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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JUNE 28, 2017 Rules for keeping it simple T hroughout my journey with God in this life, I’ve found that spend- ing time with Him and acknowl- edging Him in all of my ways is the most important and reward- ing habit I can ever develop (see Proverbs 3:6). I can tell you from experience that God’s help and presence in our lives is vital. He is the Author of all true success and everything that is good. And spending time with God through prayer and His Word is a prereq- uisite for having a great life and fulfi lling your purpose. Now, it’s true that we can improve ourselves through dis- cipline and even have some suc- cess, but will power will only bring us so far. The truth is that nothing can really take the place of having a healthy relationship with God. I absolutely love Hebrews 11:6. It says that God “is a re- warder of those who diligently seek Him” (NKJV). When we draw near to Him, He fi lls our lives with His strength, peace, joy, provision, and favor…and blesses us in ways we can’t even imagine. If we are diligent in seeking God, slowly and surely we be- come better people. Putting First Things First When it comes to our every- day lifestyle, it’s important to ask: Am I putting God fi rst? It can be easy to put ourselves fi rst…or our friends…or our possessions. But when we put everything else ahead of the Lord, we cheat ourselves out of the good life that God wants us to have. I tried for many years to work God into my schedule, but it seemed like I never found time. I had good intentions, but pro- crastination got the best of me. I was always going to spend time with God later on…or after the “one more thing” I needed to do. The result? Not much was working right in my life or in my ministry. I was frustrated most of the time and felt like I was barely making progress. I’m grateful to say that God fi - nally got through to me! I have learned how to work my sched- ule around God, rather than try- ing to work Him into my sched- ule. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The answer to my problem (and yours) is simple: Come to Jesus! It’s not about having a pro- gram to follow—it’s simply about forming a habit of putting God fi rst in everything we do. If we will seek fi rst His Kingdom, He has promised to add every- thing else that we need. (See Matthew 6:33.) Where to Begin I remember when my ten- year-old granddaughter came to me and said, “Grandma, I want you to tell me how to spend more time with God because I’m so busy.” I thought that was cute. I thought, Honey, if you think you’re busy now, you just wait! I told her what I’m about to tell you: Just start somewhere. So many people never start at all because they think they need a huge chunk of time to begin. Or they end up doing nothing if they feel like they can’t do ev- erything. Here’s what I recommend: Start by taking some time in the morning to talk with God in prayer and read His Word— even if it’s just fi ve or ten min- utes. If you plan on spending your time with Him later in the day, then I encourage you to take at least a few moments in the morning to get started with God on your mind. Acknowledge Him and ask for His help. It can be as simple as saying, “God, I love You, and I appreciate ev- erything You do for me. I really need Your help with my day.” Sometimes we are defeated because we try to begin where we should be fi nishing, or we try to do what someone else is doing. The truth is that God will meet you where you are right now. As you take a step of faith, He will give you the grace and strength you need! So don’t allow yourself to do nothing simply because you can’t do a lot. Start small and go from there. Today, I can truly say that I am addicted to spending time with God—He has become a necessity that I require every day! If you are at a point in your life where you are ready to make Him your number one priority in every area of your life, then take a moment right now and ask Him to help you get started. As you do, you’ll fi nd that His guidance and presence are things you just can’t live with- out. For more on this topic, order Joyce’s fi ve-teaching CD series Keeping It Simple. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer. org. Ladies, join Joyce Meyer for the 35th Annual Love Life Women’s Conference Septem- ber 21-23 in Saint Louis, MO. For more information, go to www.joycemeyer.org/lovelife. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Min- istries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battlefi eld of the Mind and 20 Ways to Make Every Day Better (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoy- ing Everyday Life radio and TV programs. For more informa- tion, visit www.joycemeyer.org. Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or web- site are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily refl ect those of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Grant Gording, BC-HIS Jenna Buetow Board Certifi ed in Hearing Instrument Sciences Hearing Consultant RISK-FREE HEARING AID TRIAL 30 day Trial with 100% satisfaction guarantee You have nothing to lose, and everything to hear www.grantshearing.com 1498 E. Main St., CG 541-942-8444 z å IN MEMORIAM Glenda Klansnic 1950-2017 Glenda Louise Klansnic, 66, of Creswell, Oregon, passed away June 18, 2017. She was born September 30, 1950, in Westwood, California, to James Thomas and Lorene (White) Perkins. Glenda graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1968 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed making fl ower bouquets, crafts and wreaths. Glenda also en- joyed spending time with her family and lovin’ on her grandkids. She married Stephen Richard Klansnic, Sr. in May of 1976. Glenda is survived by her daughter Leslie Swan- son of Cottage Grove, son Stephen Klansnic, Jr. (Jennifer) of Creswell, sisters Lenora Stewart of Crooked River Ranch, and Sue Allen of Cottage Grove, fi ve grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Klans- nic, Sr. in 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cottage Grove Faith Center, at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. DEATH NOTICES Funeral & Memorial Planning e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e Monuments Cemetery Options Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com z www.smithlundmills.com SEITZ-William Gene Seitz, 83, of Cottage Grove, died June 13. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. BIRTHS Katelynn Hargrove and Jesse Humphries of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby girl on June 23 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riv- er-Bend. Nicole and Alejandro Avila of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby girl on June 21 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center River-Bend. VWF Independence Day Picnic & Raffl e PICNIC: July 1, 2017 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the VFW (3160 Hillside Drive-CG) FOOD FOR SALE: $7.00 Roasted Pig on a Bun or Hebrew National Beef Hot Dog with Potato Salad, Corn Cobbettes, Watermelon, soft drinks, coff ee, & tea. (No Alcohol, drugs or fi reworks allowed) MUSIC: Th e Country Classic Band, “Anderson Family & Friends” 12:30pm – 4:30 pm DEDICATION PROGRAM: 2:00 pm Just 30 minutes That’s how long the average mammogram appointment takes. One 30-minute screening appointment could save your life. Now that’s time well spent. Prevention O Screenings O Treatment RAFFLE Over $2000. Worth of Donations To Give Away! Provided by the Merchants of Cottage Grove • Chest freezer with beef included donated by Brad’s Cottage Grove • Dinners • Car Services • Massages • Gift Certifi cates • Golf • Health Club Workouts and much more. All this can be yours for just $2.00 per raffl e ticket 3 for $5.00 or 7 for $10.00 you do not have to be present to win the winner will be notifi ed by phone or mail 541-942-7099 All proceeds go to our Veterans Supporting Veterans Program peacehealth.org/mammogram The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity Number CMS-1L1-15-003 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies. å
