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    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters: Inspiring Devotionals
    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters: Inspiring Devotionals
    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters: Inspiring Devotionals
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    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters: Inspiring Devotionals

    By R. I. Hope

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    Uniquely inspired pieces for the good days and the bad. Start your day out right. 

    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters is a devotional filled with uniquely inspired pieces from writers all over the world.  Be encouraged, every day, as you uncover something new and learn the importance of keeping your eyes fixed on Him.

    When He calls you out for something new or, you find yourself sinking in the ocean of life. No matter how deep, or treacherous the circumstances might be. Keeping your eyes fixed on Him, Trusting in Him and Leaning on His understanding. You'll see and find the peace, comfort and joy that is waiting for you out upon the waters. 

    "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRest In Hope Ministries
    Release dateAug 29, 2015
    ISBN9781516371877
    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters: Inspiring Devotionals
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    R. I. Hope

    R . I . Hope is a collaboration of authors from the team at Rest In Hope Ministries.  Find encouragement when you need it. Rest in Hope is about encouraging others, spreading hope, and being a light in a hurting world. Discover More at RestInHope.com

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    You Call Me Out Upon The Waters - R. I. Hope

    LAZINESS AND SLOTHFULNESS

    One phrase we are all too familiar with is" there is always tomorrow we hear it use quite a bit. But this phrase why put off until tomorrow what you can do today" is a better quote. We are all guilty of procrastinating at times. But most times, procrastination is the result of laziness. We have no reason to procrastinate. In short, procrastination is a bad habit that can have eternal effects. The Bible is clear that, because the Lord ordained work for us, laziness is a sin. Proverbs 6:6 – 18 the lazy person always has lots of excuses why he or she are not doing what they should be doing.

    The Biblical term for laziness is slothfulness, which is habitual inactivity, reluctance to work or exert oneself in any way, sluggishness. Another word the Bible uses for a lazy person is a "sluggard." Proverbs 6:9–11. There is no room for laziness in the life of a Christian. In our new nature, we are motivated to diligence and productiveness out of love for our Savior, who redeemed us.

    To overcome laziness, we need to pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit. As believers, we have been taught that it is by grace that we have been saved, through faith and not from ourselves. It is the gift of God and not by works. Ephesians 2:8–9. But we can become idle if we erroneously believe God expects no fruit from our transformed life.

    In our new nature, we are motivated to diligence and productiveness out of love for our Savior, who redeemed us.

    Our old propensity toward laziness and all other sin has been replaced by a desire to live godly lives our early tendency toward laziness and all other sin has been replaced by a desire to live godly lives. So, whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.

    As Christians, we know that our labors will be rewarded by our Lord if we persevere in diligence: "Let us not become weary in doing the Lord’s work, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9 ) So in the matter of our spiritual life, we dare not procrastinate.

    As Christians, we should labor in God’s strength to evangelize and disciple. The apostle Paul is our example:

    Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

    Colossians 1:28– (NKJV)

    To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily. Even in heaven, we will continue to work and our service to our Lord will continue. This is a good Proverb to remember

    "Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, Provides her supplies in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep– ; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.  Proverbs 6:6–10 (NKJV)

    Bully Awakening

    Amber and her family have moved to Evergreen Lane in Tampa, Florida. Geographically, they love it but emotionally their hearts are deeply attached to the east coast where extended family remains.

    Job duties called Trent, Amber’s father, to Tampa; responsibly, he answered the workplace need.

    In the laundry room, pony–tailed Monica, clothed in a red and white polka dot sundress, hums along with the low playing classical music on the radio. She taps her flip flop clad narrow foot to the tune of the soothing music. Smiling as she folds Trent’s assorted basketball uniform shorts, Monica thinks of his passion for the game. "That husband of mine loves his basketball nights."

