S: Psalms 107:19-21.nasb
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destruction's. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!
O - The psalmist likely is telling of God's faithfulness to the people Israel, perhaps about release from their captivity in Egypt. The words of the psalm affirm our belief that God is with us, He listens to our every cry, and he delivers His people just by His word. It is because of this we His people need to give thank to the Lord, and glorify his name.
A - The application for me is to understand that God hears my cries, He gives me His word, and is healing me. I must continue to seek God's face, cry out to Him in these seasons of depression. I will continue to give Him thanks for the things he has done,and is doing in my life.
P - Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your love and kindness. Thank you for your word, thank you for your spirit in me. I pray Lord today for a complete removal and protection from word that is not from you , and complete removal of this spirit of depression that resides in me. I pray all this in Jesus name.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Jesus, the light and life within me.
S - John 1:4-5.nasb
In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
O - In this first chapter from John, we come to understand that Jesus was there in the beginning, and that He is the life and light of all men. From creation He was with Father and when God created us in His image, he breathed the breath of life and light into us which is spirit of God. Through years of seperation after the fall , the light was harder to see in us, but through Christ sacrifice on the cross the fullness of God's light is restored in each and everyone of us.
A - This scripture was a reminder to me that Jesus is the light in my darkness, and I must understand and embrace that . I must remember that through dark times His light shines bright, I must seek it within me, and really embrace the understanding that Christ in me , is the life within me.
P - Lord, thank you for today's word, may it be sealed to my heart. Lord I am struggling in my own internal darkness, and perhaps even the darkness of my circumstances. I pray your light we light up my life, and reveal the untruths and your spirit in me would rebuke and reject the untruths and darkness in me. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
O - In this first chapter from John, we come to understand that Jesus was there in the beginning, and that He is the life and light of all men. From creation He was with Father and when God created us in His image, he breathed the breath of life and light into us which is spirit of God. Through years of seperation after the fall , the light was harder to see in us, but through Christ sacrifice on the cross the fullness of God's light is restored in each and everyone of us.
A - This scripture was a reminder to me that Jesus is the light in my darkness, and I must understand and embrace that . I must remember that through dark times His light shines bright, I must seek it within me, and really embrace the understanding that Christ in me , is the life within me.
P - Lord, thank you for today's word, may it be sealed to my heart. Lord I am struggling in my own internal darkness, and perhaps even the darkness of my circumstances. I pray your light we light up my life, and reveal the untruths and your spirit in me would rebuke and reject the untruths and darkness in me. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
God's spirit eternally with us
S Isaiah.59.9-21.nasb
Therefore justice is far from us, And righteousness does not overtake us; We hope for light, but behold, darkness, For brightness, but we walk in gloom. We grope along the wall like blind men, We grope like those who have no eyes; We stumble at midday as in the twilight, Among those who are vigorous we are like dead men. "As for Me, this is My covenant with them," says the Lord : "My Spirit which is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your offspring, nor from the mouth of your offspring's offspring," says the Lord , "from now and forever."
O - The prophet Isaiah describes the lost and how they (we ... me) stumble along at times, groping for and seeking God our circumstances. But then the Lord reminds them of His promise, and covenant, for His spirit to always be with us, His word still stands true, and now and through generations to come.
A - As I feel I am stumbling in the darkness in this season, I am encouraged by God's truth and promise, that His spirit is always upon me, and words of truth He has spoken to me will stand firm in y life.
P - Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your word today, may it be sealed to my heart.
Therefore justice is far from us, And righteousness does not overtake us; We hope for light, but behold, darkness, For brightness, but we walk in gloom. We grope along the wall like blind men, We grope like those who have no eyes; We stumble at midday as in the twilight, Among those who are vigorous we are like dead men. "As for Me, this is My covenant with them," says the Lord : "My Spirit which is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your offspring, nor from the mouth of your offspring's offspring," says the Lord , "from now and forever."
O - The prophet Isaiah describes the lost and how they (we ... me) stumble along at times, groping for and seeking God our circumstances. But then the Lord reminds them of His promise, and covenant, for His spirit to always be with us, His word still stands true, and now and through generations to come.
A - As I feel I am stumbling in the darkness in this season, I am encouraged by God's truth and promise, that His spirit is always upon me, and words of truth He has spoken to me will stand firm in y life.
P - Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your word today, may it be sealed to my heart.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Faith and trust in the Lords wisdom and loving kindness
S - isa.54.10.nasb
"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken," Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
S -isa.55.8-9.nasb "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord . "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.
O - The Lord continues the speak to the people of Israel who are being exiled to Bablyon. In these chapters His words are words of truth and encouragement, so that the people of Israel won't be exasperated by their circumstances. The message is one of a constant and loving God, who is not shaken or changed by circumstances but is steadfast and true. These words are delivered to instill a faith and trust into the people, and for us today to reveal the character of God.
A - The application for me is to embrace the fact that God's loving kindness will never be removed from me. It is a reminder how ultimate wisdom comes from the Lord and that my circumstances do not indicate a separation from God, but rather a path that is His path, and His ways are truly greater than my ways.
