This Is Me Living

Only One Life

By C.T. Studd (1860-1931)

Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life's busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in 'that day' my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice; Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears; Each with its days I must fulfill, living for self or in His will; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score; When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep; Faithful and true what e'er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn; Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, "Thy will be done"; And when at last I'll hear the call, I know I'll say 'twas worth it all"; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Ravi Zacharias on David Livingstone

A Man Fell Into a Pit

A man fell into a pit and he couldn’t get himself out.

A subjective person came along and said, “I feel for you down there in the pit.”

An objective person came along and said, “It is illogical that someone would fall down into that pit.”

A Christian Scientist came along and said, “You only think you are in a pit.”

A Pharisee said, “Only bad people fall into the pit.”

A newspaper reporter wanted the exclusive story on the pit.

A fundamentalist said, “You deserve your pit.”

Confucius said, “If you had listened to me, you would not be in the pit.”

Buddha said, “A pit is only your state of mind.”

A realist said, “That is a pit!”

A scientist calculated the pressure necessary to get him out of the pit.

A geologist taught him to appreciate the rock strata in the pit.

A taxman asked him if he was paying taxes on the pit.

The city inspector asked him if he had a permit to dig a pit.

An evasive person came and avoided the person in the pit all together.

A self-pitying person said, “You have not seen anything until you have seen my pit.”

A charismatic said, “Just confess, you are not in the pit.”

An optimist said, “Things could get worse.”

A pessimist said, “Things will get worse.”

Jesus, seeing the man, knelt down and lifted him out of the pit.

- Author Unknown

Convoy of Hope | Phoenix Outreach 2010

On February 27, 2010, Bell Road Church partnered with over 70 local churches and Convoy of Hope, to share the love of Jesus with our community.  We had over 50 volunteers participating from our church, and over 1400 volunteers made the day a great success.  Numerous community agencies were on-site, offering medical screenings, job placement assistance, and a vast array of programs were made available through this strategic partnership.

Over 1,400 volunteers distributed 40,000 pounds of groceries to 3,116 people in attendance.

K-Love Radio was part of the on-site entertainment.

2,700 people received prayer for their needs, and 244 people prayed to commit their lives to Jesus.

This is just part of our team who volunteered from BRC.

For the rest of our photo gallery, visit us online at www.facebook.com/bellroadchurch.  Make sure to become a fan and stay connected with us.

DAY 20 of 21 - PRAY FOR HOPE

Promises for those who pray

Psalm 118:5 "Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free."

DAY 19 of 21 - PRAY FOR HOPE

Pray for those who are able to give generously to care for the poor and suffering

Proverbs 22:9 "Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor."

God promises that he who gives to the poor will be blessed.  Pray today that a spirit of generosity will move upon those who have the ability to give to the poor and hurting.

DAY 18 or 21 - PRAY FOR HOPE

Pray for compassion for the poor

Proverbs 21:13 "Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered."

The scripture states that Jesus was moved with compassion for the poor, and saw them as sheep without a shepherd.

DAY 17 of 21 - PRAY FOR HOPE

Pray for those who minister to the poor

Proverbs 19:17 "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed."

Pray today that God will raise up people across America and around the world who will pray regularly and use their resources to assist and care for the poor and suffering.

DAY 16 of 21 - PRAY FOR HOPE

Pray for the poor as they call upon the Lord for help

Psalm 69:33 "For the Lord hears the needy, and does not despise his own people who are prisoners."

Pray today that the poor and suffering will come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and that he will be their help in time of need.

DAY 15 of 21 - PRAY FOR HOPE

Promises for those who pray

Psalm 30:2 "O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me."

God answers our prayers and delights in communicating with us.  Pray today that God will continue to hear and respond as you pray with thanksgiving for all He is doing.