THE WORD OF THE LORD

 

Psalm 33:4

"For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does." NIV

"For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth." KJV

We know God's word never changes. We know God is love, he is just, he is all powerful. There is never a reason to question what is happening to us and around us. We may not understand now, but we will. And when we do see His purpose we will surely say,"God is good, faithful, and full of mercy."

Heavenly Father, we don't always understand why things happen or what Your purpose is, but we know that You are the God of love and mercy. Help us to keep our trust and faith in You no matter what comes our way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

FAITH AND WORKS

 

James 2:26

"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." NIV

"For the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without words is dead also." KJV

We know that we are not saved by works, but by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The thing is, faith is a living and active state of being. Faith will always produce actions that reflect our faith. Faith naturally flows into action because it is driven by the power of the living God.

Heavenly Father, we know we are saved from sin to eternal life through the blood of Jesus Christ. We know, too, that our faith is living and that our faith will be revealed in the things we think, say, and do. Help us to have living and active faith. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

WITHOUT SIN

 

1 John 1:8

"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us." NIV

"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." KJV

We were born into sin. When we accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior we were set free of the bondage of sin. But we still have the choice to sin or not. Our fleshly nature takes precedence at some time or another, and we sin. We cannot say we are without sin. We all give in to temptation, large or small. Jesus Christ remains faithful to forgive us when we repent.

Heavenly Father, we stand humbled before You knowing that we are not totally clean from the sin of this world. We do give You praise and honor and glory that You have made the way for us to be free from the grip of sin in our lives. Help us to resist temptation and overcome by Your mercy. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

GOD'S POWER IN UNITY

 

Ephesians 4:13

"Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." NIV

"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." KJV

There is power in unity. That's why God's Word tells us over and over to be "one" in Him, be unified as the body of Christ. Remember what happened on the day of Pentecost when the 120 were all in one accord. Remember what God did to disable the work done at the tower of Babel because the people had one purpose? Pray for unity with the body of Christ. Then we will know Christ in His fullness.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for the divisions that exist in the body of Christ because we insist on having our own position and beliefs. Help us to gain unity with Your true believers so that we will be able to know Christ in His fullness. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN

 

Mark 11:25

"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." NIV

"And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." KJV

How quick are we to forgive those who hold on to unforgiveness in their own hearts? Why would we expect God to forgive and show mercy to us if we are harboring grudges against others? It is God's character that we will be forgiven in tandem with the way we forgive others.

Heavenly Father, help us to forgive others so that our hearts will be free of resentment and that You will find us ready to accept the forgiveness we so desperately need from You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

GOD'S TIMING

 

2 Peter 3:9

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." NIV

"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." KJV

No one knows the day or the hour of Christ's return. We do know He will come like a thief in the night. He has told us the signs that let us know His coming is near. Those signs are occurring loud and clear. Yet, God is patiently waiting for all who will come to Him, giving ample opportunity to all.

Heavenly Father, Although You have kept the time of Christ's return locked in Your heart, we thank You and praise You that Your patience is allowing those who need Your salvation to come while there is time. Help us to shine Your light that will draw others to You until that day comes. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD

 

Jeremiah 32:27

"I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" NIV

"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?" KJV

There are times when we struggle with things in our lives and we wonder if God is going to work out the problems we face. At times, we may give up and stop bringing our needs and requests to God. Many of us see no possible way this thing is going to be resolved and turn out for good. Be comforted! There is nothing too hard for God and He will supply the answer.

Heavenly Father, we praise You that we can put our faith in You as Lord of all. We believe by faith that there is nothing impossible for You and that we can confidently bring our needs and petitions to You and place them in Your hands. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC