“If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.” 1 John 4:15 NIV
Being a Christian is more than a “mercy me” t-shirt or a “not of this world” sticker on your car window. The true transformation is to embrace the Holy Spirit that lives within you. Jesus told us in the scripture that “He is leaving us the power of the Holy Spirit” as the internal GPS. Today’s prayer is that we would all listen to that internal GPS and live our lives to please God………..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
“THE LORD IS THE RISEN ONE who shines upon you always. You worship a living Deity, not some idolatrous, man-made image. Your relationship with GOD is meant to be vibrant and challenging, as HE invades more and more areas of your life. Do not fear change, for The LORD is making you a new creation, with old things passing away and new things continually on the horizon. When you cling to old ways and sameness, you resist GOD’S work within you. GOD wants you to embrace all that HE is doing in your life, finding your security in GOD alone. It is easy to make an idol of routine, finding security within the boundaries you build around your life. Although each day contains twenty-four hours, every single one presents a unique set of circumstances. Don’t try to force-fit today into yesterday’s mold. Instead, ask The LORD to open your eyes, so you can find all GOD has prepared for you in this precious day of Life.”
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” MATTHEW 28 : 5 – 7
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 CORINTHIANS 5 : 17
Prayer: God thank you for making me a new creation, with old things passing away and new things continually on the horizon. Everyday can be an adventure when I let you lead the way. Help me to let go and let you lead. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Psalms 34:5 NLT
Is it hard for you to ask for help? Do you feel like you are weak if you do ask for help? God is waiting with open arms to help us through any situation or struggle, weakness comes from those who are proud, strength comes to those who humble themselves at the foot of the cross. Today I pray that we would all turn to Jesus for the solution, not the world…….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
“THANK GOD for the conditions that are requiring you to be still. Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again. Some of the greatest works in GOD’S kingdom have been done from sick beds and prison cells. Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for GOD’S way in the midst of these very circumstances. Limitations can be liberating when your strongest desire is living close to The LORD. Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of GOD’S Presence with you. Do not despise these simple ways of serving The LORD. Although you feel cut off from the activity of the world, your quiet trust makes a powerful statement in spiritual realms. GOD’S Strength and Power show themselves most effectively in weakness.”
“Be still before the LORD, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.” ZECHARIAH 2 : 13
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” ISAIAH 30 : 15
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12 : 9
Prayer: Lord thank you for the conditions that require me to be still and rest and listen to you. Slow me down when I need this reminder. May your power and strength show themselves most effectively in my weakness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Romans 1:16 NKJV
Oh to be like Paul was ….. The apostle Paul was one of the most influential writers of the Bible. Paul was a murderer and yet God still called him. Paul wrote most of the New Testament, and most of it was written from prison. When Paul was called from The Lord he never looked back, he always was thankful for being saved from the life he once led. Paul says “I’m not ashamed of the gospel” and he proved that to his dying day. Today I pray that we would all be as bold as Paul was in spreading the gospel, he was empowered by God and so are we………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
“COME TO GOD with all your weaknesses: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Rest in the comfort of GOD’S Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible with GOD. Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on The LORD. Recall that The LORD is able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct GOD to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what The LORD is already doing. When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that GOD is your Shepherd. The bottom line is that GOD is taking care of you; therefore, you needn’t be afraid of anything. Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to The LORD’S will. Though this may feel frightening— even dangerous, the safest place to be is in GOD’S will.”
“For nothing is impossible with God.” LUKE 1 : 37
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. EPHESIANS 3 : 20 – 21
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. PSALM 23 : 1 – 4
Prayer: Lord, I come to you with all my weaknesses. Attune my heart to what you are already doing in my life. Keep me on the path of your will, the safest place I can be. In Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
“Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.” Colossians 4:2 GNT
How’s your prayer life? Are your lines of communication open to God? Do you go to the Lord in all situations, or just when you need something? Today’s prayer is that we would take all things to the Lord in prayer, if you don’t have a problem telling someone else what’s going on why would you not talk to your Heavenly Father even more……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
“GIVE YOURSELF FULLY to the adventure of today. Walk boldly along the path of Life, relying on GOD, your ever-present Companion. You have every reason to be confident, because GOD’S Presence accompanies you all the days of your life—and onward into eternity. Do not give in to fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living. Trust GOD enough to face problems as they come, rather than trying to anticipate them. Fix your eyes on The LORD, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and many difficulties on the road ahead will vanish before you reach them. Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that GOD is holding you by your right hand. Nothing can separate you from GOD’S Presence!”
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. HEBREWS 12 : 2
“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” ISAIAH 41 : 13
Prayer: Lord help these promises to sink deep down in my heart. I will not give into fear, worry or stress today – those robbers of abundant living. Instead I will focus, fix my eyes, on your great and precious presence and promises. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5:10
As believers all of our sins were judged at the cross! But the second judgement will come before Jesus himself. That judgement will be for what we did as believers, did you just use your salvation as fire insurance? Or did you use your salvation to witness the gospel to all you could? Today’s prayer is that we would all use what God gave us to operate in a way that brings God glory…….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
