NO MAP, NO DETAILS, JUST HIS VOICE

 

Hebrews 11:8

 

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." ESV

  

Having faith, we have no reason to worry about our journey in this life. We will get to where we need to be because our Lord promised. The journey itself is rocky and unpredictable, but we have no need to concern ourselves with the details of our journey. We walk by faith, not knowing what is ahead, because He is faithful.

 

Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness to bring us to our eternal destination. Forgive us for worrying and questioning when our faith grows weak. We don't need to understand what You are doing and where You are leading us. We will keep going, in Your name we pray, Amen.

©2008-2014

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WHERE ARE WE GOING?

 

Hebrews 11:8

 

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." ESV 

 

Walking by faith can be a very perplexing journey. There are many times we find that we can't figure out what God is doing and why we are in the place we are. Our first response it to ask Him what He is doing, where He is. God knows what He is doing and as long as we know that He does, it doesn't matter that we know what He is doing. He seldom reveals to us what He is doing. Rather, He wants us know who He is.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us when we lack faith to trust in Your powerful, all knowing greatness. Help us to keep going forward without insisting that we understand what You are doing. We ask for contentment in learning more about who You are. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

©2008-2014

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WANNA KNOW GOD? OBEY HIM!

John 14:21

 

"Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him." ESV

 

 

If we fill our hearts and minds with God's Word and do what it says, the love of God will flow freely and abundantly through us. When we obey Him, it shows that we love Him. That pleases Him so much that He will reveal Himself to us!

 

Heavenly Father, sometimes it is difficult to obey, but we ask that You show us grace and mercy to stand strong and obey Your Word. Knowing You will reveal Yourself to us if we obey is more than enough motivation. In Jesus' name, Amen.

©2008-2014

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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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LET'S TAKE A WALK

 

1 John 5:18

 

"We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him." ESV

 

Are true Christians perfect? Are we free from making mistakes? Do we always obey the principles of the Word? The answer is, no. But, if we are truly children of God, the Holy Spirit will convict us when we get off track. The love and grace of God will overpower the inclination to sin. We will be alerted by the Holy Spirit and will turn back to His way. If we continue to sin and ignore the Holy Spirit's conviction, we are in danger of numbing our consciences from the voice of God.

 

Heavenly Father, search our hearts and reveal to us if there are any desires in our hearts that are displeasing to You. Help us to be open and obedient to the Holy Spirit. Help us to receive Your love and grace that overpowers our spiritually dangerous selfishness. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

©2008-2014

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THE VOICE

Mark 1:2,3

 

"As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'" ESV

 

John grew, staying in the desert to prepare for his mission. He attracted crowds with the message of repentance and getting ready for the soon coming Christ. By the grace and mercy of God, He gives us a the message, a voice to open our hearts and minds to His plan. When John had used his heart and his voice to prepare those who would hear, he decreased. He dropped out of the limelight so the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, could be the shining Star.

Heavenly Father, we are so blessed with the gifts You give so that we can be witnesses to the Gospel. Forgive us for being so caught up in our successful ministries that we fail to remember who the only Star of this life really is. In His precious name we pray, Amen.

©2008-2013

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DESTROYING AND CAPTURING THOUGHTS

 

 

2 Corinthians 10:5

 

"We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ." ESV

 

If we are discerning, we will recognize thoughts and words that are lies and not from God. In fact, we are to filter all thoughts and if they do not align with the Word of God, we are to destroy them.

 

Heavenly Father, we confess that we do not take the time to filter every thought and every word. There are just so many. You have guaranteed us that if we seek You earnestly with our whole hearts, You will give us discernment for all that we think and hear. Help us draw nearer to You and take captive those thoughts and words that are ungodly. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

©2008-2013

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DIRTY BATH WATER

 

 

2 Kings 5:9-12

"So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha's house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, 'Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.' But Naaman was angry and went away saying, 'Behold, I thought he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper. Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?' So he turned and went away in a rage." ESV

We all have our pride and dignity don't we? Whatever our station in life, there will be a time, if not already, when the Lord will tell us to do something that is so beneath what we ever thought He would. After all, there are more "acceptable" ways God could have chosen to answer our prayers. Many Christians react the same way Naaman did. Obedience to God is what gives Him pleasure and causes Him to lavish us with His blessings. Often times obedience requires humility.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for our human pride and believing we are above doing the things we need to do in order to obey Your Word. Open our spiritual eyes to see ourselves compared to Christ so that we will eagerly put on the cloak of humility. In Jesus' name, Amen.

         

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LOVE, OBEDIENCE, AND JOY

John 15: 9-11

"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." ESV

The Lord loves us as the Father loves Him. We are to stay abiding in His love. To stay abiding in His love, we will obey what He tells us to do just as He obeyed the Father. If we obey Him, we will be complete and filled with His joy. His joy is what allows us to be able to stand firm in this life.

Heavenly Father, we stand in need of Your grace to be obedient and to walk in Your love as You have commanded us. Give us an unquenchable hunger to love and obey as Christ did so that we will have Your joy that gives us all the strength we need. In Jesus' precious name we pray, Amen.