P - Dear heavenly father, thank you for today's lesson may it be sealed to my heart. Lrd I pray that your will be done in my life. I pray that your truth, love, and mercy would penetrate the deepest part f my soul and drive out all untruth's that cause me to doubt and despair. Lord I place my life in your hands and trust your plans for me according to your wisdom. Thank you Lord for your saving me through the sacrifice Jesus made for my sins, I am grateful.
"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken," Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
S -isa.55.8-9.nasb "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord . "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.
O - The Lord continues the speak to the people of Israel who are being exiled to Bablyon. In these chapters His words are words of truth and encouragement, so that the people of Israel won't be exasperated by their circumstances. The message is one of a constant and loving God, who is not shaken or changed by circumstances but is steadfast and true. These words are delivered to instill a faith and trust into the people, and for us today to reveal the character of God.
A - The application for me is to embrace the fact that God's loving kindness will never be removed from me. It is a reminder how ultimate wisdom comes from the Lord and that my circumstances do not indicate a separation from God, but rather a path that is His path, and His ways are truly greater than my ways.
P - Dear heavenly father, thank you for today's lesson may it be sealed to my heart. Lrd I pray that your will be done in my life. I pray that your truth, love, and mercy would penetrate the deepest part f my soul and drive out all untruth's that cause me to doubt and despair. Lord I place my life in your hands and trust your plans for me according to your wisdom. Thank you Lord for your saving me through the sacrifice Jesus made for my sins, I am grateful.
Monday, July 27, 2015
S - 2 Peter 1:5-8 (NASB)
5Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in yourmoral excellence, knowledge, 6and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in yourperseverance, godliness, 7and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 8For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
O - Peter here speaks of the progressive measure of growth in our faith and fruitfulness in our growth in Christ. This is a path Peter describes to edify us and increase our faith .
A - The application for me today is to remember the Lord has been working in me in these progressive ways to help me grow and to walk in His ways.
P - Lord I pay you would rescue me from this depression, and restore in me the confidence, joy, and peace. I am clinging to you and your word Lord, help me to know again your presence and transformative power.
5Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in yourmoral excellence, knowledge, 6and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in yourperseverance, godliness, 7and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 8For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
O - Peter here speaks of the progressive measure of growth in our faith and fruitfulness in our growth in Christ. This is a path Peter describes to edify us and increase our faith .
A - The application for me today is to remember the Lord has been working in me in these progressive ways to help me grow and to walk in His ways.
P - Lord I pay you would rescue me from this depression, and restore in me the confidence, joy, and peace. I am clinging to you and your word Lord, help me to know again your presence and transformative power.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Hang on , God is my deliverer
S - Isaiah 46:3 (NASB)
A - This feels exactly like the truth of my circumstances today. I am in a valley season, in the land in between , fearful of the exile ahead from a life I once knew, or a way I once traveled But God has delivered me the message to hang on and stay close, despite what my circumstances and feelings are telling me. I have been born again through Christ, who now is my Lord and savior. His promises are true.
P - The truth of my circumstances is found in you Lord, I thank you for bringing me back to you in the dry and weary season. I put my trust in you for my future, and only ask that you lift me up when I can no longer lift myself up. Help me to love my wife like you love her, help me raise my kids to grow up and know your love and your ways, help me to make a difference in the kingdom here on earth, until we once again unite in heaven/
3"Listen to Me, O house of Jacob,
And all the remnant of the house of Israel,
You who have been borne by Me from birth
And have been carried from the womb;
4Even to your old age I will be the same,
And even to your graying years I will bear you!
I have done it, and I will carry you;
And I will bear you and I will deliver you.
O - This passage is to the people who are being exiled to Bablyon. You can imagine it is not a joyful time for God's people, but through Isaiah God delivers the consistent message that He is the Father of Jacob (the tribe) and that His promises are true. Despite the season that God knows they will be going through he delivers the message of hope. A - This feels exactly like the truth of my circumstances today. I am in a valley season, in the land in between , fearful of the exile ahead from a life I once knew, or a way I once traveled But God has delivered me the message to hang on and stay close, despite what my circumstances and feelings are telling me. I have been born again through Christ, who now is my Lord and savior. His promises are true.
P - The truth of my circumstances is found in you Lord, I thank you for bringing me back to you in the dry and weary season. I put my trust in you for my future, and only ask that you lift me up when I can no longer lift myself up. Help me to love my wife like you love her, help me raise my kids to grow up and know your love and your ways, help me to make a difference in the kingdom here on earth, until we once again unite in heaven/
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Glorify God
S -http://bible.com/100/1pe.2.11-12.nasb
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.
O - we must remember we are always witnesses. Can be either of how bad and unfair life's is or how merciful and good our good is.
A - at work for me today I must continue told a witness of good m good and v grace in my life. I must continue to witness of good graces and mercy.
P - Lord I can't do any of this without you, thank you for your grace and mercy, please use me in whatever way you need and know best.
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