The expression, “actions speak louder than words” comes to mind. Dear Father, I desire to honor you. Show me the areas of my life where my words and actions do not match. Thank you for your Spirit’s presence in my life that gives me the strength to live consistent with your word. Amen.
Read more..Having trouble putting up with ungrateful relatives or cranky neighbors? God puts up with you when you act the same. “He is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked”
Read more..Guilt comes from a feeling of responsibility for some wrongdoing. But not all guilt stems from ungodly actions. Addressing guilt quickly is important.
Read more.....So I prayed for him. Interceded for him. Not a long prayer, just one that asked God to help this brother forgive his mom for so much pain, and that they might be able to talk about it, and work through it.
Read more..There is a story of a young man who, in his search for God, came to study at the feet of an old sage. The master brought this young man to a lake, and then led him out into the shoulder-deep water.
Read more..We cannot earn Jesus Christ’s love and friendship. He takes the initiative, reaches out, and draws into fellowship those who are willing. None of us are worthy, but we are privileged to live in His love anyway. In the Lord, we find a friend who sticks closer than a brother
Read more..I began to tithe as a new Christian when I was made aware of the scriptural principle that everything belongs to God and we are only stewards during our brief time here on earth. Actually a tithe is the Old Testament concept and according to the New Testament concept every believer has the privilege of laying up treasures in heaven far beyond the amount of the tithe. There is a law of sowing and reaping: The more you sow, the more you reap.
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Read more..We live in an art gallery of divine creativity and yet are content to gaze only at the carpet. The psalmist marveled at such holy handiwork. "Where can I go from your Spirit?" he questioned with delight. "Where can I flee from your presence?
Read more..To believe we are totally and eternally debt free is seldom easy. Even if we’ve stood before the throne and heard it from the King Himself, we still doubt. As a result, many are forgiven only a little, not because the grace of the King is limited
Read more..If you are a God-seeker, except for times of darkness when the Spirit refines your spiritual senses, you should expect to see the glory of God! There should be an anticipation that any day now --- as you enter your prayer room or go for a walk, or in a dream -
Read more..Forgiveness doesn’t diminish justice; it just entrusts it to God. When it comes to forgiveness, all of us are beginners. Stay the course!
Read more..Words have such a powerful ability to bless or wound. We need to watch with diligence what we say. The wrong words, especially at the wrong time have the ability to hurt both those who speak and those who hear them.
Read more...When I feel all alone, I should redirect myself to Hebrews 13:5 “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” God is aware of and concerned with every aspect of our being … physical, mental, emotional financial, and perhaps most important of all spiritual
Read more..If there is anything we don't like to do, it's wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it! There is something purifying about remaining strong in tough times and remaining faithful when ill winds blow.
Read more..“God carries in His heart the fulfillment to all the desires He has placed within yours.”The Bible puts that thought in this way: “Trust in the LORD, ... Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:3-7
Read more..God says, Receive the blessing of my victory. The question is not, will you overcome? It is, when will you overcome? Life will always bring challenges. But God will always give strength to face them.
Read more..“He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His
Read more..Millions of Americans have trouble sleeping! You may be one of them. Only one other living creature has as much trouble resting as we do. They are woolly, simpleminded, and slow…sheep. Sheep can’t sleep! For sheep to sleep, everything must be just right. No predators. No tension i
Read more..My own life was dramatically transformed when by faith I claimed the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit. The most important truth that I or anyone else could share with Christians is to help them understand the person and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Read more..An anchor has one purpose—to steady the boat. The anchor for the soul is set, not on a boat or person or possession, but it is set in the inner sanctuary behind the curtain where Jesus has entered on our behalf.
Read more..Vengeance is God’s. He will repay—whether ultimately on the Day of Judgment or intermediately in
Read more..Thought: Isn't it good that we can sing alone and know God loves our song! Isn't it even better that we can join others in songs of praise and lose ourselves in wonder, love, and praise!
Read more..Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas, evil influences, and false hopes? We can go to God and his Word. While people can be disloyal and misguided, God's love is proven through history and through Jesus and his truth stands forever.
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