        

©2013

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OBEDIENCE AND SACRIFICE

 

 

1 Samuel 15:22

 

"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams." NIV

 

"Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams." KJV

When performing outward good works becomes more important than the inward obedient attitude, God becomes displeased. It is a sacrifice of time and energy to volunteer to clean the church, but it is a greater spiritual work to bring all of your thoughts captive to Christ. Make this more important in your life without neglecting the good works.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for thinking our attendance at church, our reading our Bibles, and involving ourselves in Christian activities are what we need to do to please You. Help us to understand and begin living out obedience to Your Word that is more pleasing to You than anything. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

       

©2012

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CAPTURE THOSE THOUGHTS

 

2 Corinthians 10:5

"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." NIV

"Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." KJV

Aren't we all familiar with those nagging, negative thoughts that make us worry and fret? It seems like those thoughts just keep going around and around in our heads to keep us from having any peace. Those thoughts are from the enemy, who wants us to be fearful, to question the truth, and to question God. If we will remember that we have the authority to take these thoughts, bind them up, and take them to Christ, He will take them and exchange them for peace and contentment. If we let these thoughts get the best of us, we will be on edge, anxious, and mistrusting of God and man.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for allowing the enemy to place thoughts in our heads that create doubt and fear. Help us to use the authority You have given us through the name of Christ, to take those thoughts captive and bring them to You. And we thank You for the peace and joy You bring to us for doing so. In Jesus' precious name we pray, Amen.

           

©2011

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DO WE LOVE HIM?

How much do we really love Jesus Christ, who died for us? Do we love
Him to the point that we will obey Him? If so, He tells us to feed His
sheep. It takes food, time, patience, and commitment to feed His sheep.
In order to have these things, we must be in constant communion with
the Lord so that we will have the spiritual food and nurturing attitude
to teach and strengthen those He places within our reach. Do we
really love Him?

Heavenly Father, we pray for the love only You can give us, that will
enable us to give out to those who need You and the spiritual food
that will help them know you more. In Jesus' name.

Read John 21:15

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon son of
John, do you truly love me more than these?' 'Yes, Lord,' he said, 'you
know that I love you.' Jesus said, 'Feed my lambs.'" (NIV)

"So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of
Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord;
thou knowest that I love thee. He asith unto him, Feed my lambs." (KJV)

    
©2010

TRUE LOVE

How can we show God that we truly love Him? Jesus tells us He
will know we love Him if we obey His commandments. What are His
commandments? They are to love God with all of our being and to
love each other. The love He is commanding is not merely words or
sentiments, but acts of giving and sacrifice.

Heavenly Father, fill our hearts to overflowing with love for You and
for each other so that we will bring glory to You; In Jesus' name.

Read John 14:15

"If you love me, you will obey what I command." (NIV)

"If ye love me, keep my commandments." (KJV)

    
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WORK OUT YOUR OWN SALVATION

As Christians, we all have the same Lord and the same Spirit dwelling in us. However, we all have different temptations, difficulties, and situations with which to contend in this life. It is up to each one of us to work out what God has put in us and apply it to our own unique situations. We all have the same tools but a different set of circumstances in our lives and our walk with the Lord.

We have to work it out, carefully following Him.

Read Philippians 2:12

"Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my
presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling." (NIV)

"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." (KJV)

THINKING ATTENTIVELY

To have discernment is to recognize those thoughts and statements
that are lies and not from God. In fact, we are to filter all thoughts
and statements through the Word of God and His principles.

Read 2 Corinthians 10:5

" We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up
against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought
to make it obedient to Christ." (NIV)

"Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ." (KJV)

DON'T GET COMFORTABLE HERE

If we are strangers and aliens in this world that implies we belong
to the heavenly realm and not the earthly one. If we allow earthly
things to grab our affections, Godly things will fade. Then we are at
risk for becoming captives to this world. It is crucial to stay away
from those things that tempt us.

Read 1 Peter 2:11

"Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to
abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul." (NIV)

"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain
from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul" (NIV)


  
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FORGIVEN AND FORGIVE

God's love and forgiveness is what brought us back into right relationship with Him. What excuse do we have for refusing to show compassion and forgiveness to those who have wronged us? Just pass it on.

Read Colossians 3:13

"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (NIV)

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." (KJV)


  
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DISCIPLINE

Being disciplined can be a very unpleasant thing. But when the Lord
is the one doing the correcting, we can be sure that it is for our good
and for His glory. His discipline is a blessing that we learn to accept
and appreciate as we grow in His love.

Read Job 5:17

Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the
discipline of the Almighty." (NIV)

"Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore
despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty." (KJV)


  
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FOOD AND WORK

Food is a life sustaining necessity. The problem is, food does not magically appear in our hands so we can eat. Someone has to hunt the food, grow the food, harvest the food, and prepare the food. We are commanded to be a part of the process that makes food available by exerting effort. Work is
therefore necessary to sustain life. This is even more critical for the spiritual life.

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:10

"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'If a man will not work, he shall not eat.'" (NIV)

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat." (KJV)





  
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THE LORD'S JOY

The Lord loves us as the Father loves Him. We are to stay abiding in His love. To stay abiding in His love, we will obey what He tells us to do just as He obeyed the Father. If we obey Him, we will be complete and filled with His joy. His joy is what allows us to be able to stand firm in this life.

Read John 15: 9-11 and Nehemiah 8:10b

"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." (NIV)

"...............Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." (NIV)


"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." (KJV)

"...............neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength." (KJV)



  
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