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What is Truth?

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    “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’” (John 8:31-32 in the New International Version of the Holy Bible).

    Are you searching for the truth? Do you want real answers to your life issues? With so many religions proclaiming they have the truth, do you wonder where to turn? We must start our search for truth with the only reliable source –the Holy Bible. Jesus Christ Himself proclaimed that obedience to His teachings is the key to finding the truth and freedom from life’s distresses.

    Prayer: Lord, it is my hearts desire for You to consider me to be one of your real disciples. I understand that a disciple is one who follows You, obeys Your instructions and stands firm on Your teachings. It is then, and only then, that I will recognize the truth. The Bible tells me that You are “the way, the truth, and the life.” When I become acquainted with You, Truth steps into my life and I am genuinely free.
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A Patient God

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    “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy” (Psalm 103:7 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

    There are many who view God as someone who is watching their every move waiting for an opportunity to pass judgment on them. While it is true that our unjust actions, apart from God’s mercy, will bring the penalty of sin upon our lives, this Scripture emphasizes the great patience of God towards us.

    Prayer: Jesus, I praise you for your endless love and compassion. Forgive me for my thoughtlessness and the many times I have overlooked your tender mercies. Help me to think before I act, to be more careful about the way I handle Your mercy. Thank You for being patient with me. Amen.
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What Does God Want from Us?

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    “Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 29:1-2 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). We have something to offer God. How amazing is that? The Creator of the heavens and the earth desires my praise!
    Prayer: I lift my voice in praise and adoration to You, O Lord! May everything I say and do bring You glory and honor. Let my heart be pure and blameless as I offer You my praise. I will exalt Your Name forever and ever. Amen.
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You Look Like Me

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“And as we have borne the image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly” I Corinthians 15:49. Over the course of my life, I’ve heard on numerous occasions that I look like my Father. And as much as that pleases me, I am much more interested in whether or not I resemble my Heavenly Father. As unbelievable as that sounds, the Bible says that as we mature in the Christian life and continue to allow God to conform us to His image, we are becoming more like Him every day!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I dare to believe that one day I will look like You. I surrender now to the changes You bring to my heart each day in order to make me a reflection of You. One day I hope to hear You boast, “My child, You look like me!” Amen.

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Justice is Served

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“O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself” (Psalm 45:1 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible).

There are few more difficult disciplines for a human being than learning to abandon our desire to avenge injustice committed against us or those around us. The senseless violence, hurtful comments, or emotional injuries that I or others have suffered is not mine to rectify. The Bible declares that God is the avenger and He is well prepared to defend His children. God will restore what has been lost either in this life or the one to come. Our responsibility is to trust God’s timing, and to bless rather than curse those who despitefully use us.

Prayer: Lord, don’t allow hatred to gain a foothold in my life. I can and will live in victory! Amen.

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Redeeming Grace

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“But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons” (Galatians 4:4-5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). The law is the law and it cannot be changed, but God’s grace is God’s grace and it is sufficient to enable me to fulfill His law. The law tells me what I should do, but God’s redeeming grace empowers me to keep it.

Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for buying my freedom from the slavery of sin, forgiving me, adopting me as one of your own and filling me with Your Spirit so I can choose to do what is right! Amen.

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The Love of My Life

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“For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel, The God of the whole earth shall he be called” (Isaiah 54:5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). We will never be truly forsaken, alone or widowed because God is the husband of our soul. Too often we are deeply disappointed with our relationships with others because we expect more from them than they are capable of providing. It’s important to remember that our earthly relationships are but a shadow of what it means to have the affection, protection, companionship, friendship, partnership and leadership of our Maker.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, Everything I need from relationships with those closest to me, I find in You. You are the first and real love of my life!

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No Fear

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“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:” (Revelation 1:1 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). Human beings are naturally curious about the future. Because of our inability to predict coming events, we tend to look ahead with some fear and trepidation. But the child of God need not fear tomorrow, or dread the last days because God has revealed the mystery of what is to come in the Bible. Future events are not going to happen by chance but are well planned, and in God’s control.

Prayer: Sovereign God, I don’t have to understand everything that is going to take place, but I must love You with all of my heart, and stay ready for Your return. I am comforted by the fact that the One who holds tomorrow also holds my hand. Amen.

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He Knows

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The LORD is your protector, and he won’t go to sleep or let you stumble. The protector of Israel doesn’t doze or ever get drowsy” (Psalm 121:3-4 in the Contemporary English Version of the Holy Bible). There is so much injustice in our world today. But, God is aware of every violent crime. He knows about the illness that has taken a loved one away. He knows all about pain and suffering. He sees it all. God has not abdicated His throne and He has not abandoned His plan to one day set all things right.

Prayer: Lord, You know the difficult situations I face. You see; You hear; and I have this assurance that nothing escapes Your attention. Thank You for watching over me! Amen.

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