Unless your faith is firm; you shall not be firm.
– Isaiah 7:9c
– Isaiah 7:9c
When Jesus said, “O you men of little faith,” was He referring to you?
Strengthen my faith, O Lord, that I may overcome all my difficulties in life.
Full Version: ***Bible Verses of the Day****
When Jesus said, “O you men of little faith,” was He referring to you?
Strengthen my faith, O Lord, that I may overcome all my difficulties in life.
HAPPY SUNDAY...EVERYONE
“A worker should be given what he needs.”
– Matthew 10:10
– Matthew 10:10
Put God first in your life — because you are also always first in His heart!
Lord, may I never grow weary of serving You!
“… behold something greater than Solomon is here.”
– Matthew 12:42c
– Matthew 12:42c
Look back at events in your life. Where does God stand in your list of priorities?
Jesus, be my Lord always. Please stay in the center stage of my life, even during times when I set You aside. Do not allow me to usurp Your place. Amen.
I HAVE TOLD YOU THESE THINGS, SO THAT IN ME YOU MAY HAVE PEACE.
IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. BUT BE OF GOOD CHEER! FOR I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!- JN 16:33
IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. BUT BE OF GOOD CHEER! FOR I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!- JN 16:33
Reading through these posts this morning have been a great help.
Thanks,
Courtney
Thanks,
Courtney
If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.
- Matthew 17:20
- Matthew 17:20
For God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26).
Is something possible for us only if we think it can be done?
Dear Lord, strengthen my faith.
“The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”
– Matthew 9:37
– Matthew 9:37
How far are you willing to go to share the Good News?
Lord, give me a sense of urgency to spread your Gospel.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul - Psalm 143:8
lord god bless our journey...
lord god bless our journey...
He said to her, “What do you wish?”
– Matthew 20: 21
– Matthew 20: 21
What is your heart’s deepest desire?
Lord, help me to always believe and be open to the unfolding of Your plan for my life.
Be careful for nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. - Philippians 4:6
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Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid...for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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Give, and it shall be given to you. For whatever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.
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Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid...for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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Give, and it shall be given to you. For whatever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. - Psalms 30:5
I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling - 1 Peter 4:8-9
Everything is possible for him who believes.
Seek peace, and pursue it. - Proverbs 34:14
Everything is possible for him who believes.
Seek peace, and pursue it. - Proverbs 34:14
He… goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
– Matthew 13:44
– Matthew 13:44
Have I truly given my life to Jesus?
Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself to me. I surrender my life and my being to You. Amen.
Prayer of Praise
Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, he who in his great mercy gave us new birth, a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead; a birth to an imperishable inheritance, incapable of fading or defilement, which is kept in heaven for you who are guarded with God's power through faith; a birth to a salvation which stands ready to be revealed in the last days. Amen.
Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, he who in his great mercy gave us new birth, a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead; a birth to an imperishable inheritance, incapable of fading or defilement, which is kept in heaven for you who are guarded with God's power through faith; a birth to a salvation which stands ready to be revealed in the last days. Amen.
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and
puts them into practice is like a wise man
who built his house on the rock" - Matthew 7:24
But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’”
Romans 9:20
puts them into practice is like a wise man
who built his house on the rock" - Matthew 7:24
But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’”
Romans 9:20
For awhile i have been worrying on the life that awaits us once we get to the US.. how will my kids adjust... how can we live with only my husband to be working for us since EAD would still be months away.. there are so many "how's" playing in my mind and the e-devotional i received today was like a light in the midst of unecessary worries... indeed god will make a way as He has always done in my life.
$3.85 a Gallon
—Matthew 6: 25, 27, 28, 31, 34
GOING DEEPER:
God is not absent from our daily struggles. In fact, He is as close as the wind across our face. Ask Him to help you in your areas of doubt and unbelief.
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 23
This devotional was written by Leslie Snyder
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
And why do you worry…?
So, do not worry…
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow…
—Matthew 6: 25, 27, 28, 31, 34
When the pump emptied its last gulp into my gas tank, I should have braced myself for the impact. The price read $72.00 and I almost passed out. I felt like I'd been sucker-punched. I'd been putting off the trip to the gas station for far too long, telling myself that gas prices couldn't possibly stay this high for this long. So, I'd been putting in $10.00 on one trip and $15.00 on the next, never even filling the tank half-full. But this time, I had already driven for two days with the gas light on and the dashboard gauge resting comfortably, almost mockingly, on empty. So with paycheck in hand, I decided to fill the tank. Needless to say I'm thinking of alternate transportation.
