Scripture: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him. – Colossians 2:6 (NIV) Do we remember that we have received Christ Jesus as our savior? Do we encourage each other to continue living in Him? Do we overflow with thankfulness? Prayer: Lord, guide us in remembering […]
Scripture: Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22 (NIV) Find a quiet place to be still with God. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, exhale your burdens and thoughts. Offer this moment to God and ask Him to […]
Scripture: “By him [Jesus] therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” – Heb 13:15 (NASB) A central theme of Hebrews is that Jesus Christ has now become our High Priest by virtue of His sacrificial death for humanity on […]
Scripture: All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. — 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NIV) Paul claims that the way God’s grace reaches us is in the struggle of this life. It is not God’s will for […]
Scripture: The Helper is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it does not see Him or know Him; but you know Him because He remains with you and will be in you. – John 14:17 (NASB) You are a child of God. The Holy Spirit resides in you and has from […]
Scripture: Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) We often can’t control what happens to us, but we can control our response. We can ask God to help us praise Him in each situation that comes our way. Tell God […]
Scripture: Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. – Isaiah 43:18-19 (NASB) We must allow past experiences […]
Scripture: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – […]
Scripture: For I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar – the Lord Almighty is his name. – Isaiah 51:16 (NIV) Take a quiet moment to sit with God. Give Him your attention. Read the verse again slowly. Read it a second time. Imagine yourself sitting on […]
Scripture: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him. – Colossians 2:6 (NIV) Do we remember that we have received Christ Jesus as our savior? Do we encourage each other to continue living in Him? Do we overflow with thankfulness? Prayer: Lord, guide us in remembering […]