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It is my hope that by reading this daily you will grow in your walk with Christ and knowledge of scriptures and be set free from any struggles in your life that are weighing you down. Be blessed to be a blessing.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Devote Yourselves To Prayer



”Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.“‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

What is going on in your life. All joys and no problems or is there an issue eating at you. Maybe you need to talk to someone or see a counselor but alas prayer is the key. 

Nothing wrong with counseling but sometimes you need to get on your knees and cry out to God before you open your mouth and say something you regret.

Whatever it is you are dealing with talk to God. He understands and does not judge or condemn or block you or slam a door in your face or take you to court. He is your best friend. Let Him hear your heart.

PRAYER: I need you Lord. I need peace, stillness, understanding, and forgiveness. I ask you guide my steps daily to not wander to where I should not be. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Saint Patrick-Who Was He?



The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.Proverbs 11:30

Before Covid hit full blast I was at a theater in Alabama with several friends getting ready to see ‘I Am Patrick’ on 17 March 2020. That night was when the theater closed. 

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is celebrated for bringing Christianity to the country. He is thought to have grown up in Britain, during Roman times, but was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave. Once he was free again, he trained as a priest, and went back to Ireland to convert thousands of people to Christianity.(Copied from Bing). 

What are you doing to win souls and spread the Christian faith? Many are so lost and hate anything to do with The Bible but as a believer you gently lead others to the truth. Satan is on a rampage today even turning this day into a major drinking alcohol day. Where is your heart? Try to not get angry but pray for those people who would like to spit in your face. 

PRAYER: Today is a day we celebrate St. Patrick whether we are Catholic or not. I thank you for what that I too can help change the world one prayer or one person at a time. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

What Are Your Eyes Fixed On

 



Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. Phillipians 4 8

Sometimes it is easy to fixate on bad things when you know scripture tells us over and over to think on good things.

When you are waiting for an answer to prayer it gets harder and harder not to want to just jump in and try to fix things which is a huge no no. I am not certain what may be going on in your life but God does care. He is really working even when it seems He is not. His ways are better than your ways or my ways.

The ultimate goal is to live with Him in Heaven. Your heart may be aching over those close to you who have tossed in the towel and seem to do life without God but fear not. You have talked to God. He has it!! 

PRAYER: I need you Lord. Help me tune out wrong voices that cause fear. I trust you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Some Things You Have To Let Go



You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.Hebrews 10:36

What is going on in your life right now? Many situations can be swirling in that little head of yours sometimes affecting your quality of life or even sleep. 

You say you give things to God but somehow want to grab them back and be in charge. Remember the verse Romans 8:28 “All things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes” well that is a verse to keep in mind when you get anxious to be ‘Holy Spirit Junior’.  

No one is perfect. No one’s life is perfect even though outwardly it could appear that way. Don’t fret because of the evil in the world some of which maybe has entangled  a family member into leaving their first love. Keep praying and don’t listen to the lies of Satan. The truth will set you free. 

PRAYER: Every day is a new day you have so generously given to me to make a difference in the world around me. I give you the situations I have been praying for and know you are working. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Be Gracious And Humble


Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.Romans 12:16

Everyone in the United States born after say 1950 has it pretty good for the most part. Running water, electricity, washing machine or laundromat near by, grocery stores everywhere, refrigeration and air conditioning. You get my point.
Our forefather pioneers were a rugged bunch yes they knew nothing different. Necessity is the mother of invention so inventors like Thomas Edison, Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, Tesla, John Deere, and others went to work many hard hours to give us what we have today and we often don’t appreciate.
Don’t ever get too high and mighty and look down on others who maybe don’t have it as good as you. Many people can’t afford five star restaurants, playing golf, owning a new car debt free, and so forth. Many don’t have the opportunity for a college education. Many grew up in fractured homes or foster care. Just remember every day to say thank you to God. And if you have a way to help others less fortunate pay it forward.
PRAYER: Lord when I sit down to a meal each day I say thanks. When I get to go special places I say thanks. Help me be on the lookout for ways to help those hurting and in need. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Just Puff It Out!

 



Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Proverbs 37:8

I guess I could have entitled this don’t sweat the small stuff. I was setting up the visitor table at my church and one of the gift bags had become squished but a dear friend of mine says “oh you can just puff it out” so I said “great devotion title”.

Problems in life come and go you need to not get your feathers too ruffled and just puff them out and move on. Indeed count to ten and proceed with your life.

Is there an area in your life or person that you know you can’t do anything about alone and simply must give it to God and not get flustered? No sense getting your blood pressure up over things that don’t really matter especially when God is with you. 

PRAYER: Lord help me be still over things that really don’t matter. I desire a calm, cool, and collected spirit. I want to be still. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Where Is Your Focus?


“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8-9, NIV)
I read a great devotion recently that was speaking about the writer, a man, waking up in a foul mood and just seemed to get stuck there and the only thing that snapped him out of it was a FaceTime call from his son who put his baby granddaughter on the phone.
Turn off the TV, stop reading upsetting things, and simply pray. Yes you heard me pray. Pray for your focus to stay on good things and squish negative derogatory thinking out of your mind.
Keep your mind at peace not dwelling on hurts of the past or ugliness you may have endured in your life. Turn scars into stars as the saying goes. Wake up ready to praise Jesus for a beautiful sunrise or even the magnificence of a thunderstorm. It is the devil that causes foul moods and thinking wrong things many of which are not true. Be kind to others. Show gratitude. Pray for your enemies. Love one another.
PRAYER: I am grateful for the life you gave me and for the time in history I was born. I am thankful for family and friends and opportunities to share your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.