Comments for Small Thoughts in a Big World.. http://www.scottprater.com Weekday Devotional Thoughts Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:58:02 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on I really need sleep… by Jordan http://www.scottprater.com/?p=206&cpage=1#comment-204 Jordan Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:58:02 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=206#comment-204 That certainly puts things in perspective! That certainly puts things in perspective!

]]> Comment on Set Apart… by Jordan http://www.scottprater.com/?p=196&cpage=1#comment-154 Jordan Tue, 18 May 2010 01:06:02 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=196#comment-154 My prayer has been throughout this process and will be now that we are moving forward that everyone...that means everyone...will accept our new pastor as just that: Our new pastor. We've prayed, searched, listened, felt, thought, spoken, and then prayed some more for this man, and I am 100% confident that we have found the one whom God planned for us to find. I also believe that anyone possessing an open mind and heart can't help but recognize God's presence within and around Brother Ron and his family. June can't get here quickly enough for me! My prayer has been throughout this process and will be now that we are moving forward that everyone…that means everyone…will accept our new pastor as just that: Our new pastor. We’ve prayed, searched, listened, felt, thought, spoken, and then prayed some more for this man, and I am 100% confident that we have found the one whom God planned for us to find. I also believe that anyone possessing an open mind and heart can’t help but recognize God’s presence within and around Brother Ron and his family. June can’t get here quickly enough for me!

]]> Comment on The Future by Loy http://www.scottprater.com/?p=194&cpage=1#comment-151 Loy Thu, 13 May 2010 15:16:42 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=194#comment-151 AMEN! I am praying for the Lord's will in the hearts of his people during this vote. Seek HIS face and listen to what HE is saying to you! AMEN! I am praying for the Lord’s will in the hearts of his people during this vote. Seek HIS face and listen to what HE is saying to you!

]]> Comment on Another day older… by Amy http://www.scottprater.com/?p=172&cpage=1#comment-146 Amy Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:27:56 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=172#comment-146 I would have to say a couple. The entire summer in MS the youth spent up at the church with you. We were there like everyday. That's probably when I really got to know the fam. That was also during the time that I was not old enough to go to CHD so I got to spend the week at the Prater house watching the girls while Heather worked. Good times. The Spelo Box(not sure how to spell) was another memory. Not sure how you made it through or how Jarred even got in there. Also, Winter Camp. I loved winter camp. And finally, I will never forget the Coop Camp. I thought that that was going to be the worst week of my life when we pulled up to chicken houses but I ended up loving it. There are plenty more but i'll hold up there and i'm sure there will be several more in the future. Happy B'Day. Love you! I would have to say a couple. The entire summer in MS the youth spent up at the church with you. We were there like everyday. That’s probably when I really got to know the fam. That was also during the time that I was not old enough to go to CHD so I got to spend the week at the Prater house watching the girls while Heather worked. Good times. The Spelo Box(not sure how to spell) was another memory. Not sure how you made it through or how Jarred even got in there. Also, Winter Camp. I loved winter camp. And finally, I will never forget the Coop Camp. I thought that that was going to be the worst week of my life when we pulled up to chicken houses but I ended up loving it. There are plenty more but i’ll hold up there and i’m sure there will be several more in the future. Happy B’Day. Love you!

]]> Comment on Overwhelmed? by Greg http://www.scottprater.com/?p=187&cpage=1#comment-126 Greg Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:58:12 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=187#comment-126 A verse that has come to mean alot to me - especially lately - is Philippians 4:11. "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances." This coming from the mouth of Paul who knew what it meant to suffer. All of the problems I face don't even compare to what he went through. But yet he was able to just be content and not let his circumstances bog him down. I've been working on changing my mindset and I tell you what...its so freeing! Allowing God to just take control takes a huge weight off my shoulders and allows Him to better use me. And it's funny because all these things that I thought were problems are turning out to be good things that are helping me get where God wants me. How about that..."In all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose"...it's actually true! :) Who'd have thunk it? :) A verse that has come to mean alot to me – especially lately – is Philippians 4:11. “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances.” This coming from the mouth of Paul who knew what it meant to suffer. All of the problems I face don’t even compare to what he went through. But yet he was able to just be content and not let his circumstances bog him down. I’ve been working on changing my mindset and I tell you what…its so freeing! Allowing God to just take control takes a huge weight off my shoulders and allows Him to better use me. And it’s funny because all these things that I thought were problems are turning out to be good things that are helping me get where God wants me. How about that…”In all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose”…it’s actually true! :) Who’d have thunk it? :)

