UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 

Ephesians 2:22

 

"In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit." ESV 

 

Imagine making a collage of very meaningful and highly related things from many different sources. That is what the Church, the Body of Christ, the dwelling place of God is like. He gathers those of us who have repented and believed in Him. Together, we are a holy dwelling place where God dwells and brings His plan to fruition. If we could see this wonderful dwelling place in its entirety, we would be amazed the power and glory He has poured out on us to do His will.

 

Lord, please help us to be aware and equipped as members of Your dwelling place. Let us be conduits of Your power. In Your magnificent name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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REALLY BELIEVE THAT?

 

Job 42:2

 

"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted." ESV 

 

If we really believe that nothing is impossible with God, then why do we question Him or think He has turned away from us in times of trouble? We are in an uncomfortable place. We can't see what He is doing. We thought we knew how things were going to work out, but God has a different plan. We cannot understand His ways or purposes. But, we can patiently wait in peaceful anticipation, no matter what is happening, that He will complete His work and we will always be in the palm of His hand.

 

Lord, forgive us for questioning Your faithfulness to us. Help us to use the faith You have given to us so that we can wait and trust You to take care of it all. In Your omnipotent name, Amen.

 

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WHAT'S IN A NAME?

 

Isaiah 33:6

 

"And he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion's treasure." ESV 

 

Fearing the Lord is giving total respect to His divine authority. Do we have true fear of the Lord? Is so, we have access to His vast storehouse of blessings, His wisdom, His knowledge, His power. Can we grasp what glorious treasures He longs to give us, if we will give to Him the glory and honor that belongs to Him?

 

Lord, we offer up to You all honor, glory, and praise for Your almighty splendor and unequalled magnificence. We are humbled by Your gift of free access to all Your blessings, Your knowledge, and Your wisdom. Help us to be clothed with the righteousness from Jesus' own blood, so that we will have the key to Your unfathomable riches. In Your glorious name we pray, Amen.

 

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WE'VE GOT THE POWER

 

Psalm 46:1

 

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." ESV 

 

Why is it that we let fear and worry have its way with us when we are faced with difficult things? Do we forget the power of our Lord and our free access to Him? The power of our Lord conquered Satan during the forty days in the wilderness. His strength conquered depression and sorrow in the Garden of Gethsemane. His power overcame death in the tomb. He has given us this same power through our faith in Him. We have no reason to fear. Unless we have neglected to fan the flames of our faith, reading His Word and living it!

 

Lord, please forgive us when our faith is shaken and we let worry and fear take us over. Fill us with hunger for Your Word and communion with You so that we will build our faith strong and be able to accept the power You give us to overcome. In Your omnipotent name, Amen.

 

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I CAN DO IT

 

Philippians 4:13

 

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." ESV

 

 

Being a Christian is not for the fainthearted. It's one thing to believe without a doubt that our God can do anything. It's another thing for us to believe we can do all things because He strengthens us. When we find ourselves asking the Lord why is this or that happening, we need to head straight to our faith and fan the flames, or throw on another log if needed.

 

Lord, forgive us for letting our faith become weak. Stir our hearts to keep our faith burning, so when we are faced with difficult things, we will know in our heart that You will provide the strength we need to overcome. In Your great name we pray, Amen.

 

 

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WORN OUT PHRASES

 

1 Corinthians 4:20

 

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power." ESV 

 

Many Christians have allowed words, phrases, and Christian lingo to have more power in their gatherings and their personal lives than they have the power of God. Words and phrases have as much divine power as wood and metal idols. We can talk about God and the things of God all day, but the power is not in the words. The power is in the Holy Spirit working through us because we have put on Christ and have done away with our own prideful natures.

 

Lord, forgive us for relying on Christian lingo to get us by and do the work for us of making us look spiritual. Help us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit so that Your power will flow through us and reach lost souls for Your kingdom. In Your great name we pray, Amen.

