Grace for your spirit 12-9-16

Grace for your spirit

But  by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more that all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.  I Corinthians 15:10

If anyone criticizes us for what we used to be, or what we are accomplishing now,  remind the critics of grace.  Grace has erased what we used to be, and is guiding and directing our steps every day.  When our lives are filled with grace, never let anyone criticize our walk.   Let's continue our labor as God directs our steps, and give Him the glory.

Grace for your spirit 12-8-16

Grace for your spirit

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits.  Psalm 103:2

A major theme of God's Word is remembering.  Remembering God's guidance, remembering what happened when we followed Him, and remembering what happened when we didn't.  It has been said that "If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it."  God pardons, heals, redeems loves, and satisfies.  Monuments and special days remind us to be thankful.  Our most enduring monument is the cross of Christ, and His empty grave.  He is risen and He reigns.  Don't forget.

Grace for your spirit 12-7-16

Grace for your spirit

My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins James 5:19-20

When we get involved in the lives of others with a view to help them spiritually, many great things can happen.  Souls are saved from death, and sins are forgiven.  Sins that might have happened are avoided, and even the sins of those helping the lost are reduced.  When anyone is involved in spiritual restoration, everybody benefits, as both the giver and receiver are more aware of God's will.  Let's get in the battle.

Grace for your spirit 12-6-16

Grace for your spirit

You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law, you have fallen from grace.  Galatians 5:4

Our connection to saving grace, and the Holy Spirit of the living God, is directly connected to our relationship with Jesus Christ.  When we ignore the cross, stop walking by faith, and seek to be made right by our own works, we are severed from Christ, disconnected from the Holy Spirit, and indeed fall from grace.  Let's not lean on a vague doctrine that you cannot fall from grace, while we live in rebellion against the risen Lord.  Walk with Jesus, walk with grace.

Grace for your spirit 12-5-16

Grace for your spirit

Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep.  But at midnight there was a shout, "Behold, the bridegroom!  Come out to meet him.  Matthew 25:5-6

This is one of many stories about being ready to meet Jesus when He returns.  Jesus is the bridegroom, and we are to be His bride.  In this story, half of the virgins were ready to meet Him, and the other half were not. They all went to sleep, but at the awakening the ones who were ready went in and enjoyed the marriage.  The others came back when the doors were closed and ended up missing it all.  Let's be ready to meet Him every day, and not end up on the outside looking in

Grace for your spirit 12-2-16

Grace for your spirit

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;  II Corinthians 4:7

The light of the knowledge of Jesus Christ has shown in our hearts.  He has filled us with His light, and that treasure can potentially light up our whole world.  We are weak cracked pots, but we are designed to share His light, and give Him the glory.  As we remember, we are weak and He is strong, the message of Jesus will touch the hearts of many. Shine on.

Grace for your spirit 12-1-16

Grace for your spirit

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You.  Isaiah 26:3

The steadfast of mind is fixed in direction, firm in purpose, unwavering, and established.  When we direct that resolve toward God, the benefits are great, and perfect peace will abide with us.  Let's trust in Him always and enjoy the steady blessings. Communication with Him in prayer and with study, will help insure proper direction