THE BIG EXAM

 

Lamentations 3:40

 

"Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord." ESV 

 

Who enjoys taking tests or being examined. It's hard to learn things about ourselves that aren't very desirable. But, the only way we can find out if there is something wrong is to test or examine. The Word of God tells us to examine ourselves to see if there is anything in us that needs to be gone. When our self examination exposes these things, we can confess them, repent, and get back into perfect harmony with our Lord.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for neglecting to examine ourselves for things in our lives that should not be there. Help us to make it a regular practice so that we can be clean before You. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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I DID IT OR HE DID IT FOR ME

 

Proverbs 27:21

 

"The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise." ESV

 

We have learned how silver and gold are purified by the refiner's fire; how it separates the purity from the impurity. Will we show how purified we have allowed the Lord to make us when we speak of our own accomplishments and the good life we have. Are we prideful, feeling superior, self-satisfied that we have accomplished much? Or are we humble and speak the truth of how it is only by the grace of God that we have gotten to this place? Do we honor ourselves for what we have accomplished or do we give all the glory to God? That will tell our purified we are.

 

Heavenly Father, may we never be puffed up by claiming what we have achieved as being by our own talents and abilities. Instead, let the blessings we have in this life be motivation to tell the world it is by Your loving grace, and Your desire to bless Your children. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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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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WARNING: SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IS HERE

In our present times, tolerance has become the ruling law of the
world. As Christians, we are in danger of being weakened in our
faith by accepting everyone's way of believing as equally valid as
any other. Although we are not commanded to put other's down,
we are to test what we see and hear. We are to speak and live the
Gospel to everyone, everywhere. The opposition, the antichrist is
out there quickly spreading deceit, masked truth.

Read 1 John 4:3

"But every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.
This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming
and even now is already in the world." (NIV)

"And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come
in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist,
whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already
is it in the world." (KJV)




  
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