Reciprocated Love

07-25-07

Who would form a god or mold an image that profits him nothing.
Isaiah 44:10

We all have a longing for Christ in our lives taht God has put in us. This is why we can hold on so tight to certain things in our lives because we long for the reciprocated love that we are feeling for our idol, whether it is a person, item, money or what have you.

I've longed for the love that's always been there which is God. No wonder I've suffered rejection as badly as I have! God, I'm here.

Lord, I've turned my back on You - loving You way less than You deserve. Please forgive me for my ignorance - and receive me again. I love You so much! In Jesus' name. Amen!

Mercy Rain

07-11-07

"For I will be merciful... I will remember no more."
Hebrews 8:12

God showed His mercy yet again with the new covenant.

God has shown me that all need mercy: myself, my kids, my husband; everyone!

Rain down Your mercy on me, Lord. Help me to be merciful as You would be. In Jesus' name I praise You! Amen.

A Reliable Example

07-10-07

He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

Would be be just to acquit a proven rapist? If one helped a butterfly with his struggle in the cacoon be considered merciful? If a friend mocked you in your joys, would he be considered humble? No. Indeed not. The judge would be considered corrupt, the one with the butterfly, crippling, and the friend actually an enemy. God, on the contrary is loving, just, merciful, loyal, faithful, diligent, dependable, trustworthy, a friend and confidant - our ever-present ALL. God loves us by holding us accountable, helping us to truly become all that He has purposed for us.

God, You are so great! You deserve all the glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus' awesome name. Amen.

Jesus' Name

07-09-07

And no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. For all people walk in the name of his god, but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever.
Micah 4:4-5

We all worship something or someone. It is whether we choose the God of all there is that determines our destination. Forever.

I can't be more happy to see God establishing in me a spirit of worship. He has removed the many idols in my life and for that I am thankful.

Lord, You are my God; my Father in whom I place my trust. I choose to walk in Your name for all eternity. In Jesus' name. Hallelujah. Amen!

Mercy & Favor

07-08-07

You will arise and have mercy on Zion; for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, has come.
Psalm 102:13

Zion, a term for Jerusalem, is where the temple was located. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 tells us that our bodies are the "temple of the Holy Spirit." Therefore the time has come to receive God's mercy!

Help me to receive Your mercy but to stay focused on the goal. Keep me victorious, Lord! In Jesus' name. Amen.