Sunday, February 27, 2005
Holiness
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. I Thessalonians 4:7
God expects us to live a holy life. What does that mean? Simply, a life consecrated to Him. This is not possible without the Holy Spirit. If you have trusted Christ as Savior, you have the power of the Holy Spirit within. Holiness is not an impossibility when our entire being is yielded to the Spirit of God.
God expects us to live a holy life. What does that mean? Simply, a life consecrated to Him. This is not possible without the Holy Spirit. If you have trusted Christ as Savior, you have the power of the Holy Spirit within. Holiness is not an impossibility when our entire being is yielded to the Spirit of God.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Praise Him!
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
We ask God for so much, and He graciously grants many of our requests. One of the things He desires of us is praise. I imagine that our asking far outweighs our praising. Let’s dedicate this week to praise.
We ask God for so much, and He graciously grants many of our requests. One of the things He desires of us is praise. I imagine that our asking far outweighs our praising. Let’s dedicate this week to praise.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Escape Routes
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. I Corinthians 10:13
This scripture has become one of my favorites. It emphasizes that God is faithful to me AND He is not permitting anything to come into my life that I am not able to handle. My challenges need not engulf me because He has provided a “way to escape.” I am learning to look for the “escape route” immediately.
Usually, the escape is prayer for strength, trusting God, exercising patience or love. Sometimes it is simply saying "no." Whatever it may be, it is easily found if I look....
This scripture has become one of my favorites. It emphasizes that God is faithful to me AND He is not permitting anything to come into my life that I am not able to handle. My challenges need not engulf me because He has provided a “way to escape.” I am learning to look for the “escape route” immediately.
Usually, the escape is prayer for strength, trusting God, exercising patience or love. Sometimes it is simply saying "no." Whatever it may be, it is easily found if I look....
Isn't that wonderful?!!! Isn't God beyond awesome?!!
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Gratitude
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:1
During the Thanksgiving season, we really focus on thankfulness toward God. We make it a point to tell Him “thank you” for all He’s done for us personally, our families and our nation. Thanksgiving comes once a year. Hopefully, this is not the only time we meditate on His goodness.
During the Thanksgiving season, we really focus on thankfulness toward God. We make it a point to tell Him “thank you” for all He’s done for us personally, our families and our nation. Thanksgiving comes once a year. Hopefully, this is not the only time we meditate on His goodness.
In ministering to others, I visit nursing homes fairly often. Many of the residents cannot dress themselves, speak or walk. These abilities are among the many things I believe that we take for granted. It is easy to get wrapped up in the daily affairs of life and ignore the blessings God bestows that are not material.
May we all develop an attitude of thankfulness toward God for His grace, mercy and kindness.
