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Everybody is looking at you in some way — what you are wearing, what you are doing, how you are speaking, how you interact with others, how you do your job, even what you eat. Everything they think about you is based upon what they see. There are two people, though, who see farther — you and God. An audience of two. The two of you are the only ones who know whether what others see is really a reflection of what is inside. And God is interested in helping you be sure that what is inside is strong, healthy, and Christ-like. If it is, then what everybody else sees will reflect that. Remember that who you are is more important than what you do. If you have a request for prayer, let me know so our Prayer Partners can pray for you. Blessings, Kevin www.facebook.com/groups/apusoulquest -
Moments of pause are often thought of as what follows a crisis. Something dramatic happens and it “gives you pause.” If often means something bad, or heart-stopping. Mostly, though, it is a break, a diversion, a moment when you can center your thinking, your emotions, your spirit and be reminded of what is truly important. Obviously life must go on, but don’t lose the opportunity to take a breath, do something different, and reflect on the love of Christ for you. Let that pause deepen you. It may only be for 5 or 15 minutes, but don’t overlook the power that it can have in your soul. Take 15 minutes and go to a park, sit in your easy chair, wait in your car, walk on the beach — something that is different. And in so doing let Christ fill the pause with His love for you, and the grace that feeds your spirit. Please let me know if you have any prayer requests. Our Prayer Partners are happy to pray for you. Blessings, Kevin www.facebook.com/groups/apusoulquest
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When you began your academic program, you had some kind of goal in mind. A new job, a promotion, a larger pay check or some intrinsic desire to know more or develop personally. I suppose there are even some who simply like the idea of having letters after their name. That’s okay. It’s an image they seek to live up to. Whatever the reason, I do hope that your program and experience here at APU will help you to achieve those goals – whatever they were. More than that, though, I pray that you will be open to the possibility that in addition to goals that YOU have for your life, God may also have some goals for your life. I do not presume to tell you what those are, but I or any of our chaplains would love to explore that with you if you are not sure. In any case, I hope that you will consider the possibility that God has some goal in mind for you. What a wonderful journey to discover and embrace that too. Please let me know if you have a prayer request. We will pray for you. Blessings, Kevin www.facebook.com/groups/apusoulquest
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