Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT
Are you trying to be more like God or the world? This scripture tells us to imitate God in all we do. I believe self checks are a part of our daily life to put in check the life we are living. Today I pray that we would be more like Jesus in all we do, say, and are…….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
“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Matthew 6:21 NLT
Where are your treasures? What is your most loved thing that you have? Do you love it more than God? Ouch I know hit me hard also!!!! Sometimes we tend to value our possessions so much we can put them before our Heavenly Father. Today’s prayer is that we would know that all of our things are just things!!!!! Pray about everything and always have your priorities straight!!!!! 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
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,” 1 Timothy 4:1-2 NKJV
Everybody has their own opinion but is that the gospel? The world is full of lies of the Father of lies Satan!!!! Do you want to follow deceit or truth ? Today’s prayer is that opinions mean, nothing truth is truth!!!!! You have a choice to follow truth or deceit!!!! Which do you choose? Be Blessed and follow the right path………
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
“HOLD GOD’S HAND, and walk joyously with GOD through this day. Together you will savor the pleasures and endure the difficulties it brings. Be on the lookout for everything GOD has prepared for you: stunning scenery, bracing winds of adventure, cozy nooks for resting when you are weary, and much more. The LORD is your Guide, as well as your constant Companion. GOD knows every step of the journey ahead of you, all the way to heaven. You don’t have to choose between staying close to The LORD and staying on course. Since The LORD is the Way, staying close to GOD is staying on course. As you focus your thoughts on GOD, The LORD will guide you carefully along today’s journey. Don’t worry about what is around the next bend. Just concentrate on enjoying GOD’s Presence and staying in step with The LORD.”
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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” JOHN 14 : 6
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. COLOSSIANS 4 : 2
Prayer
Prayer: Sweet Jesus, I want to hold your hand as you guide me along today’s journey. Together we can face any difficulty and enjoy the treasure of blessings along the way. Keep my eyes fixed on you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, “Lord, are You washing my feet?” Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.” Peter said to Him, “You shall never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!” John 13:5-9
In this scripture we see The Lord of Lord’s, King of Kings, God almighty washing his disciples feet. Jesus was showing his need to serve yet the disciples did not understand. Servant-hood is a great way to show God’s love for others, do something nice for someone today and when they ask why did you do that? Respond because Jesus loves you………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
“WATCH YOUR WORDS DILIGENTLY. Words have such great power to bless or to wound. When you speak carelessly or negatively, you damage others as well as yourself. This ability to verbalize is an awesome privilege, granted only to those GOD created in HIS image. You need help in wielding this mighty power responsibly. Though the world applauds quick-witted retorts, The LORD’S instructions about communication are quite different: Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Ask GOD’S Holy Spirit to help you whenever you speak. GOD has trained you to pray—“Help me, Holy Spirit”—before answering the phone, and you have seen the benefits of this discipline. Simply apply the same discipline to communicating with people around you. If they are silent, pray before speaking to them. If they are talking, pray before responding. These are split-second prayers, but they put you in touch with GOD’S Presence. In this way, your speaking comes under the control of GOD’S Holy Spirit. As positive speech patterns replace your negative ones, the increase in your Joy will amaze you.”
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Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. PROVERBS 12 : 18
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. JAMES 1 : 19
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. EPHESIANS 4 : 29
Prayer
Prayer: Lord help me to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Remind me to ask the Holy Spirit to help me speak words of life and not death. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 NKJV
Living in the world today makes it tough to not conform to the ways of the world . It was never meant for the Christian to live like the world. In this scripture it says if you live by the flesh you will do things of the flesh such as lust,corruption, bad attitude, etc….. But the Holy Spirit within us is the spirit of Jesus and that spirit is perfect. Listen to what the Holy Spirit is telling you and confess with your mouth you are perfected by the Holy Spirit that lives within you!!!! Watch how the fleshly desires fade away……..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
“BRING GOD THE SACRIFICE of your time: a most precious commodity. In this action-addicted world, few of GOD’S children take time to sit quietly in HIS Presence. But for those who do, blessings flow like streams of living water. GOD, the One from whom all blessings flow, is also blessed by your time together. This is a deep mystery; do not try to fathom it. Instead, glorify GOD by delighting in HIM. Enjoy GOD now and forever!”
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Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. PSALM 21 : 6
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” JOHN 7 : 38
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him. PSALM 103 : 11
Prayer: Lord you have given everyone the same 24 hours in a day and given us the choice of how to spend it. Today, help me to demonstrate that you are 1st priority in my life by spending time in your presence and your word. Help me to delight in this time with you. Satisfy my thirsty soul. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:7-10 NIV
My friends, this scripture sends not only a warning but also instruction. To be of a sober mind is to have the mind of Christ, and what kind of mind would that be? A mind that only serves the will of God. As for the end is near warning I fully believe this is true today as we look at all the situations in the world. Today’s prayer is that we would have the mind of Christ and walk a walk filled with love for all……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
“NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU from GOD’S Love. Let this divine assurance trickle through your mind and into your heart and soul. Whenever you start to feel fearful or anxious, repeat this unconditional promise: “Nothing can separate me from Your Love, Jesus.” Most of mankind’s misery stems from feeling unloved. In the midst of adverse circumstances, people tend to feel that love has been withdrawn and they have been forsaken. This feeling of abandonment is often worse than the adversity itself. Be assured that GOD never abandons any of HIS children, not even temporarily. GOD will never leave you or forsake you! The LORD’S Presence watches over you continually. The LORD has engraved you on the palms of HIS hands.”
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For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ROMANS 8 : 38 – 39
No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. JOSHUA 1 : 5
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” ISAIAH 49 : 15 – 16
Prayer
Prayer: Lord thank you that no matter what happens in this life I know you are always with me and are ready to carry my burdens for me. I need only to surrender them to your more capable hands. I trust you Jesus. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