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POWER THAT DEFIES DEATH

1 Corinthians 6:14

"And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power." ESV

What an honor to us that God will use His same mighty power to bring us alive from the dead just as he did Jesus Christ. How could we ever do anything to dishonor our bodies when God cherishes them like He did His own Son.

Lord, we thank You for Your mighty power that will raise us from the dead, just as it did Jesus Christ. What hope that gives us. In Your name we pray, Amen.

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POWER AND STRENGTH

 

Isaiah 40:29

 

"He gives power to the faint; and to him who has no might he increases strength." ESV 

 

We all struggle and experience times of tiredness and weakness. These are the times our Lord takes over and accomplishes far more than we ever could.

 

Lord, how grateful we are that when we have gone as far as we humanly can, You are there to do powerful and mighty things. Blessed by Your name, Amen.

 

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THE BLOOD AND THE EARS OF THE LORD NEVER FAIL

 

Isaiah 59:1

 

"Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear." ESV 

 

Some people believe that their lives are so far into sin that they can never be saved. There is no sin that the blood of Jesus Christ cannot cleanse. Some people believe the Lord does not listen to their prayers or does not care. Every prayer that is spoken from the heart to the Lord Jesus Christ is answered. His answer may not be what we had expected, but it will be answered. His blood cleanses, His ears hear and move Him to answer.

 

Lord, we give You praise for Your precious and powerful blood that covers all sin. We thank You for hearing all our prayers and for answering them in Your time and in Your way. In Your gracious name we pray, Amen.

 

 

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LET THEM HAVE IT!!!

 

Nahum 1:3

 

"The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet." ESV 

 

Why does God allow evil people to flourish and enjoy their evil ways, especially those who defy the ways of God? The Lord is not impatient like we are. When the time is right, and His timing is perfect, He will bring justice and vengeance like a swirling hurricane that destroys everything in its' path. All we have to do is pray, wait, and watch with Him.

 

Jesus, forgive us for becoming impatient and taking it on ourselves to get vengeance on those who do evil to us and those we love. Forgive us for wanting them to get what they deserve right now. Help us remember that You were patient with us and did not destroy us when we were still sinners. We believe by faith that You will take care of all these evil people and their evil ways in Your time. In Your name, Amen.

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WIMPY SPIRITED PEOPLE

 

Ephesians 6:10

 

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." ESV 

 

If we don't keep our bodies strong by physical exertion and healthy habits, we will be weak and fail the test of physical strength when it presents itself. Likewise, if we don't stay strong spiritually by prayer, study of His Word, and fellowship with believers, we will fail the test of spiritual faith that we will surely need at any given moment. Worse yet, we will be trampled over, deceived, and eternally defeated. His living power keeps our spirits strong. He tells us to be strong. The responsibility is ours.

 

Lord Jesus, forgive us for failing to stay strong in our spirits. Help us to be sensitive to those opportunities You provide to us that will strengthen us. Discipline us so that we will be found strong and walking in Your power when You return. In Your name we pray, Amen.

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WHAT MORE DO WE NEED?

 

2 Corinthians 12:9

 

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." ESV 

 

How often do we pray earnestly for the Lord to take our trials and tribulations away? Do we ask God why He isn't answering our prayers while letting Him know we don't know how long we can keep going on with these burdens? No matter what our problem is, the answer to our prayers is His all sufficient grace. In the midst of trials and turmoil, the power of the Lord will burst through us when we accept His grace by praising Him.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your forgiveness when we fail to acknowledge Your all sufficient grace. Help us to be willing to step aside and allow Your power to shine in our lives in spite of our trials. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

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CRACKED POT TREASURES

 

2 Corinthians 4:7

 

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." ESV 

 

When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, we are gifted with treasure inside of us? It is a treasure given to us by God. This treasure is a light shining in the darkness. This light reflects the face of Christ. From His face we can see the knowledge of God. From our hearts, where the treasure dwells, the darkened world can see Him. It is evident, by its power and majesty that it is not a treasure from us, but from the Almighty God Himself.

