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Made Whole
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you whole.’” ~ Luke 17:19
We have narrowed the word "miracle" to mean “something physical we are not used to seeing”. We talk about the physical healings of Jesus as His miracles. What Jesus does to the physical elements of this world are only a shadow of the truly miraculous work of His life.
The primary focus of Jesus is the healing of souls. Physical miracles are a manifestation of His power – so that others might have a glimpse of what He is capable of and come to Him for the main event.
When Jesus says "it is your faith that has made you whole", we often assume He is talking about cause and effect. You had faith so now your physical body is healed.
Perhaps He was saying something much deeper. Much more true.
Jesus makes this statement about wholeness only to the leper who returned to thank Him. The leper had already been physically healed, but he wanted the man behind the power. He returned to Jesus in gratitude. He recognized that the “mountaintop” of being physically healed wasn’t a place to remain. His faith pursuit of Jesus led him to wholeness.
No matter whether we are sick, battered, broken, or whether we encounter a physical blessing, a faith pursuit of Jesus is the path to wholeness.
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~ published by: Yellow Balloons
https://yellowballoons.net
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Pledging Allegiance to the Wrong King
~ Don’t trade God’s best for lesser things.
Scripture Reading: John 19:13-16
The chief priests were the power brokers of their day. They had spiritual authority over the Israelites and influence with the Romans who controlled the land. When Jesus became a threat, they negotiated with Judas to have Roman soldiers arrest Him.
The governor, Pilate, treated Jesus just as he would have any other Jewish prisoner — having Him flogged and brought before the crowd for a “trial.” Twice, Pilate noted that he could find no grounds for charging Jesus (John 19:4; John 19:6). Still, he gave in to the priests’ demands and ordered his troops to crucify an obviously innocent man.
The priests underscored their disgust with Jesus by promising fidelity to Caesar. In that moment, they violated the first and second commandments in order to accomplish their goals (Exodus 20:3-7). These men forgot their calling and pledged allegiance to the wrong king. But it is important to remember this:
Rather than stand in judgment or declare them all irredeemable, Jesus headed to the cross to die for us — and for every person who condemned Him that day.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/
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Psalm 46 “Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world
Good to see you here this morning......some really good stuff on the Bible Board this morning-------You in your post made several mentions of Salvation ....
Just a point I felt called to share on Salvation-----
SALVATION--- comes in 3 tenses:
The Christian has been saved from "all" guilt and penalty of past sins------no matter what they were
The Christian is being saved from the habit and dominion of sin
The Christian will be saved at the Lords return
I think over the years in your many post you have in one way or another made mention of each of the above.
You and others have shared excellent points on Christian living and have many times offered others into the fellowship of Christianity....let me not overlook Ranb2khz for all his good work here
God Bless
If you dont have a personal relationship with Jesus. Im going to give you the opportunity to do that right here right now. If you will pray this prayer...not only from your mouth but also your heart...and mean it like nothing you have ever spoken before. Jesus will come into your life and heart and save you. You will be born-again!
Lord Jesus, Im like everyone else...i cant make it through life on my own. Im imperfect. Im prone to sin. I have come to realize that theres nothing in the world I can do to make myself acceptable to You. But I know that You have loved me so much that You were willing to die on my behalf. That's a grace so amazing I cannot understand it...i can only accept it. And i do. Please forgive my sins and i accept Your free gift of Salvation... and I know that from this moment on... i am saved...i am a child of God. And i give the rest of my life to serving You and experiencing the joy that only You can offer. Fill me now with your Holy Spirit dear Lord...and raise me to walk in the newness of life. I thank You and praise You!
Amen.
If you just prayed this prayer and meant it...you are now born-again and have a home in heaven! Go tell the world and if you dont already have a church family...please find one...And if you would like to talk...send me a private message....i will give you a call....
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
Salvation is from our side a choice, from the divine side it is a seizing upon, an apprehending, a conquest by the Most High God. Our 'accepting' and 'willing' are reactions rather than actions. The right of determination must always remain with God.
