Today's Reading from the Divine Mentor Plan:
Solomon 5-8
Philippians 1
I love the book of Philippians - the word joy is used numerous times.
Paul planted the church in Philippians around 51 AD.
Ten years later, Paul is in prison and chained to a guard.
Instead of pouting in prison about how he has been treated and how
mean the guards are to him -
Paul chose to write a love letter to his friends in Philippi.
It is obvious no matter his circumstances Paul chooses joy.
All of us decide in our mind our attitude.
It is a choice.
Paul's message to me - We are to be joyful like and in Jesus.
No matter what our circumstances our.
Joy is not just a smile on the surface
but peace in the heart as a result
of a mind continually focused on Jesus.
Paul chose to use his prison time to pray and not to pout.
When we pray, we are single minded - our focus is on Christ.
It is hard to complain and pray at the same time.
Paul rejoices as he prays, knowing Christ will answer his prayers.
Paul has learned that joy comes not as the result of external conditions
but from internal confident that God is in control.
So I ask myself a question - Today, do I choose to pout or pray about my circumstances??
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
How is your Prayer Life? Debbie McGrath
Today's Reading: May 4, 2013
2 Samuel 8, 9; 1 Chronicles 18, 19; Matthew 21
Loved reading about David and how faithful he was to the Lord.
His people loved the Lord as well because David loved the Lord!
The verse that spoke to me today: Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive, whatever you ask for in my name.
Observation:
When I read this verse - it is obvious that prayer can change your life!
Application:
As I read this verse, I am immediately convicted that I pray way too little!
Even though I know that prayer is meant to be as simple and natural as breathing. I also know that God sends blessings down from heaven when we pray. Prayer is not a duty. Prayer is a simple, ongoing conversation with our heavenly Father that is honest and heartfelt. If I truly realized the power of prayer - I would be praying without ceasing. Prayer links our lives with God's exciting purposes and power!!! The best part of prayer - it brings me into a love relationship with God when I do pray. When I pray, I realize how much I need God. I must remember, prayer makes impossible things possible.
Prayer: Lord, forgive me for not devoting my life to prayer - there is nothing more important!!! Give me the discipline to pray without ceasing!
2 Samuel 8, 9; 1 Chronicles 18, 19; Matthew 21
Loved reading about David and how faithful he was to the Lord.
His people loved the Lord as well because David loved the Lord!
The verse that spoke to me today: Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive, whatever you ask for in my name.
Observation:
When I read this verse - it is obvious that prayer can change your life!
Application:
As I read this verse, I am immediately convicted that I pray way too little!
Even though I know that prayer is meant to be as simple and natural as breathing. I also know that God sends blessings down from heaven when we pray. Prayer is not a duty. Prayer is a simple, ongoing conversation with our heavenly Father that is honest and heartfelt. If I truly realized the power of prayer - I would be praying without ceasing. Prayer links our lives with God's exciting purposes and power!!! The best part of prayer - it brings me into a love relationship with God when I do pray. When I pray, I realize how much I need God. I must remember, prayer makes impossible things possible.
Prayer: Lord, forgive me for not devoting my life to prayer - there is nothing more important!!! Give me the discipline to pray without ceasing!
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