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July 1, 2008

TUE 1 JUL 2008

Three S's... By Mike Hall

As 2008 began, I shared three words that begin with the letter "s" that I would be focusing on during the year.

Here they are...

Sacrifice, Submission, & Service! 

Sacrifice:  As we sacrifice, we are learning to depend on God to supply!  Sacrifice  
               doesn't always mean giving money.  It also includes our time, talent,
               and energy. 

Submission:  When we submit to God ordained authority we are under His umbrella
                    of protection!  Whether it is a law, an official, a pastor, a parent, or a
                    spouse, that authority is God's authority! 


Service:  The act of serving keeps us centered on God and on others.  When we
              make the mistake of becoming self centered, we lose all the way around!

There is a fourth "s" word, a bonus word!  It is...

Satisfaction!  When we sacrifice, submit, and serve, we will be satisfied.  Personal fulfillment is an elusive thing.  Outside of doing things God's way, we can never find it!  However, when we do the three "s" words as a lifestyle, we will be satisfied!