- John. C. Maxwell
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Be Glad & Live In Joy
Psalm 69:32
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help live in joy.
Watching God carry out his will makes me glad. I know when God is at work good things will happen. He only wants the best for His children and He would do nothing to harm them.
When I seek God's help the Bible tells me I will live in joy. So often I try and live life in my own strength, which stresses me out and leaves me feeling incapable and without value. God never intended me to do life on my own, but to walk with him in everything I do and live in joy.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the King of all Kings and I come to you this morning because I know I need you in my life. I cannot do it in my own strength... I need you to help me in my struggles. You are faithful even when I am not. I ask forgiveness for my sins and I pray you would help me to walk in righteousness and purity. You have done great things in my life and I thank you for this. You give me joy and gladness Lord. All glory goes to you!
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help live in joy.
Watching God carry out his will makes me glad. I know when God is at work good things will happen. He only wants the best for His children and He would do nothing to harm them.
When I seek God's help the Bible tells me I will live in joy. So often I try and live life in my own strength, which stresses me out and leaves me feeling incapable and without value. God never intended me to do life on my own, but to walk with him in everything I do and live in joy.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the King of all Kings and I come to you this morning because I know I need you in my life. I cannot do it in my own strength... I need you to help me in my struggles. You are faithful even when I am not. I ask forgiveness for my sins and I pray you would help me to walk in righteousness and purity. You have done great things in my life and I thank you for this. You give me joy and gladness Lord. All glory goes to you!
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Peace & Strength For The Church
Acts 9:31
The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it grew in strength and numbers. The believers were walking in the fear of Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
I am part of God's church here on earth. If God grants his church peace and he wants them to live in peace of mind than I need to receive that and stop stressing and worrying.
God's love conquers all things and nothing can hold his church back. In this passage, the church is described as growing in strength and numbers. This is a sign of a healthy church and as a christian I need to be in a healthy church. As this scripture points out, I also need to walk in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you that you're in control and you reign in heaven. I know I am planted in a healthy church and you have blessed me with a positive environment that I can grow in as a believer. Help me, Lord, to walk in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of your Spirit. All glory to U!
In Jesus Name, Amen.
The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it grew in strength and numbers. The believers were walking in the fear of Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
I am part of God's church here on earth. If God grants his church peace and he wants them to live in peace of mind than I need to receive that and stop stressing and worrying.
God's love conquers all things and nothing can hold his church back. In this passage, the church is described as growing in strength and numbers. This is a sign of a healthy church and as a christian I need to be in a healthy church. As this scripture points out, I also need to walk in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you that you're in control and you reign in heaven. I know I am planted in a healthy church and you have blessed me with a positive environment that I can grow in as a believer. Help me, Lord, to walk in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of your Spirit. All glory to U!
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Living with a Heart of Praise and Thanks
Ezra 3:11 -
With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord: "He is so good! His faithful love for Israel endures forever!"
When I sing a song to the Lord, I don't want to just sing for the sake of it - I want to sing with a heart of praise and thanks toward Jesus; totally focused on him. This takes discipline in my mind to focus my thoughts on the love he has for me. God doesn't just love me - He is love - He can't help but love me. When I truly grasp, if it is even possible, the extent of God's love for me, all of humanity and his creation, I won't be able to keep from singing songs to him with a heart of praise and thanks.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You alone are worthy of my praise. Teach me Lord to sing to you with a heart of praise and thanks. Help me to be disciplined in my mind and focus my thoughts on your love. Your love is awesome and has transformed my life. I am not ashamed of You Lord,
In JNA.
With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord: "He is so good! His faithful love for Israel endures forever!"
When I sing a song to the Lord, I don't want to just sing for the sake of it - I want to sing with a heart of praise and thanks toward Jesus; totally focused on him. This takes discipline in my mind to focus my thoughts on the love he has for me. God doesn't just love me - He is love - He can't help but love me. When I truly grasp, if it is even possible, the extent of God's love for me, all of humanity and his creation, I won't be able to keep from singing songs to him with a heart of praise and thanks.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You alone are worthy of my praise. Teach me Lord to sing to you with a heart of praise and thanks. Help me to be disciplined in my mind and focus my thoughts on your love. Your love is awesome and has transformed my life. I am not ashamed of You Lord,
In JNA.
