Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.Revelation 3:20 ESVDo you know God loves you no matter what you have done or how you have ignored him through the years? Religion kills love so don’t be religious but be a follower of God yearning for His presence.Have you answered the knocking of God at your hearts’ door pursuing you to spend time with Him? Somehow you may be thinking you will live forever but one day you will breathe your last breath. It will happen and can come suddenly when you least expect it.Are you ready to gaze into the face of Jesus?PRAYER: Father I look forward to my heavenly kingdom. Help me share the truth with those who don’t know you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Behold!
Thursday, April 25, 2024
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.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Not Defeated
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Are You Hungry?
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6When 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. .
Monday, April 22, 2024
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.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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 14:33Do 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.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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 3:16Are 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.
Friday, April 19, 2024
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.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Buckle Up Believers
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Pause, Look Up, Reflect
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
She Walked With The Lord
Monday, April 15, 2024
Been Wrong Thinking Lately?
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Work Diligently
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Do You Need To Reconnect With God?
How is your life? Have things been topsy turvy or have you felt sort of blah? Maybe issues in your life have created a sadness and a void.
Friday, April 12, 2024
God Is the Master Of The Universe
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Finding Joy When You Don't Want To
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Discouraged?
Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Hopes
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.[Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Bible Gateway
Monday, April 8, 2024
End Of Your Rope?
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Puncture Wounds
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians 4:6 KJV Bible GatewayFor the purpose of this devotion puncture wounds refers to wounds to your inner man, your spirit and heart from people who throw word ‘darts’ at you maybe not on purpose but they still hurt. Have you experienced that?
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Oh Wait Lord You Can’t Call Me Home Today I Want To Go To New Store Grand Opening
“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. Matthew 24:37 NIV Bible Gateway
What a ridiculous statement if you were to make it knowing you really wanted to enjoy an earthly pleasure and put off a heavenly welcoming party. You don’t know from one day to the next if it will be your last day. People in dire situations might have more of a general idea but really only God knows.
I thought of this because today 6 April in my area a brand new sports superstore has its’ grand opening and people may plan to be there at O dark thirty when it opens for prizes but what if you are called to Heaven today? Wow nice that would be the ultimate grand opening!
You may make your earthly plans but God ultimately calls the shots. Don’t be so in love with this world you dread leaving. This world is not your home and be thankful for that because when you die if Jesus is Lord of your life you leave behind all the pain and suffering. Rejoice!
PRAYER: I love the life I have on earth but I know this world is not my home. Help those people in my circle of acquaintances realize there is way more than parties, trips to Vegas, going on vacation and so forth. I rejoice because you have a place prepared for believers in Heaven. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Ultimate Healing
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV).This verse rings true so much. Right now one of my dearest friends lost her battle to cancer even though we prayed hard and knew God could heal her. Why didn’t He?Basically my friend is way better off than we are as she is walking and leaping and praising God. Why is it we yearn to stay here just one more day, week, or year when ultimately Heaven is our reward and a mansion awaits us when our last breath is breathed?So many things take us by surprise and some are harder to understand than others but ultimately God’s plan will prevail.PRAYER: Father I thank you for each and every day of life and each opportunity to share your hope and love with others. Help me not fear the future. In Jesus’ name. Amen.Dedicated in loving memory to Elaine Manning 1955-2024.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Stay Out Of The Ditch
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Comparison Monster
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.Galatians 1:10The world you live in full of social media creates a vacuum for comparison. Maybe not intended as bragging but all the posts of cruises, accomplishments and so forth can tend to make a person feel inadequate.Brother and sister you are far from inadequate. You were created by God for a distinct purpose on this earth. You are to be a beacon of hope in a world getting darker and darker.Get rid of junk in your life that creates discontent and run a race towards Jesus being thankful and grateful for everything in your life. Give it a try.PRAYER:Help me today to stop and say thanks for the gift of life, friends, family, and to not fall into the trap of feeling I need more. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Reap What You Sow
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.Galatians 6:7
Reaping and sowing is a farming concept but also a spiritual one. You plant a certain kind of seed and it produces a certain crop.
Sow peace, reap contentment. Sow joy, reap joy. Sow hate, reap anger. You get the point.
The man or woman who sows to the flesh will reap a harvest of misery. Fleshly things go against the spirit of God. Satan is working hard to confuse people making them feel debauchery and perversion are okay whereas God loves all people but he wants them to run from those things that war against their souls. Where are you today my friend. Talk to God. He loves you no matter what you have done.
PRAYER: Today is a good day to sow a harvest of peace and contentment. When the enemy tries to get me up in arms I refuse to get fretful. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Go Fly A Kite
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Hallelujah Christ Arose!
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Holy Saturday-The Waiting Begins
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it.Luke 23:55There is much said about Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter but what went on all day Saturday at the Crucifixion site? No eyewitnesses alive to tell us so documents and Holy Scripture recall this day.For the Jewish the Sabbath was Saturday so they were to rest. The women were going to go to the tomb Sunday to anoint his body with spices and oil but He had risen just as He said.Perhaps today is a time to reflect. Watch Passion of the Christ again. Make Easter Sunday special. Don’t stress with cooking and so forth but try to take time to ponder what this weekend is about.PRAYER: Lord I ask you help me stay humble and grounded and grateful for all you have done for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Friday, March 29, 2024
I Can Only Imagine
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Do You Need To Reconnect With God?
And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it.Mark 14:22-24
Easter week day 4 was when Jesus had the last supper and celebrated communion and washing of feet with His disciples. This would be the last day of any kind of joy. He knew what awaited him.
You and I often don’t know what awaits us but you do know that Jesus’ died a horrible death beyond imagination all for us. He paid once and for all for all of our sins past, present, and future.
It breaks His heart I am sure when those who once knew Him and followed Him get caught up in believing the lies of the modern culture instead of the truth in God’s word. If you have a family member straddling the fence keep praying and believe the Holy Spirit is at work. Don’t cave in to worry. Pray for eyes to be open, ears unstopped and His voice clearly heard.
PRAYER: Help people realize Easter is not about baby chicks, egg hunts, bunnies, and pretty clothes. Lord forgive me when I fail to appreciate the magnitude of this most Holy day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Alone
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
If You Love Me, Keep My Commands
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.John 15:10
With Resurrection Day fast approaching I was just pondering how you show Jesus you love Him. By loving Him and loving other people.For a list of the Ten Commandments go to Exodus Chapter 20:2-17. Read them. Let them enter your soul.Walk with the Lord daily, talk to Him in prayer and pray for those who don’t care to live for Jesus and create their own version of the bible. Jesus loves you even if you don’t give Him the time of day.PRAYER: I choose this day and every day to love you by loving others. Loving others doesn’t mean I agree with sin but that I love without judgment and will allow Holy Spirit to do the convicting. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail-NOT!
Sunday, March 24, 2024
What Are Your Eyes Fixed On?
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:2
Are you judging others? Perhaps the world’s problem's have you stressed. Or maybe you are concerned what the future of your children or grandchildren will be since the culture is permitting so much contrary to God’s word.I admit it is hard to not get concerned but then why worry, what will it do? Nothing. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Don’t look at others pointing the finger at them but pray instead.Imagine yourself in a race and you see the finish line and you run harder and faster to try your best cross it before others. When you start looking at others you may trip. Keep focused on things above. Let Jesus’ fight your battles.PRAYER: Father I want to trust and believe and never doubt. I believe you hear my prayers and care deeply. Keep me still and trusting. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
No Connection
Friday, March 22, 2024
Don't Let Hardships Or Setbacks Steal Your Praise
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mad About March- Say What?