Covenant Condition

05-31-07

Commit your works to the Lord, nd your thoughts will be established.
Proverbs 16:3

Transformations of our natural human instincts begin when commitment happens.

I must let go of my fear and commit. I want nothing but to glorify God.

Lord, thank You for the answers. I know tat if I wait, You will answer! Thank You Jesus. Establish my thoughts. Bless me! In Jesus' name! Amen.

Build Up or Tear Down

05-30-07

The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands
Proverbs 14:1

My words and actions determine the foundation of my home. I have the capability to empower and motivate my family to be all God has called them to be, through Christ.

Lord, give me the tools and help me build. I want nothing to do with it without You in it. Thank You Lord! In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Compassion

05-23-07

And on some have compassion, making a distinction.
Jude 20-23

Lord God, I pray You would guide me in being distinctive. Continue to lead me as You have been. I pray I'd listen to Your solid voice, putting into action what I "see in the mirror." Cover my heart, but also keep it soft and compassionate. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Heart = Action

05-19-07

I will behave wisely in a perfect way. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
Psalm 101

Lord, You have called me to do Your works - to be perfect in Your ways. Help me, come to me, be with me. Change my heart - change my ways. I lean on You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Endurance

05-17-07

for... patience and faith in... persecutions and tribulations that... endure.
2 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Lord, I pray to remain patient and trusting; faithful and true. may I move away from complacency. Thank You that I may have persecutions and tribulations - You said: "Blessed are you." I am blessed. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Perfection

05-16-07

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:22

God wants to sanctify us; our bodies, minds, memories, thoughts, emotions, and spirits. To do so, He destroys Satans attempts of ensnaring us. He knows our hearts and intent and in the perfect time advances us toward His ultimate purpose of perfection. ~1 Kings 1:5; 1 Chronicles 28:9 and; Psalm 91.~

God is building me up; molding me; transforming me into the perfect creation He has designed me to be. All that comes my way (and all that doesn't because God intervenes to protect me) is to be followed with praise and thanksgiving.

Lord, thank You for Your continual communication. Thank You for helping me in time of need and for Your company when I'm alone. You are who I turn to in all things. Thank You for Your protection. Continue to bless me and my family - whatever it means in Your eyes. In Jesus name. Amen.

Constant Joy

05-13-07

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30

God provides a joy that is not hindered by circumstance, no matter what it consists of.

I will shout in rejoicing, cheer in triumph, sing to Jesus. If my God is for me, who can be against me?

Thank You, Lord, for peace and joy. I love You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Shhh...

05-09-07

But Jesus kept silent.
Matthew 26:47-68

As shown here, sometimes being a leader is to refuse to defend himself. Jesus knew to defend himself would be to take it out of God's hand. We are to trust God with things we would naturally, most likely, do for ourselves.

I need to remain sensitive and vulnerable enough to defuse potentially explosive situations - even if it remains refusing to resist. Afterall, Jesus is our example - whoo better to follow?

Lord, help me to be sensitive to the Spirit. Lead me in being a good and strong leader. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Be Ready!

05-08-07

"And while they went to buy, the bride-groom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:10

I don't want to be preparing and miss the mark. I want to be ready for Jesus.

Lord God, I struggle with procrastination and laziness on a rediculous level. I don't want to anymore. I want to be prepared and ready, and can'tbecause I'm constantly catching up. Give me weapons, Lord, to fight with in this battle. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Coming of the End

05-07-07

"And the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come."
Matthew 24:14

My calling is to preach the gospel; helping it spread - that is what God asks me to do toward the coming of the end.

With tv, radio, missionaries, with the opportunity to reach people live and at any time necessary (airwaves, satellite, transportation, phone, email, etc.)

Lord, help me to use these times to tell people about You. I need to look up and out - not in. Help me with this in Jesus' name. Amen.

Walk Along Thy Paths

05-06-07

"but do not do according to their works, for they say, and do not do."
Matthew 23:2-12

We are to display the works of God, not just talk about them. We are to "walk the talk."

Am I really in that place again! I've become trapped in my sin, allowing anger to rear it's ugly head and separate me from God. I must begin to walk the talk again.

Heavenly Father, help me! I do love You, You are my everything. Yet why do I continuously fail to do Your will. I need Your help - out of desperation, desire, and passion! Help me to walk in Your ways. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Clothed in Righteousness

05-05-07

"For many are called, but few are chosen."
Matthew 22:1-14

We are invited, but must choose to receive the invitation and accept it. We must then be clothed in His righteousness only provided by believing in Christ and obeying the Will of God.

I had never fully understood this passage until now. What an amazing wisdom that God has. Jesus knew how to truly reveal to those who were ready to hear it - and still does.

Lord, Your message is so amazing. This parable that symbolizes Your passion and the reverence for Jesus and our uniting with Him shows yet another perspective to Your character. The more I get to know You, the more I love You. Help me to bless You. In Jesus' name. Amen.