ARE YOU SHALLOW?

 

Luke 8:13

 

"And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away." ESV

 

Saving faith in Christ is so much more than giving mental agreement to a belief. Giving a mental assent is much the same as having good intentions, or as though seeds were planted on rocky soil. When that kind of faith is tested it doesn't last long, it washes away quickly. To be good soil, ready to receive salvation through faith in Christ, we will be drawn by the Holy Spirit with open hearts, ready to receive Him deep into our very hearts.

 

Heavenly Father, we pray for ourselves and for others, that we will be good soil, drawn by Your Holy Spirit, with open hearts to receive the salvation with which You paid such an unimaginable price. Remove the rocks from the hearts of people who need Your salvation. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, Amen.

 

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RECEIVE AND PAY IT FORWARD

 

2 Corinthians 9:10

 

"He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness." ESV

 

God is the supplier of seeds, He plants them, and He brings to Himself a harvest. God supplies us with His blessings. We accept His blessings and use what we need to grow more in Him. We give out of this abundance of His blessings to others so they can do the same. The more we give, the more He supplies to us.

 

Heavenly Father, we pray to receive Your blessings with a pure heart and to give them freely to others. We desire to be part of Your great harvest, multiplying Your love and grace. We praise You and ask this 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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PERFECT SECURITY SYSTEM

 

1 Samuel 17:37

 

"And David said, 'The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.' And Saul said to David, 'Go, and the Lord be with you!'" ESV

 

One of the major reasons many of us are weak in faith is that we do not allow our encouragement to come from God. Rather, we listen to the voices without and within about the dangers, the impossibilities, the pointless trying. We have the choice to do as David did. He acknowledged that God delivered him before from horrifying dangers. He declared again when faced with even more danger, that God would do as He had always done, deliver him in victory. And God did, just as David believed by faith.

 

Heavenly Father, we pray that our faith will increase as we draw encouragement from You and the Word as we recall the times You have rescued us in the past. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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NO STINKIN' THINKIN' ALOUD!

 

Philippians 4:8

 

"Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, it there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." ESV

 

We all know about the 'power of positive thinking." Don't forget there is also power in negative thinking. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions are determined for the most part by the kinds of thoughts we allow to occupy our minds. If we choose to let the positive thoughts dominate our thinking, we will have thoughts that produce the power of God in our lifestyle and our attitude.

 

Heavenly Father, help us to choose our thinking so that we will be focused on positive things. Allow our thoughts to radiate Your mind and our actions to show Your great power and love. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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ARE YOU ON THE PANEL OF JUDGES?

1 Samuel 16:7

 

"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." ESV

 

As humans, we tend to judge the worth of others by appearance. We judge the exterior. God judges by looking at the heart. We cannot make a judgment the way God does because we can't see the heart of another person. We can't judge others because we are not able to gather the information necessary to make a correct judgment. Only God can do that.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask that you help us to keep from judging others, to leave that up to You, the One who knows the hearts of all people. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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GET RID OF IT

 

Colossians 3:5

 

"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry." ESV

 

When we were born again into the Body of Christ, we were made new. However, we are still confined to this earth and to its natural laws. We continue to have thoughts and desires that are contrary to God's way. We are commanded to totally get rid of these ungodly things that are in our human nature. No excuses, no exceptions. These things are sexual thoughts and actions outside the bounds of marriage; anything that stains our Christian testimony; wanting anything that is detestable to God; giving in when we know it is wrong; and being dissatisfied with what we have, always wanting more.

 

Heavenly Father, help us to use our faith and the power You have given us to put to death all of the desires and actions that place us in danger of Your displeasure. Give us courage to take responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, and actions. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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