ordained

we think we are in control

but then epiphany happens

a divine appointment

a seemingly chance encounter

changes the path of our lives

ordained, planned

mapped out by the Creator

not a coincidence at all

but guidance, wooing,

by the hand of God.

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July 1, 2014

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for June 30, 2014

read July 1, 2014

&

June 30, 2014 to July 6, 2014

“God’s Gracious Will”

by Laura Jaquith Bartlett

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http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/author/laura_bartlett

http://www.umoi.org/authordetail/344668

Worship/Music Director for 2016 General Conference (GC2016)

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&

overview page

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 72

“A Prayer for the King” (NCV)

Romans 7:15-25a

Romans 7:13-25

“The War Within Us” (NCV)

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Matthew 11:25-30

“Jesus Offers Rest to the People” (NCV)

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