Wish, Hope, Pray, Believe, Trust, Thank God

 

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord
And whose trust is the Lord.Jeremiah 17:7

Do you ever find yourself wishing for something in your life  instead of being thankful for what you already have?

God bestows blessings on you and you may not even realize it.  Every day the ability to breathe, to get out of bed, to live in a comfortable home, to have friends that care for you and so forth. 

It is easy to look at others and think their life is so wonderful and ideal when in fact you don’t know. Stop wishing and instead believe in transforming power of God in your life to set you free from a dissatisfied spirit. 

PRAYER: Lord your blessings are new every morning. Forgive me when I have not said thanks for just another day of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Not Defeated

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 KJV Bible Gateway

Another brilliant devotion title found on a car tag in Oklahoma recently. NTDFTD translated to today’s title. Do you ever feel defeated, hopeless, wiped out? If you are honest the answer is probably yes. 

Good news is you don’t have to feel that way because Jesus Christ died for you and He wants you to live a victorious life. Not a life of just eeking by but one truly where you know you are on this Earth for a distinct purpose. 

Today wake up refreshed. You may be going through things but the key word there is ‘through’ meaning there is another side. Stand strong. Stay hopeful. Press in. Trust God. 

PRAYER: Lord I love you and your mercies never fail they are new every morning. Guard my heart from lies of the enemy. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Are You Hungry?

 



Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

When you are hungry you mostly think of physical food and in the Western world most people have a sufficient amount to the point of overeating. But another more important hunger is spiritual hunger. 

Do you consider yourself spiritually hungry or spiritually starving? Many church goers may just punch a Sunday ticket and that is all the spiritual growth they care to receive. My friend I hope that is not the case with you. 

It is good to attend worship but there is way more to growing in Christ. To grow you need food and your food for spiritual growth is the Bible. Use it daily. 

PRAYER: Help me each day to feed more than my physical body. In Jesus’ name. Amen. .

Double Yellow, Beware

Envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.Galatians 5:21

As I was driving a a curvy road one morning I noted a guy on my bumper who seemed a tad impatient and as soon as he could zipped around me even though it was clearly a no passing zone marked prominently with double yellow lines on the highway. 

Do you ever find yourself passing in the no passing zones of life because you simply don’t want to believe God has heard you and want to speed things up a bit? God gives us guidelines for our own good. 

Even if you have broken the rules there is still hope for redemption of you will call out to Him in prayer. Just do it today. 

PRAYER: Father there are times when I have not been totally righteous and have sinned against you. I thank you for guiding me and setting me free. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

God Not Author Of Confusion

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

1 Corinthians  14:33

Do you ever get yourself into a tizzy and make decisions harder than they need to be? You get so confused in all your trying to decide and consequently others can get involved too and are upset with your wishy washy attitude. 

Recently I thought I had made up my mind about going somewhere then other factors popped up into the mix and I started trying to figure out what to do. After all the craziness and involving others I went back to my original plan before I had messed things up said my apologies and prayed for peace. 

Satan was probably loving it. Think things through. Pros and cons and then from there ask yourself how your changes affect others and if it is a good idea. Be sure to pray. That was my first mistake was jumping the gun without prayer. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for your love and understanding and patience when I go off on tangents without a real plan. Help me stay peaceful. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Just Be Nice

Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.1 Peter 3:16

Are there any people in your life that push your buttons so to speak? Maybe someone who has hurt you with words in the past. Could be friend or even family. 

This verse to me speaks tons referring to letting others see you smile, see you not getting bent out of shape, and handling problems in a Christlike manner. 

It takes lots less energy to be happy and kind than to be vindictive and spiteful. Learn to be kind, joyful, and if someone asks you what the secret is tell them. For instance today a man at coffee shop came up while 3 of us were doing a Moms in Prayer sheet and said “don’t cheat” and my response was pointing to my Bible and saying “It has all the answers”. Now go enjoy your day. 

PRAYER: I thankyou for giving me your joy Lord to spread to others. Open doors to show your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Ah Spring!

You send forth your Spirit, they are created; you renew the face of the ground.Psalm 104:30

Spring has sprung at least in many places in the United States. Always a time of new beginnings, beautiful flowers, gardens, festivals, wearing sandals, warmer weather. 

Spring is a time when you can really see God’s design for new life as flowers bud, grass gets green, baby birds tweet from the nest, and so forth. 

On sunny spring days sometimes it is easier to have ‘right thinking’ not cluttered by the culture around you. Focus on good things and keep your mind refreshed and renewed. Make it a point to daily read and study scripture. Don’t forget this is God’s beautiful creation and thank Him for it daily. 

PRAYER: It is so nice to wake up fresher and renewed each day. I pray for anyone not feeling refreshed to receive a powerful touch from the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.