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March 2007 Balancing Tips: Don’t Wish Me “Luck” (The Power of Prayer)

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Balancing Tips: Helping You Balance Your Life According to God's Plan
March 2007 Newsletter From Cross Your Heart Publications

~Crossing your life with God's plan~

In this issue:
- Don’t Wish Me “Luck” (The Power of Prayer)
- Related Scripture
- Links and Resources
- Have You Bought Your Mother’s Day Gift Yet?
- Current and Upcoming Releases
- Contact Information, Copyright Notice, Disclaimers, and Unsubscribe Instructions

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Don’t Wish Me “Luck” (The Power of Prayer)

“Good luck!” We all say those words to each other before certain events. Around St. Patrick’s Day in particular, thoughts of luck abound. With such phrases as “luck of the Irish” on the tips of our tongues, we dream about the fabled “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow.

Luck is universal, all-encompassing, and the person knows we care when we wish them “good luck.” Everyone understands it.

But is it really what we mean? Do we honestly believe our fates are decided by pure luck?

Jesus didn’t rely on luck; He relied on the Father. He prayed for assistance through trials and for God’s will in everything.

When we have Jesus in our lives, we don’t need to rely on a concept as fleeting and unpredictable as luck. God knows everything that was, is, and ever will be. Even further, God is never-changing. There is no need to rely on luck when you place your life in God’s hands.

So, next time an appropriate situation arises, don’t wish a person luck -- pray for him or her instead. See what happens when you trust in God and ask HIM for “luck.” Personally, I’d rather have God over good old-fashioned luck any day!

God is the true “pot of Gold”! There is none besides Him.

~…so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no other. (Isaiah 45:6)~

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Related Scripture (NIV)

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
- Hebrews 13:8

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.
- 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

…so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no other.
- Isaiah 45:6

Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
- Psalm 86:8

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.
- Isaiah 46:9

…the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
- Romans 8:26-27

"Therefore say to them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: None of my words will be delayed any longer; whatever I say will be fulfilled, declares the Sovereign LORD.' "
- Ezekiel 12:28

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
- 1 Peter 2:15-17

So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
- 1 Peter 4:19

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."
- Matthew 26:39

Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."
- Mark 14:35-36

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Links and Resources

About St. Patrick’s Day:

http://www.st-patricks-day.com
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/patrick
http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/stpatty/fun.htm

About Luck:

http://pcbn.smartcampaigns.com/node/580?PHPSESSID=fff4fe276a2125ee4087f0c89e7e48c1
http://www.christianitytoday.com/moi/2001/006/dec/17.17.html
http://ww2.intouch.org/site/c.dhKHIXPKIuE/b.2406769/apps/s/content.asp?ct=3405541

About Prayer and Worship:

http://www.homeword.com/Freebies/Files/52_Family_Devotionals(1).pdf
http://www.homeword.com/Freebies/Files/Balancing_Prayer_Action.pdf
http://www.homeword.com/Freebies/Files/Finding_the_Right_Daily_Devotional_for_You.doc
http://ww2.intouch.org/site/c.dhKHIXPKIuE/b.2406769/apps/s/content.asp?ct=3402033

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Have You Bought Your Mother’s Day Gift Yet?

This year, let us alleviate the hassle of finding a gift for your wife or mother! Choose from small or large decorative baskets or tins at a variety of price ranges.

Depending on basket size, contents include a combination of the following items sure to please the special woman in your life: prayer beads, spiritual books, one-of-a-kind greeting cards, flowers, candles, picture frames, framed poems, herbal teas, soaps, personal journals, decorative religious figurines, and a variety of mints and candies. Customized baskets can also be made for moms with special hobbies such as gardening. All baskets also contain an adorable “angel” bunny stuffed animal and angel figurine.

~Angel Bunny Baskets: Spreading God’s love one basket at a time!~ Christian-themed baskets for any occasion. Holiday gifts, baptisms, First Holy Communions, business “thank yous”… A gift basket can brighten any season for any reason!

Fundraising options are also available for your church or organization. We can also raffle off baskets at your next Bingo event.

To order an Angel Bunny Basket or schedule a basket raffle, please contact Bunny or Chris.

724-516-9364 or noiambunny@hotmail.com
724-787-6756 or cdowns@crossyourheartpub.com

*Order your Angel Bunny Basket today for Mother’s Day!*

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Current and Upcoming Releases

http://www.CrossYourHeartPublications.com

Look for these Cross Your Heart Publications releases over the next few months:

- "Simply Balanced: Bible ‘Contradictions’ Teach Balanced Living" by Christina Downs (ISBN 978-0-9794248-1-6).
From contradiction to balance—God's simple way to achieve balance in life. Look at six sets of Bible lessons that appear to contradict one other, and see how both sides of the equation are actually necessary. Without one, imbalance occurs. Jesus perfectly modeled this balanced living Himself. Learn to live a “simply balanced” life!
$12.95
Expected Publication date: June/July, 2007. *PRE-PUBLICATION ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW.*
Ebook available this month: $9.99 (ISBN 978-0-9794248-0-9).
Ebook free with pre-publication orders of the print book (offer valid through May 31, 2007).
*Workbook also coming soon to help you live a “simply balanced” life (ISBN 978-0-9794248-2-3)!
Please check website for details.

- AVAILABLE NOW: "The Walk" by Michelle Kunkle
$10.00
~All proceeds benefit Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greensburg PA.~
Take a conversational walk with God through the first five books of the Bible. Learn how understanding the beginning can help you grow closer to God today.
Produced by Legacy Inspirations together with Cross Your Heart Publications, The DeskTop, and The Gallery Dessert, http://www.legacyinspirations.com.

- Additional books also coming about angels, using your spiritual gifts to help others, and a variety of other topics designed to help you balance your life.

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Contact Information, Copyright Notice, Disclaimers, and Unsubscribe Instructions

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