Tag: Religion
Quote of the Week: “DON’T BE A PART OF BREAKING GOD’S HEART”
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” {Ephesians 4:30-32}
Are You Weary?
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
The word, “Labor” in this Scripture in the original Greek means “to toil, be weary or exhausted.”
God never intended for you to ever be exhausted about anything, instead He wants you to come to Him and find rest.
The word, “Rest” in this Scripture translated from the Greek means “to cause or permit one to cease from any movement or labour in order to recover and collect his strength” and “to refresh, to give oneself rest, take rest” and “to keep quiet, of calm and patient expectation”
Now that’s the perfect will of God for your life, and if you find yourself in a state of unrest where you’re exhausted, it’s an indicator that you haven’t given that thing fully over to God.
So here’s your #reset opportunity as we enter into the second half of our #30daychallenge
Take inventory of what you’re dealing right now, and see where you haven’t given something fully over to God then give it to Him today, and find rest unto your soul.
*Originally published on Kim on the Web.com.
Quote of the Week: “YOU SHOULD LIVE WHERE YOUR FLESH NEEDS TO DIE”
Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.
You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.
But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[d] because of righteousness.
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the
misdeeds of the body, you will live.” {Romans 8:8-13}
A Healthy Relationship
They have the, “What can you do for me?” mentality etched in the back of their minds.
They look at the other person’s bank roll and feel they can get a slice of the pie if they run their game right (of course this doesn’t apply to YOU godly woman, right 🙂
Some people may view their relationship with God the same way.
The only time God hears a peep out of them is when something is wrong, when there’s a storm in their life, or when they need a financial miracle.
Some view God as their slot machine – if they pull the right levers at the right time then cha ching! “Lord, I believe I receive my financial breakthrough right NOW!” and they’re all shoutin’ and dancing in church and may even throw in an extra dollar in the offering bucket, expecting their hundred fold return tomorrow.
Yet they never take the time to really come to God, get on their knees to pray and simply say, “Thank you.”
It’s okay to come to God in prayer not asking for anything at all.
A healthy relationship is not built on one where one party is always receiving, but where both parties both give and receive.
Give God your time, give God your adoration, give God your love, expecting nothing in return, and in the end you’ll find you’ll be blessed and that God will favor you – simply because you seek His face and not His hand.
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Psalm 27:7-8
*Originally published on Kim on the Web.com.
Hello, Blessed!
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1
The word, “transgression” in the original Hebrew translated to English means sin or rebellion again God, or against individuals.
You’re blessed because you serve a mighty, graceful, forgiving God who forgives you every time you miss the mark.
He is so good in that He doesn’t have to forgive you of your sins, He just does – because that’s the nature of who He is. (Hebrews 11:6)
All that He asks of us is that we not kid ourselves, or fool ourselves (or try to fool Him) by not acknowledging the sin by not confessing it out loud to him.
Confessing your sins to God does 4 things:
-It admits responsibility for your own actions (no matter who all was involved, it doesn’t scream, “he made me do it!” – just like Adam screamed, “She made me eat the forbidden fruit!”
Gen 3:12)
-It’s a way of humbling yourself in the sight of God. (1 Peter 5:6)
-It lets God know that you realize that you’re not perfect and that you need Him. (Hebrews 4:16)
-And it restores fellowship with God so that you can continue to walk in the blessings that God has for you. (1 John 1:9)
So thank God you’re blessed!
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. ” Proverbs 24:16
“I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah“. Psalm 32:5
*Originally published on Kim on the Web.com.
Because Of Your Faith
Today’s Scripture
“Because of your faith it will happen.” {Matthew 9:29}
Most believers just don’t expect enough from God. God can do all things at any time, but many of His own followers put Him in a box and try to close Him in. Don’t do that to God, because He is too big and too great to fit in your box or anyplace else. Stay away from phrases like, “I wish I was as happy as I was before,” or “If I could just get a job like the one I used to have.” God doesn’t want to bring you out just like you were before. He wants to bring you out better than you were before! He wants to move you forward and grow you in His blessings. God’s desire is to in crease you and make you stronger, happier and healthier. God loves you with an unconditional, unending love. You have all that you need to live the abundant life that Jesus promised!
A Prayer for Today
God, I know that I can expect the best from you. Thank You for being willing to give me even greater things than I can ask or imagine. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Who God Rewards
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” {Hebrews 11:6, NIV}
TODAY’S WORD
When God is first place in your life, and you make pleasing Him is your highest priority, then you can fully expect to live a blessed, fulfilled life! In today’s verse, notice who God rewards. It’s not people who half-heartedly seek Him. It doesn’t say “people who only think about Him when they’re having a problem” or “people who will only come to church when something special is going on.” No, God rewards people who earnestly seek after Him. That means we are determined. We get up every morning and thank Him for His goodness. We go through the day meditating on His promises. We give Him praise in the good times and the tough times. We are constantly stretching, growing, learning and striving to know Him better.
Today, remember, when you diligently seek God, He promises that a reward is coming. He promises He will give you strength, wisdom, favor, good breaks, promotion, healing and restoration. When you seek Him with your whole heart, you will find Him, and you won’t be able to outrun His goodness and blessing!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, I desire to please You in everything I do. I declare that You are good and faithful. I trust You with my whole heart and believe that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You. I bless You and honor You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Waiting On His Goodness
I will make all My goodness pass before you. . . . Behold, there is a place beside Me, and you shall stand upon the rock, and while My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. Then I will take away My hand and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen. {Exodus 33:19, 21-23}
In times of trouble God hides you in Christ. Safe in the cleft of the Rock, there is provision for your needs. It may not be everything you want, but He gives you what you need to get through the situation.
Perhaps you are facing difficulty and have been waiting and waiting to see God’s glory. God desires to pour out His goodness upon you. He has covered you with His hand and is continually moving toward you with the answer. You may not see Him coming, but you will certainly know when He has been there!
– Joyce Meyer
Teach Me Your Way, Oh Lord!
I love the Scripture which reads, “Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path…” Psalm 27:11
Here the psalmist David is asking God to teach him His way and make his way plain.
The word, way, in the original Greek means road, way, path, journey, direction and course of life.
The word, plain, means level place and uprightness.
The word, path, means road, way, path and way of living.
Though David wasn’t the most perfect person in the world…he slept with one of his soldier’s wives then had him killed among other things (2 Samuel 11) God still honored the prayers of David because he was always quick to repent, had a heart for God and a teachable spirit (1 Samuel 13:14).
He sincerely cried out to God while asking Him to teach him His way.
He realized his own way wasn’t working and that he needed some help.
As believers and as virtuous women of God it’s important in our own lives that we remember to ask God to teach us His way every step of the way.
Sometimes we can get so caught up in doing things our own way, or wanting our own way or just feeling as if God is taking too long so we may as well do it ourselves that we miss God when we operate in fear instead of faith.
Instead we must remember to continue to stand in faith while trusting God and asking Him to teach us His way along the way instead of doing it our own way.
In life and with every thing, God’s way is always the best way.
Though we may not understand it with our natural minds at first, God’s way toward righteousness and uprightness always leads to victory, joy, peace and all of the many blessings He has in store.
So today, ask God to teach you His way.
He’ll show you the way, as long as you take time out to seek Him for it.
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
