I Do

, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh” (NIV). Genesis 2:24

Today my great niece is getting married. Seems like only yesterday she was this tiny little person and poof people grow up. Today she is marrying the love of her life so it gave me a great opportunity to write on marriage. 

Marriage vows should be taken seriously. This devotion is not to condemn anyone whose marriage ended in divorce as I am not the judge. But what I will say is marriage is instituted by God between man and woman for distinct Holy purposes as it is to represent Christ and the church and is a trinity of sorts with God being the third person. 

My wish for anyone reading this is that they will truly take things seriously and not run for the hills at first sign of trouble. Get Christian counseling and always remember to speak softly and don’t get all upset. I pray for my great niece that Christ will be the head of their home. Is He the head of yours? 

PRAYER: Lord help me to remember to put people before my own desires especially in marriage. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!Psalm 31:14-15

Another brilliant vehicle tag crossed my line of sight recently and it is today’s title. Do you have room for the savior? I mean truly have room or do rush around treating everything else like a god? 

You are not an accident on this Earth no matter how you came into being. No matter what you are special to God. He doesn’t make junk. His heart breaks when you put Him on the shelf and forget about Him. 

Is it time for you to maybe reorder priorities in your life and make sure Jesus is at least on top 3? Pray about it. What is Holy Spirit directing you to do? 

PRAYER: Father my heart aches for people who mock God, who mock creation and who simply seem bent on steam rolling over believers. I pray for whoever needs you to get on their knees and cry out to God and he will save them. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

How Are Your Words?

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 NIV Bible Gateway

 

Do you sound angry, mean, argumentative, boastful, unthinking,uncaring? Do you spout off easy to your spouse or others close to you? 

First it is necessary to get to the root of what agitates you then to give it to God and try to calm down. I actually have a very dear  close friend who I am pretty sure stays cool, calm, and collected with her spouse and others in her path. It’s awesome to have that demeanor and not get rattled easily. 

Does your temper flare up at times or do you find yourself being in a defensive posture? Then by all means get on your knees and ask God to help set you free. If you have hurt another with unthought out words humble yourself and go apologize or suffer the consequences of a broken relationship.

PRAYER: I want my heart to truly be in tune with you Lord. Help me love what you love and hate what you hate. Also keep me kingdom ready. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Do You Believe God Is Able?

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 NIV Bible Gateway 

Do you really believe God is in control and He is more than able to do the things necessary to run the world? He is the ultimate creator and Master of the entire Universe. 

When you wring your hands in despair picture God relaxing with an iced tea in a lounge chair handling it all just fine. All the fretting you do does not bring you closer to Him but brings you closer to a heart attack or trip to a therapist. 

Get your mind off whatever it is that is bothering you. Put down the laptop and the phone. Stop checking the ‘experts’ on social media. Stop and simply sincerely pray a prayer of surrender to the most high God. He has got whatever it is that has you wrought up. 

PRAYER: Today let me sit in stillness pondering the awesomeness of creation and let you handle the situations and people. Thanks Lord that I don’t have to be in charge because you are way better at it. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Time Wasters

 "So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days."Ephesians 5:15-16

Ever have a day when you couldn’t stop looking at video clips on your phone. You just kept at it and realized you were gaining nothing and wasting precious brain cells and time? It is easy to go off and start mindlessly looking at things and some seem so real and true. 

If this is a problem ask God to help you be a better steward of your time each day. First have you made time for the Word of God ? Many don’t for they think it is a book of fables and fairy tales which breaks my heart it don’t realize the importance of hiding God’s word in their hearts. Even people who used to follow God get sucked into this belief after choosing wrong associations in life that pull them away from kingdom living. 

Each day commit to how much you will allow the tiny screen to control your life. Put it down, silence it, stop letting what it says control your thinking. Run hard after God and let Him get you squared away again on right thinking. 

PRAYER: Today I choose freedom and ask God to give me strength to get away from lies of the enemy and tricks of the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Holding Grudges Can Make You Sick Inside

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven". Luke 6:37

Is there someone in your life you are refusing to forgive because of something they did maybe years ago that you can’t seem to forgive, forget, and let go of? You maybe are too interested in getting your way you destroy a beautiful relationship. 

 I hear stories of people who just can’t wipe the slate clean harboring a hurt from years ago. This is one of Satan’s tools he loves is causing family members and friends to not let go of something that is long gone and over. 

If you don’t move on and get help maybe from a counselor then it won’t just hurt the person you harbor this issue over but it could destroy you physically, emotionally and mentally. Let God back into your heart and life and tell Satan he can pack up and leave because healing and restoration is on the way. 

PRAYER: I need your perfect peace and love Lord Jesus. I pray for anyone who needs to forgive and forget and move on. Open their eyes and hearts to restoration. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Rise Up, Look Up

 "I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."Psalm 121:1-2

What has you down in the dumps? It is time to rise up and look up to Jesus. Every time you get in a situation causing you a low sad moodiness it is likely the enemy Satan ‘pushing your buttons’ so to speak even though he is not all knowing like God, he never the less has you pegged. 

Your journey may be tough right now but God knows and He has not abandoned you. Don’t cave to the world’s way making fun of you for believing in God. 

Stand firm, look straight ahead. Believe God is working all things for your good. (See Romans 8:28). 

PRAYER: As I seek your face Lord give me strength to stop looking behind me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.