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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ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

 

Matthew 5:3

 

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

 

Being poor in spirit is an attitude of humility 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, forgive us when we become prideful and forget that humility is the cloak we wear that reflects Your glory. Be glorified in us we pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

©2008-2014

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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DON'T TALK ABOUT IT, LIVE IT!

 

1 Corinthians 4:20   

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power." ESV

 

 

We can talk about the things of God, quote scriptures, sing choruses, and state our beliefs, but there is no power in talking and discussing the things of God. The power of God is unleashed when we live God's Word and demonstrate His kingdom daily in our lives through the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for wisdom to keep from merely speaking words that have no power, but to live our lives in the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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TWO BIRTHS

 

 

John 3:3

"In reply Jesus declared, 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.'" NIV

 

 

"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." KJV

We were created by God to be totally and completely alive so that we could have open communication and relationship with Him. Since sin has entered the world, to be able to have this relationship with God, it is necessary that we all have two births. The first one is the physical birth of the body and mind so that we can see and experience this  world. The second one is the birth of the spirit which comes from above so that we can see and experience the kingdom of God. Without the second birth, the spirit of man remains in darkness and alienation from his Creator, God Almighty.

Heavenly Father, how we thank You and praise You that You provided us the Way to be born again, made alive in the Spirit to know and experience Your kingdom. Help us to nurture our spiritual lives and feed on Your Word so that we will bear fruit for Your kingdom. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

       

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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