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"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)
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Job 42:2
"I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted." NIV
"I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee." KJV
If we truly believe that nothing is impossible with God or that His will is always being accomplished, why, in times of trouble, do we question Him or think that He has turned away from us? It is because we do not see what He is doing. We are in an uncomfortable place and want it changed now. We thought we knew how this thing was going to work out but God has a different plan and we can't see it. True faith patiently waits in peaceful anticipation, no matter what place we are in, that God will complete His work and we will always be in the palm of His hand.
Heavenly Father, we ask your forgiveness for those times we have questioned your faithfulness and willingness to take care of us. Help us to use the measure of faith you have given to us so that we can wait in patience and hope for your help. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
Acts 1:9
"After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." NIV
"And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight." KJV
What a great honor to have been among that group of followers who witnessed our Lord ascend from this world to His eternal home. Fellow believers, since we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit, we can witness the great working and miracles our Lord does every day. How honored we are. And, who knows but that we will be eye witnesses to His return.
Heavenly Father, we praise you and thank you that you have honored us with spiritual eyes to witness your wondrous works every day. We ask that you will help us to keep our eyes open and be alert to your presence and your return. In Jesus' name, Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
John 15:5
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." NIV
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." KJV
The vine keeps the whole plant rooted, stable, and nourished. It is the source of life for the branches and fruit. A branch severed from the vine cannot survive. God will never separate us from the True Vine, but we can choose to detach ourselves. If we do, we cannot survive spiritually. We are totally dependent on Jesus Christ for our very lives, our stability, and our spiritual food. If we cut ourselves off from Him, all we have left to thrive on are this cursed world and our own strength. Without Him, we are like dead, fallen branches.
Heavenly Father, we praise you and glorify your name because you have given us Jesus Christ, our True Vine. We are supplied with all we need to be alive and healthy spiritually. Help us to always stay true to the Vine so that we will have life and bear fruit for your kingdom. In Jesus' name, Amen.
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
John 4:35
"Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." NIV
"Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." KJV
How many of us are aware that we pass by opportunity after opportunity to share Christ? We are plodding along unaware thinking we will get our lives in order so that we can do great things for God? There is no time wait. If we open our eyes and look all around us, we can see lost people looking for the Answer we have. We don't travel to the harvest field, we live in the middle of it. We start sharing now, where we are, with what we have. Our Lord will keep us supplied. The field is ready and so large. Those who are willing to open their eyes and take up the call to harvest are so few.
Heavenly Father, we ask you to forgive us for living day after day with closed eyes. We have failed to see opportunities to share the gospel message and words of hope and encouragement. Help us to be aware of those around us who need someone to give them hope. Keep our minds ready to work in the harvest field, right where we are. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
Isaiah 33:6
He will be sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure." NIV
"And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure." KJV
The fear of the Lord is to give total respect and recognition of His divine authority. If we have true fear of the Lord, we have that which opens a vast storehouse of blessings with all wisdom and knowledge. What glorious treasures He has for us if we just give Him the honor and respect that belongs to Him.
Heavenly Father, we offer up to you all honor, glory, and praise for the Almighty God you are and the wonderful things you have for us. We are humbled that you have seen fit to give us access to all your blessings, and knowledge, and wisdom. Help us to put on your Son, Jesus Christ, so that we will be worthy to partake. We ask in Jesus' name. Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
Matthew 7:3
"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" NIV
"And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?" KJV
Our human nature causes us to examine our own problems with eyes half open and a string of excuses and rationales. This keeps us from having to discipline ourselves to work and rid our lives of those things that should be removed. Instead we put on our magnifying glasses and our judge's robes to scour and scan the smallest faults in others. Remember, God will judge us with the methods we use to judge others. Our job is to put off the old human nature and ask the Lord to examine us for sawdust and planks.
Heavenly Father, how sorry we are for being so quick to point out the faults in others and so good at not seeing ours. Give us hearts of love that covers a multitude of sins and give us eyes to see where we need to get with you and make changes in our own lives. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
Psalm 29:2
"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness." NIV
"Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." KJV
To ascribe is to acknowledge the source or owner of something. God's name is the source of love, mercy, wisdom, and power. We are to honor His name as such in our praise and worship. Our worship is not dependent on the beautiful clothes and adornment we wear but it is holy and acceptable to God when we worship with clean, humble hearts.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that you are the source of all things good and holy. Help us Lord to always bring honor to your name and to approach you with pure and clean hearts. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen
©2010
Daily Grace
Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
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