DAILY GRACE: blessed

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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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Thursday, January 15, 2015

SOMEBODY PAID MY DEBT FOR ME?

Romans 4:8

"Blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin." ESV

And who is it that is so blessed to never be accountable for his sins? It is the man who has confessed and repented of his sins and accepted that Jesus Christ took accountability for them. Because He did that, our sins are no longer held against us. If we find no pleasure in anything else, this alone should make us shout for joy continually.

Lord, we magnify Your name that You loved us so much You took all our sins and paid the penalty for them on the cross. Help us to share the joy of this to everyone we meet. In Your name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

ON A LONG TRIP

Psalm 84:5

"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways of Zion." ESV

When we get ready for a trip, we tend to take care and prepare ahead of time so we have everything we need to make the trip a success. As Christians, we are on a long trip through this life. Are we being careful to make sure we have what we need and to stay focused on our heavenly destination?

Heavenly Father, the journey through this life gets difficult. We are in desperate need of Your power to commit to this journey all the way to the end. We thank You that You are faithful to provide everything we need to make it home to You. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

HAPPY SORROW

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." ESV

Are we truly and honestly aware of the tragedy of sin? Do we understand its' effects on our own hearts? Have we found ourselves humiliated at the fact that we have offended God? Are we deeply grieved by the sins of others and the state of the world? If so, then we are among those who mourn. To mourn is to experience great sorrow over loss or anything regretted. We will be comforted.

Heavenly Father, we pray for spiritual insight to understand the tragedy of sin and how it has separated us from You. We praise You because of Your great love, we can repent and mourn over the effect of sin on us and our world. We thank You for the comfort You lavish on us when we mourn. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

NOURISHMENT

Matthew 5:6

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." ESV

Do we have a deep, urgent craving to be right with God? Do we realize that in order to live, we need daily, fresh supplies from Him, much like we need food and water on a regular basis. If we understand this daily spiritual need, we will not only have what we so deeply desire, but we will have it in abundance.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for our complacency in our spiritual lives. Increase our hunger and desire for Your Word and to know You more. Then we will know what true nourishment is. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

WE RUN ON EMPTY AND DON'T KNOW IT

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." ESV

Being poor in spirit is an attitude toward ourselves that keeps us aware of our total need of God's grace and mercy. Without this attitude, we have no access to the riches of Christ. With it, we have the fullness of the kingdom of heaven right now.

Heavenly Father, this world has so many things that keep us with attitudes that are far from where You have taught us they should be. Help us to keep the mind of Christ so that our lives will be examples of Your love and mercy. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

GOT HAPPINESS?

Psalm 119:1

"Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord." ESV

God's Word tells us how to be happy. If we have pure motives, as the basis for our actions, we will have happiness. If we live our lives within the boundaries of God's will, we will know true happiness. Being happy is the result of a pure heart and obedience.

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You have revealed to us the way to find true happiness. Give us pure hearts and the will to be obedient so that we may know You and have true happiness. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Monday, November 25, 2013

A CROWN FOR PASSING THE TEST

James 1:12

"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." ESV

It's getting harder and harder to stay strong and to cope with the trials and temptations we face today. When we know the final outcome of everything we go through, although we may not know the purpose, we will have the strength and understanding to face whatever trial comes our way.

Heavenly Father, how we thank You for Your mighty promise to us that we will receive the crown of life if we endure to the end. Forgive us for our weaknesses and complaining when things are going badly and we see no purpose in them. You know the reasons and You have promised us the crown of life if we stay strong. That's all we need to know. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Friday, October 25, 2013

HAPPY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOTEM POLE

John 13:17

"If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them." ESV

Jesus Christ spoke these words after having washed the feet of His disciples. Once we realize the significance of what He did that day, we will know that we are all on an equal footing with everyone else in the eyes of God Almighty. In fact, it is pleasing to Him and Christ-like for us to see others as more important than ourselves.

Heavenly Father, oh how short we fall of seeing ourselves as we truly are. We fail at accepting that we are not better, but equal to all other people. How much more do we fail at following Christ's example of considering others as more important. Forgive us and fill us with Your Holy Spirit that we will see ourselves from Your eyes and accept the gift of humility toward all of Your children. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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Monday, October 8, 2012

THE BIGGEST TEST EVER

James 1:12

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." NIV

"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him." KJV

Most of us don't really care for taking tests. It requires time and energy to prepare and make sure we make a passing grade. Actually, our lives on this earth are tests of faith and obedience to God and resistance to the sin of this world. This kind of testing not only requires time and energy, but also commitment and the power of the Holy Spirit to make it through to the end. It is a life long test. If we stand firm and endure the hardships and trials of this world, we will pass the test and receive God's promise of the crown of life.

Heavenly Father, how we thank and praise You for the precious promise of the crown of life. Sometimes the test is difficult and we want to give up. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we will have the power to persevere through the difficulties of this world. Fill our hearts with hunger and desire to pass this test so that we will spend eternity with You. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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