“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-2 NKJV
God is love, and love is God!!! Paul speaks about all the gifts which are so important but without love we have nothing, nada, zip!!! Today’s prayer is we would all examine our hearts and ask God to make sure we are filled with love…..Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“GOD’S LOVE IS THE GIFT that continuously gives—bounteously, with no strings attached. Unconditional Love is such a radical concept that even GOD’S most devoted followers fail to grasp it fully. Absolutely nothing in heaven or on earth can cause GOD to stop loving you. You may feel more loved when you are performing according to your expectations. But GOD’S Love for you is perfect; therefore it is not subject to variation. What does vary is your awareness of GOD’S loving Presence. When you are dissatisfied with your behavior, you tend to feel unworthy of The LORD’S Love. You may unconsciously punish yourself by withdrawing from GOD and attributing the distance between you to HIS displeasure. Instead of returning to The LORD and receiving CHRIST’S Love, you attempt to earn The LORD’s approval by trying harder. All the while, GOD is aching to hold you in HIS everlasting arms, to enfold you in HIS Love. When you are feeling unworthy or unloved, come to GOD. Then ask for receptivity to The LORD’s unfailing Love.”
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 JOHN 4 : 15 – 18
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, “Destroy him!” DEUTERONOMY 33 : 27
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. PSALM 13 : 5
Prayer: God I trust you. You know the number of hairs on my head. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for loving me unconditionally, regardless. Teach me to love like you love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NKJV
Oh the glorious birth of our King!!! Today is the most special day on a Christians calendar!! The birth of Jesus!!!! Today’s prayer is that we would all celebrate this glorious day by thanking God for Jesus and thanking Jesus for the Cross…..Be Blessed Merry CHRISTmas all
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
Merry Christmas to one and all!!!! As we celebrate and enjoy this day with our loved ones – do not forget or lose thought of that today is not about festivities and gifts – it is about Love – the love that God our creator had to send a part of him in the form of his son Jesus Christ to this earth in bodily form on this day in Bethlehem hundreds of years ago. The sole purpose of Christ’s birth and life on this Earth and eventual death on the cross and Resurrection was so that we could come to the Father through the Son and be washed by the blood of the Lamb. Just as we would give our lives to protect our loved ones so Christ gave his life to protect us. Do not let the day pass without telling Heavenly and Earthly ones that you love them.
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NKJV
On this eve of Christ himself we should praise the day!!! Isaiah told us of this glorious day and here it is!!! Today’s prayer is we would thank God for the glorious day of the Lord and make the most of our time with family…….Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” Psalms 150:6 NKJV
This is Psalm 150, we have gone through every Psalm in the Bible for the last 150 days!!!! And how fitting is it to end them on “Praise The Lord”. Today’s prayer is that we would meditate on the Psalms as the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed…….Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
GOD IS KING OF KINGS and Lord of lords, dwelling in dazzlingly bright Light! The LORD is also your Shepherd, Companion, and Friend—the One who never lets go of your hand. Worship CHRIST in holy Majesty; come close to The LORD, and rest in HIS Presence. You need The LORD both as God and as Man. Only JESUS CHRIST, The LORD’S Incarnation on that first, long-ago Christmas could fulfill your neediness. Since The LORD went to such extreme measures to save you from your sins, you can be assured that HE will graciously give you all you need. Nurture well your trust in CHRIST as Savior, Lord, and Friend. GOD has held back nothing in HIS provision for you. The LORD has even deigned to live within you! Rejoice in all that CHRIST has done for you, and The LORD’S Light will shine through you into the world.”
. . . which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. 1 TIMOTHY 6 : 15 – 16
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. PSALM 95 : 6 – 7
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all— how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? ROMANS 8 : 32
And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 PETER 1 : 19
Prayer: Lord thank you for being my King, my Lord, and my closest most trusted friend. Thank you for generously giving me all I need. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“COME TO The LORD, and rest in HIS Presence. As you ponder the majestic mystery of the Incarnation, relax in JESUS CHRIST, The LORD’S everlasting arms. JESUS CHRIST is the only Person who was ever sired by the Holy Spirit. This is beyond your understanding. Instead of trying to comprehend JESUS CHRIST’s Incarnation intellectually, learn from the example of the wise men. They followed the lead of a spectacular star, then fell down in humble worship when they found JESUS CHRIST. Praise and worship are the best responses to the wonder of The LORD’S Being. Sing praises to CHRIST’S holy Name. Gaze at The LORD, JESUS in silent adoration. Look for a star of guidance in your own life, and be willing to follow wherever The LORD leads. CHRIST, The LORD is the Light from on high that dawns upon you, to guide your feet into the way of Peace.”
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” LUKE 1 : 35
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. JOHN 1 : 14
When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. MATTHEW 2 : 9 – 11 (NKJV)
Prayer: Lord I come to you and rest in your presence. Open my eyes to see your star of guidance in my life and help me to have the courage to follow wherever you lead. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation.” Psalms 149:4 NKJV
God loves the humble!!! Humility is a trait that pleases God. To be humble is not to be weak, it gives strength!!!!! Today’s prayer is that we would never boast in anything but be humble in everything….Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE is unfolding before you. Sometimes the road you are traveling seems blocked, or it opens up so painfully slowly that you must hold yourself back. Then, when time is right, the way before you suddenly clears—through no effort of your own. What you have longed for and worked for GOD presents to you freely, as pure gift. You feel awed by the ease with which GOD operates in the world, and you glimpse GOD’S Power and Glory. Do not fear your weakness, for it is the stage on which GOD’S Power and Glory perform most brilliantly. As you persevere along the path The LORD has prepared for you, depending on HIS strength to sustain you, expect to see miracles — and you will. Miracles are not always visible to the naked eye, but those who live by faith can see them clearly. Living by faith, rather than sight, enables you to see GOD’S Glory.”
I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. PSALM 63 : 2
We live by faith, not by sight. 2 CORINTHIANS 5 : 7
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” JOHN 11 : 40
Prayer: Just as the Israelites waited 100s of years for You to fulfill your promise to send a Savior, Christmas is a great reminder you keep your promises. Thank you for sending Jesus as the ultimate gift to show the length you would go to be with us for eternity. Thank you sweet Father. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
