WHAT'S THAT COMING OUT OF MY MOUTH?

 

 

Ephesians 4:29

 

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." ESV

 

These days it seems we are all critics of others. Maybe we think so highly of ourselves, the flaws in others stand out so clearly. Perhaps we think so lowly of ourselves, we speak of the faults in others so we don't look so bad in comparison. Then it could just be that our minds are set toward a negative perspective about most things. Negativity steals our joy and eager anticipation of the future. Worse yet, it does the same thing to those who hear us spew our negativity. Just like a corrupted file on a computer, our corrupt talk stops the flow of God from coming through our lives.

 

Heavenly Father, please search our hearts and allow us to identify any negative thought that might come out of our mouths in words. Guard our minds and our lips so that what we speak will encourage and lift up those who hear us. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHERE'S THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYER?

 

 

James 4:3

 

"You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions." ESV

 

Prayer is a precious gift from God in which we can communicate with Him freely and openly. Are we using prayer as an opportunity to tell God what we think He should do. And then, when He does not answer, do we become angry, discouraged with Him and complain that He does not really care? Do we really consider what we pray? If we truly search our hearts, we will find the real motive for our prayers. It is our true motives in asking God to meet our wants and needs that will determine whether we receive or not.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for getting so wrapped up in the cares of this world that we pray to You with only our own agenda in mind. You know what our needs are before we ask. Help us to pray as our Lord Jesus prayed. In this way, we will be glorifying You, drawing closer to You, and You will take care of all our needs. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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Galatians 3:23

 

"Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed." ESV

 

So many people who have not accepted Christ as their Savior continue to see Christianity as a large list of do's and don'ts. Even some Christians are still under the teaching of this same concept. The good news came as Jesus Christ, who showed us a new way. We are no longer bound by the laws of do this and don't do that. We have been set free to live by the Spirit of the living God who leads us by His Spirit. It is by His Spirit that we know what is pleasing and right in God's eyes. We no longer need a list of rules to follow. If we are walking in the Spirit of God, we will never be breaking any laws. There are no laws against the things God would lead us to do.

 

Heavenly Father, how can we ever show our gratitude for the freedom You gave us through Christ. Help us to always walk in Your Holy Spirit so that we will be beyond the law, being full of Your living Spirit. We will no longer need a list of rules, but we will be living right and just before You and before our fellow men. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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MERCY PLEASE

 

 

Hosea 6:6

 

"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." ESV

 

God's mercy moved Him to bring Himself to us through Jesus Christ. If we desire mercy, we will come to Christ and allow Him to make us like Himself. Without mercy, any religious act or Christian work is useless. They are only empty acts with a religious appearance. God would rather we show mercy to the poor, needy, and lost than to give all our time, talents, and gifts to a religious cause.

 

Heavenly Father, we humbly bow in Your presence because we have engaged in religious activities and have neglected showing mercy those who are in need. Mercy is Your great desire for us to give out just as You give to us. Help us to show mercy each day and bring You glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

©2008-2013

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

 

 

1 Corinthians 16:14

 

"Let all that you do be done in love." ESV

 

Just think of the many reasons we do things for others. It can be very difficult to just cast away our own plans for the day and lovingly give of our time to others who have requested it. Sometimes, though, it is for love that we say 'no' to others because they have need to do things for themselves. When we walk in love, the Holy Spirit will help us discern the way of Love. After all, God is love.

 

Heavenly Father, what great love You have for us, that You would give all for us. In our limited human capacity, we can show Your love to others by allowing Your Spirit to guide us and fill us with Your love. Please fill us now, so that we can do all things You ordain for us with love that draws others to You. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHAT ABOUT MY ANGER?

 

 

Psalm 4:4

 

"Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent." ESV

 

It is so easy to act and speak when we are angry and emotional. This is part of our fallen nature. It is far better for us to give ourselves time to think about why we are feeling angry and then listen to the Holy Spirit in our hearts. He will counsel us to do the right and honorable thing if we are serving Christ. Many sins and heartaches have been avoided by heeding this wisdom.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for allowing our emotions to take control of our speech and actions. Give us the fullness of Your Holy Spirit so that we will stop and listen to the right way to respond and bring You honor and glory. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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IT JUST DOESN'T STOP

 

 

Romans 11:33

 

"Oh, the depth of his riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!"

 

Eternity cannot be measured. Nor can the wisdom and knowledge of God, because it is eternal.

We cannot begin to even search for it because it is to vast for our limited minds. The ways of God are beyond any ability for us to understand with our physical senses or our human knowledge. That makes us want to trust Him more and cast all our cares on Him, because He can make it all come out in a beautiful and glorious way.

 

Heavenly Father, how we praise and magnify Your name and Your unsearchable greatness. Help us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit to be able to discern just a foretaste of how magnificent You really are. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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