Keeping Us For Himself

03-31-05

But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to Himself.
Psalm 49:15

God saves us from the pits of Hell.

How can I mourn or live in sorrow because of the circumstances in my life with good news like that? I can't!

Thank You Lord, for all that You are; for redeeming me and keeping me; for loving me more than I could ever understand. In Jesus' name, may I bless You! Amen.

I Can!

03-14-05

So I say, live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
Galatians 5:16-18

Those led by the Spirit will not sin.

I need to stop using the excuse "I can't." If I rely on the Spirit, I can!

Lord, bring this to my remembrance often. I have no excuse, simple as that. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Opportunity; not Obligation

03-03-05

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Mark 10:45

We are to serve others.

I should take it as a blessing when I have the opportunity to serve others. It is my duty to serve and I should seek for more opportunities to do so.

Lord, give me more ways to serve, without wearing me out. I want to bless and be blessed. Help me to be who You want me to be. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Yes, I Believe!

03-02-05

"'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes." Immediately the boys father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me to overcome my unbelief!"
Mark 9:23-24

Jesus made blessings available to receive even for the man who doubted.

"Help me to overcome my unbelief!" I say this too. As Pastor Jeff said, I need to "Just believe."

Lord, help me to overcome my unbelief, my doubts, and the desire for proof, proof, proof. I believe, I believe, I BELIEVE! make everything available for me, Lord! In Jesus' name. Amen.