]]> Comment on Overwhelmed? by caitlin Puckett http://www.scottprater.com/?p=187&cpage=1#comment-125 caitlin Puckett Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:28:24 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=187#comment-125 Scott thank you for that I really needed it today I have a lot going on rite now and it feels like I'm in a deep dark hole with no way out but this opened my eyes to the fact that the reason I'm stuck is because I haven't been lookin in the right place for my way out! Thanks again! Love. Caitlin Scott thank you for that I really needed it today I have a lot going on rite now and it feels like I’m in a deep dark hole with no way out but this opened my eyes to the fact that the reason I’m stuck is because I haven’t been lookin in the right place for my way out! Thanks again! Love. Caitlin

]]> Comment on Natural by Cody Hale http://www.scottprater.com/?p=185&cpage=1#comment-121 Cody Hale Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:01:03 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=185#comment-121 There is nothing that satisfies my heart or humbles me more than running into a former student that is doing great things for the causes of Christ. It makes the valley's bearable and the criticism and scars worth it. Praying for you, your family, and your ministry. Cody There is nothing that satisfies my heart or humbles me more than running into a former student that is doing great things for the causes of Christ. It makes the valley’s bearable and the criticism and scars worth it. Praying for you, your family, and your ministry.

Cody

]]> Comment on Shame, Shame by Greg http://www.scottprater.com/?p=180&cpage=1#comment-109 Greg Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:46:37 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=180#comment-109 Something I've heard recently on this subject (not sure it was in our purity study or in the book or somewhere else) has really had an impact on me. It was that God isn't interested in us saying we're sorry when we do something wrong or fail to measure up. He doesn't want us to wallow around in sorrow and guilt. Rather, He wants us to do something about it. Make a change - REPENT - and get yourself back on track. We do need to recognize that we have failed to measure up to His standards. But it doesn't stop there. After we recognize that, we should ask for forgiveness, repent, and get on with the life God has planned for us. Something I’ve heard recently on this subject (not sure it was in our purity study or in the book or somewhere else) has really had an impact on me. It was that God isn’t interested in us saying we’re sorry when we do something wrong or fail to measure up. He doesn’t want us to wallow around in sorrow and guilt. Rather, He wants us to do something about it. Make a change – REPENT – and get yourself back on track. We do need to recognize that we have failed to measure up to His standards. But it doesn’t stop there. After we recognize that, we should ask for forgiveness, repent, and get on with the life God has planned for us.

]]> Comment on Another day older… by Marty http://www.scottprater.com/?p=172&cpage=1#comment-105 Marty Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:26:10 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=172#comment-105 Scott, first of all, happy birthday, Brother. Secondly, I consider it a blessing to have been a small cog in your wheel of life. I've always looked up to you and admired you for your strength and conviction. You deserve all that God has bestowed upon you. Scott, first of all, happy birthday, Brother. Secondly, I consider it a blessing to have been a small cog in your wheel of life. I’ve always looked up to you and admired you for your strength and conviction. You deserve all that God has bestowed upon you.

]]> Comment on Another day older… by Aaron http://www.scottprater.com/?p=172&cpage=1#comment-104 Aaron Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:07:21 +0000 http://www.scottprater.com/?p=172#comment-104 My favorite thing I've done with you, man, are definitely the Tuesday night praise band practices. Every week i look forward to them not just for the worship, but because it's just stinkin' fun. My favorite thing I’ve done with you, man, are definitely the Tuesday night praise band practices. Every week i look forward to them not just for the worship, but because it’s just stinkin’ fun.

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