Scripture
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Be joyful always 17 pray continually 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus 19 Do not put out the Spirits flame
Observation
Paul knew what hardships were coming and wanted them all to know the basics but yet most important things to know about serving God. Serving God wouldn't come easy and takes work.
-When you are joyful always you're allowing God to shine through you
-When you pray continuously you are showing God you trust Him
-When you give thanks through everything you're telling God thanks for the life He has given you
-When you don't put out the Spirits fire you're allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your life
Application
Paul took all these steps in his life and wants even to this day to take those steps because he knows they work. Those things allowed him to go out and spread the gospel which is all he wanted us to do because that's all God wants from us, but to do it with the right heart and right spirit.
Prayer
Lord,
Give me the right spirit. Help me to get up everyday with a different heart and spirit. I don't want to be lazy in the morning but i want to be refreshed, renewed, rejuvenated for You. I want to hear you more clearly. Know you in a closer way, see you with spiritual eyes. I want more of you always. This world has nothing for me and you have everything.
I love you, Amen.
I love God more than anything in this world. I am not perfect and mess up from time to time. Though my heart is true and He knows it.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Bridge the Body
Scripture
1 Corinthians 12: 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; If one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Observation
The body of Christ is everyone who believes in Him working as one entity. No one is greater, no one is left behind. Everyone has a place in His eyes. In His body all are important. They all work together, feel together, fail together, and win together.
Application
It's hard to work in the body of humans because everyone has their own mind and thinking. Not everyone wants to work as a body, some want to take their legs and walk, others want to take their eyes and look elsewhere. While others want to take their hands and work apart. But I want to work together with everyone and be that bridge. I want to be the veins and bones that connects us all together. I finally want to see what the Bible is talking about.
Prayer
God,
bring your body together. Help us to bring our pride down and work for you and not ourselves. Start with me. God, help me to be a better person, wiser person, with ears more open to make smarter choices for you.
I love you, Amen.
1 Corinthians 12: 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; If one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Observation
The body of Christ is everyone who believes in Him working as one entity. No one is greater, no one is left behind. Everyone has a place in His eyes. In His body all are important. They all work together, feel together, fail together, and win together.
Application
It's hard to work in the body of humans because everyone has their own mind and thinking. Not everyone wants to work as a body, some want to take their legs and walk, others want to take their eyes and look elsewhere. While others want to take their hands and work apart. But I want to work together with everyone and be that bridge. I want to be the veins and bones that connects us all together. I finally want to see what the Bible is talking about.
Prayer
God,
bring your body together. Help us to bring our pride down and work for you and not ourselves. Start with me. God, help me to be a better person, wiser person, with ears more open to make smarter choices for you.
I love you, Amen.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Freedom
Scripture
1 Corinthians 8:9 Be careful, that the excercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak
Observation
Paul knew how easy it was for these people to be led astray to do weird things for idols. He wanted to make it clear to them that they had to be careful with their actions cause others were watching and will repeat them, the good and bad.
Application
As a Christian, especially a leader, I have to be that example. I am an even bigger sinner if someone sees me and sins because of what I'm doing. My life is not mine anymore, it's Gods, and if He wants me to use it as an example, I have to be that best example for young girls.
Prayer
Father,
You have chosen me for a reason. And have made me the way I am. You gave me this life and put me in this place. And whether good or bad I thank you because you have remained holy and faithful when I haven't. Help me to be a better person, a stronger person. A person of valor and courage. A person of the Word, authority, and filled with the Holy Spirit. I love you, Amen.
1 Corinthians 8:9 Be careful, that the excercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak
Observation
Paul knew how easy it was for these people to be led astray to do weird things for idols. He wanted to make it clear to them that they had to be careful with their actions cause others were watching and will repeat them, the good and bad.
Application
As a Christian, especially a leader, I have to be that example. I am an even bigger sinner if someone sees me and sins because of what I'm doing. My life is not mine anymore, it's Gods, and if He wants me to use it as an example, I have to be that best example for young girls.
Prayer
Father,
You have chosen me for a reason. And have made me the way I am. You gave me this life and put me in this place. And whether good or bad I thank you because you have remained holy and faithful when I haven't. Help me to be a better person, a stronger person. A person of valor and courage. A person of the Word, authority, and filled with the Holy Spirit. I love you, Amen.
11/07/07 Don't Give Up
Scripture
Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up
Observation
For Paul doing good was something he became accustomed to. Even those who treated him wrong he always showed them love, because he knew that God wanted him that way. The only way to prove God is love is to show God to everyone, no matter how nasty they are.
Application
We reap what we sow. I know for a fact that doing good is hard because I don't always see the benefits. But in my goodness God is preparing something for me because I have always sowed goodness and God will bless me with much goodness. If I keep being nice, kind, patient, and loving God will return it to me even when I don't want to. I will trust in Gods promises for my life.
