” BE ON GUARD. STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH. BE COURAGEOUS. BE STRONG. AND DO EVERYTHING WITH LOVE.” 1 COR. 16: 13-14 As we pray to our God each day and meditate upon his word, he continues to feed us his many promises and truths. His word gives us words of wisdom, understanding and hope.Continue reading “STAND STRONG!”
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OUR REFUGE AND HOPE
“YOU ARE MY REFUGE AND MY SHIELD; YOUR WORD IS MY SOURCE OF HOPE.” PSALM 119:114 When we have troubles, struggles and problems in life we have a place of refuge. That refuge is in the form of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is with us in every situation we confront. When we are goingContinue reading “OUR REFUGE AND HOPE”
MISSING THE LAND MINES OF LIFE
“THE WICKED HAVE SET THEIR TRAPS FOR ME, BUT I WILL NOT TURN FROM YOUR COMMANDMENTS.” PSALM 119: 110 Each day as we walk out the door and into the world, there are the land mines of life that we must be able to maneuver through. Each day that passes we get closer to theContinue reading “MISSING THE LAND MINES OF LIFE”
PATIENCE IN THE LORD
“BE STILL IN HE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM TO ACT.” PSALM 37:7 ” WHEN THEY CALL ON ME, I WILL ANSWER.” PSALM 91:15 When God created me, he must have put a note on me saying, “ this one will need extra help.” I have never been known for myContinue reading “PATIENCE IN THE LORD”
BUILD AND DO NOT DESTROY
“AND YOU MUST LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ALL YOUR SOUL, AND ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” DEUTERONOMY 6:5 The Lord is very clear on how we are to love him. We must be able to give our all. He tells us that we must love him with all of our heart, soulContinue reading “BUILD AND DO NOT DESTROY”
PUTTING GOD FIRST IN OUR LIVES
” YOU CANNOT DRINK FROM THE CUP OF THE LORD AND DEMONS TOO.” 1 COR. 10:21 “ GUARD YOUR HEART ABOVE ALL ELSE, FOR IT DETERMINES THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE.” PROVERBS 4:23 I often talk about putting God first in our lives. It is so important to understand that our Lord wants us toContinue reading “PUTTING GOD FIRST IN OUR LIVES”
TROUBLES OF LIFE
“AND GOD IS FAITHFUL. HE WILL NOT ALLOW THE TEMPATATION TO BE MORE THAN YOU CAN STAND.” 1 COR. 10:13 Every one of us faces temptation and trouble in this life. We have mountains to climb over and deep valleys to climb out of. Sometimes these troubles seem never ending and it seems as thoughContinue reading “TROUBLES OF LIFE”
OUR POSITION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
“BUT OUR BODIES HAVE MANY PARTS AND GOD HAS EACH PART JUST WHERE HE WANTS.” 1 COR. 12:18 The body of Christ is much like our own bodies. Every part of our own body has a job to do. Each plays a special role in the way we live our lives. So it is withContinue reading “OUR POSITION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST”
PERFECTION
“I AM WORN OUT WAITING FOR YOUR RESCUE, BUT I HAVE PUT MY HOPE IN YOUR WORD.” PSALM 119:81 As followers of Christ, we all strive for perfection. When we are unable to reach it, we sometimes become down and depressed. We do things that are not in the will of God, and we feelContinue reading “PERFECTION”
WATCH OUT!
“WATCH OUT! DON’T LET YOUR HEARTS BE DULLED BY CAROUSING AND DRUNKEDNESS AND BY THE WORRIES OF THIS LIFE. DON’T LET THAT DAY CATCH YOU UNAWARE LIKE A TRAP.” LUKE 21: 34-35 PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
TOTAL TRUST
” COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD. TRUST HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU.” PSALM 37:5 Trusting the Lord to help us each day is not just for the troubles we encounter. It is important that we trust him on all fronts. He is the Lord of all of our life. It seems toContinue reading “TOTAL TRUST”
DO ALL THINGS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!
” SO, WHETHER YOU EAT OR DRINK, WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.” 1 COR. 10:31 As I continue to build my faith and trust in God, I begin to recognize the importance of considering others in the way I live my life. When I am following the ways of theContinue reading “DO ALL THINGS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!”
MY SPIRITUAL ROCK
“THEY DRANK FROM THE SPIRITUAL ROCK THAT TRAVELED WITH THEM, AND THAT ROCK WAS CHRIST.” 1 COR. 10:4 It doesn’t matter where our travels take us in our lives, we have a Spiritual Rock who travels with us. This rock is Christ. His presence allows us to overcome, be strong, live with confidence, have patienceContinue reading “MY SPIRITUAL ROCK”
OBEY
“ LORD, YOU ARE MINE! I PROMISE TO OBEY YOUR WORDS! WITH ALL OF MY HEART I WANT YOUR BLESSINGS. BE MERCIFUL AS YOU PROMISED. PSALM 119: 57-58 Our Lord promises to bless us and keep us. But we must do our part. As we continue to read and meditate upon his word, we learnContinue reading “OBEY”
GOD’S COMMON SENSE
“ MY CHILD, DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF COMMON SENSE AND DISCERNMENT. HANG ONTO THEM FOR THEY WILL REFRESH YOUR SOUL.” PROVERBS 3:21-22 Our God created each of us with a brain. He has given us the abilities to figure things out and do things on our own. We are able to communicate with others andContinue reading “GOD’S COMMON SENSE”
STAY IN PRAYER
“ GET UP AND PRAY, SO THAT YOU WILL NOT GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION.” LUKE 23:46 Jesus told this to his disciples just before he was turned over to the authorities. He is telling us to do the same thing today. It is so important that we stay in prayer with our God in heaven.Continue reading “STAY IN PRAYER”
CHOOSING SIDES
“THE LORD IS FOR ME. SO I WILL HAVE NO FEAR. WHAT CAN MERE PEOPLE DO TO ME? PSALM 118:6 I understand that I have the opportunity to freely make decisions in my life. I have the choice to do anything I want to. God has given me a free will. However, one day heContinue reading “CHOOSING SIDES”
OUR VALUE TO OUR GOD!