 

Heavenly Father, how wonderful is Your grace and mercy that You would put such a treasure in us. We pray that we will reverence this great treasure so that You will receive glory and honor in this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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GOT POWER?

 2 Peter 1:3 "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence." ESV 

 

Knowledge comes from God's Word, from personal time with Him, and from being with other believers. With this knowledge, He freely gives us His power so that we will be fully equipped to live above the destructive forces of this world.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us Your power as we seek You while we are here in this cursed world. Increase our hunger for Your Word, for prayer, and for being with other believers. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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DON'T TALK ABOUT IT, LIVE IT!

 

1 Corinthians 4:20   

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power." ESV

 

 

We can talk about the things of God, quote scriptures, sing choruses, and state our beliefs, but there is no power in talking and discussing the things of God. The power of God is unleashed when we live God's Word and demonstrate His kingdom daily in our lives through the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for wisdom to keep from merely speaking words that have no power, but to live our lives in the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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A POWER SOURCE THAT CAN'T BE BEAT

  Revelation 3:7 "And the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens.'" ESV 

 

If we really believe that God is all powerful, we will not worry about things like we do. When God sets something in place, there is nothing that can change it, except God Himself. If God chooses to keep something from happening, there is nothing that can make it happen, except God Himself. God is omnipotent. He is all powerful and there is no power greater than Him. Trust Him! We will never be disappointed.

 

Heavenly Father, how thankful we are that You are all powerful. Your grace is abundant so that we can put our whole trust in You. You know what is best for us and we thank You that You open and shut the doors according to Your will. Because of that, You will be glorified and we will have what is best for us. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

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POWER PRAYING

  James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." ESV 

 

We often take the precious gift of prayer for granted. We many times use prayer as a needs list for God to complete. Prayer is a powerful communion with Creator of the universe that allows us to bask in His presence, hear Him, and worship Him. It is the way to healing and forgiveness. If we are living right through the eyes of God, our prayers are immeasurably powerful.

 

Heavenly Father, You have shown us how to pray. Forgive us for neglecting this very source of our strength and closeness with You. Put within us the desire to commune with You at every level of our lives. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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ULTIMATE POWER IS OURS

 

Ephesians 1:18-20

 

". . .having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might." ESV

 

We cannot understand the things of God without His Holy Spirit revealing them to us. With the Holy Spirit in us we can actually know and experience the mighty power of God! Yes, this is the very same power that brought Jesus Christ up from the grave! Our God longs to share this power with His children.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Holy Spirit. We praise You that You desire to let us experience Your great power so that we can be useful to Your kingdom. Give us increasing hunger to know You more and give room for Your Holy Spirit to work in us in this marvelous way. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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SUPER POWER

 

1 Samuel 2:9

 

"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones; but the wicked shall be cut off in the darkness, for not by might shall a man prevail." ESV

 

If we are true children of God, we can have confidence that He will guide us along every step of the way and will keep us from falling. Those who do not belong to Him, will find themselves in the end to be helpless, confused, and lost. Neither evil nor the efforts of man can overpower the omnipotent God Almighty.

 

Heavenly father, we thank You for Your eternal protection and guidance. We humbly worship You and acknowledge that there is no power greater than You. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

 

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NO BRAINS, NO MUSCLE, NO POWER NEEDED

 

Zechariah 4:6

 

"Then he said to me, 'This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." ESV

 

The Lord's Church will be preserved and prepared for eternity with Christ. This will not and cannot be done by any strength of a person, group, or organization. There are some who believe they are powerful enough to accomplish this marvelous work. The victory of the Church will be accomplished only by the Spirit of the living God.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for the fullness of Your Spirit in our lives so that we may be a part of Your great plan for the Church. We acknowledge there is no other way the Church will be made ready except by Your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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