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 Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:18 am
So if everyone is okay with this and is not offended by this, I would like to start a daily devotions for those who would like to read encouragements. So here is the first day of it:
GOD GAVE SOLOMON WISDOM AND VERY GREAT INSIGHT,
AND A BREADTH OF UNDERSTANDING AS MEASURELESS
AS THE SAND ON THE SEASHORE.
( 1 KINGS 4:29 *NIV )
Dear Vicki,
Today let us look at "How To Succeed In God's Eyes." Through
the Wisdom of Solomon, we will learn the qualities that promote
success and a good reputation, which should be the goal of every
Christian.
*God's Children should live a righteous life:
"RIGHTEOUSNESS GUARDS THE PERSON OF INTEGRITY,
BUT WICKEDNESS OVERTHROWS THE SINNER."
( PROVERBS 13:6 )
*We should hate all that is false:
"THE RIGHTEOUS HATE WHAT IS FALSE, BUT THE WICKED
MAKE THEMSELVES A STENCH AND BRING SHAME ON
THEMSELVES." ( PROVERBS 13:5 )
*Committing all your works into God's Hands:
"COMMITT TO THE LORD WHATEVER YOU DO, AND HE WILL
ESTABLISH YOUR PLANS." ( PROVERBS 16:3 )
*Restrain your words, and keep from losing your temper:
"THE ONE WHO HAS KNOWLEDGE USES WORDS WITH
RESTRAINT, AND WHOEVER HAS UNDERSTANDING IS EVEN-
TEMPERED." ( PROVERBS 17:27 )
*Seek wisdom and understanding:
"THE ONE WHO GETS WISDOM LOVES LIFE; THE ONE WHO
CHERISHES UNDERSTANDING WILL SOON PROSPER."
( PROVERBS 19:8 )
*Always be truthful:
"A FALSE WITNESS WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED, AND
WHOEVER POURS OUT LIES WILL NOT GO FREE."
( PROVERBS 19:5 )
*Be humble and revere the Lord:
"HUMILITY IS THE [*FEAR] OF THE LORD; ITS WAGES ARE
RICHES AND HONOR AND LIFE." ( PROVERBS 22:4 )
[*Fear as used here means reverence!]
*Always be willing to confess and renounce sin.
"WHOEVER CONCEALS HIS SIN DOES NOT PROSPER, BUT
THE ONE WHO CONFESSES AND RENOUNCES THEM FINDS
MERCY." ( PROVERBS 28:13 )
Other verses that deal with one's reputation, as found in the
Book of PROVERBS, are 11:10 & 16; 14:3; 19:10; 22:1; 23:17;
18:24; 13:14. Have a Wonderful day Vicki, and stay Blessed
my Friend!
Thank you and let me know if you would like me to continue with these.
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Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:51 pm
Jesus said, "I NO LONGER CALL YOU SERVANTS, BECAUSE
A SERVANT DOES NOT KNOW HIS MASTER'S BUSINESS.
INSTEAD, I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS, FOR EVERYTHING
THAT I LEARNED FROM MY FATHER I HAVE MADE KNOWN
TO YOU."
( JOHN 15:15 *NIV )
"Oh, what a Friend we have in Jesus!" A friend that is always
there for us no matter what! A friend that loves, comforts and
guides us through out this life. A friend that loved us so much
that HE gave HIS life to pay for our sins! After all; GOD SO LOVED THE
WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY SON, THAT
WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE
ETERNAL LIFE. ( JOHN 3:16 )
Now it is written; GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO
LAY DOWN ONE'S LIFE FOR ONE'S FRIENDS. ( JOHN 15:13 )
and that is exactly what Jesus did for us!
So whenever you see the Cross, think about the tremendous
price that HE paid for all of us! Why not stop right now and thank
HIM for all of the things HE has done for you as well. Also right
about now, why not sing to yourself that beautiful old Hymn,
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus." For what a friend we have
indeed!!! Amen.
Have a wonderful day.
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Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 11:54 am
I apologize for not posting my devotions lately. I w ill not make an excuse for it but will make an effort to start posting them everyday. So here is your devotion and I pray this will be an. inspiration to you today.
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. — John 16:33
Do you feel overwhelmed? Stressed out? Like you could use a hug? We all do sometimes. You might lose a game, your homework, or your phone. You might run out of time with a long list of things you still need to do. People you care about might let you down or leave. Some days you ache inside or feel super jittery.
Jesus completely understands.
He experienced all kinds of trouble while He was here on earth. God made you, loves you, and understands exactly what you’re going through. Jesus offers you peace. He knows hard stuff will come your way, but He promises to help you overcome it. That could be with something as simple as a hug or something more complex like the right prescription or therapist.
You can have peace in Jesus, because all the awful, painful, challenging things of the world — Jesus has overcome them all.
Step into His arms. Lean into Him. Breathe in His peace.
Draw a peace sign. In each of the four openings write something you’re worried about or overwhelmed by. Turn each thing over to Jesus. Ask Him to take control of whatever’s going on. Then draw a cross over each of the things and breathe in the peace and help Jesus is offering.
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You can talk to God anytime, anywhere, about everything.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
— Ephesians 6:18
God calls you His child, His friend, His beloved.
Those are all words we use to describe a relationship we have with someone. And when we’re in a relationship, we talk to the other person. Kids and parents talk to each other. Friends chat with each other. People who love each other communicate. You talk to someone to let them know how you’re feeling, what you expect, what’s going on in your life, to share a story, to ask for help, or to get encouragement.
If you believe that Jesus is your Savior, then you’re in a relationship with God. He wants you to talk to Him. That’s all prayer is.
You can talk to God anytime, anywhere, about everything.
God wants you to talk to Him about the test you’re stressed about and your current mood and the new kid in your group. God wants you to thank Him, ask His opinion, and share with Him how you feel. There isn’t anything you can’t talk to God about. The Bible says you can talk to Him (pray) on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Why not start now?
Dear Jesus, thank You for wanting to talk to me, for wanting to hear from me about everything, for being a safe place I can go with all my problems and emotions. Here’s what’s on my mind today: _________.
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