2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing (spiritually). 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
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Need I say more? What a wonderful promise... Lord, help me to consider it ALL JOY!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Hebrews 11- Critical Faith
6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
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I love this verse in light of Ephesians 2:8-9:
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
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How amazing that God would grant us the faith He requires for us to be saved, but also what He requires to please Him!
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I love this verse in light of Ephesians 2:8-9:
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
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How amazing that God would grant us the faith He requires for us to be saved, but also what He requires to please Him!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Ephesians 5- Be Wise, Not Foolish
15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,
16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil.
17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
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16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil.
17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Hebrews 4- The Word: God's scalpel
12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
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Lord use Your Word to transform my life. More importantly use it to impact those around me who do not know You! Help me to be ready at all times to give a reason for the Hope that is in me...Your Salvation which comes only through Jesus Christ!
13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
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Lord use Your Word to transform my life. More importantly use it to impact those around me who do not know You! Help me to be ready at all times to give a reason for the Hope that is in me...Your Salvation which comes only through Jesus Christ!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hebrews 2- God to the Rescue
17 Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
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I am so thankful for our Salvation by a God and Savior who planned for me perfectly. We can remember that God is with us even in our temptation and we can depend on Him because Jesus endured life on earth as a sinless man.
18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
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I am so thankful for our Salvation by a God and Savior who planned for me perfectly. We can remember that God is with us even in our temptation and we can depend on Him because Jesus endured life on earth as a sinless man.
Monday, January 9, 2012
II Thessalonians 2- From Sin to Glory
13 But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
14 It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15 So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
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I am so thankful to see God's plan spelled out for me in scripture. He called me which began the transforming work to make a sinner clean and ready to put on the glory of our Savior!
I always desire to be doing His will and often wish there was a personalized road map for me to follow each day. How wonderful would it be to wake up each morning and read the plan for our life. We would have the opportunity to make all the right choices and do the best things, see where we need to be extra prepared and ready for battle. The more I read Scripture, the better I understand that IS WHAT THE BIBLE DOES!
Each day the Holy Spirit meets me as I sit in my chair and pray. As I open the Word, He directs my understanding of His Holy Word to help me to be dependent on Him, prepared for temptation and trials, how to live and what to do. We must lean on Him, send up that continual pray and He will direct us at each and every turn along the way.
14 It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15 So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
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I am so thankful to see God's plan spelled out for me in scripture. He called me which began the transforming work to make a sinner clean and ready to put on the glory of our Savior!
I always desire to be doing His will and often wish there was a personalized road map for me to follow each day. How wonderful would it be to wake up each morning and read the plan for our life. We would have the opportunity to make all the right choices and do the best things, see where we need to be extra prepared and ready for battle. The more I read Scripture, the better I understand that IS WHAT THE BIBLE DOES!
Each day the Holy Spirit meets me as I sit in my chair and pray. As I open the Word, He directs my understanding of His Holy Word to help me to be dependent on Him, prepared for temptation and trials, how to live and what to do. We must lean on Him, send up that continual pray and He will direct us at each and every turn along the way.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
I Thessalonians 5- Be Patient & Give Thanks
14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
16 Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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What an intensely packed section of Truth! Thank you Lord for telling us what Your will is so that we can walk in your way each day.
15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
16 Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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What an intensely packed section of Truth! Thank you Lord for telling us what Your will is so that we can walk in your way each day.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
I Thessalonians 2- Share the Gospel to Please God, not man
3 For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;
4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.
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We have all been given a high calling to share the Gospel here on Earth. Telling others about God's Son and His sacrifice for our sin...That He rose again just a scripture foretold, is the only truly important thing in this life. We can't share with the lost once we are in Heaven, this is our only chance...
Lord, help me to please you above all others. Give me opportunities to share the Gospel and give me the strength and courage to take them without reservation. You know my heart, let it be found seeking only You!
4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.
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We have all been given a high calling to share the Gospel here on Earth. Telling others about God's Son and His sacrifice for our sin...That He rose again just a scripture foretold, is the only truly important thing in this life. We can't share with the lost once we are in Heaven, this is our only chance...
Lord, help me to please you above all others. Give me opportunities to share the Gospel and give me the strength and courage to take them without reservation. You know my heart, let it be found seeking only You!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Colossians 2- Dead in Sin to Alive in Him!
13 When you were dead in your transgressions..., He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions,
14 having canceled out the certificate of debt...; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.
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To be captivated by our salvation is transformational in our spiritual life. We must understand the true blessing of what God has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Salvation not only removed our sin, but made us perfect...something that should grip us all.
Lord, cause this truth to direct my worship to only You!
14 having canceled out the certificate of debt...; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.
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To be captivated by our salvation is transformational in our spiritual life. We must understand the true blessing of what God has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Salvation not only removed our sin, but made us perfect...something that should grip us all.
Lord, cause this truth to direct my worship to only You!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Colossians 1- Rescued by Jesus!
9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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