I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains, from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the LORD, who made the heavens and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keeps thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor…
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? . . . For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor…
“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls…
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Have you ever noticed how hard it is to change someone who has a made up mind? Call it stubborn if you want; a mind that’s made up simply cannot be changed. From a nasty prison cell, the Apostle Paul wrote this bold, made up mind statement in the Book of Romans 8:38-39, “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (King James Version of the Holy Bible). The scenarios in this list have caused many people to give up and turn away from God. But, Paul went on record to let the church in Rome know that he had his mind made up. Nothing is able to separate him from God’s Love! Is your mind made up?
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Prayer: Lord, I’ve got my mind made up to live for You regardless. Though I walk through lonely valleys, You are with me. I’m not throwing in the towel. I’ll live for You come what may. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!
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Devotion by: Kaye Singleton
“Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord” (Psalm 107:43 in the King James Version of the Bible).
After reading this in my Bible, I reread it in the Message version, “If you are really wise, you’ll think this over—it’s time you appreciated God’s deep love.” This is Thanksgiving month; a month set aside to count our blessings. It’s time we wise up to God’s loving-kindness to us and show our appreciation by worshiping Him more.
Prayer: Every day this month I will sing with the songwriter, “Thank You Lord for saving my soul. Thank You Lord for making me whole. Thank You Lord for giving to me; Thy great salvation, so rich and so free.” In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Devotion by: Kaye Singleton
“I am the rose of Sharon” (Song of Solomon 2:1a in the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Women love flowers. We love the way they look and smell. And roses are often a favorite. Could it be that the symbolism of a rose is applied to Jesus Christ…
“I am the rose of Sharon” Song of Solomon 2:1a
Women love flowers. We love the way they look and smell. And roses are often a favorite. Could it be that the symbolism of a rose is applied to Jesus Christ so we can truly appreciate His beauty and perfection and the perfect love that He has for each and every one of us. The Rose of Sharon is calling you today to enjoy the quiet solitude of His garden. A place where your heart is still and your mind can rest. As the fragrance of His presence envelops you, take time to savor the delicate petals, the sweet perfume and the beauty of the Rose of Sharon.
Prayer: Jesus, may Your wonderful fragrance linger with me all through the day.
Devotion by Julie Long
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).” God is the definition of love! The miracle of His love for us is not that He loves us, it is that He loved us before we returned His love.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, when I was dirty and messed up by sin, You offered Your love to me and demonstrated it by taking my place on the cross. There is no greater love than the love You have shown to me. Now it’s my turn to demonstrate my love for You, by sharing Your love with others.
Devotion by Julie Long