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.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
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.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Don't Be Swayed in your Faith
Ezra 1:2 -
This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem in the land of Judah.
When God calls you to do something - you need to stand strong in your faith. Don't be swayed by the opinion of man, but listen to God and follow his will for your life. He has a plan and a purpose for your life and desires to spread his love throughout this increasingly dark world.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you for your love, which heals my brokenness. You have called me to do great things for you, I know. Help me to not be swayed in my faith, but stand strong upon your Word, Lord. You have given me everything I need and I thank you for your grace in my life. All praise to you Lord! For your glory,
In JNA.
This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem in the land of Judah.
When God calls you to do something - you need to stand strong in your faith. Don't be swayed by the opinion of man, but listen to God and follow his will for your life. He has a plan and a purpose for your life and desires to spread his love throughout this increasingly dark world.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you for your love, which heals my brokenness. You have called me to do great things for you, I know. Help me to not be swayed in my faith, but stand strong upon your Word, Lord. You have given me everything I need and I thank you for your grace in my life. All praise to you Lord! For your glory,
In JNA.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Stop Picking on your Friends
Luke 6:41 -
And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own?
Just because someone isn't doing something exactly the way you do it doesn't mean you can tell them how to do it. What makes your way right anyway? You've probably got a log in your eye that you can't see past as the scripture points out. Don't be too quick to jump to conclusions and think you know everything. You don't know much... Only God knows everything and we need to put all of our trust in him.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You alone know all things - you know when someone is doing the wrong thing. Help me, Lord, not to think that I am this world's solution. May I be someone who can point people to this world's solution... Your Son, Jesus Christ. I thank you that you're an awesome God and you have great things planned. For your glory,
In JNA.
And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own?
Just because someone isn't doing something exactly the way you do it doesn't mean you can tell them how to do it. What makes your way right anyway? You've probably got a log in your eye that you can't see past as the scripture points out. Don't be too quick to jump to conclusions and think you know everything. You don't know much... Only God knows everything and we need to put all of our trust in him.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You alone know all things - you know when someone is doing the wrong thing. Help me, Lord, not to think that I am this world's solution. May I be someone who can point people to this world's solution... Your Son, Jesus Christ. I thank you that you're an awesome God and you have great things planned. For your glory,
In JNA.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Rescued
Daniel 12:1c -
But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued.
To be rescued means that something has to be going wrong for you to be rescued from. A lot of people don't realise they need to be rescued - they think life is sweet and that everything will be aok. The truth is we all need rescuing by our saviour. His name is Jesus Christ and He took the greatest stand of love for you and me. He died so that we may live. To have your name written in the lambs book of life means that you have acknowledged your need for a savior and have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the greatest. Thank you for your display of love that is the Cross of your Son and my saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. You are an awesome God and I pray you would show me how to live my life and be the man you have called me to be. May I see souls won for you Lord.
In JNA.
But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued.
To be rescued means that something has to be going wrong for you to be rescued from. A lot of people don't realise they need to be rescued - they think life is sweet and that everything will be aok. The truth is we all need rescuing by our saviour. His name is Jesus Christ and He took the greatest stand of love for you and me. He died so that we may live. To have your name written in the lambs book of life means that you have acknowledged your need for a savior and have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the greatest. Thank you for your display of love that is the Cross of your Son and my saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. You are an awesome God and I pray you would show me how to live my life and be the man you have called me to be. May I see souls won for you Lord.
In JNA.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Knowing God
Daniel 11:32b -
But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him.
Facing temptation can be hard, but when you know who your God is - you are able to be strong and resist evil. God has called us to do good things. The enemy will do everything he can to stop you - but he can't do anything when you know who your God is and you know who you are in God. Nothing can hold you back. God's love is unfailing and his grace is sufficient. Even when we stuff up, God takes us back and is willing to show us how to do it right. With Jesus all things are possible.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you that you reign over my life and that you are looking out for me. I know your love is unfailing and I pray you would help me to overcome evil by knowing you and knowing your word. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me a new start. You are awesome!
In JNA.
But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him.
Facing temptation can be hard, but when you know who your God is - you are able to be strong and resist evil. God has called us to do good things. The enemy will do everything he can to stop you - but he can't do anything when you know who your God is and you know who you are in God. Nothing can hold you back. God's love is unfailing and his grace is sufficient. Even when we stuff up, God takes us back and is willing to show us how to do it right. With Jesus all things are possible.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you that you reign over my life and that you are looking out for me. I know your love is unfailing and I pray you would help me to overcome evil by knowing you and knowing your word. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me a new start. You are awesome!
In JNA.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
God's Unfailing Love
Psalm 117:2 -
For he loves us with unfailing love; the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!