“GOD PAID A HIGH PRICE FOR YOU, SO DON’T BE ENSLAVED BY THE WORLD.” 1 COR. 7:23 Sometimes we need to take a step back from our lives in this world and take an inventory of all of the actions we take everyday. As we do, we need to take a hard look at howContinue reading “OUR VALUE TO OUR GOD!”
TRUST IN THE LORD
” FEARING PEOPLE IS A DANGEROUS TRAP, BUT TRUSTING THE LORD MEANS SAFETY.” PROVERBS 29:25 ” FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE FOUNDATION OF TRUE KNOWLEDGE.” PROVERBS 1:7 You and I live in an age of great technology. Anyone and everyone can put out information for all to see. Today’s main theme through our mainstreamContinue reading “TRUST IN THE LORD”
ACCEPTING JESUS
” IF YOU CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH THAT JESUS IS LORD AND BELIEVE WITH YOUR HEART THAT GOD RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD, YOU WILL BE SAVED.” OUR PRAYER: Dear Lord, “I come to you at this moment and invite you into my heart. I believe that you died on that cross and was raisedContinue reading “ACCEPTING JESUS”
MOVING FORWARD IN JESUS!
” DON’T LET EVIL CONQUER YOU, BUT CONQUER EVIL BY DOING GOOD.” ROMANS 12:21 It is not easy following Jesus. It isn’t hard to tell others that I am a follower of Jesus, but it is hard to live the life that is expected of me. Things happen all day long that try to keepContinue reading “MOVING FORWARD IN JESUS!”
LIVING BY GOD’S POWER
“FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT JUST A LOT OF TALK; IT IS LIVING BY GOD’S POWER.” Our Lord God in heaven has not put us upon this earth to be ruled by the world. He has given us power in the name of Jesus. With the tools he has given us we areContinue reading “LIVING BY GOD’S POWER”
THE TEMPLE OF OUR LIVING GOD
“ HE SAID TO THEM, ‘ THE SCRIPTURES DECLARE, MY TEMPLE WILL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER, BUT YOU HAVE TURNED IT INTO A DEN OF THIEVES.’ ” LUKE 19:46 ” DON’T YOU REALIZE THAT ALL OF YOU TOGETHER ARE THE TEMPLE OF GOD AND THAT THE SPIRIT OF GOD LIVES IN YOU? GOD WILLContinue reading “THE TEMPLE OF OUR LIVING GOD”
THE JOY OF A DAY IN THE LORD
” THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE. WE WILL BE REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.” PSALM 118:24 Father God in Heaven, We come unto you this morning with much praise and thanksgiving. We praise you for your understanding in our lives and continue to give you glory for who you are. WeContinue reading “THE JOY OF A DAY IN THE LORD”
“TRUST HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU.”
” IF YOU HAD EVEN THE FAITH AS SMALL AS A MUSTARD SEED, YOU COULD SAY TO THIS MULBERRY TREE, ‘MAY YOU BE UPROOTED AND THROWN INTO THE SEA’, AND IT WOULD OBEY YOU.” LUKE 17:6 ” TRUST HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU.” PSALM 37:5 Faith is larger than we can even imagine. ItContinue reading ““TRUST HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU.””
LOVE & FAITH OF A CHILD
” THE LORD PROTECTS THOSE OF CHILDLIKE FAITH.” PSALM 37:5 ” LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME. DON’T STOP THEM. FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE LIKE THESE CHILDREN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, ANYONE WHO DOESN’T RECEIVE THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE A CHILD NEVER ENTERS IT.” LUKE 18: 16-17Continue reading “LOVE & FAITH OF A CHILD”
THE LORD TO THE RESCUE
” THE RIGHTEOUS PERSON FACES MANY TROUBLES, BUT THE LORD COMES TO THE RESCUE EACH TIME.” PSALM 34:19 Each day that we are able to get out of bed we have been blessed by the Lord. We are able to see the sun come up in the east and go down in the west. WeContinue reading “THE LORD TO THE RESCUE”
JOY AND PEACE OF JESUS
” I PRAY THAT GOD THE SOURCE OF HOPE, WILL FILL YOU COMPLETELY WITH JOY AND PEACE, BECAUSE YOU TRUST IN HIM. THEN YOU WILL OVERFLOW WITH CONFIDENT HOPE THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.” ROMANS 15:13 Let’s all take just a moment and reflect upon our lives in the world today. The worldContinue reading “JOY AND PEACE OF JESUS”
THE MESSAGE
” THE MESSAGE IS VERY CLOSE AT HAND; IT IS ON YOUR LIPS AND IN YOUR HEART.” ROMANS 10:8 The message of our Lord Jesus is with us in every situation we face. Romans 10:8 tells us that it is on our lips and in our hearts. Each day as we continue to meditate uponContinue reading “THE MESSAGE”
GOD OF ALL SITUATIONS
” FOR EVERYTHING COMES FROM HIM AND EXISTS BY HIS POWER AND IS INTENDED FOR HIS GLORY. ALL GLORY TO HIM FOREVER! AMEN. ” ROMANS 11:36 I have thought many times how things would be better in my life if things had gone in a different way. If things had just gone the way IContinue reading “GOD OF ALL SITUATIONS”