-Aiden Wilson Tozer-
The roaring thunder of the law and the fear of the terror of judgment are both used to bring us to Christ, but the final victory culminating in our salvation is won through God's loving-kindness.
-Charles Spurgeon-
What I would say is Jesus came to save lost sinners like you and me, and if Jesus Christ has a burning desire to seek and save the lost, then you should, too, if Christ is living within you. If you don't have a concern for the lost, then I am concerned about your salvation because the Holy Spirit wants the lost to come to Christ.
-Kirk Cameron-
When it comes to my salvation, all I need is Jesus; after my salvation, everything is Jesus plus the church... When people preach that all you need is Jesus, they cut you and I off from one of the greatest sources of healing, which is the body of Christ. Don't go it alone - you won't make it.
-Josh McDowell-
I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
-John Wesley-
The Bible says today is the accepted time, today is the day of salvation... But there will come a time when it will be too late for you.
-Billy Graham-
The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.
-Charles Spurgeon-
Salvation is by repentance and faith, and if you have truly believed unto salvation, you have been regenerated, which means you have become a new creature, and you are going to live a different life. And so works do not result in salvation.
-Paul Washer-
John 17 — Prayers of Jesus
Jesus Prays for Himself:
Jesus spoke these things, looked up to heaven, and said:
"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so that the Son may glorify You, for You gave Him authority over all peoples; so He may give eternal life to all You have given Him. This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and the One You have sent — Jesus Christ."
"I have glorified You on the earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. Now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with that glory I had with You before the world existed."
Jesus Prays for His Disciples:
"I have revealed Your name to the men You gave Me from the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they know that all things You have given to Me are from You, because the words that You gave Me, I have given them. They have received them and have known for certain that I came from You. They have believed that You sent Me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those You have given Me, because they are Yours. Everything I have is Yours, and everything You have is Mine, and I have been glorified in them.”
"I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect [keep] them by Your name that You have given Me, so that they may be one as We are one. While I was with them, I was protecting them by Your name that You have given Me. I guarded them and not one of them is lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture may be fulfilled.”
"Now I am coming to You, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have My joy completed in them. I have given them Your word. The world hated them because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world. I am not praying that You take them out of the world, but that You protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. Sanctify [set apart for special use] them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth."
Jesus Prays for All Believers:
"I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me."
“Father, I desire those You have given Me to be with Me where I am. Then they will see My glory, which You have given Me because You loved Me before the world’s foundation."
"Righteous Father! The world has not known You. However, I have known You, and these have known that You sent Me. I made Your name known to them and will make it known, so the love You have loved Me with may be in them and I may be in them."
Amen.
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~ John 17 (HCSB)
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017&version=HCSB,KJV
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Trouble Arrives
“Should we accept only good from God and not adversity?” Throughout all this Job did not sin in what he said.” ~ Job 2:10
The last thing any of us want to hear when things are tragic, or annoying, or painful in any way is that we need to accept what is happening. Our inclination is to deny it, get rid of it, or cast it aside.
We fear acceptance makes it real and that acceptance validates what is going on. But reality is real whether or not we accept it. We tend to reject reality in an attempt to change what we cannot change.
A true perspective will not reject the reality of what is happening. And the truth is that some circumstances hurt. Some are tragic and troublesome and infuriating.
Acceptance does not mean we have to pretend bad is good or vice versa. Acceptance is about understanding even what hurts is an opportunity. Any circumstance can become a tool in our hands to serve the kingdom of God. Even what we don’t like or understand is an opportunity to develop character, serve others, and participate in God’s plan for us.
Acceptance is the final stage of grief. Acceptance is not approval. It is simply recognition. It means we acknowledge the hard realities of circumstance. It is a necessary step toward choosing to use them as launching pads for opportunity.
Even the worst of troubles is an invitation to live the life God has called us to.
