Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
There are times in life when we face crossroads. The picture of where we are doesn’t look like we had planned. To stand still and do nothing seems to be a pursuit in mediocrity. One path looks scary and has red flags. Another seems ominous because there is so much unknown. These crossroads usually evoke one common emotion – fear. When you are at a point in life where, “I don’t know” has become a common phrase, remember what you do know. God is with You. Jesus gave everything for You. The Holy Spirit will empower you. Fear is not of the LORD! Turn to Him at the crossroad. Take His hand and stand with confidence. The roads may not be Your plan, but with God, the plans could be better than you imagined!
Father, Life is hard and lonely sometimes. Please help me remember that with You I am never alone; and, because of You, I can and will go on. I love You! Amen
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Daily Dose 8-3-15
Romans 16:17-18 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.
The last prayer of Jesus while on earth was for unity. Christians who cause divisions in the Church break the heart of Christ. Divisions can come in many forms. The most obvious is prideful bickering. However, the deepest divisions may come when no words are spoken at all. When Christians fail to restore broken relationships and continue to live in avoidance as opposed to acceptance, the obstacle of alienation is thrown in the pathway of love. Hearts have been broken and spirits crushed when brothers and sisters move on from broken relationships under the guise of maintaining peace. We must learn to repair and restore the broken hearts in our midst before we can be truly successful in healing the hearts of the lost.
Father, Show me what You would have me do to restore broken relationships among Your people. Help me to be an instrument of Your reconciling love. Amen
The last prayer of Jesus while on earth was for unity. Christians who cause divisions in the Church break the heart of Christ. Divisions can come in many forms. The most obvious is prideful bickering. However, the deepest divisions may come when no words are spoken at all. When Christians fail to restore broken relationships and continue to live in avoidance as opposed to acceptance, the obstacle of alienation is thrown in the pathway of love. Hearts have been broken and spirits crushed when brothers and sisters move on from broken relationships under the guise of maintaining peace. We must learn to repair and restore the broken hearts in our midst before we can be truly successful in healing the hearts of the lost.
Father, Show me what You would have me do to restore broken relationships among Your people. Help me to be an instrument of Your reconciling love. Amen
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