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.

 

Missing the Point June 17

 

            Remember, when you do something, and it is not of Christlike faith, you miss your kingdom potential. What you do may be morally or ethically accepted, but true faith in the heavenly Father establishes specific focus, which intentionally comes from God’s assured word. True faith often answers a question: Have you experienced or accomplished what the Father desires according to His Word?  In addition, your Christ centered, growth-need may often appear opposite from the world’s reasoning.  

            Prayer: Down deep, Lord, I know that your eternal love sustains my faith. Help the quality of my love to grow to combat the bad times.

 

For Everyday Jun.16

        Jesus is the only Son of the One true God, Jesus of Nazareth.  Think of Him each day. When you see a child smile, know that he is there. When you see a flower bloom, thank him for its beauty. When you feel a breeze on your face, the wind can remind you the Creator is everywhere. When you begin a day with any tired and grueling task, talk to Jesus like a friend. The Holy Spirit graciously interprets. The more you remember and recognize His presence, the more natural and ingrained he can become as part of you.

        Prayer: Help me remember today: You are the Savior and creator who shines through all things you have designed.

 

 

Gain Apr. 13

 

           Often. . . .You try to get ahead... Instead. . . get- a- heart, that which you have dedicated to the Christ. Any gift to heavenly Father, whether large or minor enhances the kingdom. Even tiny gift -upon tiny gift -upon tiny gift, given in true Love, will support the foundation of what was begun from the beginning. Count the gains of this world as loss by giving them away to the heavenly Father’s glory.

           Prayer: Lord, help our vision stay directed toward your light and your love. Help us live the Resurrected life NOW.

 

What is mature? June 12

 

        Jehovah-Yahweh could have taken only one dimension, one world, one lifetime, to create what was needed, but He designed two. There are still  reasons for this world and the next. He gave us eternal life as part of knowing we will not stop a kind of growth when we pass from this realm to the next. He gives us the heart of truths to consider and mature in earthly dimension as a possibility we might be more ready somehow for the next dimension to come. Still His complete forgiveness covers all. We will see and understand connections much more.

        Prayer: Lord, help me understand the spiritual principles embedded in this world’s challenges.