    Dressed snappily in her blue denim capris and tie–dyed tee shirt, lithe Amber enters the laundry room. "What’d you say, Mom? She rests her three–fingered hand on the warm dryer. How’d that hand matter come to be? Amber was born minus her pinky and index fingers. Monica cheerfully answers, Oh, I was absorbed about your dad and his basketball nights. He sure gets a kick out of the weekly games with his co–workers."

    "Okay." mutters Amber. She’s depressed and today it’s at high levels.

    Wrinkles appear on Monica’s broad forehead. She wraps her tanned arm around her daughter’s waist. "What’s wrong, honey?"

    Amber’s tear filled hazel eyes lock with her mother.

    Monica’s heart aches as she watches the teardrops trail down the freckled face of her daughter.

    Three girls in the neighborhood, Carol, Becky, and Serena, are bullying me about my missing fingers. I dread when summer ends and I have to attend high school with them.

    Monica brushes hair away from the face of Amber then reaches out to cradle her troubled child.

    Heart–wrenching sobs pour from the depth of Amber’s wounded heart. Heaving, she shares, "It started weeks ago, Mom. I didn’t want to tell you, but it has become more painful; I had to come to you about it."

    Monica steps back; piercingly, she looks into Amber’s eyes. "You’re beautiful no matter what those girls say. Bullies aren’t happy people, Amber, and often they bully from places of pain that’s within them. They don’t know how to channel their inner hurts so, typically, they lash out at others. The Lord desires that we love and pray for them, sweetie. I’ll speak to your father and I’m sure he’ll agree that we need to meet with the parents of those girls."

    Monica’s words have the desired calming effect on Amber; her depression lessens. Sniffling, she answers, "I know; thanks, Mom. It’s hard to deal with how they make fun of me."

    Monica tightly embraces her daughter. "Yes, precious, it’s hard. I’m confident, though, that with the Lord’s help, you can cope with hard things."

    Amber sighs heavily; she grabs another towel to fold. "Yeah, okay, Mom."

    "Get closer to God, baby, and He’ll lift you and heal your wounded spirit."

    Amber’s heart quickens at hearing those encouraging words. "You’re right, Mom. I’ll do that."

    Smiling broadly, Monica answers, "Good for you, Amber. Good for you. She cups her daughter’s chin in her hand. We’re in this together, Amber, and the Lord Jesus is on our side. You’re not alone, honey. It’ll get better. That’s for sure."

    Amber wipes away tears. "I hope so, Mom."

    Tenderly, Monica kisses her daughter on her damp cheek. Assuredly, she points upward. "Trust God, it will."

    Amber nods, smiles weakly then exits the room.

    Days later, Monica and Trent do meet with and speak to the parents of the bully girls.

    The parents counsel and discipline their daughters but, of course, they can’t watch the conduct 24/7.

    For weeks the bullying continues.

    The great news is that Amber is becoming transformed because of her choice to get closer to the Lord. She regularly prays for bullies; Amber has come to sincerely love them.

    One early afternoon, Carol, the muscular ring leader of the bully girls looks out the living room bay window of the house that she shares with her parents. She spots Amber going to get her family’s mail from their curbside mailbox.

    There’s a double rainbow arc vividly spread across the sky. Amber pauses to appreciate its stunning beauty.

    Hurriedly, Carol opens the front door and quickly strides down the walkway. The bright sun highlights her flaming red hair. She moves her entirely black dressed, robust frame over to pester Amber.

    Initially, Amber is seized with apprehension but she recovers quickly and inwardly escapes into the Lord. She whispers, Father, please help me.

    It can’t be easy handling that mail with three fingers of your hand. Why don’t you switch it to your five–fingered hand, Amber? Frozen smile set in place, Carol continues, Want me to help you? I’ve got ten fingers, you know."

    Warmly, Amber responds, No, thank you, Carol. It’s not a problem.

    Carol is visibly disappointed that Amber is no longer operating in victim mode.

    The more Amber chooses to love and to forgive, the more peace accompanies her. That doesn’t go unnoticed by Carol, Becky and Serena. Still Amber is excluded from their circle and social connections.

    Contentedly, Amber occupies herself with family activities and the

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