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| June 13 |
Day 7-
Kinston, North Carolina
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| We
began the day with the Happy Birthday song as we
celebrated Kimberly's 14th birthday. We then had
our morning devotional based on Daniel 4. We
talked about being embarrassed. Sometimes it is
difficult to keep from doing or saying something
that embarrasses us. Proverbs 13 tells us that "He
who guards his lips guards his life, but he who
speaks rashly will come to ruin." King
Nebuchadnezzar began to brag of all the things
that he had done and was therefore embarrassed by
God. He had to live for several years as an
animal of the field. (He was driven
away from people and ate grass like cattle. His
body was drenched with the dew of heaven until
his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and
his nails like the claws of a bird.) He was restored
once he saw the error of his ways and began to
praise God. We are reminded that we are created
for His glory and should not take credit for the
talents and abilities that God has given to us.
Sometimes we may never know the reason that
things happen to us. Job never learned why he had
to suffer. It helps to be reminded that God is in
control and allows negative things to occur for a
reason. Eventually we may find out, but always,
we should trust God who sees the big picture. He
has a purpose and plan for every person. |
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| Following
the morning devotional, we packed up and began the
journey south from our time in Virginia. We stopped for
lunch in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Then we headed on
to Kinston, North Carolina and the Kennedy Baptist
Children's Home. We were greeted by Ken and Gail who had
travelled to North Carolina with Mrs. Connie for the
evening show. We set up and then performed for the
residents of this home. Afterwards we had a meet and
greet session. Following the time with these children and
youth, we had a picnic at the pavilion on the Children's
Home property. It was a great unwinding to the day and
most were glad not to eat another fast food meal. We then
travelled to Goldsboro, North Carolina for an overnight
stay at the Holiday Inn Express. |
Maturity occurs when we
start caring more for others than we do for ourselves.
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