James 3:6~And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Words have the potential to break hearts, shatter confidence, and destroy relationships. Words are sharp and painful; they will set the world on fire if allowed. Scripture tells us our tounges can defile our entire body because our language reflects God's character.... moreGood night brothers and sisters
James 3:6~And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Words have the potential to break hearts, shatter confidence, and destroy relationships. Words are sharp and painful; they will set the world on fire if allowed. Scripture tells us our tounges can defile our entire body because our language reflects God's character. When we become angry, hurt, or need to administer spiritual discipline, we will speak kindly to one another and continue to love each other as God loves us.
Prayer: Dear God, we are a reflection of Your love in our words and actions. Teach us to use kind, merciful words when speaking to each other. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Proverbs 3:5-6~ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Trust. It can't be done halfway. Either there is full trust or there is a lot of doubt and suspicion. So, let's put our full trust in the LORD when we face the everyday problems of life or when we're looking for answers to deep and hard problems. Let's ask for His advice and wisdom as we decide what to... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Proverbs 3:5-6~ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Trust. It can't be done halfway. Either there is full trust or there is a lot of doubt and suspicion. So, let's put our full trust in the LORD when we face the everyday problems of life or when we're looking for answers to deep and hard problems. Let's ask for His advice and wisdom as we decide what to do. Let's thank Him for the good things in our lives and ask Him to bless us in the days to come. Why? Because He wants to give us life right now and for all time.
Prayer:I put my faith in you, LORD, my Lord. Please lead me as I try to bring glory to you. Help me figure out what to do. Give me wisdom as I try to influence others and show them your grace. Give me the right words to say so I can have a positive effect on my family, my friends, and my coworkers. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Good night brothers and sisters
Galatians 6:2~ Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
This is just another way to say, "Love your neighbor as yourself!" Jesus came to carry our problems and take away the shame and pain that come from our sin. Read Isaiah 53 for a powerful description of God's Suffering Servant. This passage is often used to talk about Jesus. Now, He wants us to live in ways that are good and helpful to those around us. We are called to do more than ju... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Galatians 6:2~ Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
This is just another way to say, "Love your neighbor as yourself!" Jesus came to carry our problems and take away the shame and pain that come from our sin. Read Isaiah 53 for a powerful description of God's Suffering Servant. This passage is often used to talk about Jesus. Now, He wants us to live in ways that are good and helpful to those around us. We are called to do more than just pray or ask what we can do to help. We are to serve, minister, and help those who are struggling.
Prayer: Holy and merciful God, please give me eyes to see, a heart ready to serve, and hands ready to help the people in my path who need a hand. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Job 37:5~God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend. For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
Often, people are heard to utter: "God moves in mysterious ways". Superficially this is true, but its essentially a simplification of a truth long ago divined by the Apostles, that God's ultimate will and power is beyond our understanding. What... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Job 37:5~God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend. For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
Often, people are heard to utter: "God moves in mysterious ways". Superficially this is true, but its essentially a simplification of a truth long ago divined by the Apostles, that God's ultimate will and power is beyond our understanding. What we are able to know, or to grasp, is his creation here on Earth, in its endless forms most beautiful. Often our worries are about what God may have in store for us, so we become anxious over things beyond our control, causing us to forget that as our loving creator, God wishes for us to also simply enjoy our being. Worship takes many forms, among them may be counted the simple pleasure of appreciating our natural world. Rather than worry about God's plans beyond ones comprehension, we may instead focus on serving him within the immediate moment, here, in enjoying the world he has made for us.
Prayer: Praise be to our Heavenly Father, from whose hand all creation stems. Infinite is its form and splendor, everlasting is its beauty. Praise be to our Heavenly Father, whose majesty extends beyond our world, and awaits in the Paradise beyond. Amen.
Roman 6:1~ What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Grace doesn't make us careless about sin. When we gave our lives over to Christ as Lord, we stopped being sinful. We don't want sin or its power to be in charge of our lives. We don't want to forget how much Jesus had to suffer to pay for our sins. Paul says things as strongly as he can ("By no means!" is a much too mild translation: "God forbid!" "Impossible to imagine!" or "Hor... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Roman 6:1~ What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Grace doesn't make us careless about sin. When we gave our lives over to Christ as Lord, we stopped being sinful. We don't want sin or its power to be in charge of our lives. We don't want to forget how much Jesus had to suffer to pay for our sins. Paul says things as strongly as he can ("By no means!" is a much too mild translation: "God forbid!" "Impossible to imagine!" or "Horrible!" would be much better). As people who have been saved by God's grace, we know that sin is more than just breaking a rule. Sin is putting Jesus' love for us in a bad light by choosing our sin over what He did for us. Sin is turning our backs on the Father, who paid so much to bring us into His family. Sin hurts our Father because it shows that we love sin more than we love Him. Lastly, sin is when we choose to do what we want instead of what God wants. This choice leads to self-destruction.
