Grace for your spirit November30, 2009

Grace for your spirit
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4
How in the world is it possible to take troubles with joy? In the world it is not possible,but in the spiritual realm we can have the vision of God. With the vision of God we will be able to know that this testing will produce endurance. With that knowledge we will have faith to let endurance have its perfect result. The trials will perfect and complete us. So let's go ahead and be joyful now. When we know, and let trials work for for us, we will end up where God wants us to be. Consider it joy now, Why wait?


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Grace for your spirit November 25, 2009

Grace for your spirit

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. And whatever you do in word and deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to Him through God the Father. Colossians 3:15+17

Some people have a difficult time with the holidays. During the year they spend most of their time apart at school and work and are not equipped to spend a whole day together in peace. Many family squabbles are reported during holidays. More suicides take place on holidays than at any other time. Wherever we are this thanksgiving season, let's make sure to take our Christianity with us. A peaceful and thankful heart will soon be evident in our words and deeds. As we gather together to give thanks, may we be leaders in showing hearts of thankfulness. This may be the best time for us to display our Christians heart to the world. Don't leave home without it. We will be going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, and will miss "grace for your spirit" on Thursday and Friday. We will try to remember to pack our peace and thankfulness as well. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit November 24, 2009

Grace for your spirit

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved,put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; Colossians 3:12

Have you ever been around a "one upper"? No matter what story anyone tells, they always have a story that is bigger and more important. It is particularly sad when someone is pouring out their heart about a trial and tribulation, looking for some sympathy and guidance. We listen, and then say, "That's nothing, wait until you hear what happened to me"! Let's listen closely to those who are hurting with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. For a little while, let's forget our troubles and show how we care about others. As we spread a little sunshine on others, we will be surprised how the sunshine falls on us as well.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

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Grace for your spirit November 23, 2009

Grace for your spirit

Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;and do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.' Zechariah 7:9-10
The exiles that had returned from Babylon had questions for the Lord. They wanted worship information. When should we fast and pray? God wanted their worship to motivate them to do right, practice kindness, and compassion to their brothers. Further, to take care of those they met in need, including widows, orphans, strangers and the poor. Flush the evil out of your hearts and do good. They got more of an answer that they wanted. They only wanted fasting and prayer information, and didn't want to hear God's instructions. We can fall into the same pattern when we are only interested in what we want. Our answer will not satisfy and we will not be blessed. Listen to the full answer from the Lord.


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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Grace for your spirit November 20, 2009

Grace for your spirit

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

The first step in completing the great commission is to go. Most people will not come, they must be brought. Most people will not learn without being taught. Most people won’t accept Christ, they must be won. Most of us have our mail delivered everyday. If we had to go to the post office to get our mail, some people would never get any mail. We would figure the trip is not worthwhile for more junk mail. To the lost, the truth of the gospel is little more than junk mail. When it is delivered, they can look it over, and maybe it will be just the offer they have been waiting to see. Go, deliver the good news, make disciples, and rejoice over those who obey.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

Grace for your spirit November 19,, 2009

Grace for your spirit

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. Romans 5:9

Jesus stepped into humanity fully aware that His blood sacrifice was necessary for the salvation of all men. He knew His commitment was to death. We are not only helped by the total sacrifice, but we are justified and saved by Him. A little girl volunteered to donate blood for her little brother at the hospital. When she was asked, she quickly agreed. As the blood flowed out of her body into her brother, it was evident that her brother was being helped. She looked at the doctor and asked, “Do I die now?” Only then did they realize that when she volunteered, in her mind it wasn’t a donation. It was a total sacrifice. The total sacrifice of Christ calls for our total sacrifice as well. How long will it take us to decide?

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23

Grace for your spirit November 18, 2009

Grace for your spirit

This is the confidence which we have before 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 which we have asked from Him. I John 5:14-15

When our prayer life is silent before the Lord, what does that day about our Christian life? Do we doubt that God will really be there for us? Is it arrogance, saying that we can handle everything better alone? Are we asking someone else for help? If we have confidence that He hears our prayers, and really know He will give us the things we request, why don’t we pray more often. Prayer is our way to build intimacy with God, and understand more about His will for our lives. Let’s not forsake our time with the Lord with the hurry of this life.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit

Philippians 4:23