Monday, July 23, 2012

Faith

MY FAITH WORKS AT ALL TIMES FOR MY HIGHEST GOOD.

Charles Fillmore once wrote, “Faith in the reality, power and willingness of the mental and spiritual forces is absolutely necessary to one who expects to succeed in demonstrating the higher law.”

I have faith in my God-given abilities, which cause the very power of God to work in and through me. I have faith that with God, I can accomplish whatever I undertake.

My faith works! When I remember that the power of God is at work within me, I can do anything. I do not block the power of God working in and through me in any way.

Faith is an action. Having faith makes me more optimistic, healthier and more prosperous. My faith opens the way to realizing my highest good.

Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.—James 2:18

Sunday, July 22, 2012

A Guide to Fervent Prayer by A.W. Pink-Contents

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Forgive - Sunday, July 22, 2012 | Daily Word

Forgive

I FORGIVE AS I GROW IN LOVE AND COMPASSION.

As part of its growth, the locust sheds its old skin, releasing it to enter a new phase of life. In the same way, some of my old beliefs may limit me, like a skin grown too tight. If I believe others have kept me from God’s good, it may be time to release these old beliefs and forgive.

The spirit of God fills me with unconditional love as I let go of thoughts of anger or hurt which no longer serve me. God loves me, protects me and provides for my every need. Nothing can change this eternal love.

I accept the grace of forgiveness and forgive myself and all others. I grow in love and compassion as I move forward on my spiritual journey.

Neither is new wine put into old wineskins; … but new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.—Matthew 9:17

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Comfort - Saturday, July 21, 2012 | Daily Word

Comfort

THANK YOU, GOD, FOR YOUR ABIDING LOVE.

When change happens suddenly or dramatically, I remind myself that I am never alone—the love of God is with me and within me. While the circumstances of life are transitory, God’s love is eternal and enduring.

As I give myself time to adapt to changes in the outer world, I enter into a holy time of inner reflection. I feel the strength and love of God supporting me. I experience God’s love in the midst of challenging circumstances. God is my source of strength, peace and wisdom.

Through times of change and all of life, I am comforted and sustained by the love of God within.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change.–Psalm 46:2

Friday, July 20, 2012

Our Daily Bread

Abide With Me

July 21, 2012 — by Bill Crowder

Our Daily Bread Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn

Read: Hebrews 13:1-8

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Hebrews 13:5

Bible in a Year:
Ecclesiastes 1-3

One of the highlights of English football (soccer) each year is the final match of the annual FA Cup Final. For more than a hundred years, the day has been marked by excitement, festivity, and competition. But what fascinates me is how the game begins. It starts with the singing of the traditional hymn “Abide With Me.”

At first that struck me as odd. What does that hymn have to do with football? As I thought about it, though, I realized that for the follower of Christ it has everything to do with sports, shopping, working, going to school, or anything else we do. Since there is no corner of our lives that should not be affected by the presence of God, the longing that He would abide with us is actually the most reasonable thing we could desire. Of course, the presence of our heavenly Father is not something we need to plead for—it is promised to us. In Hebrews 13:5, we read, “For [God] Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

Not only is God’s presence the key to our contentment, but it is also the promise that can give us wisdom, peace, comfort, and strength—no matter where we are or what we are doing.

Thank You, Lord, for walking with us every day.

You are our guardian, friend, and guide.

May we sense Your loving presence and always

know that You are close by our side. Amen.

Our greatest privilege is to enjoy Christ’s presence.

Christian Living - Mass Violence and The Answer

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As I began my daily devotion , I was struck by a mass killing at a movie theater. Nearly 71 people were shot and 12 died, as a result of a killer gone off. What are we to do or think as Christians today?

It is always disheartening to learn of people being hurt or killed by weapons. There were mainly young-people with so much ahead of them but for not. The real question is why did this happen?

The notion that everything is fine and safe today is so miss-leading. People are so afraid to go outside. The Christian is a rare person in a world of utter confusion. We need to step up our prayer game. God is listening to the faithful.

We pray for peace. We pray for all the families involved. God bless them all. The only answer to these and many other conflicts is the day in which Jesus returns to set all thins right. We continue to pray for all that Jesus did on the cross for the sins of the world. Have Mercy on us all.

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