From: John & April Correia Subject: Encouragement's From The Heart - August 3, 1998 Date: Monday, August 03, 1998 7:58 AM It's now been 30 days of scorching temperatures above 100 degrees; here, at our home the daily adverage has been 105 - 107, climbing a couple times up to 112 degrees. Yet despite the intense heat the birds still sing their praise, the tree frogs, crickets, acaidas' and grass hoppers along with many more I don't recognize join in their individual songs of praise. In Psalm 148 we learn that ALL God created sings praise to the LORD, "for He commanded and they were created. He also established them for ever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away. His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven." (verses' 5b, 6 & 13) Let us learn from all creation around us. Being obedient to the words of the apostle Paul when he said, "Rejoice! in the LORD and be glad, again I say, Rejoice!" My great friend, Jodie, pointed out the birds to me the other day, inspiring this encouragement. Now as I walk outside instead of complaining about the severe heat, I turn my focus on the "songs of praise" from the creatures all around me and I join them in their praise - rejoicing in all God has created. by April Correia ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The above message (poem, story, etc.) is sent to you as a ministry of encouragement. Please feel free to pass the encouragement on to others. If you'd like to be added to the mailing list reply to jacorreia@msn.com Subject: "add to" Encouragement's From The Heart. Have a joyous and bountiful day in the Lord! April Correia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- PRAISE THE LORD!! We are currently working on the "Encouragement From The Heart" Website. Here you will be able to re-read past encouragements along with other selected stories, poems and more. There will also be a discernment site where you can link to other sites on discernment, like CRI, Answers in Action, Precept Ministries, Watchman fellowship, more. The Lord is definitely in control. Special thanks to our Webmaster, Chris Roedocker ! see us at - www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/8677/encor.html Blessings to blessings! April Correia all glory to God! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++