Stay Alert Feb.15

 

And the Spirit said:

        To know HOW to practice Jesus as present gives power and strength you need to endure this world's struggles. Whatever prayers get answered, whatever healing takes place, whatever miracles you claim, whatever confusion you face----the most significant event is still the time you spend with Christ, in His presence, aware that you are a joint heir in the kingdom because you remain part of the family. Stay aware by raising your alert ability and know Christ daily. Pay attention to the silences. Alertness follows consent.

Prayer: Lord, thank you, for reminding me that in every occasion, you are quietly here.

 

Knowledge Feb. 14

 

 Holy Sprit reminded:

          Heavenly Father’s love  penetrates all realms and all creation with divine knowledge; human awareness and knowledge fall short. You cannot know enough about heavenly Father, except through His Son. And that may take a lifetime. It may take years for you to understand just one of your days. Christ waits with the Father. There is still nothing the Father does not know about you, and He will reveal truth to you all he can. Keep learning by practicing unconditional love. His love is the best channel for any worthy knowledge.

Prayer: Lord, thank you, that the right love can be learned with your help.

Bible Word Never Gets Old Feb. 13

 

And the Spirit said:

        Heavenly Father shows you constant mysteries, even in the salvation journey. The things of Christ keep spreading outward, escalating such that every idea and truth can become a new experience. Once you think you have hold of some truth, look again because Holy Spirit will inject new revelation. You can never get hold of all the Spirit. Freshness can be motivating, vibrating energy. Newness is linked with forgiveness and praise of the Father. Keep renewing your mind, body, and spirit. Focused thinking and hearing God’s word with action, must merge with constant attention that says, “Yes now!”

Prayer: Lord, renew every part of me today with a fresh outlook at what you do in this world and the next.

 

What Difference? Feb. 12

 

The Spirit Reminded:

        At times, you need to consider what difference it really makes that you call yourself Christian. One of the major variations of your life should be that you make a conscious effort daily to practice the Christ kind of other-centeredness, whether you benefit from the experience or not. When dealing with people who misunderstand you, just say, in Jesus’ name and continue to serve others the best you can. Do not defend yourself. Remember Christ is made strong through your weakness. Sometimes, when you gain strength through your weakness, Holy Spirit can do what seems God miracles. God’s peace shows loving faith at rest in Christ. Over time, mature unconditional love does not have to THINK of acting.....it just responds.

Prayer: Lord, help me respond with your love as natural as breathing.

 

Irony of Inaction Feb.11

 

The Holy Spirit reminded:

                There is a time to rest in Christ, but striving only for ease will leave you static and stuck. Soon, you will stagnate like a pond that never receives fresh water. The flesh wants to design life for indulgence. The self tends to accumulate rather than share. This becomes your most subtle war. Pursuit of happiness moves you toward comfort. There appears no discomfort in having everything you want. There is no struggle, no growth in too much ease. Remember, you grow through the effort of giving yourself away. Christ taught you to help make disciples. Don’t forget…. you are your best disciple!

 

Prayer: Lord, help me know the best balance between rest and effort for kingdom growth.

How You Spend Your Time Feb.10

 

Holy Spirit said:

                Simply practice what scripture teaches. Daily, trade your earthly self-will for heavenly Father service. Use other-centered compassion even on those who do not deserve it. Give away parts of yourself, like importance. Find your strength in Christ and let others take the spotlight or be great. Flush out strife and non-forgiveness daily. You can listen to the hostility of others but rest at peace. Exercise your ability to absorb the anger of others. Listening to others does not mean you give them consent to do evil. It just gives them opportunity to find the better way.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us guidelines to walk in your kingdom.

 

Divine Opposites Feb.9

 

      And scripture teaches:

  Trust in Heavenly Father’s ability to balance opposites in your life:

* What deserves justice, lace with mercy.

* What is painful can be a route to relieve another pain.

* What seems risky may be the way to true safety.

* What seems to need your hate, needs your love.

        Place confidence in heavenly Father, like when a physical doctor must give more pain when he manipulates a dislocated shoulder. In a vulnerable way, give yourself to Christ, like when you shelve things in order to sleep. God’s Grace always flows along with human ways. Trust.

Prayer: Lord, help me pay close attention to the manner you think and work, instead of just human effort.