Prayer
Lord,
I know your promises are real and true. I know that everything I do and have done will not be in vain. Your power, authority, and anointing will come over me because I have remained true in you. I thank you for always believing in me when no one else did. I love you. Amen.
Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up
Observation
For Paul doing good was something he became accustomed to. Even those who treated him wrong he always showed them love, because he knew that God wanted him that way. The only way to prove God is love is to show God to everyone, no matter how nasty they are.
Application
We reap what we sow. I know for a fact that doing good is hard because I don't always see the benefits. But in my goodness God is preparing something for me because I have always sowed goodness and God will bless me with much goodness. If I keep being nice, kind, patient, and loving God will return it to me even when I don't want to. I will trust in Gods promises for my life.
Prayer
Lord,
I know your promises are real and true. I know that everything I do and have done will not be in vain. Your power, authority, and anointing will come over me because I have remained true in you. I thank you for always believing in me when no one else did. I love you. Amen.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Fire Ball
Scripture
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Observation
Paul was a fire ball. He knew what his purpose was and gave his whole self to it. There was nothing and no one, not even the man who was closest to Jesus could humiliate his cause.
Application
Its hard to be as open as Paul these days with the chance of being embarrassed. But if I no longer live than everything else shouldn't matter. As long as Jesus sees my heart than everyone else can see that and hopefully take an example from it. I want to be like Paul and live wholly and completely for God. I want that wisdom and discernment. But I know that it comes with a price.
Prayer
Lord,
I thank you for loving me and never judging me. Your my heavenly father and the love of my life. Give me the guts to be a difference in this terrible world. I want to shine and be the salt. Work in me.
I love you, Amen.
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Observation
Paul was a fire ball. He knew what his purpose was and gave his whole self to it. There was nothing and no one, not even the man who was closest to Jesus could humiliate his cause.
Application
Its hard to be as open as Paul these days with the chance of being embarrassed. But if I no longer live than everything else shouldn't matter. As long as Jesus sees my heart than everyone else can see that and hopefully take an example from it. I want to be like Paul and live wholly and completely for God. I want that wisdom and discernment. But I know that it comes with a price.
Prayer
Lord,
I thank you for loving me and never judging me. Your my heavenly father and the love of my life. Give me the guts to be a difference in this terrible world. I want to shine and be the salt. Work in me.
I love you, Amen.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Commands of His lips
Scripture
Job 23:10-12 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. 12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Observation
Job was secure in himself and his walk with God. He knew he had done nothing wrong but through his testing he would come out on top. He knew his relationship with God and held tight to his heart. He knew what was inside better than anyone else.
Application
People in our lives try to tell us who we are from what they see on the outside. They tend to forget to look on the inside. But since God only looks at the heart, its the heart that needs to be clean and pure. Job was affected externally but he kept his internal strong because thats what God touches and focuses on. When we keep our heart right, then we can be secure in God. I have to focuses on God and my relationship with Him so I can be secure in me. I won't have to worry about anything else because if I'm okay with God, than God makes everything else okay.
Prayer
Lord,
you know my heart and what stays in there. I know I make mistakes and at times make wrong choices, forgive me for my sins, so i don't commit them again. Help me to make the right choices in life, and follow the right path so I don't get distracted, and my life is focused on you. Please let those people who want to ruin me and get in my business just close their mouths and allow me to live my life. You are the most powerful God and the most caring. Father, have mercy on this life everyday. I know I'll remain strong in you because I give you all the power in my life. I love you, Amen.
Job 23:10-12 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. 12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Observation
Job was secure in himself and his walk with God. He knew he had done nothing wrong but through his testing he would come out on top. He knew his relationship with God and held tight to his heart. He knew what was inside better than anyone else.
Application
People in our lives try to tell us who we are from what they see on the outside. They tend to forget to look on the inside. But since God only looks at the heart, its the heart that needs to be clean and pure. Job was affected externally but he kept his internal strong because thats what God touches and focuses on. When we keep our heart right, then we can be secure in God. I have to focuses on God and my relationship with Him so I can be secure in me. I won't have to worry about anything else because if I'm okay with God, than God makes everything else okay.
Prayer
Lord,
you know my heart and what stays in there. I know I make mistakes and at times make wrong choices, forgive me for my sins, so i don't commit them again. Help me to make the right choices in life, and follow the right path so I don't get distracted, and my life is focused on you. Please let those people who want to ruin me and get in my business just close their mouths and allow me to live my life. You are the most powerful God and the most caring. Father, have mercy on this life everyday. I know I'll remain strong in you because I give you all the power in my life. I love you, Amen.
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