A Beautiful Thing -- Hillcrest Baptist Church

Have you been blessed by one of these "Beautiful Thing" devotionals across these five weeks? Have you been touched by one of the songs or inspired by one of the sermons? How has God challenged you as you've been praying about your involvement in the campaign? You've been reading these daily devotionals -- and now it's YOUR turn! In this week's sermon, Pastor Tom wants to read as many notes as time will allow. Write him at tom@hbcaustin.org.

A BEAUTIFUL THING
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Day 3 Devotional (Week 5)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

"I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord." -- Psalms 116:17 (NIV)

God used three classic gospel hymns and a phone call from the Connection Campaign to bring me home to Him. I was a prodigal son who was welcomed home by his loving Father. When I think about the love He revealed to me then, and the blessings and tender discipline since then, I can't help but be filled with gratitude and praise. But like the song says "Empty hands held high are such a small sacrifice," I know the deepest heart-felt thanks are not enough. I want and need to offer more -- to offer all that I am.

A version of the prayer below has been a regular part of my daily devotionals. During the summer of 2008 one of these prayers was answered when God let me know that Pastor Tom would be seeking contributions to a building campaign, and how I was to respond. I gulped at the amount God called me to give and I wondered if He had an installment plan! But I also knew that I would obey. God did, too -- and provided what was needed in a surprising and amazing demonstration of His divine power.

Surrender to God and ask to know His will in your life; trust that He will provide for your needs; obey and expect to be truly amazed by God.

Father God, thank You for Your grace, patience, persistence, forbearance, and unceasing love. I surrender to You my time, talent, and treasure. Show me Your will for my life, use me as You please. Amen.

Prepared by Jim McGuire

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Have you been blessed by one of these "Beautiful Thing" devotionals across these five weeks? Have you been touched by one of the songs or inspired by one of the sermons? How has God challenged you as you've been praying about your involvement in the campaign? You've been reading these daily devotionals -- and now it's YOUR turn! In this week's sermon, Pastor Tom wants to read as many notes as time will allow. Write him at tom@hbcaustin.org. Day 3 Devotional (Week 5) Wednesday, May 11, 2011 "I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord." -- Psalms 116:17 (NIV) God used three classic gospel hymns and a phone call from the Connection Campaign to bring me home to Him. I was a prodigal son who was welcomed home by his loving Father. When I think about the love He revealed to me then, and the blessings and tender discipline since then, I can't help but be filled with gratitude and praise. But like the song says "Empty hands held high are such a small sacrifice," I know the deepest heart-felt thanks are not enough. I want and need to offer more -- to offer all that I am. A version of the prayer below has been a regular part of my daily devotionals. During the summer of 2008 one of these prayers was answered when God let me know that Pastor Tom would be seeking contributions to a building campaign, and how I was to respond. I gulped at the amount God called me to give and I wondered if He had an installment plan! But I also knew that I would obey. God did, too -- and provided what was needed in a surprising and amazing demonstration of His divine power. Surrender to God and ask to know His will in your life; trust that He will provide for your needs; obey and expect to be truly amazed by God. Father God, thank You for Your grace, patience, persistence, forbearance, and unceasing love. I surrender to You my time, talent, and treasure. Show me Your will for my life, use me as You please. Amen. Prepared by Jim McGuire To prepare spiritually during our “A Beautiful Thing” campaign, you will receive a devotional written by our own members every Monday through Saturday for five weeks. To opt out of these daily devotionals, click here. To read the announcements from the “ABT Weekly Update,” click here.