Grace for your spirit 3-9-17

Grace for your spirit

This is the way of an adulterous woman; She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, "I have done no wrong."  Proverbs 30:20

Most people have a self justification element in their mind.  That is, nothing they do is really wrong.  After falling once again into the depth of sin, after a quick turnaround without consequences, we declare ourselves righteous.  It is wrong and ultimately devastating to us and all those around us.  When we compare our lives to a Holy God, we will start living the righteous life He has for us.  Come on.  Let's snap out of it before it is too late.

Grace for your spirit 3-8-17

Grace for your spirit

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

We are connected to the God of hope through the power of the Holy Spirit that we also might abound in hope.  When God fills us with joy and peace combined with hope and power, it will make a difference in our lives and the lives of everyone we touch.  We can all activate that power, hope, joy, and peace, by believing.  Our faith and trust are the activators.  Let's allow God to put us into service

Grace for your spirit 3-7-17

Grace for your spirit

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go;  I will counsel you with My eye upon you.   Psalm 32:8

If we want to be successful in any pursuit, training and supervision is key to outstanding performance.  When it comes to our spiritual walk with eternity on the line, why would we insist on being left alone.  Let's all make in our priority to spend time in God's Word, welcoming his instruction.  May we also be glad He is watching, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting.  Thank you Lord for your guiding light.

Grace for your spirit 3-6-17

Grace for your spirit

Pleasant words are a honeycomb.  Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.  Proverbs 16:24

The words we speak to others can hit like a fist, or can be soothing and soft as a feather. Lord help us to remember the impact of our words we speak to others.  When we allow the Lord to fill our spirit with his grace, we will find grace in our words for others.  If our lives are filled with strife and anger, it is likely that we will hit others like hammer.  Let's ask the Lord to give us more grace and words that build and heal

Grace for your spirit 3-3-17

Grace for your spirit

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?  My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.   Psalm 121:1-2

For the worshiper in Israel, everything was looking up.  The highest point from every direction was Jerusalem, and the highest point in Jerusalem was the temple of God.  Looking up to worship was a constant reminder that God was their constant helper.  Jesus descended from above to be our helper, and then ascended to be our mediator.  When we need help, remember to look up.  Tomorrow when someone asks us how we are doing, just say, "Looking Up."

Grace for your spirit 3-2-17

Grace for your spirit

Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law.  I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me.  Psalm 119:18-19

We sing songs that remind us that this world is not our home.  That we are straying pilgrims, and in need of constant help.  We should be concerned when we close our eyes, and turn away from God.  May our continuing song and prayer be a special request to God to help us in our walk.  Help us Lord to see the wonderful help in your commands. You know the way.  Help us to follow our guide.

Grace for your spirit 3-1-17

Grace for your spirit

For I was ashamed to request from the king troops and horsemen to protect us from the enemy on the way, because we had said to the king, "The hand of our God is favorably disposed to all those who seek Him, but His power and hIs anger are against all those who forsake Him."  Ezra 8:22

When it was time to lead God's people back to the promised land, Ezra had a tremendous challenge.  Should he ask for help from the king, or ask God?  He had told the king God would help them, so at crunch time, he called for fasting and prayer for God to get them home.  When we have troubles and trials, what source to we go to for help?  When we claim God is with us, let's prove our testimony by always going to Him for help first.  May our faith be strong enough to trust and obey.