IN THE KNOW

 

1 John 5:20

 

"And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life." ESV 

 

We all know the feel of a soft warm bed when our tired and aching bodies are nestled there. It's a peaceful, familiar place of comfort and rest. Do we know what it is like to be in Christ? So vastly far above anything we can experience in this world, being in Christ places us in full access to the Son, who reveals all things about the Father. It is in Him we find Truth. If we are already there, we can bask in it. If we need to be there, we can ask for it.

 

Heavenly Father, we desire to be in You, where there is peace, comfort, rest, and most of all Truth. Transform our hearts and minds so that we will be surrounded by You, and so that we will work to bring others into Your Truth. In Christ's name we pray, Amen.

 

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HUSH

 

 

Psalm 46:10

 

"Be still, and know that I am God. . . " ESV

 

We can let our minds work at causing the world around us to get more quiet. Stop thinking about tomorrow. Stop thinking about our finances. Stop thinking about our jobs or lack thereof. Stop thinking about our family issues. Stop thinking about our illnesses. Stop thinking about what we have, don't have, or want to have. We can be thinking of God and His great power, His love, His grace, and His mercy. This is the greatest spiritual exercise there is. It benefits not only our minds, but our spirits and bodies as well.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for allowing the noise of this world drown out the innumerable blessings You give to us each day. Help us to be still, to just make an effort to listen only to the sounds of Your presence all around us. We thank You and ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord, Amen.

 

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SHARP EARED SHEEP

John 10:27,28   "But you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." ESV   Do we hear our Lord when He speaks to us? If we are His sheep, we hear Him and by His grace, we live the way He wants for us. How do we, as Christians become sharp eared sheep in His flock and know His voice? We can do this by continually walking in His Spirit, studying His Word, and abiding in His presence through prayer. Then we will recognize His voice, He will know us, and we will follow Him right on into eternal life.   Heavenly Father, the noise of this world so often drowns out what You are saying to us. Anoint our ears and our hearts so that we will stay so close to You, the clamor of this world will fade, and all we will hear is Your voice. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.           ©2008-2013 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

KNOW HIM AS HE KNOWS US

 

John 10:14

"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me." NIV

"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine." KJV

A newborn baby learns it's mother's voice before it learns anything else. We recognize our loved ones by being familiar with them and their ways. We can only become familiar and know our Lord Jesus Christ when we spend time with Him and get to know Him in an intimate way. If we fail to do this, we will be deceived by others who seem to have the right answers. Only Jesus Christ will get us to eternal life, through Him. And that is only by knowing His voice and following only Him.

Heavenly Father, give us the hunger to make ourselves available to have communion with You so that we have intimate knowledge of You. Keep us aware of other voices in the world that sound good, but lead to destruction. Help us to hear and know Your voice so that we can be with You for eternity. In Jesus' name, Amen.

       

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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