And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him. - I John 5:14-15
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.-Mark 11: 25.God loves us so much! He knows that harboring bitterness towards others is as the old saying goes, "like drinking acid and expecting somebody else to die." Failing to forgive hurts us and d...
Keep ReadingAUGUST 8, 2017 DAILY DEVOTIONAL You are near, O Lord; and all Your commandments are truth. -Psalm 119: 151. Our human nature balks at being told what to do---even when the orders come from our Creator. This is another trap of the enemy, designed to draw us away from our true purpose and God's good plan for our lives. The fact is, truth is liberating. So are bounda...
Keep ReadingMONDAY AUGUST 7 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what shall I give you. 1 Kings 3:5. Remember God wants to hear from you. Always. His will for His family includes ongoing prayer. "Pray without ceasing," He says (I Thess. 5:16). He keeps the lines of communication constantly open and yet, we too often forget His availab...
Keep ReadingSUNDAY AUGUST 6 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever thingsarenoble, whatever thingsarejust, whatever thingsarepure, whatever thingsarelovely, whatever thingsareof good report, ifthere isany virtue and ifthere isanything praiseworthymeditate on these things. -Philippians 4:8Jesus made it clear. This world is troublesome. We all endure conflict, heartach...
Keep ReadingHave I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for theLordyour Godiswith you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9Fear weaves through our common culture. We are stressed out, anxious, worried about so many things. Yet, our friend, Father Godcommands us to put all our concerns aside and face life with courage and delight. So, today be...
Keep ReadingFriday, August 4, 2017 Pray to your Father- Matthew 6:6. So I prayed to the God of heaven -Nehemiah 2:4.Today, before you pray take a moment to think about who you are talking to. You have complete access to the God of Heaven, the Creator of everything hat is, the Great Uncaused Cause. The God who has made all that we know and far more than we can comprehend waits for u...
Keep ReadingWORDS OF WISDOM "And you who seek God, your hearts shall live." Psalm 69:32The more we know about the nature of God, the more our awe and reverence for Him grows. The more we spend time with Him, the greater our appreciation for our place in His heart and position in His family. Understanding the deep connection between our hearts and His own develops our confidence and a...
Keep Reading"It is the Spirit that gives life. The flesh promises nothing." John 6:63We're often told that our lives are made difficult by the Devil, by the fallen world where we live and by our own foolish human nature. That's all true. But no matter what battles we face, Christ's great gift to us--the Holy Spirit, our Comforter and Guide, can help us overcome. Every day we engage in...
Keep ReadingTUESDAY August 1, 2017 WORDS OF WISDOM "God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." I Corinthians 1:9Two important concepts about God exist in that simple verse. Our Father is faithful - - --steady, reliable, loyal. He's never going to let us down, ignore us or push us away. He's also available, ever ready ...
Keep ReadingWORDS OF WISDOM "And the Lord said to Joshua, Do not fear them; for I have delivered them into your hand: not a man of them shall stand before you." Joshua 10: 8 The tenth chapter of the Book of Joshua records a tremendous miracle. Joshua and the children of Israel were summoned by their friends the Gibeonites who needed help in battle. Five armies opposed them. The odds...
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