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~ published by: Yellow Balloons
https://yellowballoons.net
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If you have never been saved...born again...never ask Jesus to forgive you your sins...and yet you find yourself here reading....i can assure it is not by mistake...the Holy Spirit could very well be convicting you to pursue a relationship with Jesus....that my friend...in all your years here on planet earth is the most important decision you will ever make....to invite Jesus into your heart. Jesus...is your only way to heaven when you die....so...how do you get saved....become born-again....just talk to God and ask Him to forgive you....somethink like what ive typed here below...and then....talk to us here....find a church and tell someone there....continue to read post here and most importantily....start reading your Bible every day and let the spirit of God start to change you into the likeness of Jesus....
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that You love me and want to save me. Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died on the cross to pay for my sins. I believe God raised You from the dead. I now turn from my sin and, by faith, receive You into my life as my personal Lord and Savior. Come into my heart, forgive my sins, and save me, Lord Jesus. In Your name I pray , Amen.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Each of us as we walk this earthly journey come into contact with a good deal of people. We have our family..friends and acquaintances. Of these many people that we know i think we also have different degrees of love and friendship toward those people. For example...the difference in the kinds of love from spouse to spouse, parent and child, good friend to friend. In all relationships we love people differently and to different degrees. Some things that may play a big role in this is the time spent with each other, what we have in common and similar dreams and goals. Im not sure that love and friendship just happens without some kind of effort and it dont continue to grow over time unless there is some type of interaction with each other...and...the more the better? Yes...usually, the more time we spend with someone, we tend to want to be with them more and the love and friendship grows. We develop a "personal relationship". That is one of the reasons we need to be focused on Jesus as often as we can in this life to make certain our personal relationship with Him grows stronger and stronger as we travel lifes rocky road. Heres the thing if you are born-again. When we die we are going to go to heaven for all eternity. There we will be in the presence of God the Father...God the Son and God the Holy Spirit...for forever. If we truly love God can we actually spend enough time while here on this earth talking to Him...reading His word...serving Him...really getting to know the very person that we are going to spend FOREVER with? I guess what im asking...if we only spend a total of 10 or 15 minutes throughout the day with Jesus...how much of a "personal relationship" do we actually have with the Person that we are going to spend every second with when we get to heaven?...Think about it!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
“Love is giving someone what they need most, when they deserve it least, at great personal cost to yourself.”
Love is patient...love is kind. It does not envy...it does not boast...it is not proud. It does not dishonor others...It does not insist on its own way...it is not easily angered...it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love always protects...always trusts...always hopes...always perseveres. Love never fails.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
Hebrews 12:28
Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.
-David Wilkerson-
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
Hebrews 13:15
The world is not a play-ground; it is a school-room. Life is not a holiday, but an education. And the one eternal lesson for us all is how better we can love.
-Henry Drummond-
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:14-17
I cannot love you as I love myself until I love God as I ought to love Him.
-Jack Hyles-
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
Psalm 95:6
The Desire for Wonder
~ May we set our eyes on Him today by the power of the Holy Spirit, that our desire for wonder would be satisfied in relationship with our powerful and good God.
All of humanity is marked by an insatiable desire for wonder. We long for that which is unexplainable, intensely interesting, and unfathomable. But too often we settle for being temporarily fascinated by the things of the world. We look at concepts, cultures, and man-made creations and wonder in that which is meant to lead us to the One who is most wonderful — our heavenly Father.
You and I were created to marvel at the invisible nature and miraculous, supernatural works of God. We were created to know personally the God who created a universe so vast that its enormity is beyond measure. We’re created to experience communion with the God who created that which is so miniscule even our largest microscopes can’t capture it. We serve a God of wonder who alone can satisfy our insatiable desires for fascination.
But somewhere along the way we’ve chosen as a people to seek to wonder in the world over God. Romans 1:22-23 gives us insight into this destructive pursuit. Scripture says that early on in history humans “claiming to be wise… became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.” Sin turned our gaze from God to His creation. We exchanged that which would wholly fascinate us for all of eternity for idols that were never designed to satisfy us at all. You can see it all around. In our culture, we idolize the created over the Creator. We lift up men and women instead of looking to the King of kings. We spend hours placing our hope in that which will never fully satisfy us. I can see it in myself. I jump from material thing to material thing, TV show to TV show, idea to idea, just looking for something to fascinate me. I’ll be fascinated with something for a week or month at most, and then I get bored. We buy and sell, get in and out of relationships, and ride emotional roller coasters, the whole time thinking, “This will be it; this is what I’m missing.”