With gas prices and other costs soaring, it is easy to worry. Questions begin to plague our minds like, "How am I going to get to work?" "What can I do to make ends meet?" "How creative can I be with my cooking to stretch our food supply a little longer?" This is really the first time in my life that I've ever had to ask questions like this and it has me seeking creative solutions. But ultimately it is reminding me to trust God.
On my morning run a few days ago, I passed a lake and happened to catch a poignant sight. A blue heron was fishing along the edge of the lake and had a small fish secured tightly in its beak. My mind went immediately to Matthew 6: 26: "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" I continued on my run a little more at ease. God really is in control. He really does love me and I really can trust Him no matter what the price at the pump.
GOING DEEPER:
God is not absent from our daily struggles. In fact, He is as close as the wind across our face. Ask Him to help you in your areas of doubt and unbelief.
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 23
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life,
to mind your own business and to work with your hands,
just as we told you, so that your daily life may win
the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be
dependent on anybody.
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life,
to mind your own business and to work with your hands,
just as we told you, so that your daily life may win
the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be
dependent on anybody.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3:23-24
Colossians 3:23-24
Hebrews 12:1
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so
easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us.
Luke 14:10
But when you are invited, take the lowest place,
so that when your host comes, he will say to you,
‘Friend, move up to a better place.’
Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests.
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so
easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us.
Luke 14:10
But when you are invited, take the lowest place,
so that when your host comes, he will say to you,
‘Friend, move up to a better place.’
Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests.
Ephesians 6:2-3
Honor your father and mother — which is the first
commandment with a promise that it may go well with you
and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Honor your father and mother — which is the first
commandment with a promise that it may go well with you
and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
1 Corinthians 4:5
1 Corinthians 4:5
Looking Past the Now
This devotional was written by Kelly McFadden
“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads justice to victory. In his name the nations will put their hope.”—Matthew 12:18 – 21
Life’s not fair. I’ve heard that phrase since I was a kid. Honestly, I don’t like it anymore now than I did then. Truth be told, the phrase is legitimate. Life, flat-out stinks some times. It’s not fair and it’s not easy.
A painful breakup, a lost loved one, a phone call reporting cancer, losing a job or not getting a promotion at work, difficulty with the kids, financial strain…you name it, we have all struggled. Life isn’t easy for any of us. In college, I watched two friends on the football team struggle with injuries. One of them had chronic problems with his feet, wincing in pain with each step he took. The other blew out both of his knees within a year of each other. The difference between them: one is a Christian and one was not. One had hope, and one did not. One knew that football was temporary and not his only identity, that his identity and hope was in Christ; the other did not.
As Christians, we can look past the now. God sent His Son, Jesus, as the Servant who, by His death and resurrection, makes all of the difference for us. It is He Who will bring justice and mercy. It is He Who is the hope of the world. What a gift we have in Jesus! Through Him, hope motivates us to store up treasure in heaven, not treasures on earth. Through Him, we have the promise that God works for the good of those who believe. (Romans 8:28) Through Him, we have the hope that this life – with all of its struggles – is just our temporary home before moving onto the glorious eternity with our Father in heaven.
I’ve never understood how nonbelievers make it through struggles without the hope God gives to those who love Him. It will always be hard when the bad news and difficult times come, but as a Christian, you can rely on heavenly hope. This is the hope that helps us look past the now and focus on treasures in heaven.
GOING DEEPER:
1. Think through what separates Christians from others. What does Matthew mean when he writes that, “In his name the nations will put their hope”?
2. Think through the struggles you have faced in your life. In what ways did you lean on the Lord? How did that help you through?
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 42:5-6; 1 Timothy 4:7-9; Romans 15:13
TAKE ME OUT OF THE DARK
LEAD ME LORD
I SEE YOU LORD
LEAD ME LORD
I SEE YOU LORD
Let me share also the "BREATHE PRAYER" an d may this help you as it has helped me.
QUOTE
I find it interesting that despite the Scriptural challenges, even those including our Savior’s words that we ought not worry, many of us still find anxiety to be a daily companion. Still, we are in good company with our fellow believers over the centuries. The early Christian Fathers used what is called a “breathe prayer” to help those experiencing anxiety. We use it in our ministry today. It is simply this: As you inhale, say the words “Jesus Christ is Lord” to yourself, then, as you exhale say the words, “Lord, be my peace.” Repeat this pattern until you feel your anxiety lessen or go away completely.
