Growing pains ∙∙ You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. – Genesis 50:20 Hebrews 12:10-11 10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s disciplineContinue reading “Growing pains ∙∙”
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All power and authority ∙∙
All power and authority ∙∙ One day, Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority Luke 9:1 Matthew 28:18-20 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in theContinue reading “All power and authority ∙∙”
Desires of the heart ∙
Desires of the heart ∙ Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. – Psalms 37:4 Psalms 20:4 May He grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. What are desires? More particularly, what are the desires of the heart? A desire is something that people want orContinue reading “Desires of the heart ∙”
Self-sacrifice ∙∙
Self-sacrifice ∙∙ There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. – John 15:13 Romans 5:6-10 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someoneContinue reading “Self-sacrifice ∙∙”
Wise living ∙
Wise living ∙ If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. – Proverbs 15:31 Proverbs 15:31-32 31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. In our fallen world,Continue reading “Wise living ∙”
Call for backup ∙
Call for backup ∙ [The Holy Spirit] will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26 John 14:16-27 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neitherContinue reading “Call for backup ∙”
Hope deferred ∙
Hope deferred ∙ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. – Proverbs 13:12 Psalms 119:81 I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. Psalms 73:26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains theContinue reading “Hope deferred ∙”
It’s not through might or power but by my Spirit
It’s not through might or power but by my Spirit Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit – Zechariah 4:6 Zechariah 4:6-10 6 This is what the LORD says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. 7 Nothing, notContinue reading “It’s not through might or power but by my Spirit”
There is something about that Name ∙
There is something about that Name ∙ You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins – Matthew 1:21 Matthew 1:20-25 20 An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as yourContinue reading “There is something about that Name ∙”
Narcissism and the Last Days ∙
Narcissism and the Last Days ∙ People will love only themselves. – 2 Timothy 3:2 2 Timothy 3:1-5 1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days, there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will be lovers of themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God,Continue reading “Narcissism and the Last Days ∙”
