CONCEIVED AGAIN

1 Peter 1:23

"For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." NIV


"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." KJV


Can we really fathom the power and love of God? We were physically conceived by the uniting of the female egg and the male sperm. However, spiritually, we were conceived by the very Word of God, that same Word that spoke the whole creation into existence.


Heavenly Father, how unfathomable are your ways and your power. Our conception into the Your Kingdom is only accomplished by your Word through faith in Jesus Christ. Help us to seek after this amazing power and love, so that we will be more like you, in Jesus' name, Amen.


       

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

NOT ONE GOOD PERSON

Romans 3:12

"All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one." NIV


"They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one." KJV


It is very humbling to know our God looked at all of mankind and could not find one person who was good. All of us are in the same boat. We all fail and exalt ourselves at one time or another. Left to our own ways of living as we think are right, we will be found in the sludge pile of human degradation. The Gospel presents us with the way out of of this doomed mess and with the assurance of eternal life.


Heavenly Father, how humbling it is to know that no one is good enough, we all fall far short of the righteousness needed to dwell with you. We can never repay you for the sacrifice you made by sending your Son to cover our worthlessness and render us worthy to be called your children. Help us to always live in that humbleness, that it is not our righteousness but His that makes us worthy. In Jesus' name, Amen.


       

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

BROKEN AND HUMBLED

Psalm 51:17

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." NIV


"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." KJV


We really learn the true meaning of sacrifice and worship when we have been completely beaten down by the world and our heart has no where to be mended except at the feet of Jesus Christ. If we never feel the desperate need for the grace and mercy of God, it is probably because we have never truly examined ourselves and been keenly aware of our need for a saviour.


Heavenly Father, we asked that you will examine our hearts and open our eyes to the truth about our conditions. Forgive us for accepting shortcomings and continuing on with them until we become satisfied with the life of an impaired Christian. We trust that you will bring us to where we need to be. In Jesus' name, Amen.
       

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

FORGOT GOD

Hosea 13:6

"When I fed them, they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot Me." NIV


"According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me." KJV


Are we like the children of Israel? When we get into desperate circumstances and we are helpless, we call on God for help. Even the Godless do this. In His infinite love and mercy He supplies in extraordinary ways and blesses us more than we could imagine. In our satisfied, content situation, we forget from where we came and what the Lord has done for us. That is, we forget until we get into a desperate circumstance and become helpless. Then we remember and cry out to Him again. Earthly contentment is a breeding ground for pride. Pride always puts itself ahead of God. That's why we are warned again and again about pride.


Heavenly Father, how patient and long suffering is your love toward us. We don't deserve the grace you show us day after day, but you continue to give it out because of your Son, Jesus Christ. Forgive us Lord, when we take advantage of your great love by forgetting to put you first when things are going well for us. Help us to remember that we always need you no matter what our circumstances are. Without you we can do nothing. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen


      

©2010

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

NARROW VS WIDE

Matthew 7:14

"But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." NIV


"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." KJV


When we set out for a journey, we make sure we can take interstate highways because they are the way of least resistance in traveling to our destination. It is the opposite with our spiritual journey. The ways of least resistance, the shorter, easier routes will take us to destruction. The only way we will make it to eternal life with Jesus Christ our Lord, is the narrow, difficult trail that requires us to die to ourselves and live for Him.


Heavenly Father, the wide easy road is so inviting and so many people around us are traveling on that interstate. Please help us to keep the armor of God firmly on so that we will not be drawn into that practical but deadly way. You have given us everything we need to travel that narrow and lonely road because You have already walked it ahead of us. By your grace we will trust you as we travel this road. In Jesus' name, Amen.


      

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

SING FOR JOY

Psalm 92:4

"For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands." NIV


"For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands." KJV


Watching the Lord work through lives and circumstances brings joy to the hearts of those whose faith is in Him. Our Lord is moving all around us, working out His age old plan. There are some who do not see His work because their faith has been covered with worry and preoccupation with their own personal situations. They are without the joy of the Lord. All that is needed is for them to pray for open hearts and spiritual eyes to see and believe God will work out their problems for them in His way and His time.


Heavenly Father, we thank you and praise you that you are working your mighty plan that will result in your eternal glory and our eternal life with you. Help us to remember that the joy you bring us is our strength. In Jesus' name, Amen.


      

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

WITH CONFIDENCE

Hebrews 4:16

"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." NIV


"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." KJV


Without confidence: God, why are you not doing something? How can You let this continue? This is more than I can bear. Why me, Lord? Don't You hear me, Lord? How long will You let me suffer? Lord why don't you rescue me?


With Confidence: Lord, You have laid out Your plan. No matter what comes my way, Lord, I know You are in control. Lord, You will take care of all my needs. Lord, I will wait for You with a joyful heart because You count me worthy to be Your child. All things will be accomplished according to Your will.


Heavenly Father, forgive us when we come before you without confidence. It only shows that we are focused on our own selfish agendas. Help us to always come into Your presence with confidence that You are the all knowing, all powerful, ever present God. In Jesus' name, Amen


      

©2010

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.