Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
Spend some time reading and meditating on this week’s featured scriptures. Make notes about the similarities and differences in the various versions of the same scriptures.
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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
Start your week by listening to the following song.
Abide With Me by Matt Redman
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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
This week I have shared examples of Godwinks. Has your thinking been changed about Godwinks? The ability to see Godwinks requires walking closely with God and being open. You must surrender to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you move throughout your day. Surrendering requires letting your guard down and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Are you ready to look for Godwinks? We would love to hear about Godwinks in your life. Please reach out to us through social media @waterwalkers29 or through email waterwalkers29@gmail.com
Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, heart, and mind to notice and receive the winks You show me today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
Let’s finish this week by watching some videos from the Godwink Youtube channel. I have linked a few stories but you can spend as much or as little time learning more about Godwinks.
Godwinks and the Bible-Nicole and Jess
Godwinks on a Boy with a Dream
Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, heart, and mind to notice and receive the winks You show me today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
John 4:48 NIV — Unless you people see signs and wonders, Jesus told him, you will never believe.
Do you believe God still sends us signs and wonders? I believe Godwinks are one way God sends us signs and wonders in today’s world. Below are two more signs God once sent.
Godwink #1
Julie and I recorded a video one morning and talked about music being a source of strength. Later that day, a meme on my Facebook memories said “Music is the strongest form of magic.” WOW!
Godwink #2
The weather was predicted to be bad in our area as there was a tropical system off the coast. In my human nature I began to worry some about the impending effects we may feel. My daughter arrived at home and called to tell me to hurry outside. A rainbow had appeared in the sky and appeared to be perfectly placed above my house. God reminded me not to worry.
Have you been open to Godwinks this week? Where have you seen God? What messages has He sent you? Are you looking, listening, and open to receiving? Are you thankful for the Godwinks sent your way?
Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, heart, and mind to notice and receive the winks You show me today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
Ecclesiastes 3:11a NIV — He has made everything beautiful in its time.
Godwink #1
Julie and I recorded for the week and I told the story about Preston saying everything can’t be easy or we wouldn’t work hard for things. The next morning my devotion started with this quote from Shauna Niequiest — I believe that suffering is part of the narrative, and that nothing really good gets built when everything is easy. I believe that loss and emptiness and confusion often give way to new fullness and wisdom.
Godsink #2
A mutual friend shared a meme from Facebook — You don’t “have to” do anything. You “get to.” A lot of people woke up today and won’t get the opportunity. Gratitude. Change your perspective.
Later the same day the Daily Positive email from Jon Gordon was a Godwink — Today is a great day to focus on what we GET TO do instead of what we HAVE TO do. Life is a gift, not an obligation.
These two Godwinks occurred a couple days apart. I may have missed them if I was simply hurrying through my day and not open to God’s winks in my direction.
Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, heart, and mind to notice and receive the winks You show me today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV — So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Squire Rushnell, author, inspirational speaker, and former television executive, defines a Godwink in the following ways:
Are you familiar with Godwinks? Is this a word in your vocabulary? I have never been one to believe in coincidence so when our Sunday School class read When God Winks by Rushnell I immediately added Godwinks into my vocabulary. I must walk closely with the Holy Spirit and be in tune to what goes on around me in order to recognize happenings as Godwinks. We often get caught up in our busy schedules and are not looking and listening to our surroundings. This week I will share some Godwink examples from my life and I encourage you to reflect on ways God has winked at you.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for winking at me. May my eyes and ears be open to recognize Your winks. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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