Dear Lord please help us to live as we believe, and to accept ourselves for who and what we are. To accept our own shortcomings and limitations, and push on without fear to living a life full of artful productivity, without giving up in the face of scorn and ridicule. Please help us to influence others to find direction and happiness with satisfaction and success in spite of weaknesses. Please may the Holy Spirit guide and protect us all as we seek Your Kingdom, and thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us, and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Every time we say, "I believe in the Holy Spirit." We mean that we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it. --J.B. Phillips
KJV*
Isa 55:12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Isa 55:13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jas 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Jas 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Faith and Joy
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit please be guiding and protecting us all through this day in every deed and thought. Please bless us this day with our daily bread of the Love that comes from experiencing the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Please help us feel the peace and see the wonders that is beyond our ability to understand, but that we must accept with the joy that comes with faith. Thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us, and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
1Co 13:11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
1Co 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
1Co 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
KJV*
1Co 13:11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
1Co 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
1Co 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Values
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please show us where we need to consider just what our values are. May the Holy Spirit please use us to show others where and how we have been blessed, not because we have earned anything from what we have done, not because of anything that we can really understand or comprehend. Please lead us into Truths that we might not have humbled ourselves enough to realize because we have been so shielded from the pain of the world. Dear Lord may we continue into the life that You guide and protect us in, as we move on in seeking Your Kingdom. Thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Truth lies in character. Christ did not simply speak the truth; he was Truth-Truth through and through, for truth is a thing not of words but a life and being. -Robertson
KJV*
Pr 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Pr 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Pr 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Joh 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Joh 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Quotation:*
Truth lies in character. Christ did not simply speak the truth; he was Truth-Truth through and through, for truth is a thing not of words but a life and being. -Robertson
KJV*
Pr 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Pr 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Pr 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Joh 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Joh 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Struggle
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may we find strength in the closeness of the Holy Spirit on this day. Please help us find a strategy to use in our struggle with the feelings of depression, such as counting our blessings, and witnessing the beauty of clouds in the sky, the warmth of sunshine on our skin, singing birds, and the beauty of fluttering wings that God has given to mere insects. Please let us use this beauty of Your creation that is displayed constantly for us, even if it is only in our memories. Please let us use these displays of Your omnipotent wonder and greatness to insure our own stable position in a world that can sometimes knock us down with tragedy and harmful acts of evil. Dear Lord please show us that if we would begin to attempt to lead others into positions where they can better use and see Your displays of greatness and wonder, then this would be a strategy to move on to victory over our own struggles with the feelings of depression and dread. Thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us, and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Ps 56:2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
Ps 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Ps 56:4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
KJV*
Ps 56:2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
Ps 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Ps 56:4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Generosity
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit please be guiding and protecting us all through the day in every thought and deed. Please help us to be generous this day with whatever we have to share and with whoever we see that we can help. Please help us bring out the generosity of others by showing our own humble love. Thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Generosity consists less in giving much than in giving at the right moment. -La Bruyere
KJV*
Pr 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Heb 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Ac 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Eph 4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Quotation:*
Generosity consists less in giving much than in giving at the right moment. -La Bruyere
KJV*
Pr 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Heb 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Ac 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Eph 4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
See and Hear
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit please be with us protecting and guiding us all through the day in thought and deed on no matter what paths we tread. Please help us see Your creation with wisdom and understanding with eyes wide open, and with ears straining to hear the music of Your Spirit, made and composed for Your creatures, and listening in awe to the power of Your Storms. Thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us, and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Eph 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Eph 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Eph 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
KJV*
Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Eph 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Eph 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Eph 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Example
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please help us make wise decisions. May the Holy Spirit please be with us guiding and protecting us all through the day in all of our deeds and thoughts. Thank You for all of the great gifts and blessings that You have given us and please show us opportunities to be a good neighbor when You need us to further Your Kingdom. Please help us see the places that need love, and help us show them to others by giving good examples of unselfish humble love that You have enabled us to give. Please give us this day our daily bread and please forgive our sins the same as we forgive the mistakes of others, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Nobody will know what you mean by saying that God is love unless you act it as well. -Jacks
KJV*
Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mt 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Pr 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Php 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Quotation:*
Nobody will know what you mean by saying that God is love unless you act it as well. -Jacks
KJV*
Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mt 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Pr 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Php 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
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