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          OUR DAILY BREAD                        Friday, January 21, 1994
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          READ:  Mark 8:34-38

                                A LIFE THAT SATISFIES

                     Whoever loses his life for My sake and the
                               gospel's will save it.
                                      Mark 8:35

          In his book `Facing Loneliness,', J. Oswald Sanders writes,  "The
          round of pleasure or the amassing of wealth are but vain attempts
          to escape from the persistent ache ... The millionaire is usually
          a  lonely  man, and the comedian is often more unhappy  than  his
          audience."

          Sanders goes on to emphasize that being successful often fails to
          produce   satisfaction.  Then  he  refers  to  Henry  Martyn,   a
          distinguished scholar, as an example of what he is talking about.

          Martyn,  a Cambridge University student, was honored at  only  20
          years  of age for his achievements in mathematics.  In  fact,  he
          was  given the highest recognition possible in  that  field.  And
          yet he felt an emptiness inside.  He said that instead of finding
          fulfillment in his achievements, he had "only grasped a shadow."

          After  evaluating his life's goals, Martyn sailed to India  as  a
          missionary at the age of 24.  When he arrived, he prayed,  "Lord,
          let me burn out for you."  In the next 7 years that preceded  his
          death,  he  translated  the New Testament  into  three  difficult
          Eastern Languages.  These notable achievements were certainly not
          passing "shadows."

          Real  fulfillment comes in following Christ.  A life lived  fully
          for the Lord is a life that truly satisfies.

          Author:  Richard W. De Haan

                          If we commit ourselves to Christ
                               And follow in His way,
                          He'll give us life that satisfies
                             With purpose for each day.
                                       --Sper

          THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
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          A fulfilled life is a life full of love for the Lord and others.

          THE BIBLE ON ONE YEAR:  Job 18-20

          

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