ARE YOU ON THE PANEL OF JUDGES?

1 Samuel 16:7

 

"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." ESV

 

As humans, we tend to judge the worth of others by appearance. We judge the exterior. God judges by looking at the heart. We cannot make a judgment the way God does because we can't see the heart of another person. We can't judge others because we are not able to gather the information necessary to make a correct judgment. Only God can do that.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask that you help us to keep from judging others, to leave that up to You, the One who knows the hearts of all people. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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GET RID OF IT

 

Colossians 3:5

 

"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry." ESV

 

When we were born again into the Body of Christ, we were made new. However, we are still confined to this earth and to its natural laws. We continue to have thoughts and desires that are contrary to God's way. We are commanded to totally get rid of these ungodly things that are in our human nature. No excuses, no exceptions. These things are sexual thoughts and actions outside the bounds of marriage; anything that stains our Christian testimony; wanting anything that is detestable to God; giving in when we know it is wrong; and being dissatisfied with what we have, always wanting more.

 

Heavenly Father, help us to use our faith and the power You have given us to put to death all of the desires and actions that place us in danger of Your displeasure. Give us courage to take responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, and actions. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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SUPER POWER

 

1 Samuel 2:9

 

"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones; but the wicked shall be cut off in the darkness, for not by might shall a man prevail." ESV

 

If we are true children of God, we can have confidence that He will guide us along every step of the way and will keep us from falling. Those who do not belong to Him, will find themselves in the end to be helpless, confused, and lost. Neither evil nor the efforts of man can overpower the omnipotent God Almighty.

 

Heavenly father, we thank You for Your eternal protection and guidance. We humbly worship You and acknowledge that there is no power greater than You. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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TIME TO CLEAN THE HOUSE

 

1 Thessalonians 5:23

 

"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." ESV

 

Because we are mere humans, only God can do for us that which we cannot do for ourselves. By way of His grace, He will separate us out from the world and make us holy. He will give us a clean conscience. He will give us a body that is His temple worthy of housing His Holy Spirit. He will give us a hunger to seek Him and obey Him. Then, when He comes back for His Church, we will be ready, without spot or wrinkle.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your grace to set us apart and make us holy through and through so we will be found ready when you come for us. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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LOVE IS MORE THAN AN EMOTION

 

John 21:15

 

"When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?' He said to him, 'Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.' He said to him, 'Feed my lambs.'" ESV

 

How much do we really love our Lord? Do we love Him to the point that we will obey Him in all things? He commands us to feed His lambs. It takes our commitment, time, and patience, to give to believers who are newborn, struggling, or erring. That leaves us with no alternative but to be in constant communion with the Lord so that we will have what we need to feed His lambs. Do we really love Him?

 

Heavenly Father, we pray to be receptive to Your love so that we will be able to give it out to feed Your lambs. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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DON'T FORGET WHO THE REAL OWNER IS

 

Deuteronomy 6:11,12

 

"...and when you eat and are full, then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." ESV

 

We can become so comfortable in our earthly possessions and comforts that we forget about the fact that it all belongs to God. It is by His grace and mercy that we are able to experience it in our lives. Perhaps we need to keep our attitude in the right place when it comes to our possessions and prosperity. We don't want them to become so important that they blind us to whom it all belongs and who we really are in His eyes.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the many blessings you have given us. We pray that You help us to keep from allowing these blessing to become more important than our relationship with You. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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PEACE IS NOT AN ABSENCE, BUT A PRESENCE

 

2 Thessalonians 3:16

 

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all." ESV

 

Peace is not an absence of conflict and unrest. Peace is the presence of harmony and unity when each of us aligns himself with Christ and we are all in one accord.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the precious gift of Your peace. Help us to get into alignment with You and Your Word. Give us unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Keep us aware that Your peace is what we need to live in this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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