Today, if you are feeling anxious, give this “breathe prayer” a try, and may God’s peace be with you.
Today, if you are feeling anxious, give this “breathe prayer” a try, and may God’s peace be with you.
ate gaye thanks for sharing this "breathe prayer" this will really help me
god bless you all! very nice thread ann 
nanz
QUOTE(phil and nanz @ Aug 6 2008, 03:33 PM) 
Let me share also the "BREATHE PRAYER" an d may this help you as it has helped me.
ate gaye thanks for sharing this "breathe prayer" this will really help me god bless you all! very nice thread ann
nanz
QUOTE
I find it interesting that despite the Scriptural challenges, even those including our Savior’s words that we ought not worry, many of us still find anxiety to be a daily companion. Still, we are in good company with our fellow believers over the centuries. The early Christian Fathers used what is called a “breathe prayer” to help those experiencing anxiety. We use it in our ministry today. It is simply this: As you inhale, say the words “Jesus Christ is Lord” to yourself, then, as you exhale say the words, “Lord, be my peace.” Repeat this pattern until you feel your anxiety lessen or go away completely.
Today, if you are feeling anxious, give this “breathe prayer” a try, and may God’s peace be with you.
Today, if you are feeling anxious, give this “breathe prayer” a try, and may God’s peace be with you.
ate gaye thanks for sharing this "breathe prayer" this will really help me
god bless you all! very nice thread ann nanz
thanks for sharing nanz......hope you can drop by here always ,,,to share goodnews .....godbess
Just wanna share this too
When Peter took his eyes off Jesus on focused on the waves, he immediately began to sink.
Feelings of terror is often the result of misplaced vision.Keep our eyes on Jesus when doubt, fear, guilt and personal struggle threaten to overwhelm you.You'll never be disppointed!
Waves represent our struggle,problems in life if we'll focus on them they will just pull us down.Instead commit our lives to JESUS as He promised to us..He will never leave us nor forsake us!!He gives us peace of mind when trouble comes
J E S U S IS L O R D!!!!
When Peter took his eyes off Jesus on focused on the waves, he immediately began to sink.
Feelings of terror is often the result of misplaced vision.Keep our eyes on Jesus when doubt, fear, guilt and personal struggle threaten to overwhelm you.You'll never be disppointed!
Waves represent our struggle,problems in life if we'll focus on them they will just pull us down.Instead commit our lives to JESUS as He promised to us..He will never leave us nor forsake us!!He gives us peace of mind when trouble comes
J E S U S IS L O R D!!!!
QUOTE(jego ryu @ May 30 2008, 11:40 PM)
VERSE OF THE DAY
"The LORD'S love for us is strong; the LORD is faithful forever. Ps(s) 117:2 In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?" (Psalm 56:4)
Hi everybody!!!!!!!!!!
BIBLE VERSES FOR TODAY............... Ask and it shall be given u, seek and ye shall find, knock and he shall be open unto you. ( Matthew 7:7 )
Colossians 2:13
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision
of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ.
He forgave us all our sins.
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision
of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ.
He forgave us all our sins.
“Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds…”
– Jeremiah 26:13
– Jeremiah 26:13
What if you hold the power over someone’s life? How would you handle it?
Lord, use me as an instrument to give life to others.
I am Free
1 Chronicles 4:10
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.
Hebrews 12:1
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so
easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us.
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so
easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us.
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Psalm 30:11-12
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Psalm 30:11-12
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Matthew 19:6
So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."
So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."
Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Keep your lives free from love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"NEVER will I leave you;
NEVER will I forsake you."
So we say with confidence,
" The LORD is my helper, I shall not be afraid!"
What man can do to me?" (HEB 13:5-6)
"NEVER will I leave you;
NEVER will I forsake you."
So we say with confidence,
" The LORD is my helper, I shall not be afraid!"
What man can do to me?" (HEB 13:5-6)
“Courage!” he said “It is I. Don’t be afraid!"
– Matthew 14:27
– Matthew 14:27
Are your fears real or imagined?
Lord, I surrender to You my fears. Protect me from all evil and from all harm.
Romans 11:6
If by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
1 Peter 1:24-25
“All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of the Lord stands forever.”
If by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
1 Peter 1:24-25
“All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of the Lord stands forever.”
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