Confused Values Sept. 21

 

           

            As a struggling follower of Jesus, we seem to be a country trying to entertain our way into prosperity, war our way into peace, spend our way to wealth, and ride a road prepared by pleasure into heaven.

            But God’s word reminds us prosperity does not come through lies{artificial endeavor}. War remains only war. Spending more only works if it’s a gift of a Christ-generated Self. Only enjoying our way to heaven may mean we are missing the struggles that are opportunities to spiritually grow. We grow more through the challenges, and then we may rest in Christ. Still, we may choose! God’s Grace provides any path!

 

            Prayer: Lord, sometimes, challenges seem too much, but help us see the growth in all of them to go beyond circumstances as you still hold our hand!

       

Trade Feelings Sept. 19

 

                You may need stronger reason to combat some emotions. You must learn to trade the bad emotion for a better one. For instance, practice conscious effort and say to yourself, ’I’ll trade my anger for love.’ Let the emotional and chemical quality of righteous love help neutralize and renegotiate anger. For the follower of Jesus, the Lord, will help turn negative anger into the energy of redeeming love. Pray now and daily make the trade.

                Prayer: Lord, help me know your love in practical ways and to be willing to trade any negative feeling for your unselfish love.

The Right Kingdom Sept.18

    Scripture has revealed specifically there are qualities of human nature that can belong to the kingdom of heavenly Father. You must become poor in spirit. Poor in spirit means to renounce your self-will and turn to Jesus, God’s only Son. You must enter a realm as a child. You are to remain childlike with trust and faith in One bigger than you are. You will learn to place your discomfort with Christ. You can be willing to endure certain suffering because those times offer unseen opportunities for the Holy Spirit to work. You become a part of heavenly kingdom. As you possess the kingdom, the kingdom possesses you!

 

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me remember the Kingdom is operating now and not just in the future.

 

 

               

Jehovah’s Partnership Sept.17

    Do you realize how important you are? Jesus left all the benefits of heaven as the second person of the Trinity to come to earth, live as a human, endure the whole Cross experience, and then combining human and heaven qualities, went back to heaven with a new joy because NOW, He takes you with him. From His mystery love, He sent the Holy Spirit to partner with you in all things. You may now use your faith to claim all he has given what already exists. Turn over all unanswerable, non-faith matters to the ability of the Holy Spirit to keep your awe of living. How do you do this?? Take time! Enter the AWE of Jehovah…Psalm 34:9.

        Prayer: Lord, help me know the difference between your faith issues and the non-faith issues in all life struggles.

Joy Sept.16

   

            Jesus of Nazareth and Lord of All the universe, wants you to experience joy each day. No matter what circumstances prevail. How? You may ask. Let your expectations be defined by His and your possibilities. He presents situations and opportunities every day. With change comes opportunity for His growth-presentations! Look for and accept His little surprises each day you live. . .and in a sense, know that you live eternity even now.

 

            Prayer: Lord, Help me today stay open to your kingdom possibilities and not allow negative circumstances to block your rule.     

 

Finances Sept.15

 

   

        When finances get you down, start saying a prayer over every bill you send that it becomes used to help others as a living event in God’s omnipresent doings, the kingdom for God’s glory. Even if you’ve spent the funds unwisely, pray the pay back helps to further the work of the life of redemption both for you and others.

 

        Prayer: Lord, help me remember, all finances are yours and they are a part of extensions for our character growth.

 

 

Spiritual eyes Sept.13

 

 

        You are truly blessed because you see what you learn from heaven. You see the kingdom of heavenly Father. In older days, kings and prophets wanted to see what you see but could not. They wanted to hear what you hear but could not. They wanted to feel what you feel but could not. Since Jesus made history, you have the recorded presence of heaven. You have the Holy Spirit’s presence within to guide you always. Just depend on Him by giving Him notice.

 

        Prayer: Lord, help us remember, the Holy Spirit remains a teacher within our hearts forever.