No matter what I do God still loves me; his love is unfailing. Even when I am not faithful - he is still faithful. The faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. he is the only one who can meet all of my needs. Everyone else will leave me feeling empty, lost and lonely. Only God knows what is truly going on in my life and he can make things right again. He makes all things new.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the one true God. I thank you for your unfailing love in my life. You have made me new again. Even when I am not faithful - You are still faithful to me. Your faithfulness endures forever. I will praise You Lord everywhere I go. I will not be ashamed of you. You have done great things in my life and I give you the glory!
In JNA.
For he loves us with unfailing love; the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!
No matter what I do God still loves me; his love is unfailing. Even when I am not faithful - he is still faithful. The faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. he is the only one who can meet all of my needs. Everyone else will leave me feeling empty, lost and lonely. Only God knows what is truly going on in my life and he can make things right again. He makes all things new.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the one true God. I thank you for your unfailing love in my life. You have made me new again. Even when I am not faithful - You are still faithful to me. Your faithfulness endures forever. I will praise You Lord everywhere I go. I will not be ashamed of you. You have done great things in my life and I give you the glory!
In JNA.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Prayer
Luke 5:16 -
But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.
Prayer is important for keeping a sound mind and allowing God to speak to my heart. How will I know if I am in God's will if I never talk to him in prayer. Prayer is alone time with God. I cannot be distracted or just let my mind wander. I need to focus in on God and hear what he wants to say to me. God has a plan for my life and I need to listen to him so I can find out what his plan is. Jesus wants to do great things through my life and when I am surrendered to God in prayer it enables him to.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are awesome! U know all things and have a plan for my life. I thank you that as I spend time with you in prayer, you will show me your plan for my life and many other great things. May I not miss out on what you are doing in the earth today because I am not disciplined enough to pray. I give you the glory!
In JNA.
But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.
Prayer is important for keeping a sound mind and allowing God to speak to my heart. How will I know if I am in God's will if I never talk to him in prayer. Prayer is alone time with God. I cannot be distracted or just let my mind wander. I need to focus in on God and hear what he wants to say to me. God has a plan for my life and I need to listen to him so I can find out what his plan is. Jesus wants to do great things through my life and when I am surrendered to God in prayer it enables him to.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are awesome! U know all things and have a plan for my life. I thank you that as I spend time with you in prayer, you will show me your plan for my life and many other great things. May I not miss out on what you are doing in the earth today because I am not disciplined enough to pray. I give you the glory!
In JNA.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Jesus Overcame Temptation
Luke 4:1-2 -
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit to go out into the wilderness, where the Devil tempted him for forty days. He ate nothing all that time and was very hungry. (New Living Translation)
Jesus led by example and overcame the Devil and temptation by using scripture. He was tempted just like me, but he never succumbed to the lusts of the flesh. He always rose up higher than them and held onto the hope of what was to come - the awesome things He knew God would do through his life.
God gives me hope and it helps me to look past my present circumstances. I am not perfect like Jesus. I have been overcome by temptation before. It is in those times that I need the hope God gives me to look beyond where I find myself - I need His forgiveness and grace to move on. God's forgiveness enables me to let go of the past and look forward to the glorious future He has prepared.
Dear Father in Heaven, You are a great God. Thank you for your forgiveness; thank you for your grace Lord. Help me to grow stronger each day and overcome temptation just like Jesus did. You empower me, Lord, to let go of my past and look forward to the glorious future You have prepared for me. Thank you Jesus, for your sacrifice on the Cross, may my life make your sacrifice worth it.
In Your Glorious Name, Amen.
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit to go out into the wilderness, where the Devil tempted him for forty days. He ate nothing all that time and was very hungry. (New Living Translation)
Jesus led by example and overcame the Devil and temptation by using scripture. He was tempted just like me, but he never succumbed to the lusts of the flesh. He always rose up higher than them and held onto the hope of what was to come - the awesome things He knew God would do through his life.
God gives me hope and it helps me to look past my present circumstances. I am not perfect like Jesus. I have been overcome by temptation before. It is in those times that I need the hope God gives me to look beyond where I find myself - I need His forgiveness and grace to move on. God's forgiveness enables me to let go of the past and look forward to the glorious future He has prepared.
Dear Father in Heaven, You are a great God. Thank you for your forgiveness; thank you for your grace Lord. Help me to grow stronger each day and overcome temptation just like Jesus did. You empower me, Lord, to let go of my past and look forward to the glorious future You have prepared for me. Thank you Jesus, for your sacrifice on the Cross, may my life make your sacrifice worth it.
In Your Glorious Name, Amen.
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