Luke 11:4 “And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us." Like it or not, seeking forgiveness from God and extending forgiveness to others is a package deal. You can’t have one without the other. Why? Because we are the Lord’s ambassadors on earth. And when we forgive those who have… Continue reading June 25th – Luke 11:4
Tag: Blessings
May 31st – Luke 23:21
Luke 23:21 Have you ever been disappointed by Jesus? You're probably saying to yourself right now, "What!? Of course not!" But if we're being honest, wouldn't the answer be yes? Because the truth is, Jesus doesn't always meet our expectations. He doesn’t promise a life free from suffering, nor to give us what we want.… Continue reading May 31st – Luke 23:21
May 23rd – Matthew 9:9
Matthew 9:9 One day as Levi was at His tax booth in the city, a man came up to him and said, “Follow Me!” Without a second thought Levi got up, walked out, and immediately began following the man. In a single moment, Levi chose to leave everything behind. He gave up his wealth, influence,… Continue reading May 23rd – Matthew 9:9
March 31st – James 5:17
James 5:17 Clergyman Henry Ward Beecher once said, “The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” No matter our circumstances, there is always something to be thankful for. From each breath we take to every moment in between, everything good thing in our lives is… Continue reading March 31st – James 5:17
March 27th – Deuteronomy 28:3
Deuteronomy 28:3 God doesn’t give us commands to feed His ego or to make us suffer. He loves us beyond measure and wants us to have the very best life. An abundant life that His Son sacrificed His life to give us. But the Lord will only bless us if we walk in faithful obedience… Continue reading March 27th – Deuteronomy 28:3
March 25th – Hebrews 13:16
Hebrews 13:16 Every once in awhile you’ll hear that it’s, “Random Acts of Kindness Day.” And everyone should go out and do something in service of another. But God tells us that everyday should be filled with acts of kindness for others. For the love and blessings He so generously gives to us, we are… Continue reading March 25th – Hebrews 13:16
March 24th – Deuteronomy 4:7
Deuteronomy 4:7 The people of Israel were God’s special possession, His very own. And He wanted with them, like He does with us, a close personal relationship built on love and obedience. As His chosen people, God offered them not only a land filled with milk and honey, but victory over their enemies. Gloriously and… Continue reading March 24th – Deuteronomy 4:7
March 23rd – Psalm 121:2
Psalm 121:2 Of the seven annual Jewish Feasts, three required the people to make a trek to the temple. Jerusalem sat upon a high hill. And as they climbed the steep road to the city, Jewish pilgrims sang songs of praise and worship to God. Psalm 121 is such a song. One the people sang… Continue reading March 23rd – Psalm 121:2
March 22nd – Isaiah 26:3
Isaiah 26:3 When we want an answer to a question the first we think is to “Google” it. Because after all, the internet is a vast source of information. But God doesn’t work that way. He purposely has us on a need to know basis. Why? I like how Jon Bloom says, “God is a… Continue reading March 22nd – Isaiah 26:3
March 20th – John 10:10
John 10:10 If the only gift we received by confessing Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior was eternal life, that would be more than enough. But our God, so full of love and mercy, also gave His life so we could have the blessing of living an abundant life. Now the abundance of life… Continue reading March 20th – John 10:10
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