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To: calgal who wrote (5745)	6/1/2004 4:27:08 PM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

05 June Experiencing God’s Best Proverbs 19:21 When I think about the issue of experiencing God's best in life, I am often reminded of my friend George. He once shared a story from his young adulthood that perfectly illustrates the need to include God in our daily plans and pursuits. One day a number of years ago, George was approached by two brothers with whom he had become good friends. The men invited George to join them in a business venture. The initial investment was to be only $300—just $100 apiece would have made the men equal partners. George listened to their proposal but replied, "No, I don't think it will work." And that was the end of it. He did not really investigate the opportunity thoroughly, and he certainly did not take the time to pray about it. He simply replied out of his own wisdom and gut reaction. American business history has shown the folly in George's decision. You see, those two men—the Hertz brothers—went on to establish the well-known car rental company that bears their name. For only $100, George could have owned a full third of that successful enterprise. However, as he later admitted, George neglected to involve God in that decision. Had he prayed about it and sought God's will, the outcome could have been much different. How often have you missed God's best simply because you failed to include Him in your decision-making? Bring your pursuits to Him today; His best blessings may be just around the corner.

To: calgal who wrote (5745)	6/1/2004 4:27:22 PM
From: calgal	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14396

06 June Experiencing God’s Best James 1:17 Some of the requirements to experiencing God’s best include: # An open and willing heart– Before you can experience the blessings of God, you must be open to His love and will for your life. He takes great joy in blessing those who love Him. Ask and you shall receive were the words Jesus spoke to His disciples. Being open to God’s blessings does not mean just being open to receive something good from Him. It means being willing to receive whatever He sends your way. And in some cases, He may send something that you did not wish to receive. However, you can be sure that every gift is ultimately good and sent from a loving Father who has your best interests in mind. # Obedience– This is a key to receiving and enjoying the goodness of God. Many times the obedience that we exercise is not noticeable to others, but God knows. When we take a step forward in obedience, the Lord always sends His blessings our way. # The ability to dream– God wants us to look forward to His blessings. When we lose the ability to dream and think on the goodness of God, something inside of us dies. No matter how small your dream for the future appears, refuse to let go of it. Allow God to reshape it if necessary, but always believe in His loving ability to supply answers to your hopes and dreams.