WHAT PLEASES HIM

 

 

Ephesians 5:10

 

"And try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord." ESV 

 

The children of God are living and walking everywhere in this world among the people of the world. Sometimes it gets difficult to tell the difference between what is pleasing to God and what isn't. If we commit ourselves to prayer, to study of the Word, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and to ask for discernment, we will know what pleases our Lord. We will desire to share it with the world.

 

Lord, search us and show us what we need to do to please you and not ourselves. Give us a burning desire to pray, study Your word, and walk in Your Spirit. We pray in Your name, Amen.

 

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WHEN THE WORLD'S WISDOM GOES BUST

  1 Corinthians 1:19 "For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.'" ESV 

 

Earthly knowledge and wisdom have grown by leaps in bounds. We get so impressed by the things that are discovered and explained by today's men of respected expertise. As Christians, we understand that the knowledge and wisdom of this world cannot reconcile us to God nor lead us to God. The world's wisdom is temporary and it will disappear along with the rest of the world's wood, hay, and stubble when Christ comes for us.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your true wisdom and knowledge so that the Life You give will fill our souls and bring us safely home to You. Give us awareness of those things that get us distracted and caught up in the wisdom of this world. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

 

 

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LOVE GROWN UP

 

 

Philippians 1:9,10

"And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." ESV

All that we do, all that we learn, and all our understanding is to be filled, rich to overflowing with love. Then we can know those things that are true and Godly. Then we will know God, for God is love.

Heavenly Father, living in enemy territory surrounds us with so much that lacks warmth and caring. Fill us to overflowing with Your love as we reach out to You. Help us to leave mounds of love everywhere we go and to everyone we see. We long to know You and to share Your love with this world. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

         

©2008-2013

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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THE WAYS OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT

 

Hosea 14:9

"Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them." NIV

"Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? Prudent, and he shall know them? For the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein." KJV

As Christians, we all have struggles and we may even fall. But we have a God who loves us and walks with us and sets us back on the path when we stray. But, for those who choose to live their lives on their own, without Jesus Christ, it is a vastly different result. Without a loving God at their side, they walk alone and, without any assurance. They inwardly tremble, hoping someone will have a heart of kindness to come and help them with their problem. When the unsaved get into trouble for not following the world's laws, they are at the mercy of the world's justice system. They may pay for their wrongdoing here on earth, but they will walk the streets still unsaved and unforgiven, walking toward eternal darkness. For them, there is no hope. They are unwise, making up their own beliefs that all is well.

Heavenly Father, how can we ever thank You enough for showing us Your just and true ways so that we can put our trust in You during good times and bad. Give us the boldness to let those who are unsaved know there is a better way that gives hope, a foundation of peace, that leads to eternal life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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WHAT ARE WE DOING?

 

Haggai 1:7

"This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'Give careful thought to your ways.'"NIV

"Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways."KJV

Our daily schedules are so busy we have organized our tasks by doing things by mindless routine. Unfortunately, it is easy to get into a mindless routine of daily Bible reading and prayer, if we have worked that into our day at all. When we are going along on auto pilot through our day, the enemy has a perfect playground in our minds and lives to set us up for temptation and sin. Take heed of what the Word tells us to do.

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your forgiveness for going through our day without giving thought to what we say or do, but live in mindless routines. We pray for mindfulness of all that we think, say, and do so that we will bring honor and glory to Your name. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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TURN FROM THE FAITH?

 

Matthew 24:10

"At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other."NIV

"And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."KJV

What time is Jesus talking about here? He is talking about the last days just prior to His second coming. All of us are sure that we will not be one of those that fall away and betray fellow Christians. But Jesus said it would happen and He said many would do so. How can this happen? The falling away is not an abrupt waking up one morning and deciding not to follow Christ anymore. It is a slow subtle veering away from the Truth led by smooth talking men and women who call themselves Christians. They will teach enough of the truth to keep us listening while throwing in little bits of Satan's lies that don't seem to be harmful at all. If we stay in the Word of God and prayer, the Holy Spirit will let us know when deception is present. Be on guard. Turning from the faith can happen to any of us who aren't alert.

Heavenly Father, oh how we need discernment and dedication to Your Word. Give us more hunger for Your Word and prayer so that we will be equipped to stand strong and not fall away when the time draws near. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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CALL IT WHAT IT IS

What does it means to have a reprobate mind? It is the lack of
acknowledging or even caring about the difference between right and
wrong. There is no shame in sin or evil. Whatever feels and seems right
is the guide. It is frightening to know how easy it is to get deceived by
someone with a reprobate mind, because the talk flows smoothly and
convincingly that it is okay to do what is wrong. It is so very easy to
influence the unsuspecting. The reward is death. We can't let anyone get
us confused about what is good and what is evil. Pray for discernment.

Read Isaiah 5:20

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for
light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for
bitter." (NIV)

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness
for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for
bitter!" (KJV)

WHO UNDERSTANDS?

Those who truly seek God, spend time with God, and learn from
God will understand the goodness and the severity of God. His ways
will be understood by them. Those who have this understanding will
be known by God. Everything about God is true and without error. The
true believers will walk in God's truth and experience peace and
assurance. Those who don't know the Lord will find themselves
stumbling with confusion and uncertainty.

Read Hosea 14:9

"Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He
will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous
walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them." (NIV)

"Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? Prudent,
and he shall know them? For the ways of the LORD are right,
and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall
therein." (KJV)

WEAR ALL THE ARMOR

As Christians, we all have spiritual battles to fight against the subtle traps, deceiving temptations, and outright devastating attacks of Satan. We can't be without the full protection God has provided for us or neglect to maintain and wear any part of His armor. We are to be alert and prepared for anything the enemy may use to hinder or destroy our Christian walk.

Read Ephesians 6:11

"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (NIV)

"Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (KJV)


  
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LOVE

Everything we do, everything we learn, and all understanding we
have is to be filled, rich to overflowing with love. Doing so, we can
know the things that are right and Godly. Then we will know God,
for God is love.

Read Philippians 1:9,10

"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more
in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to
discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day
of Christ." (NIV)

"And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in
knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are
excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of
Christ." (KJV)


  
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