Trail Mix - 6.7.19

June 7, 2019 – “Often we are tempted to retaliate when we are wronged or hurt, to give and “eye for an eye,” but there is a better way though often more difficult response. If Jesus could forgive His tormentors from the cross, forgive Peter’s denial and forgive our repeated rejections of His mercy then surely we can forgive those who have wounded us. Life is too short to waste time angry and bitter. Move on and get over it! Don’t stay bitter, get better! Let God be your defender and you will never lose!” S. E. Trail  

My prayer for us today is for a life filled blessing not blasting!

Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. KJV

“Back in those days when corporal punishment was permitted to teachers, a minor teacher named Miss Bings complained to one of her superiors, Miss Manners, that she had spanked one particular boy, Thomas, until she could spank him no more for physical fatigue. "When you want him spanked again, send him to me," Miss Manners said. Next morning, Thomas came into the presence of Miss Manners, displaying an air that was downcast. The teacher regarded him with suspicion. "Did you come from Miss Bings?" she asked sharply. "Yes, ma'am," Thomas admitted. "I thought as much!" On the instant, she skillfully inverted the youngster over her lap, and whacked him in a most spirited manner. This duty done, as the wailings of the boy died away, she demanded sternly: "And now what have you to say?" "Please, ma'am," Thomas answered brokenly, "Miss Bings wants the scissors!"

 

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - Proverbs 25-28