CHOKING OUT OUR TIME WITH GOD

 

Matthew 13:22

 

"As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful." ESV 

 

Are there things in our lives squeezing our time for personal communion with our Lord? Our days seem to be filled with things going on that take up our time and before we realize it, the day is done. How many times did we read from the Word this week? Have we spend thoughtful time praying? Are the cares of this life choking out our personal relationship with the Lord? We want to be ready for Him when He comes for us. Let's prioritize our time by putting our time with Him first.

 

Lord, we can't use the excuse that we live in such a busy world that we have no time for You. Forgive us for getting so caught up in the cares of this world. Help us to make it our primary goal each day to spend time with You. Our lives depend on it and You are so worthy. In Your great name we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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FEED THE SHEEP

 

John 21:17

 

"....Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'" ESV 

 

 

How often do we find ourselves exhausted and needing a retreat? What have we been doing that we are so tired and worn out? It is probably that we have been struggling to keep up with the demands of life. If that's so, how do we have time and energy to help other Christians in their walk? Giving to others what the Lord has given to us is refreshing and uplifting. We don't ever have to be frazzled from the things of this world. We can do big and small acts of kindness and giving all along the way. We will never get tired and weary.

 

Lord, You have told us to supply Your children with spiritual food that will help them grow. Forgive us for becoming so caught up in the demands of this life that we fail to do what You commanded. May Your love so fill us that we will feed Your sheep at any given moment of any given day. In Your name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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ACTIONS BRING ANSWERS TO LIGHT

 

Hebrews 10:36

 

"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." ESV 

 

If we cannot see the Lord answering our prayers, it is often times because we are sitting passively by, like a spectator, waiting for Him to move on our behalf. The Word tells to be active when we pray: listen, walk, pray, be mindful, be ready, put on, throw aside, rejoice, forgive, and endure. There are many more things we are instructed to do as we wait on Him. If we are doing these things, we will see and know He is answering our prayers.

 

Lord, so many times we overlook what You are doing in answer to our prayers. We sit back and expect You to respond to our needs while we neglect to do those things You have told us to do. Forgive us, Lord, for our neglect and help us to be actively working out our own salvation. In Your name we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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HAVING IT ALL

 

Philippians 4:19

 

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." ESV 

 

If we continue to walk in the Spirit of the Lord through faith, we will never be hungry because we have the Bread of Life. We will always be well dressed because we wear His Righteousness. We will always have shelter because we live in the shelter of the Most High God. There will be no need left wanting.

 

Lord, we humbly come before You with grateful hearts because You have provided the way to meet every one of our needs. Forgive us for grumbling and complaining because we are discontent. Fill our hearts with gratitude and praise. In Your name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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LIVING ABOVE IT ALL

 

1 Corinthians 15:57

 

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." ESV 

 

We live in a cursed world. We encounter difficulties and trials every day. At times, we get so overwhelmed by it all that we feel ready to just throw in the towel. But, isn't it energizing to know that Jesus Christ has every facet of our lives under control and will provide all we need to stay victorious over it all. If we think about that when we get to the end of our rope, we will never be defeated.

 

Lord, we praise You for providing our every need to have victory in this dangerous and difficult world. Help us to remember that You are in control and we don't have to fret about things working out. We pray in Your name, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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SALVATION AND SUFFERING

 

Philippians 1:29

 

"For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have." ESV

 

For every born again child of God, there is joy and peace in knowing that we are His and that we will live in eternity with our Lord and Savior. What an Honor! How humbling to know that He did this for you and for me. Sometimes we forget that along with this wonderful salvation, we are still confined to this world until He takes us home. While we are here, we will endure the trials and sorrows that this world brings to us. Our tribulations are the same as those who don't know Christ. The difference is, we know what awaits us. We can continue on in this life going through very difficult times with no complaining while continuing to praise Him.

 

Lord, how can we ever thank You enough for Your unending love and Your sacrifice on the cross? The least we can do is to keep walking through this life enduring the harsh and difficult things with praise on our lips, looking for Your return. In Your name we pray, Amen.

 

 

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BOOT CAMP

 

Hebrews 12:11

 

"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." ESV 

 

Living the Christian life is one of constant discipline because we are in a perpetual state of staving off temptations and struggling with our own natural  desires.  At times, we give in to ourselves and to the ways of the world. Then, we feel conviction and remorse. It is rough travelling through this life, but if we stay on course and allow the Lord to discipline us, we will win the prize of Christ's righteousness and peace. That's worth it all.

 

Lord, forgive us when we stumble and fall. Even though we may not like being disciplined, we know it is for our good and that You discipline us because You love us. We thank You and praise You for that. In Your name we pray, Amen.

 

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