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Tag: Jesus

2016-12-02

Saved!

“The life God has for you is better than anything the world has to offer.”  Friend, right now God has a better life—for you!

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2016-11-23

Keep Your Lips From Speaking Lies!

Lying is wrong and does not please God. We cannot lie and be filled with His Spirit at the same time. Jesus said, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (3 John 1:4).

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2016-11-20

Looking Unto Jesus

When things hurt, I’ve learned I have options. Go home. Meditate on my hurts until I start imagining I’m having chest pains—or—I can keep running and watch the sun come up.

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2016-11-16

Salvation by Faith and Not Works

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

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2016-11-10

Let Me Hear Your Word and Obey

Father, I pray today that I see the parts of my life where I am not being obedient to your word. Lord let me repent of this today, truly want to turn from these sins, and seek only your face, and your presence.

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2016-11-09

Make God Your Refuge

Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand! ... For my soul trusts in You;.and in the shadow of Your wings I make my refuge.” (Psalm 57:1)

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2016-11-03

Listen for Jesus

THOUGHT: Are you listening and looking for Jesus? Keep your mind tuned to Him and He will direct your path. Call on Him. As His Word says: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3

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2016-10-31

Infinite Patience

"Patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us." Romans 5:4-5

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2016-10-25

Restoration is on the Way

Father, thank you for the great things you have in store for us as your children. Thank You for being our God and loving us the way that You do.

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2016-10-25

Patience and Faith

23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,...

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2016-10-24

The Stronghold of Christ’s Likeness

The purpose of all aspects of spirituality, warfare included, is to bring us into the image of Christ. Nothing -- not worship or warfare, neither love nor deliverance -- is truly attainable if we miss the singular objective of our faith: Christlikeness.

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2016-10-21

Knowing God

Father, what a privilege to know that You delight in our fellowship — that You are actually waiting for us to come to You. What deep, deep satisfaction You give. Thank You so much for the privilege of knowing You. Amen.

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2016-10-16

Words Count

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4

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2016-10-14

Name Your Fear

“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Fear. Darkness, unfamiliar sounds, safety concerns combine to make us uneasy at the least, immobilized at the extreme. And yet it is rarely such physical, identifiable circumstances that cause most of our fears.

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2016-10-12

Refiner’s Fire

God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross."

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2016-10-07

Praise the Lord

I did it!  I can hardly believe this three year project has come to a

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2016-10-02

Perilous Shortcuts

“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 16:25 Life is filled with options. The desire for a shortcut, a less difficult path, a more convenient option, or even a more logical road, can all be motivators.

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2016-09-24

PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepherd = that’s Relationship! I shall not want = that’s Supply!

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2016-09-23

Safety in Counsel

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and direct me in (name your situation).

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2016-09-20

Answers in Times of Great Disaster

“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to

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2016-09-18

Pray!

When a believing person prays—great things happen! If you want to deepen your prayer life—pray!

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2016-09-02

I Dared to Ask

“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36

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2016-08-23

Christ In You

Paul said, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). The apostle sensed within himself not just the philosophy, ideals, or influence of Christ but the person of Jesus. Christ moved in. He still does.

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2016-08-13

Devoured

Worry consumed her. The kids, the bills. There was talk of layoffs at work. Her stomach churned and the ache across her shoulders never seemed to go away.

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