Today is Tuesday, October 25th, 2016; Karen's Korner #3422

From Max Lucado:

Do-Be-Do-Be-Do!

"Do. Be. Do. Be. Do. Do-be-do-be-do. Are you familiar with the old Frank Sinatra tune? Most people embrace as do-be theology. The assumption that God saves people who do the right thing or who behave in the right way. So, do good! Be moral. Be honest. Be decent. Keep your promises. Pay taxes. Earn merit badges.

"Yet for all the talk about being good, still no one can answer the fundamental question. What level of good is good enough? At stake is our eternal destination, yet we're more confident about lasagna recipes than requirements for heaven. Bizarre!

"God has a better idea. 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God' (Ephesians 2:8). We contribute nothing. Zilch. Our merits...merit nothing. God's work merits everything!"

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Praying for our election with '31 Days of Prayer' from Focus on the Family.

DAY 28:  Pray for courage and wisdom for voters.

"Heavenly Father,

Thank Your for our system of government that gives us an opportunity to vote and be a voice in our nation. I pray that as Americans go to the polls next month, You grant them wisdom and courage to vote for leaders who will support families, religious freedom and life. In Jesus' name. Amen."

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