We can become very jaded and indifferent towards all the appeals for money that bombard us daily. Everyone seems to have a valid cause and concern that needs our contribution. So what are we to do? Ask the Lord to show you very plainly the things He wants you to give to…whether that be monetarily, materially, or of your time. And if we all listen carefully to the Holy Spirit and heed His voice, no need will ever go unmet.
Author: kezha1
A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ.
Psalm 119:95 “… I will ponder Your statutes.”
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I enjoy mindless tasks…a simple job that can be done almost automatically without little attention. It’s those quiet times that the Lord can speak very clearly to my soul and allow me to reflect on Him. In the middle of a mindless task – today it’s shelling peas – He reminded me of my childhood days and the family garden. Shelling a mountain of peas, or at least I thought it was a mountain of them, was a family affair. My Grandmother and Great Aunt would come out to the farm to help. Mom and Dad would get up early and pick, we would all congregate under the large shade trees and the shelling would commence. Conversation would start out lively, but soon talk slowed as we worked in companionable silence. After what I thought was an eternity, the peas were shelled and taken into the kitchen, while the kids gathered up all the pea shells and gave them to the pigs. Ah, those lovely mindless tasks … a time to ponder God and wonderful memories.
Proverbs 15:16 ” Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. “
With great riches, can come great drama. But the fear of the Lord offers none of that turmoil. The world can chase after great fortunes…I’d much rather live a happy, content life in the Lord… minus the chaos.
I Timothy 1:15 ” Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst.”
The longer I’m a Christian, the farther I want to distance myself from the “old me”, and all that went along with it. But the sinful me is still there…lurking under the surface. I may not blatantly transgress, but I still mess up daily. More times than not, it involves a lousy attitude, or judging someone harshly under my breath. I am a sinner saved only by grace, and like Paul…foremost among the offenders.
Galatians 1: 3-5 ” Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the Will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
The present evil age continues even today. The world is teeming with wickedness, sorrow and pain, but despite everything, the Lord’s good pleasure in carrying out His divine purpose is still moving forward. This present evil age will continue…”But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Zephaniah 2:3 ” Seek the Lord all you humble of the land, you who do what He commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility…”
All Believers should be challenged by this verse to seek the Lord even more sincerely…even more seriously. Do not waiver in the Lord…do not become lukewarm in your zeal. Don’t allow the brokenness of the world today to cause you to become apathetic and indifferent in your pursuit of the Lord. Instead, seek Him with all your heart, mind, and soul.
Isaiah 42: 6-7 ” I will keep You and will make You to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.”
Jesus…Messiah…the Light of the World. He’s our way to life and salvation in this broken world. He’s the hope for those who are spiritually blind…the freedom for those who are bound up in sin…the way for those who are wandering lost. Jesus…Messiah…the Light of the World.
Job 12:10 ” In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”
God is the Lord of life. Everything in this vast universe is under His watchful eye…not the tiniest detail escapes Him. Our very life breath is orchestrated under His guidance…so the next time you’re wondering if God even notices you and what you may be going through…take a deep breath…feel your heart beating, and thank Him for being in the palm of His mighty hand.
I John 4:4 “…Because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. “
If somehow this verse could be truly realized and utilized by all Christians, our mindset would be changed forever. We would then be certain that the indwelling Holy Spirit empowers us to not fall prey to the devil’s gimmicks of doubt and fear. We would then walk in faith and trust, ignoring those hailstones of doubt trying to freeze us in place with fear. The devil’s greatest deception of Mankind is making us doubt God, ourselves, and this verse.
Romans 8:31 ” If God is for us, who can be against us? “
Allow this verse to sink into your soul…pondering the words and meaning. If the Almighty God is defending, protecting, and caring for you…what do you have to fear? If the Maker of the Universe is ever watching over you…what could possibly make you afraid? The enemy may want you to think that you’re alone and defenseless…but you have an all powerful Heavenly Father whispering, ” Fear not! “
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