Tag: grace

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2021-03-19

No Turning Back

Father, thank you that you will help me persevere in following Jesus no matter what obstacles I face. Help me to not turn back, because I know you have a perfect plan that will come to pass in your good time.

2021-03-14

Peace Like a Bright Shining Light

Peace like a bright shining sun waits for me behind those clouds! Maybe I am the one doing the blocking as I begin to pile on fretting, stressing, and far too much worrying.

2021-03-12

Called to Trust

Trusting God isn’t easy. Trust develops over time. Trusting God with my heart, soul, and mind gives me strength and peace that does not come from myself. He calms my fears in ways I can’t achieve on my own. ...

2021-03-10

One More Rock

Jesus said, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

2021-03-09

When You Don’t Know What to Do

Clothe yourself with compassion, kindness and humility.

2021-03-09

The Mind of Christ

The heart of Jesus was spiritual. Our hearts seem so far from His. He is

2021-03-08

It’s Good to Forgive

Forgiving the offender helps them heal. Also, forgiving the offender helps the forgiver heal.

2021-03-06

The Holy Spirit and Oxygen Tanks

What cuts you off from the Holy Spirit? Is there something in your life that dampens your experience of the Spirit’s power? Jesus desires to breath the Spirit into the lives of all his followers

2021-03-06

Fruit of the Spirit

So what does the fruit of a Christian look like? When we allow the Holy Spirit to have power in our life it shows in specific ways.

2021-02-26

Say You’re Sorry

Why should we admit it when we are wrong? According to the verse above, it is to be assured of God's forgiveness and to be cleansed from our “dirtiness.”

2021-02-25

Changed from the Inside Out

Bid farewell to the burden of religion. Gone is the fear that having done everything, you might not have done enough. You climb the stairs, not by your strength, but God's.

2021-02-24

A Healthy Heart

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” Ezekiel 36:26 Father God, I am grateful for your strength and grace that enables me to live according to your plan as I accept you into my life and commit my ways to you.

2021-02-23

Evening Prayer for Your Household

Prayer is the most powerful means of protecting your family. Pray for your family each evening. You might start with this prayer for your household.

2021-02-21

How Do You Cope with Change?

When things end or don’t go our way, it’s easy for others to say that life still goes on. Yet, we know what we’re going through. It hurts.

2021-02-20

God’s Delight

God delights in a heart that is devoted to Him. Prayer: Lord, help me grasp the truth that your greatest delight is not in what I can do, but in my devotion to you. Amen.

2021-02-15

The God to Whom We Pray

What’s your view of the Lord? Do you see Him as the One who can handle all the challenges you bring before Him? Nehemiah knew God in this way. Upon hearing about Jerusalem’s destruction, he mourned, fasted, and prayed for intervention.

2021-02-11

A Song in My Heart

“And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord.” Psalm 40:3

2021-02-11

Joy in God

Listen attentively to the voice of the Spirit each day as He points you to Jesus Christ, who offers you His wonderful fruit: love, joy, peace.

2021-02-10

Walking in the Spirit

God calls us beyond the limits within our own strength, to the limitless power of His Spirit; beyond the limits within our own understanding, to the matchless wisdom of His ways;

2021-02-08

That’s It?

Any time I think I can live the Christian life in my own strength, I’m in trouble. When I’m tempted to do it my way, to tough it out or go at it alone, I look to the cross. It wasn’t up to me then; it’s not up to me now. How do you view the cross?

2021-02-08

Danger of Self Reliance

When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move from self-reliance to God dependence.

2021-02-07

Satan’s Strategies

The devil doesn’t limit his efforts to preventing faith. He also works diligently to deceive believers by feeding us discouraging thoughts: he insinuates God doesn’t care when we’re going through difficulties and suggests He’s unjust for allowing our suffering.

2021-02-06

Pride & Prejudice Today

There is a classic movie based on a book written by Jane Austen that portrays how both personal pride and prejudice affect relationships. Much misunderstanding and hurt occurs when these two attributes collide!

2021-02-06

God’s Mirror

Look in the mirror. What do you see first, your flaws or your good points? What do you think God sees first when he looks into your soul? With Jesus in your life, you can be sure he sees Christ’s goodness.

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