God is calling us to a restored life where our need for wonder is satisfied in Him — producing peace, joy, fulfillment and purpose. He is calling us to stop seeking to marvel in that which is fleeting and to root ourselves in Him who is eternally satisfying. He is calling us to look at the world through a heavenly perspective to see that all of His creation would draw us to Himself.
Take some time in prayer to assess the ways in which you are seeking satisfaction for your desire for wonder. May you wholly marvel at your present, eternal, and loving heavenly Father today.
God designed the world in such a way that it would direct us back to Him. He wants you to be fascinated with your spouse, nature, ideas, creation, and even entertainment, as long as they direct you back to their true source! He wants to amaze you both through the works of His hands and in spending time with Him in meditation, worship, study of the Word, and simply listening as He speaks. He’s designed so many wonderful avenues with which to satisfy your desires — just don’t get caught up with the created things themselves. May God satisfy your desire for wonder today and every day. May He remain the source of your wonder and awe. The choice is up to you!
What will you spend your time and energy seeking today?
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~ published by: First 15
https://www.first15.org/
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HAPPY SATURDAY folks......This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it
Another day here on earth-----God is soooooo Good
God Bless and share the faith
Good point----don't reckon I ever heard it that way.....thinking juice
When God Questions Us
~ In His kindness and mercy, God at times answers questions we didn't ask and reminds us who He is.
Scripture Reading: Job 38:1-11
Job likely never imagined that his questions for God might be turned around on him in a litany of questions from God. Beginning with verse 4 of today’s passage, what the Lord asked revealed His power and sovereignty over creation and every area of human life. Though His answering from the whirlwind sounds intimidating, God’s revelation was meant to strengthen Job’s faith — as well as ours.
What can we learn about God’s character through His questions?
Although they are impossible to answer, the Lord’s willingness to converse with His servant directly reveals deep love. It also indicates His longing for Job to understand that He’s been working behind the scenes all along — even trusting His follower to faithfully endure suffering at Satan’s hands.
By exploring God’s rhetorical questions, we will also be reoriented: We are the created, not the Creator — the servant rather than the Master (John 13:14-16). And no matter how things appear, God is working all things together for our good and His glory (see Romans 8:28). Even if we don’t understand how He makes that happen, we can trust that the Lord is ready to hear everyone who calls upon His name.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/when-god-questions-us
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Another reason that God’s presence may not be felt is due to sin/iniquity. In Isaiah 59:2, it speaks of God hiding His face due our sin. Any sin - little, big, or unintentional will have the same effect. Repentance will always restore a right relationship with the Lord.
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The lesson for me is as long as we’re alive and breathing, it is never too late to change - for the better - what we’re passing down.
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excellent post, good lessons in there for folks-----Thanks Ranb2khz
Pass Down Your Example
~ Our actions really do speak louder than our words.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:14-16
One way you can pass your faith down to future generations is by your lifestyle. You’ve no doubt heard the popular saying “Actions speak louder than words.” It’s important to tell others about Jesus, but we need to show His love through our actions, too.
Today’s verse is from the Sermon on the Mount. In it, Jesus is describing the righteousness that should characterize His followers, but it’s not what they’ve been taught by the religious leaders. In fact, most of the sermon focuses on actions — loving enemies, being merciful, and reconciling with those we’ve wronged. In verse 16, Jesus says, “Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
So, what can we pass down to our loved ones?
We can give them a day-by-day, year-by-year example of faith. We can teach them how to love Jesus and others well by imitating what they have seen in us. We can show them how to respond to a difficult situation in a Christlike way. And most importantly, we can come before our heavenly Father to intercede on their behalf.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/
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My first thought was that the Lord desires for us to use the times when we can’t feel the closeness of His presence as an opportunity to grow and strengthen our faith. Scripture teaches us to walk by faith, not by sight. Could sight and our ability to feel the presence of God be synonymous in this case?
