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Spiritual Destiny

"It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart."
Ecclesiastes 7:2

A certain courthouse in Ohio stands in a unique location. Raindrops that fall on the north side of the building go into Lake Ontario and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, while those falling on the south side go into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. At precisely the point of the peak of the roof, just a gentle puff of wind can determine the destiny of many raindrops. It will make a difference of more than 2,000 miles as to their final destination.

The spiritual application is clear. By the smallest deed or choice of words we might set in motion influences that could change the course of others' lives here and now and could also affect their eternal destiny.

Prayer: Ask the Lord to help you be an instrument used by Him to influence the spiritual destiny of others.

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."
~Albert Schweitzer

In the prayer, I hope that only means, influence and not affect. Since, God's will can not be changed by man's effort. If you know what I mean? ~_^ I'm sure no one's salvation has been lost by me, however, my blessing would have been lost.

true_noir_chloe wrote:In the prayer, I hope that only means, influence and not affect. Since, God's will can not be changed by man's effort. If you know what I mean? ~_^ I'm sure no one's salvation has been lost by me, however, my blessing would have been lost.

We can only influence by our example. However, the Holy Spirit's work in another's life is the true determination of change. We must also realize that just has we can allow God's love to flow through us as an example to draw people to the cross, the Bible also warns that we can be a stumbling block in the lives of people. We truly must take care of the kind of life we live.

I agree. I was just being caught up in semantics. Thanks for the devotion, Rev.Doc.