Freedom June 27

 

        Just know that one important aspect of freedom suggests you do not have to view God like some scholar theologian. There are certain Christians you can trust. But while a correct spiritual agreement can be acceptable, you do not have to see God exactly as the preachers of old, what someone just tells you, or what may be written in popular books. The Holy Spirit can guide you how the disciples and writers of the Book viewed life. The scripture presents the Kingdom truths, and Holy Spirit filters them through your personal well-being because heavenly Father meets your specific need. But you must pay attention. God may speak to you from the Bible or some other place of truth. All real truth belongs to Jesus Christ.

        Prayer: Our Father, raise my awareness so I’m looking for your Kingdom truth and action in all I experience.       

 

An Emotional moment June 26

 

            When you feel praise and thankfulness rising up from somewhere deep within… that is God’s devotion to you, combining with you to enrich a particular moment for worship. The moment can happen anywhere, anytime. The resulting thankfulness may be great or small. What truly matters is that you connect.

            Prayer: Thank you, heavenly Father, for the Spirit that moves up within, even when not thinking good thoughts.

Repair the Split June 25

 

            Jehovah has said to you, if you will throw off what enslaves you, such as judging others, and if you will make yourself available to the less fortunate, then illumination will be your theme for life.  The Lord will guide you when you ache in your very own bones, so that you may continually give away sustenance. You may then rebuild the people and places of waste, and you may be called the Repairer of the Breach and the Restorer of the dwelling Streets as Isaiah writes in chapter 58:10-12.

            Prayer: Lord, help me do my part to rid myself of anything that pulls down the Spirit, so I may pay attention to those in need of your care.       

Divine Light June 24

        There are persons who do not want to hear the Truth because their deeds will be exposed. The scripture says they will flee the light. However, persons who move toward the light, while you may disagree with them in some way, may be working through something you know nothing about. Leave them alone. Spend your compassion and concern on those who place too much value on their darkness and run away from My light.

        Prayer: Lord, always keep me searching and looking with your light!

Rage and Violence June 23

 

        “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world my servants would fight . . .” John said in chapter 18 verse 36. He is quoting God from scripture. Negative aggression or violence tends to be the response in a world for most wrongdoing. “You hit me, I’ll hit you back.” This is not the response of heaven. Because you live a servant attitude, you are to forgive by showing mercy. Forgive all negative, evil–doers --- not their behavior, for that is God’s realm of judgment. You must, however, forgive the part of them that is blinded and knows not what they do. Forgive their broken humanity. Remember, once, you were in a state of unforgiveness yourself, then you found Grace.      

        Prayer: Lord, help me remember that others may not experience the same things I do, but they need a Savior in the same way.

Claiming June 20

 

        Many people think claiming big things for God include wealth, power, recognition, and even treasure. Sometimes those happen, but there is still much more in the spiritual realm. FOR INSTANCE,  you can claim wealth in wisdom. Claim power in His Grace. Claim recognition by accepting joy of salvation. Claim treasure for the Father’s love in His kingdom and becoming joint heirs with His Son. True and lasting riches stay available in the unseen kingdoms of mercy, kindness, and love. Mercy distributes hope. Kindness creates an absorbing nature for service. Love overshadows and covers every fault. You can become what Jehovah originally meant for his creation.

    Prayer: The best I know how today, Lord, I DO claim all you have for me and those I should care about consciously and unconsciously.

Prayer Talk June 19

 

            The scripture reminds us heavenly Father’s ways are different than earthly negatives. When you experience the negative, you will not FEEL like asking for some positive. But turn to the Holy Spirit with your surrendered preference. Since His ways are not usually humanity’s first thoughts, work on doing and asking an opposite. For example, when you feel lonely, don’t ride the wave of pity. Rather say: “Lord, thanks for being my friend.” When you are in pain, say thanks for the pain that reminds us of life. When you are tired, say thanks for the chance to rest in Christ. When you feel distrustful, say thanks for heavenly trust. When you are sad, ask for delight in a permanent future with Christ. When you feel impatient, ask to understand any connectedness in God’s work. Work on unconditional love and then, pray to make any necessary change.

            Prayer: Lord, help me to lean on your every word, even when I do not feel like it. Grow my assurance that you are always present.