To serve Jesus and follow Jesus means making radical lifestyle changes. To follow Jesus means going the way he went, and not earthly way. The principle was true for Jesus, and is true for us as well. In order for something new to take root and grow something old must first pass away. “Therefore, … [Read more…]
Every day provides many opportunities for you to be blessed by God. Never forget that the more intimately you experience God, the more convinced you become of many different ways God can bless you. By staying close to God, you present yourself as a living sacrifice. Worship God by living close to Him, and you … [Read more…]
One of the greatest benefits of our salvation has to be that of hearing God speak to us personally. While the voices of the world can be voices of chaos pulling us this way and that, God is constantly speaking to us and giving us directions. Our job is not to listen to the voices … [Read more…]
The act of sacrifice should remind us of our commitment to God and our desire to make him first in our lives. The Lenten Season gives us an opportunity to remove those things that have cluttered our relationship with God. It should be our prayer that God show us a way of uncluttering our life. … [Read more…]
Lenten Season is a time of serious, purposeful repentance and joyful thanksgiving that the Lord has offered the one full and perfect sacrifice for our sins. Lenten Season is a special time of self-examination where we remember what our sins deserve, and what they cost our Savior. It is a time when we grow in … [Read more…]
We need God every moment of our lives. Our awareness of our constant need for God is our greatest strength. Our neediness, properly handled, is a link to God presence. However, we must be aware of the pitfalls of lack of faith, self-pity, and giving up. We have a choice, deep dependence on God, or … [Read more…]
Give yourself fully to the adventures of today. You can walk boldly along the path of life, because of your ever present Companion Jesus. Do not give into fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living. Instead trust Jesus enough to give you the strength to face problems as they come. Remember “Fix your eyes … [Read more…]
Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on God. Remember God is able to do immeasurably more than all you can ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct God to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what God is already doing. Rest in the comfort … [Read more…]
God is with you and for you. You face nothing alone. When you feel anxious, know that you are focusing on the visible world and leaving God out of the picture. The Word of God tells us in 2 Corinthians 4:18, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is … [Read more…]
Let God love surround you in the radiance of His glory. Learn to sit still in the light of God presence, and receive God peace. This quiet time with God accomplish more than you can imagine. Never forget when God is the focal point of your life, all the pieces of your life fall into … [Read more…]