Worry is like a rocking chair
It will give you something to do
But wont get you anywhere!

“An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up” Proverbs 12:25

Roadway Church
Women's Retreat
October 29, 2011
10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Fort Supply HS Cafeteria

It is not too late to make this a part of your weekend! We encourage you to click on upcoming events and register, however it is not required! We want you to come join the fun! Rita Morrow, Christian Comedian, from Amarillo, Texas will be our guest speaker who is sure to tickle your funny bone all while inspiring your heart!

Dont miss out on this special opprotunity!

This is a really good guestion we truly need to put some thought into. All of us are probably guilty of doing alot more talking than we do praying. Whether it be a problem we are having in our lives or something that has happened that has been a blessing! We share alot more with our friends than we actually spend in prayer sharing it with God. Although he knows our every want and need, we still need to take everything before him and lay it at his feet and he will answer according to his will.

People gather bundles of sticks
to build bridges they never cross.
~Author Unknown

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

~ David Brinkley ~

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

~ Proverbs 16:3 ~

Kindness is the language
which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
~ Mark Twain ~

"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."

~ Colossians 3:12 ~

THE WILL OF GOD WILL NOT TAKE YOU
WHERE THE GRACE OF GOD WILL NOT PROTECT YOU

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone,
O Lord, make me dwell in safety Psalm 4:8

One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out Bible. The church he entered was in a very upscale and exclusive part of the city. It was the largest and most beautiful church the old cowboy had ever seen. The people of the congregation were all dressed with expensive clothes and accessories. As the cowboy took a seat, the others moved away from him. No one greeted, spoke to, or welcomed him. They were all appalled at his appearance and did not attempt to hide it. As the old cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher approached him and asked the cowboy to do him a favor. "Before you come back in here again, have a talk with God and ask him what he thinks would be appropriate attire for worship." The old cowboy assured the preacher he would. The next Sunday, he showed back up for the services wearing the same ragged jeans, shirt, boots, and hat. Once again he was completely shunned and ignored.The preacher approached the man and said, "I thought I asked you to speak to God before you came back to our church." "I did," replied the old cowboy." If you spoke to God, what did he tell you the proper attire should be for worshiping in here?" asked the preacher. "Well, sir, God told me that He didn't have a clue what I should wear. He said He'd never been in this church."
By: Greg Moorhead

Just another example of it is not what is on the outside that God is looking for. It is what lies within!

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK & ROLL?

IF NOT... YOU BETTER GET READY!

YOU WILL NEED YOUR FEET ON THE ROCK & YOUR NAME ON THE ROLL!

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change"

Isaiah 5:20-23
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,
And prudent in their own sight!
Woe to men mighty at drinking wine,
Woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink,
Who justify the wicked for a bribe,
And take away justice from the righteous man!

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity.
The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
- Winston Churchill

Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17: 1

Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.
- Anonymous

Matthew 25:
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth

The 7-Ups

Wake Up - Decide to have a good day.
"Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice & be glad in it" Psalms 118:24

Dress Up - The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart" I Sam 16:7

Shut Up - Say nice things & learn to listen. God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "
He who guards his lips guards his soul" Proverbs 13:3
"Gossip betrays confidence, avoid men who talk too much" Proverbs 20:19
"Listen to advice, accept instruction and in the end, you will be wise" Proverbs 19:20

Stand Up - For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.
"Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10

Look Up - To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13

Reach Up - For something higher.
As Jiminy Cricket sings "High Hopes". Always try to better yourself.

Lift Up - Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING" Philippians 4:6

Faith in God

He, the only survivor of a shipwreck, was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and everyday he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. "God how could you do this to me!" he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?"asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it:

You say: "It's impossible"God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)]

You say: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:16; John 13:34)

You say: "I can't go on"God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians12:9; Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it"God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)

You say: "I can't forgive myself" God says: I forgive you (I John 1:9; Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid" God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (IITimothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God says: Cast all your cares on Me (I Peter 5:7)You say: "I don't have enough faith" God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith(Romans 12:3)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone" God says: I will never leave you nor forsake you(Hebrews 13:5)

The Answer is Right Above You

Did you know that if you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 or 8 feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of his ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner? The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of ten or twelve feet. Without space to run, as is his habit, he will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.

Did you know that the ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place? If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.

Did you know that a bumblebee if dropped into an open tumbler will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out? It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.

In many ways, there are a lot of people like the buzzard, the bat, and the bee. They are struggling about with all their problems and frustrations, not realizing that the answer is right there "Above" them.

The Wise Woman's Stone

A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the wise woman. "I've been thinking," he said, "I know how valuable the stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone."
Author Unknown

Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.

Hold On

God has time to listen
If you have time to pray

He may not answer our prayers today

but if we HOLD ON and be patient he will show us the way!

1 John 5:14-15

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.


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Moments Like These

We have all heard the saying "Stop and Smell the Roses" but do we ever do it? Usually not. We spend most of our days rushing around doing all that life demands of us and we often forget to soak in our blessings that are right in front of us! Don't let "life" stand in your way of stopping to smell the roses! Life truly is too short to let these go!

Lord, "when time flies by, remind me to breathe, cause Heaven on earth is moments like these...........

Church Dinner

This Sunday October 8th, 2011 we will be having a Church Dinner following Church Services! Please bring your favorite food and join us for friends, fun, and fellowship!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

If you never make mistakes, you will surely never learn!

There really is no question as to whether we make mistakes. We make them daily. Most of the mistakes are relatively minor and easily fixed. Then there is that one huge mistake that we made that keeps us awake at night wondering "why did i do that?" We fret and stew about what to do next and how to "fix it". Alot of times we make more mistakes "fixing" the first mistake and it turns into a really horrible mess! We have to remember that we can not "fix" anything on our own! We must turn our troubles over to he Lord and he will do all the handy work!

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:6-7

Monday October 3, 2011

"Happiness is not found in capturing what you desire, it is appreciating that which you have already caught"

For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I am ready for anything through the strength of the One who lives within me. Philippians 4: 11-13