RELAX AND GIVE THANKS!​ – Philippians 4:6 Devotional

by | Jan 6, 2024 | Philippians

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RELAX AND GIVE THANKS!

Philippians 4:6 – Devotional

Philippians 4:6

“Do not be covered with anxiety about your situation, but in every detail of your life, with prayer and supplication, with thanks in your heart, let your requests be lifted to God.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Relax and Give Thanks!” followed by Pastor Cecil’s Prayer by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 6th: Genesis 13:5-15:21, Matthew 5:27-48, Psalm 6:1-10, and Proverbs 1:29-33

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BLESSED ASSURANCE!​ – 1 John 2:28 Devotional

by | Jan 5, 2024 | 1 John

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BLESSED ASSURANCE​​!

1 John 2:28 – Devotional

1 John 2:28

“And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.”

Those of us who have said farewell to beloved family and friends know what it is to experience the pangs of separation. The pain of separation is eased with the assurance that there is a bright tomorrow waiting for us when we will be united with those who have died in the Lord.

Fanny J. Crosby was visiting the home of her friend, Phoebe Knapp. Phoebe was playing a new melody she had just composed and mentioned to Fanny that she called it Assurance. Fanny responded, “Blessed Assurance.”

Fanny returned home and quickly penned the words to the hymn that has become such a favorite since it was published way back in 1873. It is just as much a blessed assurance today as it was back then.

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BLESSED ASSURANCE

(1) Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

(2) Perfect submission, perfect delight!
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above,
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

(3) Perfect submission, all is at rest!
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

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You can enjoy this week’s energetic inspirational video, “Blessed Assurance” by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/blessedassurance/

Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 5th: Genesis 11:1-13:4, Matthew 5:1-26, Psalm 5:1-12, and Proverbs 1:24-28

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FAITHFUL! – James 1:4 Devotional

by | Jan 4, 2024 | James

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FAITHFUL!

James 1:4 – Devotional

James 1:4

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.“

I once heard a story of a new pastor of a small congregation. One day he decided that the piano belonged on the opposite side of the church, so he moved it. This caused such a stir amongst the members that he had to leave the church, and the piano was moved back into its original location.

Sometime later the pastor visited his former church and, to his amazement, the piano was sitting where he had wanted to place it. When he asked the new pastor how he had accomplished the task, he was informed that all it took was … an inch a week.

There was a time in my life when I wondered if I had what it took to stay focused over a long period of time. Looking back over the past twenty-three years I realize that the accomplishment of writing well over 7,500 DailyEvotionals simply boils down to doing it one DailyEvotional at a time.

My prayer is that each of us will realize that God does not call us to be spectacular in our service for Him. He does, however, call us to persevere day by day. The way we do this is by keeping our eyes on Him and allowing Him to direct our life. If you want to make a difference in the world … FAITHFULNESS!

Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 4th: Genesis 8:1-10:32, Matthew 4:12-25, Psalm 4:1-8, and Proverbs 1:20-23

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REGARDLESS! – Daniel 3:17-18 Devotional

by | Jan 3, 2024 | Daniel

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REGARDLESS!

Daniel 3:17-18 – Devotional

Daniel 3:17-18

“If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.“

I am awed by the courage and faith of three Hebrew slaves named Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. These three stood bravely before a furnace that had intentionally been super-heated to incinerate anyone who failed to bow and worship King Nebuchadnezzar. What would you or I do? Most of us are allergic to pain and discomfort so we might well have bowed just a little.

It is so easy to compromise our walk with the Lord by making bargains with Him. There has been far too much emphasis placed upon healing and if a prayer for healing is not answered, the one who has prayed feels as if God is not in control.

As I read the statement of these three young slaves, I believe they had the kind of faith the Lord wants each of us to possess. Yes, they knew that the Lord could save them from the horrendous heat of this furnace, but even if He did not do so, they would still obey only Him and not this earthly king.

The Lord saved them that day, but there have been millions of times across the ages of time when the Lord chose to take the faithful servant home to be with Him. It is not our choice, but His choice. Not my will, but may His will be done!

Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 3rd: Genesis 5:1-7:24, Matthew 3:7-4:11, Psalm 3:1-8, and Proverbs 1:10-19

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WE ARE THE UNJUST! – 1 Peter 3:18 Devotional

by | Jan 2, 2024 | 1 Peter

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WE ARE THE UNJUST​​!

1 Peter 3:18 – Devotional

1 Peter 3:18

“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit.“

We typically like to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. We may not say we deserve to be forgiven of our sins and transgressions, but we frequently act as if that were the case. “If we are good enough, God will look with favor on us.” Beep!

That thought process is categorically contrary to God’s Word. It is always by grace through faith as we read in Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” If we are saved by grace through faith, how are we kept? The same way! We no more deserve to remain saved by our works than we are saved by our good works. It is always by God’s grace.

Does that mean we are free to live as we please? God forbid! We are now free to serve as the redeemed of the Lord. That means we have been set free from the power of sin and death to serve the Lord in the power of His redeeming grace.

Lift up your head, dear believer! We do not deserve the powerful and amazing grace of our Lord, but He showers it freely on us. Serve Him with joy and gladness as the unjust who have been blessed with freedom and everlasting life!

Blessings dear hearts! Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 2nd: Genesis 3:1-4:26, Matthew 2:1-3:6, Psalm 2:1-12, and Proverbs 1:7-9

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