Tag: Christianity

God Is Working In You

Philippians 2:13 NIV, “for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

Knowing that God is working in us to bring His purpose to pass, gives us security and comfort. It reminds us we are not on our own in our efforts to live for Him. We need His power and strength each day. The NLT version puts it like this…

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

The Lord is willing to even give us the desire we need to want to please Him. So during those times where we grow weary and feel like we want to give up, we can call out to Him and ask Him to increase our desire to live for Him. After all, life can be draining, and the world is constantly trying to get us to abandon our love for the Lord.

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Our Heavenly Father certainly understands our weaknesses and struggles. He is with us every step of the way and never leaves us alone to figure things out. He is willing to help us with whatever we need to live for Him. He is our ever present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Do not hesitate to ask the Lord for help, no matter how big or small your need is.

He Has Risen

Matthew 28:6 NIV, “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

May the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord be yours today and everyday! Because He came, lived, died and rose, we have victory and eternal life.

Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice.

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God Is Good!

Psalm 100:5 KJV, “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”

“God is good”, that is something we hear often in the Christian community, and it may sometimes seem cliche. However, the truth in that statement will never grow old and it will always stand. God’s goodness to us at times surpasses our understanding. But, He is always working on our behalf to bring about what is good, even when we can not understand the difficult circumstances we face. That alone is reason for thanksgiving and praise!

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Recalling the things God has done gives us strength and hope for the road ahead. Focusing on His goodness reassures us of His everlasting love. For our God is good, His goodness and mercy are following us all the days of our lives (Psalm 23:6). We can rejoice knowing that we are living in His goodness everyday!

Spirit Lead Mind

Romans 8:6 NLT, “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”

The mind is a powerful thing, so we must diligently guard it by being mindful of what we allow it to absorb. We have to carefully choose what we allow ourselves to watch, read, and hear. The things we take in will either help or hinder our walk with God. In order to have a Spirit lead life, we have to seek the Lord, and pursue the things that will draw us closer to Him.

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Being in close fellowship with the Lord, will lead us to life and peace. Although we live in a world that rebels against doing life God’s way, through His strength and power working in us, we can stay on that narrow path, and keep our minds anchored in Him.

Find Joy in the Wait

Psalm 27:14 NLT, “Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.”

Waiting is not very popular nowadays. Many things are expedited, and the general consensus is the sooner the better. However, we know that the Lord’s timetable is usually different from ours. I was encouraged by Cynthia’s post, “Heeding to Heaven’s Timetable or ‘Godspeed’”, reminding us that it is good to wait on the Lord. Learning to wait on the Lord is part of growing in our faith. As we wait, we learn to trust the Lord with our lives. He will never let us down.

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Although waiting is not always the easiest thing to do, like the psalmist, we can wait expectantly.

Psalm 5:3 NIV, “In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”

The Lord hears us and will answer our prayers in the best way and time. Knowing the Lord understands our struggles and needs, is part of the joy we find in the wait.

Who is like our God?

Psalm 113:1-3 ESV, “1 Praise the Lord! Praise, servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord 2 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! 3 From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! 4 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens! 5 Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, 6 who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?

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There is no one like our God! He deserves all of our praise and honor. Although He is high above all, He still chooses to be intimately involved with the details of our lives. We are blessed to be part of His plans. We can rejoice today, knowing that He loves us unconditionally. Shouts of joy and victory come from the tents of the righteous (Psalm 118:15).

As you reflect on God’s faithfulness, may your lips be filled with praise. May His love fill your heart. And may His presence bring you comfort and joy as you go about your daily tasks. Remember, He is with you always (Matthew 28:20).

Strive for Peace

Proverbs 20:3 NIV, “It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”

It is honorable in God’s sight to avoid strife and strive for peace; as God’s Word says, “blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9). Taking time to pray and think before we speak and act will help us to avoid strife. We can not control the actions of others, but with God’s help we can learn to do what is right in His sight.

Allowing ourselves to get involved in foolish arguments and conversations can steal the peace and joy that the Lord wants us to have. It will also destroy our witness for Jesus. When we are faced with conflict and the opportunity to get involved in foolish quarrels, choosing God’s way will lead us to the best outcome.

A Prayer for March

Today, Lord, let my life be a prayer, let me be so close to You that You become part of my every conversation. Let me be open to Your presence, so that I sense Your power at work in the world You created. Let me be so filled with Your love, it flows out to others. Today, Lord, today, let my life be a prayer. -Anonymous

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