If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. (I John 1:6)
"Christ is with us as long as we stay with him, but when we begin to go our own way in contrast to Christ's way, then the presence of Jesus will depart from our life. God cannot save us if we keep our back toward him. Nothing will enter God's ultimate Kingdom that is unclean or impure or deceitful. In truth, God never sends anyone to hell; we made the choice to turn toward him or away from him. Which way are you turned?"
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
May 2, 2019
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again -- Rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
An now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:4-8)
Today I woke up with this chorus in my mind:
"The windows of heaven are open
The blessings are falling tonight
There's joy, joy, joy in my soul
Since Jesus made everything right.
I gave him my old tattered garments
He gave me a robe of pure white
I'm feasting on manna from heaven
And that's why I'm happy tonight!
An now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:4-8)
Today I woke up with this chorus in my mind:
"The windows of heaven are open
The blessings are falling tonight
There's joy, joy, joy in my soul
Since Jesus made everything right.
I gave him my old tattered garments
He gave me a robe of pure white
I'm feasting on manna from heaven
And that's why I'm happy tonight!
Thursday, May 2, 2019
May 1, 2019
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead he gave up his divine privileges, he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. (Philippians 2:5-8)
"If I am to be a Christian, I must settle in my life once and for all that the law of my life is not my will, but Christ's will. His will has to be supreme, and that means my will has to be crucified. It is surprising what healing and growth can occur in human relationships when we reach the place where we can bow to others and above all bow to him." (Dennis Kinlaw - "this day with the master")
That kind of attitude and living can only come about as we continually surrender to God, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Lord, keep me obedient to you in my thought life, my attitude, and my spirit! Amen!
"If I am to be a Christian, I must settle in my life once and for all that the law of my life is not my will, but Christ's will. His will has to be supreme, and that means my will has to be crucified. It is surprising what healing and growth can occur in human relationships when we reach the place where we can bow to others and above all bow to him." (Dennis Kinlaw - "this day with the master")
That kind of attitude and living can only come about as we continually surrender to God, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Lord, keep me obedient to you in my thought life, my attitude, and my spirit! Amen!
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