freedom his guide provided, Frank said, “It was glorious: just [Buddy] and a leather strap, linking me to life.” Buddy gave Morris Frank a new kind of access to the world around him. God’s Holy Spirit gives us access to abundant spiritual life in Christ. When we accept Christ as Lord, God washes our sins away and renews us “by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior” (Titus 3:5-6 niv). Once we know Christ, the Holy Spirit helps us experience God’s love (Rom. 5:5), understand God’s Word (John 14:26), pray (Rom. 8:26), and abound in hope (Rom. 15:13). Today, as you think about your relationship with God, remember that the Spirit is your guide to life in Christ (Rom. 8:14). Holy Spirit, Light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine. Chase the shades of night away; Turn my darkness into day. —Reed The Holy Spirit guides us into knowledge and spiritual growth. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

03-27-2014, 10:59 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	When I came into recovery, I wanted the world to stop so I could get off. I came to a crossroad and I chose life. Each day is a new beginning. If I look at it as a newcomer instead of looking at it as old hat and I have heard it all, then I am blessed and given a new life. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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