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God sees your grief. He grieves when you do! He loves us so much and wants to be your Comforter. Psalm 10:14 NIV says “But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.”
While we suffer in the present, we need to turn toward Jesus and find hope in Him. I know that my mom is rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus. Her worldly suffering was nothing compared to ... moreGood day Templar family
God sees your grief. He grieves when you do! He loves us so much and wants to be your Comforter. Psalm 10:14 NIV says “But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.”
While we suffer in the present, we need to turn toward Jesus and find hope in Him. I know that my mom is rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus. Her worldly suffering was nothing compared to the greatness she will continue to experience for eternity! God tells us this in Romans 8:18 NIV “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
When you feel the weight of grief whether it be over the death of a loved one, a hard financial situation, a bad relationship, a work hardship, or anything else, I pray you will lean toward God! Keep the faith in your grieving. He will see you through! He will hold you and keep you.
Jesus loves us so much. He sees our pain and wants us to come to Him. He says in Psalms 34:18 NIV “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Have a blessed Friday
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For a day in Your courts
is better than a thousand elsewhere—Psalm 84:10
Years spent in luxury and comfort can’t compare to one day spent with God—in His presence; experiencing His love; living His truth; doing His work. And, astonishingly, God doesn’t offer us just single days . . . mere glimpses, fleeting encounters. He offers himself “more abundantly than all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20-21). He offers all of Himself, all the time—as much as we want, as muc... moreGood day Templar family
For a day in Your courts
is better than a thousand elsewhere—Psalm 84:10
Years spent in luxury and comfort can’t compare to one day spent with God—in His presence; experiencing His love; living His truth; doing His work. And, astonishingly, God doesn’t offer us just single days . . . mere glimpses, fleeting encounters. He offers himself “more abundantly than all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20-21). He offers all of Himself, all the time—as much as we want, as much as we choose.
One proven method of choosing Him is to strip away worldly comfort, strip away predictability and self-sufficiency . . . and intentionally move into situations we can’t handle on our own. Jesus sent His disciples into such situations: “I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves” (Luke 10:3). He told them to travel light and resist taking anything that could provide comfort, predictability, self-sufficiency: money, extra clothing, extra stuff (Luke 10:4). They had to rely on Him. And they returned full of joy (Luke 10:17). Because they’d been willing to move, in faith, into risk and discomfort, they got to spend precious days with God. Jesus told them:
“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” (Luke 10:23-24).
Ask yourself, what am I doing—right now—that requires faith? We get used to choosing risk and discomfort by practicing. So, look for ways to practice, brother and sister . Look today for what moves your heart. Reach out to someone who needs help. Spend time with someone who needs a friend. Commit to a service project. Sign-up for a short-term mission trip. If you do, you’ll too have great stories to tell.
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How can we who died to sin still live in it?—Romans 6:2
Imagine being fast and light when moving through this life. Imagine being free from things that weigh you down, hold you back. Imagine being free to roam, free to rest. Imagine being free from sin and shame and striving and worry and self-doubt. Imagine being free to love, free to slow down, free to go wherever God calls you to go and to do whatever God calls you to do.
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How can we who died to sin still live in it?—Romans 6:2
Imagine being fast and light when moving through this life. Imagine being free from things that weigh you down, hold you back. Imagine being free to roam, free to rest. Imagine being free from sin and shame and striving and worry and self-doubt. Imagine being free to love, free to slow down, free to go wherever God calls you to go and to do whatever God calls you to do.
Brother, that’s the kind of life our King, Jesus Christ, has made available—and to which He calls us now. If He hadn’t come, we wouldn’t be able to access it. The things that encumber us would become prisons too strong for us to escape. But our King did come. He kicked open the prison doors. He knocked down the prison walls. He did what we could never do. He set us free (Galatians 5:1). Now we must do our part.
