Everybody needs it!
Romans 3:23 (New International Version)
23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
God provided the lamb!
Romans 5:8 (New International Version)
8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Receive it!
Ephesians 2:8 (New International Version)
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
Salvation is only a prayer away!
Romans 10:13 (New International Version)
13for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wisdom
1 Kings 3:5-14 (New International Version)
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5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
6 Solomon answered, "You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.
7 "Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?"
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life."
A truly wise person knows how to apply the wisdom God gave them. Choices in life seem endless.
We must analyze the situation to see what is best. If we make the choice based on our feelings; then we may be in for trouble. We need the wisdom of God to make right choices and do His will.
James 1:5
5If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Wisdom is a gift to be used. How many of us have been given gifts by God to use for ministry, yet we hide them away at home?
Growing in Christ will increase our wisdom. Seeking Him through His Word will help us grow.
Proverbs 1:5
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-
Proverbs 4:5
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
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Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
6 Solomon answered, "You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.
7 "Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?"
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life."
A truly wise person knows how to apply the wisdom God gave them. Choices in life seem endless.
We must analyze the situation to see what is best. If we make the choice based on our feelings; then we may be in for trouble. We need the wisdom of God to make right choices and do His will.
James 1:5
5If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Wisdom is a gift to be used. How many of us have been given gifts by God to use for ministry, yet we hide them away at home?
Growing in Christ will increase our wisdom. Seeking Him through His Word will help us grow.
Proverbs 1:5
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-
Proverbs 4:5
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
Friday, May 23, 2008
True Values
Philippians 4:8 (New International Version)
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8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
How many times do we know the right thing to do, yet we CHOOSE the wrong thing and then try to justify it?
We need to know and apply the values of God.
Galatians 5:19-20 (New International Version)
19The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions.21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Circumstances may change, but our values should not.
What you value; speaks alot about who you are.
In Daniel Chapter 3 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego remained faithful to God. Thay stuck to their values in times of extreme pressure.
I pray you make the choice to be faithful to God and honor the values He's set forth in His Word.
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
How many times do we know the right thing to do, yet we CHOOSE the wrong thing and then try to justify it?
We need to know and apply the values of God.
Galatians 5:19-20 (New International Version)
19The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions.21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Circumstances may change, but our values should not.
What you value; speaks alot about who you are.
In Daniel Chapter 3 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego remained faithful to God. Thay stuck to their values in times of extreme pressure.
I pray you make the choice to be faithful to God and honor the values He's set forth in His Word.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
That's the Truth!
New International Version (NIV)
Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips,but he delights in men who are truthful.
Let us be people of truth.
*Our actions must match our words(Genuine, accurate,trustworthy)
Don't settle for anything less.
Speak the truth in love.
Pray and study God's Word to be prepared for battle with the enemy.
John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Truth can break the chains that have you bound.
The truth pleases God. God is truth, and He can't be fooled!
John14: 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips,but he delights in men who are truthful.
Let us be people of truth.
*Our actions must match our words(Genuine, accurate,trustworthy)
Don't settle for anything less.
Speak the truth in love.
Pray and study God's Word to be prepared for battle with the enemy.
John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Truth can break the chains that have you bound.
The truth pleases God. God is truth, and He can't be fooled!
John14: 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Desire
Desire can be defined as a want or something you crave.
Is there something you desire more than Jesus?
I ask myself the same question, and you know sometimes I find myself focused on things of the world. They fade away, and I find myself hungering or craving something else. I come to realize that nothing can take the place of Jesus and His love. I am the most satisfied when I'm studying His Word, praising Him in song, or writing down words He gives me. May we all desire to be more like Jesus.
Is there something you desire more than Jesus?
I ask myself the same question, and you know sometimes I find myself focused on things of the world. They fade away, and I find myself hungering or craving something else. I come to realize that nothing can take the place of Jesus and His love. I am the most satisfied when I'm studying His Word, praising Him in song, or writing down words He gives me. May we all desire to be more like Jesus.
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