Prayer: Father, I want to thank You for Jesus' death on the cross and the salvation I have received because of it. You have shown me an incredible amount of grace. Please make me dislike my own sin. Give me a strong desire to be holy and a better understanding of how much it cost You to make me holy. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Proverbs 31:8~Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Christians are called to stand up for the rights of the weak, speak up for those who don't have a voice, and protect the lives of those who are vulnerable. This all-encompassing call is a great reminder that the blessings, rights, wealth, and power we may have do not belong to us alone. They are gifts from God that we should use to help those who cannot speak f... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Proverbs 31:8~Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Christians are called to stand up for the rights of the weak, speak up for those who don't have a voice, and protect the lives of those who are vulnerable. This all-encompassing call is a great reminder that the blessings, rights, wealth, and power we may have do not belong to us alone. They are gifts from God that we should use to help those who cannot speak for themselves, defend themselves, or protect themselves.
Prayer: Father, give Your people and me a strong desire to stand up for those who are vulnerable to being abused, left alone, or attacked. Please use us, and especially me, Father, to be a force for good in the time and place where I live and among the people I know. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Isaiah 40:28-29~ Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
God is always there. He can do anything He wants. He has an infinite amount of strength. He never gets tired of blessing people and giving them His grace. Most importantly,... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Isaiah 40:28-29~ Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
God is always there. He can do anything He wants. He has an infinite amount of strength. He never gets tired of blessing people and giving them His grace. Most importantly, He wants to show us every day how powerful and kind He is.
Prayer: Almighty and eternal God, You are kind and merciful. Thank You for giving me strength when I was tired, guidance when I was confused, and hope when I was feeling hopeless. Please give me the strength to do what You want me to do and trust in Your presence through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Acts 16:25~ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Paul and Silas were falsely imprisoned, where they were beaten many times and put in stocks. Even though things were so bad, they were still able to sing hymns to God and pray to their Father in Heaven. When they were put under this kind of stress, their faith got the attention of the other prisoners, who started to listen to them. We ... more
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Good morning brothers and sisters
Acts 16:25~ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Paul and Silas were falsely imprisoned, where they were beaten many times and put in stocks. Even though things were so bad, they were still able to sing hymns to God and pray to their Father in Heaven. When they were put under this kind of stress, their faith got the attention of the other prisoners, who started to listen to them. We need to be reminded that some of the most effective times of evangelism in the history of Christianity were when Christians stayed faithful and joyful even though they were being persecuted and harassed. Nothing should stop us from praying and giving thanks. God will use these moments to reach the hearts of people in the hardest places.
Prayer: Holy Father, when people treat me badly because of my faith, I ask You to make me a loving, respected, and strong witness for Jesus. I don't want to brag, but I want others to know Your grace better so they can come to Jesus and be saved. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
1 Peter 5:6-7~ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
You've probably had something like this happen to you. Someone wants to know how you are. At first, they seem interested, but as you talk about the things that are bothering you, you realize that they aren't really listening or interested; they're just being nice. Most people already have so many thi... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
1 Peter 5:6-7~ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
You've probably had something like this happen to you. Someone wants to know how you are. At first, they seem interested, but as you talk about the things that are bothering you, you realize that they aren't really listening or interested; they're just being nice. Most people already have so many things to worry about that they don't know what to do with more. Our Heavenly Father, on the other hand, says, "Don't worry about anything. You can tell me about all of them, because I really care about you.
Prayer: Father, in so many ways, I have been blessed. We really appreciate it. I do have some really heavy things that bother me, though. Please take care of the following things in a way that helps everyone and brings You the most praise. (Please tell the Lord what's on your mind and what's bothering you.) Thank You for listening to what I have to say and what's in my heart. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Proverbs 10:29~ The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
What makes you feel safe, gives you hope, and keeps you secure? The Lord's way is a place of safety, strength, and refuge. Let's make sure we live there, knowing that God's commands and demands for righteous living are for our own good as well as for His glory.
Prayer: Please, dear LORD, help me find Your will more clearly and have the courage... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Proverbs 10:29~ The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
What makes you feel safe, gives you hope, and keeps you secure? The Lord's way is a place of safety, strength, and refuge. Let's make sure we live there, knowing that God's commands and demands for righteous living are for our own good as well as for His glory.
Prayer: Please, dear LORD, help me find Your will more clearly and have the courage to build my life around it. I don't want to listen to false voices or be tempted to leave Your truth and righteousness. May Your will be both my joy and my safe place. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