Friday, February 19, 2010
No Matter What You Do
Luke 7:33-34 -
For John the baptist didn't drink wine and he often fasted, and you say, 'He's demon possessed'. And I, the Son of Man, feast and drink, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of the worst sort of sinners!'
But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it...
What fruit are they producing?
No matter what I do people are going to criticize and cast judgment... Though my life is not about their opinion - My life is about the kind of fruit I am producing and what legacy I leave behind. People will remember you for good or bad - when others think of you, do you want them to feel valued and encouraged or worthless and downcast. What impact are you leaving on those around you?
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you for your blessing on my life. You are a great God. Help me not to live by the opinion of those around me, but rather by your word. Help me to not cast judgment, but to build up and encourage those around me. For your glory,
In JNA.
For John the baptist didn't drink wine and he often fasted, and you say, 'He's demon possessed'. And I, the Son of Man, feast and drink, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of the worst sort of sinners!'
But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it...
What fruit are they producing?
No matter what I do people are going to criticize and cast judgment... Though my life is not about their opinion - My life is about the kind of fruit I am producing and what legacy I leave behind. People will remember you for good or bad - when others think of you, do you want them to feel valued and encouraged or worthless and downcast. What impact are you leaving on those around you?
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you for your blessing on my life. You are a great God. Help me not to live by the opinion of those around me, but rather by your word. Help me to not cast judgment, but to build up and encourage those around me. For your glory,
In JNA.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Receiving Peace
Psalm 85:8 -
I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways.
To receive peace each day I must listen carefully to what God is saying because his word brings peace. The scripture says he speaks peace to his faithful ones. When I am faithful to come before God everyday - He is faithful to meet me where I'm at and speak peace into my situation. When God speaks things happen - He spoke the universe into existence. Who better to listen to than the creator of all things and the speaker of peace.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are great and mighty. You spoke the whole universe into existence and you are my creator. May I faithfully come before you each day to hear you speak your words of peace so I may experience the fullness of life you have promised me. May I not return to foolish ways, but continue growing in my faith and maturing as a disciple. For Your Glory Lord,
In JNA.
I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways.
To receive peace each day I must listen carefully to what God is saying because his word brings peace. The scripture says he speaks peace to his faithful ones. When I am faithful to come before God everyday - He is faithful to meet me where I'm at and speak peace into my situation. When God speaks things happen - He spoke the universe into existence. Who better to listen to than the creator of all things and the speaker of peace.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are great and mighty. You spoke the whole universe into existence and you are my creator. May I faithfully come before you each day to hear you speak your words of peace so I may experience the fullness of life you have promised me. May I not return to foolish ways, but continue growing in my faith and maturing as a disciple. For Your Glory Lord,
In JNA.
Happy Are Those
Psalm 84:4 -
How happy are those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.
When I am constantly focused on God and not on myself, my life is so much better. I can focus on God by singing his praises and lifting him higher. God inhabits the praises of his people - so if I really want God in my life all the time, I should be praising him with each breath. I want to live in God's house because his presence is like nothing else. People do all sorts of things just to replicate God's presence, but there is no substitute.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are awesome, I thank you that you set me apart before I was born. I have a hope and a future in you Lord. I thank you that you've called me to do great things for your glory. May I not miss the mark, but always be focused on you - singing your praises with each breath. There is no one like you Lord, thank you for your unfailing love.
In JNA.
How happy are those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.
When I am constantly focused on God and not on myself, my life is so much better. I can focus on God by singing his praises and lifting him higher. God inhabits the praises of his people - so if I really want God in my life all the time, I should be praising him with each breath. I want to live in God's house because his presence is like nothing else. People do all sorts of things just to replicate God's presence, but there is no substitute.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are awesome, I thank you that you set me apart before I was born. I have a hope and a future in you Lord. I thank you that you've called me to do great things for your glory. May I not miss the mark, but always be focused on you - singing your praises with each breath. There is no one like you Lord, thank you for your unfailing love.
In JNA.
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