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“Bear hardship along with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2Tm.2:3

Reflection:

   I must put far from me all ways of cowardice and leniency…

FEED YOUR FAITH.

Consider the time it takes for a seed to grow into a tree. First it must be planted in season and then it must be given time to germinate. If the seed is not a tree overnight, you are not surprised. However in the spirit, you put in a little effort and imagine that your faith will be strong overnight.…

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your abundant love and mercy that You have shown to all of us. I have needed Your mercy on many occasions. When I have called out to You, You have never failed to reach down and restore me when I have failed You, and sinned. I am grateful for Your unchanging love. Help me to be like You and show mercy and love to those around me, even when they have failed me. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness in my heart. May Your love manifest in the body of…

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Have you ever observed the look on a footballer’s face, when He is about to take the last penalty pick that would be the deciding factor in the finals of a World Cup soccer tournament or UEFA Championship game? With all eyes on him; his team mates holding hands together in unity in anticipation of a positive outcome…

“Lose no time; settle with your opponent while on your way to court with him.” Mt.5:25

Reflection:

   God judges us with clemency if He finds in…

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for all the good things You have given us. Lord, we want to be like You, so help us do those things that bless You. May our thoughts and deeds be pleasing to You. Deliver us from the evil temptations that would cause us to fall from Your grace. Lord, set us free from all pride, greed and fear. Let us be like You and treat all men around us, fairly and justly. Keep us from manipulation, so that we obey You, no matter what the cost to us personally.…

Dear Father God, I am ever so grateful to have access to a reservoir of wisdom, counsel, and guidance in knowing You. I know when I have a problem I can ask You how to solve it, and You always have the perfect answer. Thank you for sending my answers in many different ways, and through many different people. I have been very blessed by the family of God, as they have reached out to help us in so many ways. I do appreciate the prayers of Your people. I also thank you for speaking to…

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Rm.8:31

Reflection:

   If I am on God’s side, then He is also on my side. I can stand with courage…

We know that we gain wisdom and knowledge as we, go through experiences. We also can learn from others. How they faced trials and times of testing, we are able to learn from their success and their failures. Yet, there are keys we need so we are able to possess the tools found in wisdom and knowledge. A humble heart so we are able to be teachable. A faith in the Love God has for us. This keeps us from feeling abandoned or somehow thinking we must earn His Love. So comes the simple question,…

“I solemnly assure you, the man who hears My word and has faith in Him who sent Me possesses eternal life. He does not come under condemnation but has passed from death to life.” Jn.5:24

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Dear Father God, I am so blessed to have You in my life. Thank You for loving me and giving me eternal life. Lord, I am also very grateful to have a wonderful, godly husband who is loving and kind. You have blessed us with a good family. We are thankful for loving children and grandchildren. We have also been blessed with many wonderful friendships over the years that have grown stronger today in the love of God. How blessed we are with kind, caring, friends that have demonstrated…

GREEN PASTURES

A sheep has no fear when it grazes in the pasture. It simply enjoys the blessings and the time to feed. It knows that the Shepherd is watching over it and it has nothing to fear. If the food runs out, the Shepherd will take the sheep to another pasture. If a wild animal comes, the Shepherd…

Circumcise my sinful heart completely,

cutting away the unnecessary leaven;

give me Christ's aching heart for others,

that they may hear the message of Heaven.

Consume my existence with Your Presence;

permit my measure of faith to expand;

train my tongue the fervency of prayer;

demonstrate O Lord, the working of Your Hand.

As a Child of promise with sober reflection,

allow me to share Your anguish for the lost.

Wash over me with the wisdom to…