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How Good Are You?

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

april4-08-003.jpg“To the faithful you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.
To the pure you show yourself pure,
but to the wicked you show yourself hostile.”

2 Samuel 22:26–27
Our perception of God and what he’s like is colored by our own character. God doesn’t change, but our ability to perceive his character is linked to who we are. Perhaps this is why God wants us to become more and more like him: so we can know him more fully. Jesus said eternal life is to know God truly. How do you experience God? What does that say about you at this moment? What in your own character might you want to work on prayerfully? (For instance, if you struggle with his goodness, how good are you?)

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Pure Motives

Monday, January 10th, 2011

“At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.”

John 16:23–24

We Christians enjoy direct access to the Father through Jesus. We can ask for anything, and we’ll receive it, and we’ll have abundant joy. What an amazing way to live! Are you living it? Do you feel connected enough to God to know what you can confidently ask for? What kinds of things are you asking for, and why? If you can honestly say the things you’re asking for are in God’s will, then confidently expect to receive them. If not, how can you change your heart so that your motives are pure?

Lord, you know I have something I asked from you today. Please let me be in, Lord. Thank you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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God’s Word

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.

Psalm 119:130

God’s words are meant to be understood. The words themselves promote understanding, not only of themselves, but of the world, just as light reveals everything visible. One doesn’t need theological training in order to understand God’s words. God communicates so as to be understood. An obedient heart, not theological training, is the prerequisite for understanding God’s Word.

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Yank On Dog’s Ears

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Interfering in someone else’s argument
is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears.

Proverbs 26:17

Do you ever find yourself needlessly entering someone else’s argument? That’s as foolish as yanking on a dog’s ears; you know you’ll get bitten. Entering an argument or conflict brings sure results—you’ll get “bitten” by the arguers, who will turn on you. And you will have brought it on yourself needlessly. A question worth pondering: how much trouble do you needlessly bring on yourself?

Ouch. This has certainly got me. I guess there are a countless times that I have yanked on dog’s ears… and yes, to be honest, I have been bitten because of it. But I thank God for reminding me about this verse. It is an eye opener. Thank you, Lord.

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Where Does My Help Come From?

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

I look up to the mountains—
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth!
He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never slumbers or sleeps.

Psalm 121:1–4

Encouragement for Today
The psalmist looks to the mountains, seemingly so strong and stable. Can his help come from there? No, his help comes from the one who created those mountains and the whole earth and heavens, besides! When tempted to trust only in earthly things, go deeper to the true Source of power and solidity—God. The One who watches over you and over all his people constantly, without even a nanosecond of a pause, is eager to come to your aid.

source: ChristianWomanToday.com

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