D. Ray Davis

Husband to Amanda D. Davis | Retired @IMB_SBC | Journeyed thru loss & grief @ | Serving T Elliff Center for Missions @UnivofMobile

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

The Lord weighs your heart. Like everyone else, you are infected with sin. Add grief and it's worse. 

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[Facing Loss @Facing_Loss]

In the pit of grief, pursue the ways of the Lord. Pursue righteousness and kindness and you will find life.

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[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

From serving churches and nations through a career @imb_sbc to serving children @3circlechurch VBS! What a privilege to serve the next generation!

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“Gathering what I need for today? I learn to just do it. Daily discipline. Developing a habit.

Sit and listen.

Pray and read the Word. 

Ask Him to teach me His ways.” @suzlaff

Daily bread https://t.co/HoDASp3oNG via @suzlaff

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“We all want to be David, but we’ve got to a lot of Saul in us. … Saul demonstrated attempting image management over heart alignment.” @pastorchrisbell @3CircleChurch in our series, Lessons from the Cave

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

Loss and the grief to follow often causes men to stumble in one of many ways. Alcohol, if used to medicate your pain, will lead you astray. Alcohol, if chosen instead of turning to the Lord, will lead to disaster.

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[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

@MattSmethurst @ErikReed And @ErikReed knows that firsthand! I thank God for other men like Erik who have walked difficult journeys!

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

… the providence and sovereignty of God leads you to embrace the mystery. How can man understand the Lord’s way? It’s mysterious. Walk carefully though grief. Faithfully walk the steps given to you by the Lord.
Turn to the Lord.

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[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

In the context of this proverb, it is more important to get sense, keep understanding, and seek after the kingdom than it is to seek after another relationship. https://t.co/A53CPE9CFk

[Facing Loss @Facing_Loss]

This book of Proverbs is about facing life with wisdom. It can also help face loss with wisdom.

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[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“Too often pride again raises its ugly head. And I try to defend or justify my attitudes and actions.

But His lamp reveals. Opens my eyes. Convicts of sin.” @suzlaff

His lamp https://t.co/EHn6JgZ7Tw via @suzlaff

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“The real battle was when David battled David. … ‘David’s heart struck him …’” @pastorchrisbell @3CircleChurch on 1 Samuel 24

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

… a path of pain, loss, and grief marks a time in your story where you are vulnerable.

You need to care for your soul. You need to keep understanding. You need to get sense.

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[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

@pastorchrisbell Yes, he does! Thank you @claysmith79 for your wise perspective! I hope to see you there!

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

Pastor @edlitton kicking off @mobilebaptists Renew Alabama with @johnmarkclifton. Grateful for @drkblackwell of Mobile Baptist Network and his leadership in the Mobile area.

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“I’ve never pastored a church of more than a 150 people, and there’s a really good reason for that.

… No one ever asked me too!”

@johnmarkclifton

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

I know I have received a gift that is not promised to everyone. Many men and women do not remarry following loss. 

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[Facing Loss @Facing_Loss]

In the context of this proverb, it is more important to get sense, keep understanding, and seek after the kingdom than it is to seek after another relationship.

https://t.co/sYjpliQ88r

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“Most lived their lives governed by underlying fears.  And practiced appeasing or diverting evil spirits. 

Rituals. Amulets. Power rings. Strategically-placed offerings.” @suzlaff

Fears https://t.co/KQKSiesOXD via @suzlaff

[D. Ray Davis @DRayDavis]

“Waiting on God is difficult especially when a shortcut is right before you.” Jourdain Thrash @3CircleChurch