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QUESTION----- Why are there those days when we feel God's presence, 100% just like He is right there next to us, as close as a family member over coffee----then at other times it is like I am out there all alone? Over the years I have heard much on this subject, some of it makes for good reason, yet I just don't understand.----SOOO I just thought it might be a good question for discussion here on the Bible Board, you just might help someone other than me.....I find in Psalm where David wrote stuff along the same lines,--Where are you God? Well crank up your little ole "P" brain...
OH YES !!! many thanks ----GOD BLESS & let your light so shine
Confidence
"But there is a God in heaven..." ~ Daniel 2:28
Day by day, the world is unraveling, becoming more frayed and afraid, more unstable and unsteady. We hear of wars and rumors of war, of false christs, of famines, of earthquakes, and of pestilences. Nations are rising against nations and kingdoms against kingdoms. Christians are attacked and slain at an accelerated pace.
But there is a God in heaven.
We needn’t pace the floor at night or run around in a frenzy. We shouldn’t faint, fear, or fret.
There is a God in heaven.
Daniel, too, lived in a churning world of change, empires rising and falling. His own nation, Israel, was wiped off the earth like a stain. But Daniel’s spirit remained steady because he understood the sovereign providence of the God of heaven. “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,” he wrote, “for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings…. The Most High rules in the kingdom of men” (Daniel 2:20-21; 4:17).
In the Last Days perilous times will come, but there is a God in heaven - and if you know Christ as Savior, this God is your God. He rules and reigns, and our times are in His hands:
"The course of my life is in Your power; deliver me from the power of my enemies and from my persecutors." ~ Psalm 31:15
"Nothing is too big for God to handle, and nothing is too small to escape His attention." ~ Jerry Bridges
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I appreciate your perspective on godly principles plugger.
I like this post, it made me think, and we all know that can lead to disaster......but for many telling a personal story can be difficult thing to do, if sho, how does one tell of his or her faith......nothing better than learn to live one's faith , if a Christian is to love one's neighbor, learn to over look their bad side and practice kindness to those we may have difficulty with, if a Christian is to give, then give generously, if a Christian is to believe God will lead us through hard times, then live out that faith. These examples can go on all day, but I reckon the bottom line is learn to walk the walk. I often wonder if just walking the walk is really what Christ expects of us
Anyway---thanks for kicking my "P" brain in gear before my 2nd cup of coffee----now as I go through my day, may God gives me what it takes to walk the walk. Remember one can do many good things and they will be quickly forgotten, but let a Christian screw up just one little thing and it will be remembered what seems to be forever. ---- GOD BLESS & have a beautifull day
Might remember....nothing is going to happen to you today that you and God cannot handle
A Summary of Jesus’ Mission
“Then Jesus cried out, “The one who believes in Me believes not in Me, but in Him who sent Me. And the one who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge them; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. The one who rejects Me and doesn’t accept My sayings has this as their judge:
The Word I have spoken will judge them on the last day.
For I have not spoken on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a command as to what I should say and what I should speak. I know that His command is eternal life. So, the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”
~ John 12:44-50
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Pass Down Your Principles
~ The best gifts are eternal, and they impact generations.
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-7
What do you want to leave your loved ones? Maybe it’s money or family heirlooms, like a favorite necklace or beloved photo. But if you’ve trusted Christ as Savior, you have something far more valuable. Material things can be spent or lost, but your faith — what you believe about Jesus Christ — is precious and eternal.
Choosing to follow Jesus is a personal decision, one you can’t make for anyone else. But through your words and actions, you can lovingly point others to the heavenly Father.
One way is to share what you yourself have learned and practiced. For example, you can tell others that ...
• God will give us direction. His Word is “a lamp to our feet and a light to our path” (Psalm 119:105).
• God will provide for our needs, drawing from His unending riches (Philippians 4:19).
• God will enable and strengthen us, whatever we go through. He’s a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).