Because we find ourselves without prison walls, we’ve got to stop acting like prisoners and lay down prisoner habits and prisoner beliefs (Hebrews 12:1). We must adopt the practices of free men and woman, men and woman who’re fast and light . . . able to live transparent lives, free from hiding and posing, free to confess struggles and sin openly in community . . . able to make decisions with our lives and our families that align with our King, though probably not with our culture . . . and able to stop and care and help and love people, especially those in need.
What weighs you down? What holds you back? Spend a moment praying and reflecting. Trust that God the Holy Spirit will guide your thoughts.
Have a blessed Wednesday
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Don’t leave the helper waiting
. . . and he will give you another Helper—John 14:16
With His time on earth ending, Jesus told His disciples, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever . . .” (John 14:16-17). This Helper “will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you” (John 14:26). He will “guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13).
Jesus was comforting his disciples. “Let not your hearts ... moreGood day Templar family
Don’t leave the helper waiting
. . . and he will give you another Helper—John 14:16
With His time on earth ending, Jesus told His disciples, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever . . .” (John 14:16-17). This Helper “will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you” (John 14:26). He will “guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13).
Jesus was comforting his disciples. “Let not your hearts be troubled,” He said (John 14:27). Though He was going away, they would not be abandoned. There’s someone coming, He told them, who’ll be with them all-the-time and forever. A constant companion. One who will actually occupy a place deep within their inner machinery. He “dwells with you and will be in you” (John 14:17). This “someone” is, of course, God the Holy Spirit—and He was not just for the disciples. He is for us too. He is our constant companion. He abides with us and occupies a place deep within our inner machinery too.
When you gather in Christian brotherhood, you mustn’t forget to invite, into your gatherings, the input and influence of your Helper, your Teacher, your Guide. You needn’t invite Him. He’ll be there already, for sure. But He won’t force His input and influence—you’ll need to ask for them. You’ll need to invite His goodness and light . . . and especially into the dark places you’d prefer to keep hidden. Few of us want help in those places, but we must ask nonetheless. It’s in those places that we most need it. It’s in those places that the Spirit most wants to work. And, as reluctant as we might be, it’s sure easier to trust and ask for help together, with brothers and sisters standing by us, doing the same.
Have a blessed Tuesday
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Proverbs 15:13 “A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.”
The way that we think will affect how we react to bad news and disappointments. In trials our thinking can lead to depression or it can lead to us joyfully praising the Lord. We have to make a practice of renewing our minds. In my life I’ve had trials lead to a sense of despair. However, as I made a practice of renewing my mind I’ve noticed that the same trials tha... moreGood day Templar family
Proverbs 15:13 “A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.”
The way that we think will affect how we react to bad news and disappointments. In trials our thinking can lead to depression or it can lead to us joyfully praising the Lord. We have to make a practice of renewing our minds. In my life I’ve had trials lead to a sense of despair. However, as I made a practice of renewing my mind I’ve noticed that the same trials that once led me to despair were leading me to praise the Lord.
I trusted in His sovereignty. Although there was slight disappointment there was joy and peace because my thinking changed. I knew that Christ was supreme over my situation, He loved me in my situation, and His love was greater than my situation. I knew that He understood me because He’s been through the same things that I’ve been through. These truths that we see in Scripture can be just words or they can be a reality in your life! I want reality and I want to experience the love of God that I see in Scripture! Let’s pray today that the Lord allows us to have His heart and mind. Having the heart and mind of God will affect every aspect of your life.
We choose what attitudes we have right now. And it’s a continuing choice
Have a blessed Monday.
