Stability In The Storms Of Life
Proverbs 10:25 reads; "When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever."
Jesus said, "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who builds his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose and the winds blew and beat against that house and it fell with a great crash." (Matthew 7:24-27)
Need stability in your life? Hear His word and put those teachings into practice.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for the promises of Your Word! In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
A Call To Holy Living
Christians are expected to live holy lives. Peter wrote, "Obey God
because you are his children. Don't slip back into your old ways of doing evil; you didn't know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God - who chose you to be his children - is holy. For he himself has said you must be holy because I am holy."
(I Peter 1:14-16) NLT
Live holy! Don't slip back into your old ways of doing evil!
But what if a Christian has already slipped? To Christians, John wrote; "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (I John 1:9) NLT
Be determined to live a holy life. If you have sinned (slipped), quickly confess your sin to God and seek His forgiveness.
Prayer: "Lord, grant that my life would reflect Your holiness. In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Christians are expected to live holy lives. Peter wrote, "Obey God
because you are his children. Don't slip back into your old ways of doing evil; you didn't know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God - who chose you to be his children - is holy. For he himself has said you must be holy because I am holy."
(I Peter 1:14-16) NLT
Live holy! Don't slip back into your old ways of doing evil!
But what if a Christian has already slipped? To Christians, John wrote; "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (I John 1:9) NLT
Be determined to live a holy life. If you have sinned (slipped), quickly confess your sin to God and seek His forgiveness.
Prayer: "Lord, grant that my life would reflect Your holiness. In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Rejoice In What God Has Done For You!
Who was influential in sharing Jesus Christ to you? Maybe a parent, friend, teacher or pastor? Pause now and thank God for that person.
Who made it possible for you to be saved? God Alone!
I Corinthians 1:30-31 reads, "God alone made it possible for you to be in Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made Christ to be wisdom itself. He is the one who made us acceptable to God. He made us pure and holy and he gave himself to purchase our freedom. As the Scriptures say, The person who wishes to boast should boast only of what the Lord has done." (TLT)
Think about it; God alone made it possible for you to be saved. Thank Him this very moment.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for making it possible for me to be saved! In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Who was influential in sharing Jesus Christ to you? Maybe a parent, friend, teacher or pastor? Pause now and thank God for that person.
Who made it possible for you to be saved? God Alone!
I Corinthians 1:30-31 reads, "God alone made it possible for you to be in Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made Christ to be wisdom itself. He is the one who made us acceptable to God. He made us pure and holy and he gave himself to purchase our freedom. As the Scriptures say, The person who wishes to boast should boast only of what the Lord has done." (TLT)
Think about it; God alone made it possible for you to be saved. Thank Him this very moment.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for making it possible for me to be saved! In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Friday, November 7, 2008
Worship Your Creator
Creation reveals the power and sovereignty of our God. The Psalmist wrote, "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. For He spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast." (Psalm 33:6,9)
Today, as you observe creation, pause and worship your Lord. The One who made it all is still in control!
Blessings!
Rex
Creation reveals the power and sovereignty of our God. The Psalmist wrote, "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. For He spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast." (Psalm 33:6,9)
Today, as you observe creation, pause and worship your Lord. The One who made it all is still in control!
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, November 6, 2008
God Controls The Affairs Of Nations
Daniel exclaimed; "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever, wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them." (Daniel 2:20-21c)
Yes, God is in control. "Trust in Him at all times, O People; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." (Psalm 62:8)
Trust - Pray - Hope - Believe!
Blessings!
Rex
Daniel exclaimed; "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever, wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them." (Daniel 2:20-21c)
Yes, God is in control. "Trust in Him at all times, O People; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." (Psalm 62:8)
Trust - Pray - Hope - Believe!
Blessings!
Rex
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
God Wants To Talk With Anxious Believers
Are you anxious about something? Philippians 4:6-7 reads, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Truth: Talking with God can bring peace to anxious lives!
Blessings!
Rex
Are you anxious about something? Philippians 4:6-7 reads, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Truth: Talking with God can bring peace to anxious lives!
Blessings!
Rex
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Pray! Vote! Impact The Nation!
Should we as Christians vote in our nation's elections? ABSOLUTELY! Jesus taught us that we are "light" to a dark world (Matthew 5:14-16). We are to "shine" our light of influence. One way is by participating in the election process.
We are also to pray for those in authority over us. I Timothy 2:1-4 reads, "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
Pause and pray now for our nation.
Blessings!
Rex
Should we as Christians vote in our nation's elections? ABSOLUTELY! Jesus taught us that we are "light" to a dark world (Matthew 5:14-16). We are to "shine" our light of influence. One way is by participating in the election process.
We are also to pray for those in authority over us. I Timothy 2:1-4 reads, "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
Pause and pray now for our nation.
Blessings!
Rex
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