Matthew 24:27 "For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of man."
We WILL know when Jesus returns. Be in constant relationship with Him and He will show you sure signs of His return.
Lord help me to always be aware of your presence. Help me learn the signs of your return, and to be in constant relationship with you so I may anticipate Your coming. I can't wait! I can only imagine, what it will be like, when I walk by Your side...Thank You Father for the Hope you have given the world. You are so good and merciful! Amen
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Day 86: See Me
Matthew 23: 39 "For I tell you, you will not see Me again until you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord'".
Once the truth is known (the Good News/Gospel is revealed) one must take up their cross and follow Jesus Christ. He will knock on your door, but you have to be listening for the knock, you have to open the door, and you have to let Him in. He will not just barge in, but when you do choose to open the door, beware of the peaceful flood that will come over you--it's called GRACE and it pools into the deepest parts of your heart, soul, mind, and strength--that is if you let it!
Lord, please don't ever stop knocking on our doors--we will answer them in our own time (in the time you have planned for us). Thank You for Your patience and Your endurance! Amen
Once the truth is known (the Good News/Gospel is revealed) one must take up their cross and follow Jesus Christ. He will knock on your door, but you have to be listening for the knock, you have to open the door, and you have to let Him in. He will not just barge in, but when you do choose to open the door, beware of the peaceful flood that will come over you--it's called GRACE and it pools into the deepest parts of your heart, soul, mind, and strength--that is if you let it!
Lord, please don't ever stop knocking on our doors--we will answer them in our own time (in the time you have planned for us). Thank You for Your patience and Your endurance! Amen
Day 85: Desires of the Heart
Psalm 20: 4 "May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed."
Ideas and passions in one's heart and mind aren't just there for no good reason, if they could further His kingdom, then God implanted them in us. These ideas and passions are from the Holy Spirit telling us God's purpose for our lives. If you feel an idea tugging at your heart and knocking at your door. Pray to God about it and ask Him for guidance. If you begin to follow through with the idea and the puzzle pieces fit together, then it was all part of His plan for you!
Thank you Father for giving us each a purpose and providing us with direction and guidance. Also for your strength and encouragement. You are so good to us and we love You! Amen
Ideas and passions in one's heart and mind aren't just there for no good reason, if they could further His kingdom, then God implanted them in us. These ideas and passions are from the Holy Spirit telling us God's purpose for our lives. If you feel an idea tugging at your heart and knocking at your door. Pray to God about it and ask Him for guidance. If you begin to follow through with the idea and the puzzle pieces fit together, then it was all part of His plan for you!
Thank you Father for giving us each a purpose and providing us with direction and guidance. Also for your strength and encouragement. You are so good to us and we love You! Amen
Monday, May 6, 2013
Day 84: Repent and Believe
Matthew 21:32 "John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe."
God doesn't care about your past before you discovered Him. But when someone teaches you the way and shows you the life, He wants you to take up your cross and follow Him. Leave behind your old ways and live a life that is Holy and pleasing to God.
I didn't learn about God until I was a sophomore in college, however, I didn't take up my cross and give my life to God until four years later. Instead I only let the Lord into some 'rooms' of 'my house'. Now I have decided to unlock all the doors and trow away the keys.
Lord I don't ever want to go back. I want to have You in my life always and to have my life-song sing to You! Amen
God doesn't care about your past before you discovered Him. But when someone teaches you the way and shows you the life, He wants you to take up your cross and follow Him. Leave behind your old ways and live a life that is Holy and pleasing to God.
I didn't learn about God until I was a sophomore in college, however, I didn't take up my cross and give my life to God until four years later. Instead I only let the Lord into some 'rooms' of 'my house'. Now I have decided to unlock all the doors and trow away the keys.
Lord I don't ever want to go back. I want to have You in my life always and to have my life-song sing to You! Amen
Day 83: Give Your Life
Matthew 20:28 "Just as the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
Although Jesus could have done anything He wanted to, He chose to follow God's will for His life and to not only serve others, but to sacrifice Himself so that others may know God the way He did.
I want to be a servant of the Lord--to follow God's plan for my life and to lay down my life and pick up the cross for His glory--so others may know the Love of God like I do. Thank You for Your love and Your plan for my life Lord. I love you! Amen
Although Jesus could have done anything He wanted to, He chose to follow God's will for His life and to not only serve others, but to sacrifice Himself so that others may know God the way He did.
I want to be a servant of the Lord--to follow God's plan for my life and to lay down my life and pick up the cross for His glory--so others may know the Love of God like I do. Thank You for Your love and Your plan for my life Lord. I love you! Amen
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Day 82: One Flesh
Matthew 19:5-6 "...a man will leave his father and mother to be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore, what God has joined together, let man not separate."
God does not want you to divorce your husband or wife. He made marriage a lifetime commitment, not just a piece of paper or a mutual agreement, but a promise to support and love one another through this journey we call life...so closely that you live it as one flesh.
I want to be eternally committed to my husband: to be there for him no matter what and to realize that without God at the center, our marriage would not survive. Thank you Father for blessing us! Amen.
God does not want you to divorce your husband or wife. He made marriage a lifetime commitment, not just a piece of paper or a mutual agreement, but a promise to support and love one another through this journey we call life...so closely that you live it as one flesh.
I want to be eternally committed to my husband: to be there for him no matter what and to realize that without God at the center, our marriage would not survive. Thank you Father for blessing us! Amen.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Day 81: It will be done...
Matthew 18:19-20 "If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in My name, there am I with them."
God does not want us to live alone. He wants us to worship and pray and cry to Him TOGETHER. Have solitary time with God as well, but don't make big, rash decisions about anything without praying with someone else about it.
I have a tendency to isolate myself a lot when life gets out of control. Instead, I need to pray with someone else to find answers. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable.
God give me the courage to ask for help from my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. To pray with them in Your glorious name. Thank you Father. Amen.
God does not want us to live alone. He wants us to worship and pray and cry to Him TOGETHER. Have solitary time with God as well, but don't make big, rash decisions about anything without praying with someone else about it.
I have a tendency to isolate myself a lot when life gets out of control. Instead, I need to pray with someone else to find answers. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable.
God give me the courage to ask for help from my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. To pray with them in Your glorious name. Thank you Father. Amen.
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