Are You Ready Boots?

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." 1 Samuel 15:23

Recently I wrote about one of the late Frank Sinatra songs. And now I will use his daughter Nancy’s song for another devotion. Not meaning to put down their talent for music just reflecting on the 60’s and lyrics of rebellion for a moment. The song was ‘These Boots Are Made For Walking”. 

In my humble opinion the song seemed to be the classic women’s liberation song. It is a catchy melody and one I caught myself humming many times. It is sort of a sixties rebellion song. You may think otherwise. 

A person without God is truly lost. An individual who wants to be in control is headed the wrong way. Many of the songs in the 60’s reflected this rebellion against society. A nation needed God then and needs Him now more than ever. I pray for those who thought they could do it their way never mentioning the Almighty God. 

PRAYER: Lord give me overwhelming abundant love for those who are walking away from God and bring your light and love into their lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

I Did It My Way

 



"Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!". Psalm 128:1

 

Mankind was created and has a selfish sinful ‘me first’ nature. The only way to take that is to make Jesus the center of your life and take yourself off the throne. 

When a baby is born it depends on its’ parents to feed, nurture, and clothe them and has to be taught to share and love others. It isn’t natural but is taught. 

The late Frank Sinatra sang a song entitled ‘I Did It My Way’ possibly referring to getting help from only his desires and his needs. Great melody but full of a me first attitude. Are you doing things your way or are you reaching out to God and allowing him to be in your decision making? 

PRAYER:I need you every hour most holy Lord. Even when I stumble and fall you are there to catch me and guide me. Help me never stray from the plan you have for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Maybe You Are The Answer To Someone’s Prayer

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6

Have you ever thought you might be the answer to someone’s prayer? For instance the prayer uttered by many parents is “bring a believer across their path”. You could be that believer. 

When you pray ask God to use you in someone’s life and when you do be prepared for it to happen. When you say “use me” be ready. 

Your words and prayers are containers of power always keep that in mind. 

PRAYER: Lord I pray you will use me to bring comfort to someone who needs it. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

The Weight Of Your Words

 "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." James 1:19

Your words are containers of power. They can build up or tear down. They are so easy to just spring from your mouth sometimes without a thought to the consequences of them. 

Your mouth is right there and your brain is what makes the mouth speak. You really need to give thought to what you say. Many times I have said things I wish I hadn’t but too late the hole is dug. 

Really purpose in your heart you will not allow the enemy to infiltrate your thinking and make you say dumb things you regret later. Be still, talk to God. He can help. 

PRAYER: Father I need you in my life 24-7. I want my speech to bring glory not destroy another. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

What Exactly Is Rich?

“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:10

God is the one who blesses you with riches and things you need and doesn’t want what He gave you to control you. 

But what does it mean to be rich? A millionaire or someone who has yachts, several homes, sits in business class on the airplane or better yet owns their own plane. 

Most people in the US are rich compared to the rest of the world. Why do we need so much stuff anyway? When you are blessed with material wealth share with others and do it without announcing it. You have nothing to prove and it gives great joy to share without announcing it to others. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus help me always remember how blessed I truly am. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Hold That Thought

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”. Proverbs 23:7

Your thinking can you get into a heap of trouble if you let your thoughts become actions or words. 

Not every thought you have needs to be expressed. Try to make your thoughts pure and holy. This can be done when you feed your mind with the right things like the Bible for instance. 

Garbage in, garbage out means if you constantly feed your mind on R rated things the consequences won’t be too edifying. Take your heart and your thinking. 

PRAYER: Father I need you every hour of every day. Help me be careful what I let into my mind. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Building Towers

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:10

When on a recent vacation our tour guide asked the question why did we think this particular family built the tallest tower in the community. Actually I answered the question correctly using the theme of the Tower of Babel(Genesis 11:1-9) where mankind wanted to exalt themselves over God. Actually the answer was for status in the community so I was on the right track. The reason there are many different languages today is because God confused their languages so they could not work together to exalt themselves. 

True exaltation comes only from God. When you do something to be honored you are not to be puffed up and brag but be humble and as a former Army boss told me “let your virtues speak for themselves”. 

When mankind starts thinking they are better than God look out. And you as His followers give glory to the One to whom it is due. If you are promoted or given an honor thank God for it in the presence of others as it is He who gave you what it took to receive the reward. 

PRAYER: I need you every hour Father. Forgive me when I have rooted my own horn and not given you the glory that is rightfully yours. In Jesus’ name. Amen.