LOVE A GOOD MYSTERY?

 

 

Colossians 2:3

 

"In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." ESV 

 

The mysteries of God are so intriguing. We spend a lot of time studying and praying that these mysteries will be revealed to us. The news is, God's mysteries have already been revealed to us. They are all contained in Jesus Christ. God has placed ALL of His wisdom and knowledge in His Son. If we seek the Son, we will find Him. He will reveal His wonderful mysteries to us as we walk along with Him.

 

Lord, thank You for making the way for us to know the fullness of Your wisdom and knowledge. Help us to seek You with our whole hearts so that we know You and receive mysteries You reveal to us. In Your name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHERE'S THE TREASURE

 

Matthew 6:21

 

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." ESV 

 

When we find treasure, we do all we can to protect it, guard it, and preserve it. Our thoughts will return to our treasure time and time again. We will have strong desires to check on it and make sure it is safe and secure. Where is our treasure? Is it something of this world, created by man. Or is it in the eternal place where our God dwells? Where ever our minds spend the most time, that is where our treasure is.

 

Lord, we thank You that You have given us the greatest treasure of all and that You keep it and guard it so that we can enjoy it for eternity. You have blessed us with so many things to enjoy here on earth, but help us remember that all of that is temporary. Our treasure is in heaven with You. In Your precious name we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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MISSING JUST ONE THING

 

Mark 10:21,22

 

"And Jesus looking at him, loved him, and said to him, 'You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.' Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions." ESV 

 

Becoming a true follower of Christ is a simple act of faith for us, but the cost for this marvelous privilege cost Him so very much. Salvation is a free gift to ALL who will believe. True repentance and faith in Christ is not so easy because we find it inevitable that we manifest the life of God in our thoughts and actions. Being a Christian is not an easy mental agreement. It is living the life of God through our daily lives rather than living the way we think is right.

 

Lord, how can we ever give back to You for freely providing this most awesome gift of salvation and eternal life? All that we have is our selves and what we have collected here of material things. Take our lives and all that we have and use them for Your glory. In Your name we pray, Amen.

 

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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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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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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HIS POWER THROUGH US

 

 

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

What is this treasure we have in these mortal bodies? It is the revelation of the power and knowledge of God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. What an honor and privilege that God would work through His people who are mere corruptible humans. When we, as His children allow Him to do so, it is a testimony to His awesome power.

Heavenly Father, we stand in awe and humility that You would allow us to be living testimonies to Your power. Help us to live our lives worthy of that calling so that You will receive all the glory. In His precious name we pray, Amen.

        

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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TREASURE IN FLOWERPOTS

 

2 Corinthians 4:6,7

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us." NIV

"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." KJV

Do we really get the magnitude of how privileged we are that God has given us this treasure of the knowledge of His glory? He lavishly gave us this light by His mighty power and love through the Holy Spirit. Could we just meditate on that for a moment? Having been given this wonderful treasure, our lives will be evident of it and there will be something different about us the world doesn't understand. God knew we might get proud of this glorious treasure we carry, so He allows us to carry this treasure in our cursed, human bodies. This way, there's no mistaking that it is not anything we have done, but what our all powerful and loving God has done through us and for us.

Heavenly Father, we praise and magnify Your name! Let us take this wonderful treasure You have given us and use it to draw all men to You. Make it evident to every unbelieving heart, that it is You, O God, and not anything we could possibly conjure up. Be glorified in us, we ask in the name of Jesus, Amen.

           

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