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Peace, Be Still

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“And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.” (Luke 8:24-25 in the King James Version)

Like the disciples of Jesus on board a capsizing ship, we must recognize that God is the authority in our life. When you feel like you’re going to drown, call out to the Master, the captain of your soul! He can silence your fear and quiet your emotions. Take courage. Your life is in His hands.

Prayer: Mighty God, By simply saying, “Peace, be still!” all of my anxiety and raging thoughts give way to the calm reassurance of Your voice. You are my Master!

Devotion to Julie Long

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Faith

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Faith is the medium of exchange in God’s economy just as money is the medium of exchange in our society. What exactly is faith?

Faith is a belief, conviction, trust, confidence, certainty, hope, and dependency. The Bible says that it is impossible for us to please God without “faith” (Hebrews 11:6).

Faith is so simple. We all have it. We use our faith every day. We have faith that our car will start. We believe that we will be paid if go to work and do a good job. We trust that our roof will keep us dry when storm clouds gather.

Having faith in God and His Word is to place our confidence, hope, and trust in Him that He will do what He said.

Prayer: Lord, help us to rest in Your Word. When you say You will do something, we know that You will do it.

Devotion by Bonnie Peacock

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Faith Keepers

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    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7, Holy Bible, New King James).

      A visiting minister taught our congregation the precepts of being a kingdom keeper using Joash, the keeper of the oil, as an example. Although one of David’s mighty men of valor, Joash was appointed as Oil Keeper. Apostle Paul, orator, writer, and missionary, summed his position as Keeper of the Faith. That position is always open for new volunteers.
      Prayer : Lord, whatever I can do for You, never let me forget that keeping the faith is a top priority.
      Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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The Crush Test

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My husband has been reading a book entitled, “Branding Faith.” He read something to me that caught my attention. The Coca Cola Bottling Company wanted someone to design a bottle that could retain its distinction as a Coke even if it was crushed. In 1915 the Root Glass Company designed a bottle that would pass the crush test. Today, this bottle is the most recognized icon in the world; even in the dark. God designed His church to be the church regardless of what is happening around them. Jesus said, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for designing a church that will stand the test of time and remain the church.

Devotion by: Kaye Singleton

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Faith IS our Victory!

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    “By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them…. But others were tortured, refusing to turn from God in order to be set free. They placed their hope in a better life after the resurrection” (Hebrews 11: 33 and 35). There is a popular notion about prayer which assumes that the thing asked for ought to be the object of faith. But the Bible tells us the only absolutes we can trust and be assured of are the character of God, His love, His will that we be conformed to His Son’s likeness and His sovereign control of the universe. If the thing we ask for is not given or it doesn’t happen, our faith may waver and even dissolve. But if faith latches on to the reality of God’s sovereignty; if it believes in the darkest storm that all things work together for good to them that love God, then faith itself becomes our victory regardless of the outcome!
    Prayer: Lord, help me to put my trust completely in You – to keep my shield of faith lifted high even when Your answer is no, or not yet or wait.
    Devotion by Anne Richardson
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Good, Better, Best!

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“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor” (Proverbs 11:27)

Most people want to be good people who live good lives. But being good doesn’t just happen, you have to make it happen. It is a daily choice to make good decisions that will reap good results in your life.

To be diligent is characterized by steadfast, heartfelt and energetic effort. Day in and day out you are making right decisions, keeping a right spirit, and doing what is pleasing in the sight of the Lord. Your diligence in doing good will bring God’s favor upon your life. Hebrews 11:6 reiterates this fact, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Prayer: Lord, help me to diligently seek for good in all that I do and say. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. I want to procure your favor upon my life. I want to gain the reward that comes from diligently seeking you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Devotion by Beth Dillon

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Universal Faith

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    “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world” (Romans 1:8, Holy Bible, King James Version). Apostle Paul in this writing to the Christians at Rome didn’t speak of collective education, business knowledge or personal abilities. He commended them for their faith. No matter what else they possessed, the prominent attribute everyone in the known world had heard about the Christians in Rome was their faith in Jesus.
    Prayer: Lord, let my faith be so strong others know You are my priority. Amen.
    Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
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Be a Bumblebee

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    “According to recognized aero technical tests, the bumblebee
    cannot fly because of the shape and weight of his body in
    relation to the total wing area. The bumblebee doesn’t know
    this, so he goes ahead and flies anyway” (James Hastings).
    A person who walks by faith and the bumblebee have much in common. Neither should be able to function by rational standards but somehow are able to soar above the facts and naysayers.
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Blind Faith

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Occasionally it seems that we lose our way. It happens to the best of us. The darkness of night descends around us, and we can no longer see clearly. The bright sunlight is obscured and the road, we once easily maneuvered, now seems narrow, winding and hazardous. It is one thing to navigate hills and dangerous curves in broad daylight, but attempting them in the dead of night is another. Without familiar landmarks to guide our way, each bend seems treacherous. Life has a way of blindsiding us. We are frightened when dark, heavy clouds envelop our lives.

Prayer: Lord, Your Word tells us that when we fear (respect) You and are obedient, that we no longer walk in darkness. “Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon His God” (Isaiah 50:10). We trust You with our lives. In You there is light and life.

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