Spiritual Growth Matthew 16:21-28 How will God use my struggles today? How will they help me to be equipped to continue to work for God’s kingdom in bringing Him praise? Jesus, help me not to be discouraged by my failures in doing Your will. I am determined to remain devoted until it is fulfilled. My shortcomings have much to teach me. About You as being the Son of Man throughout eternity; Focusing on God’s purpose and not mine alone. I…..
Bible Psalm 119:89–96 The Bible has much to say about how we should live each day. When your heart is heavy, weighed down by circumstances of everyday affairs, Causing you to be filled with despair, It may cause you to wonder, Does God really care? God will not abandon or desert you. Reading the Bible will tell you what God wants you to do. His Word is timeless; let it be your guide. Then you will know that…..
I encourage you to start the New Year with a heart to worship God how He wants to be worshiped. Worship Ezra 3:7–13 What do you do when it is time to worship the Lord, your God, with adoration? Is your heart prepared to glorify Him with exaltation? When you see God’s wonders, how do you feel? To bring Him to worship, emotions of joy and thanksgiving will become real. In worshipping God in songs of praise, your voice is…..
Trust in God Psalm 77:1–15 When you feel like quitting because you have had enough, Life has become too complicated, challenging, and tough, Look to God and pray; tell Him how you honestly feel. He will not criticize you because He knows your feelings are real. Think back and remember all that God has done in the past. Then, you will remember these emotions of depression and know that they will not last. Now, look forward, thinking about what God…..
Trials The storms of life have much to bring to encourage you to be strong in your faith. Faith in Christ is what it will take to prepare you to have unwavering faith. Trials in life will let you know you will be wrong. But your unwavering faith will keep you strong. So, love and bless when you are put to the test. Do good and pray as God sends you on your way today. A THOUGHT TO REFLECT…..
Temptation Genesis 3:1–7 Pay attention; to be watchful and alert, and you must be awake. Temptation is constantly on the prowl, wanting you to make mistakes. He is your enemy who prowls. You must use your spiritual eyes like an owl. Temptation is from Satan, who prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to be his prey. Do not be his victim; you must stay on your knees and pray. For any hint of self-will, Satan will surely use…..
Encouragement Exodus 17:8–16 I want to encourage you today as you go on your way. With your challenges, you will need God’s amazing grace. In our shared journey of faith, hope is what I want to offer you. I know you have hope to offer me too. We need each other to stay strong. Especially when things are going wrong; We will be committed to taking each other before God’s holy throne. In prayer is where we will be, praying…..
Repentance Sin 1 Samuel 25:1–12 Oh, when sin has a hold of me; I will do foolish things that are irrational, illogical, and unreasonable completely. Stubbornness and recklessness would describe my way of life. For others, it made their life difficult because I did not treat them right. I was concerned with no one but me. This is not how life is supposed to be. Lord, I want You to change my ways. I do not want to live like…..
DO YOU HEAR WHAT COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH? Spiritual Transformation of your TONGUE James 3:2-11 How skilled are you in controlling what you speak? Do you find it challenging and feel like you are going up the creek? Because you have said something that sounds bleak, you must humble yourself and turn the other cheek. Controlling your speech is very challenging because the heart wants to speak. Believers in Christ have the Holy Spirit, who will empower them…..
Holy Spirit Intercession Romans 8:22–34 Spiritual warfare is so thick, It is paralyzing and is making me sick. I cannot face and fight this alone. I do not possess the strength; it is all gone. Jesus, Jesus, hear me, please, As I pray to You while on bended knees. Thank You and the Holy Spirit for interceding before the Father for me; I will be thanking You for eternity. Knowing You are always praying for me is amazing, astonishing, and…..