• God owns everything, and we’re His trusted stewards.
What godly principles are you passing on to others? Is there anything you would add to the above list?
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/
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Peace With One Another
~ The Lord speaks to His children — are you listening?
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:18-21
Scripture calls us to encourage, help, and get along with others — but most of us know at least one person with whom we have more conflict than comfort. Discord can take many forms: Personalities may not mesh; different belief systems can lead to arguments; and words or actions might be misunderstood. But through the Lord, almost any difference can be overcome.
Living in submission to Jesus creates a channel by which His goodness and grace can flow through us and create harmony:
• First, when we make a habit of lifting up the other person in prayer, divine grace becomes part of the situation.
• Next, to uncover the conflict’s source, we must be willing to share our concerns and listen to the other’s point of view. This means honestly discussing the issue, whether a past wound, incorrect assumption, or unhealthy thought pattern (sometimes working through this step requires enlisting the aid of a godly counselor).
• Finally, once the root issue is known, both parties must cooperate in restoring harmony — and maintaining it by agreeing to confront new issues as needed.
God desires that believers live in peace, but He knows we can’t achieve this on our own. That’s why He gave us a Helper — the Holy Spirit — through whom we can attain unity and be bound together in peace (Ephesians 4:1-6).
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/peace-with-one-another
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Hey tenac!! Howdy!! Feel free, if you want, to post over at a board I created a while back... ?
https://investorshub.advfn.com/Jesus-Chat-42188
Jesus Love and Peace to you!!! 💖
Good morning Bigfootbud! Your request lifted up in your post....
A Joyful Heart
~ No matter what is happening around us, we can rejoice in our Father's presence.
Scripture Reading: Psalms 16:7-9
Are you happy?
Your answer likely depends on what’s happening in your life right now. If things are going well, your health is good, and you have strong relationships, you may say, “Yes, I’m content.” The problem is that happiness is a fleeting emotion. When conditions change for the worse, it scurries out the door. But joy doesn’t.
Even though happiness and joy are often thought of as synonymous, they are actually quite different.
Happiness is temporary because it’s based on our external circumstances, but joy can be a constant state — something that’s present no matter what’s going on in our life. That’s because joy is the result of God’s presence within us. It’s an internal condition that is unaffected by life’s difficulties.
David was able to say his heart was glad (Psalm 16:9) because he had discovered the key to walking in a constant state of joy, despite hardship. And we can do the same. By fixing our eyes on our Father (John 15:9-11), we can have peace and a glad heart no matter what. When we spend time with Him, experiencing His presence and goodness in our life, we will be able to walk through each day with His unsurpassable joy in our heart.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/a-joyful-heart
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The God of Our Strength
"Do you not know? Have you not heard?"
"Yahweh is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth."
"He never grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding. He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless.”
"Youths may faint and grow weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint."
~ Isaiah 40:28-31
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Have you ever been lost....i mean really lost. Maybe you were out walking in the countryside...hiking in the mountains...and suddenly you realized you had no idea where you were...in what direction to turn to get back to where you came from. Maybe you have been in your automobile going on a trip...or in a new town going to a doctors appointment and you make a wrong turn and again not only do you have that sense of being lost...but you have trouble trying to figure out which left or right will get you back on track. Ok...lets dig a little deeper. As a born-again believer...have you ever because of sin in your life after a period of time thought...this aint good...what have i done...where am i headed...that saying maybe comes to your mind....“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.” However...even as a believer...and even though you want to get back on that path of righteousness...that sin in your life...you just cant seem to let go. And last but not least...there is the person that is unsaved. They have never ask Jesus into their heart and life. And this my friends...is the most tragic of all...because in this lostness they are headed straight to hell! So whats my point...well...i guess my thinking and its nothing necessarily specular. The first two things i talked about...we can in time figure out on our own and take care of finding our way ourselves. However....the last two things there is only one Hope...and His name is Jesus, Just like the man in the picture...four ways to turn...Three ways are wrong and one way is right...and that one way is always Jesus!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
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