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Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed
Your kindness and positivity towards others is proven to increase positive thinking in your own life. Kindness promotes thankfulness and helps relieve us of stress. I’ve noticed that there is more joy in my life when I am kind and sacrificial. I love being a blessing to others and making someone’s day. Kindness is contagious. Not only does it have a positive effect on the receive... moreGood day Templar family
Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed
Your kindness and positivity towards others is proven to increase positive thinking in your own life. Kindness promotes thankfulness and helps relieve us of stress. I’ve noticed that there is more joy in my life when I am kind and sacrificial. I love being a blessing to others and making someone’s day. Kindness is contagious. Not only does it have a positive effect on the receiver, but it also has a positive effect on the giver. Be intentional and make a practice of kindness
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Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
We should never allow our worth to come from temporal things because when we do we receive a temporary solution. Our worth should come from something that is eternal because then we have a solution that lasts. If your worth comes from people, money, your work, then what happens when these things are gone? If your identity is coming from things, then... moreGood day Templar family
Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
We should never allow our worth to come from temporal things because when we do we receive a temporary solution. Our worth should come from something that is eternal because then we have a solution that lasts. If your worth comes from people, money, your work, then what happens when these things are gone? If your identity is coming from things, then we can only expect an identity crisis is the future. We can only expect a temporary sense of happiness.
Here is where your identity should lie. Your identity should lie in the fact that you’re loved, and you are fully known by God. You belong to Christ and instead of thinking I need this and that, remind yourself of who you are in Him. In Him you are worthy, beautiful, chosen, precious, loved, fully known, valuable, redeemed, and forgiven. There is freedom when your worth is found in Christ.
Don’t undervalue yourself. God loves you. Your worth is what you are worth to God. Jesus died for you. You are of infinite value.”
Have a blessed Friday
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The night is about over, dawn is about to break—Romans 13:11-14
No question, a lot of us are living in “I know, I know” mode . . . in “I’m gonna do it, but just not right now” mode. You see, we know what’s important; we’ve just convinced ourselves we’ve got all kinds of time. And, because life is crazy busy right now, we’ve resolved to get around to doing what we know we should be doing, later—when things slow a bit. We’ll change our ways, later. We’ll get around to ac... moreGood day Templar family
The night is about over, dawn is about to break—Romans 13:11-14
No question, a lot of us are living in “I know, I know” mode . . . in “I’m gonna do it, but just not right now” mode. You see, we know what’s important; we’ve just convinced ourselves we’ve got all kinds of time. And, because life is crazy busy right now, we’ve resolved to get around to doing what we know we should be doing, later—when things slow a bit. We’ll change our ways, later. We’ll get around to actually living out our faith, later.
But, what if there’s no later? What if this day, today, was our last day?
It couldn’t possibly be. Waking up this morning was just like waking up yesterday. Tomorrow’s sure to be the same. There’ll always be plenty of time . . . right? Well, the Apostle Peter wrote that God’s right now “restraining himself,” because he loves you and me (2 Peter 3:8-9 MSG). He’s “holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change” (2 Peter 3:8-9 MSG). But, warned Peter, it won’t last forever: “. . . when the Day of God’s Judgment does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief” (2 Peter 3:8-10 MSG). When the last day comes, the “space and time” God’s been giving us will vanish. So Peter made his appeal: “Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life?” (2 Peter 3:11-13 MSG). So Peter made his appeal: live with urgency.
Take a look at your life. Where are you spending money and talent? Where, and with whom, are you spending time? What’s being neglected? What needs to change? Are you willing, brother and sister? It’s time—time to shift into “I’m on it” mode.
Have a blessed Wednesday
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When doing God’s will and purpose for your life you will go through trials, but we must not choose our will over His. We must always trust that God has a plan and He has a reason for allowing something to happen. Continue to commit to Him doing His will, trust in Him.
Tough times and obstacles in life build Christian character and faith. Meditate on Scripture and you will know everything is going to be OK.
Pour your heart out to Him because He hears you cries and He wi... moreGood day Templar family
When doing God’s will and purpose for your life you will go through trials, but we must not choose our will over His. We must always trust that God has a plan and He has a reason for allowing something to happen. Continue to commit to Him doing His will, trust in Him.
Tough times and obstacles in life build Christian character and faith. Meditate on Scripture and you will know everything is going to be OK.
Pour your heart out to Him because He hears you cries and He will help you.
Walk in obedience to His Word, continue to give Him thanks, and remember God is near and He is forever faithful.
Even when bad situations feel like they will never end, let Jesus Christ be your motivation to fight.
1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
Have a blessed Tuesday
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