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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WHAT KIND OF ROCK IS THAT?

 

Matthew 16:18

 

"And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build by church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." ESV 

 

What is this rock on which Jesus Christ builds His Church? It wasn't on the man Peter, but on what Peter responded to Jesus' question to him, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." v.16. If we have this same faith Peter had, we have the knowledge of the power of the sovereignty of God. We will conquer death, hell, and the grave as Jesus did. And together, united as one on the Rock, we will bring others to this saving grace and we will trample down the very gates of hell.

 

Lord, we worship You and give You praise for coming to this earth so that we would know the Truth. Oh, how we need Your grace to live in this power and victory as Your Church. Help us to stand on the rock, make our every conscious thought remember who we are in You, and give us victory over the attacks of evil. In Your gracious name we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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GENUINE OR IMPOSTER?

 

2 Timothy 2:19

 

"But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: 'The Lord knows those who are his,' and, 'Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.'" ESV

 

God is the builder of the Church. Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone, secured forever by the seal of God's hand. A seal signifies ownership and removes any doubt about the Truth. Many people proclaim they are Christians, but they aren't. God knows those who are genuinely His. They have turned from their own selfish ways. God's Church, made up of His people, is pure and holy, founded on Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You have provided the way for us to be Your own. Help us to use our faith and to live holy before You and before others, so that Your Church brings You glory and honor. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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SEVEN TIMES ONE

 

 

Ephesians 4:4-6

 

"There is one body and one Spirit--just as you were called to one hope that belongs to your call--one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." ESV

 

There is only one Church, the body of Christ. While there are thousands of churches, denominations, independent groups, etc., not one of these alone is the Church. The Church consists of those who are drawn by the Holy Spirit, have repented of their sin, and have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. The Church is made up of people from every walk of life, denomination or independent group of believers. Isn't it a blessing that we don't have to seek out the "right" church, when the one Church is only a prayer away?

 

Heavenly Father, please forgive us for getting so focused on our own denomination and traditional beliefs that we lose sight of what the Church, the Bride of Christ really is. Open our eyes to the reality of the Body of Christ and what that means for each of us as we live each day. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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LISTEN AND LIVE

Revelation 2:7   "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God." ESV   Salvation is the free gift of God through faith in Christ Jesus. However, it is our walk through this world of time on earth that shows whether we have truly accepted that free gift. If we overcome the obstacles and trials lying in our path, we will be counted as the true believers and live forever with Him.   Heavenly Father, how we stand in need of Your forgiveness for allowing ourselves to be overcome by the things of this world. We pray for the fullness of Your Holy Spirit that we will be armed and ready to overcome whatever this world puts in our way. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.         ©2008-2013 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC   http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/   No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only           

NEVER HALF NAKED

 

 

Ephesians 6:11

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." ESV

The apostle Paul did not write this letter to an individual. He wrote it to the Church in Ephesus. The Lord did not intend for us to fight the schemes of the devil on our own. As members of His Body, the Church, we are to all put on the full armor, working together, praying together, standing firm together, and tearing down Satan's strongholds together. The Lord will take care of our personal problems if we live in that armor, praying in faith to Him.

Heavenly Father, how we pray for Your grace to help us do our part in making sure the Church is fully dressed. We believe You will take care of us in all our struggles if we put the Body of Christ, Your Church first by keeping the full armor on at all times. In Jesus' name, Amen.

         

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UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:10

"I appeal to you brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment." ESV

If all Christians everywhere were united in thinking and purpose, the power and love of the Bride of Christ has for Him would explode in this world, breaking through the very gates of hell. Unfortunately, the Church is busy dividing itself by differing on less important interpretations of scripture, doctrine, traditions, and theological beliefs. What would be the remedy for this? It would be all Christians everywhere returning to the One and Only Truth that matters: Jesus Christ and Him crucified!

Heavenly Father, how Your heart must weep at the way Your Church has broken up into different groups based on many things that will not really matter in eternity. We pray earnestly for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to unite all true believers in Christ no matter how or where they came to know You. Help us to lay aside those things that won't matter when You come back for us. Unite us in Your Spirit so that the true purpose of the Church will be fulfilled. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

         

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