THE REAL YOU! – Philippians 2:3-4 Devotional

by | Aug 21, 2024 | Philippians

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THE REAL YOU​​​​​​!

Philippians 2:3-4 – Devotional

Philippians 2:3-4

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

If you were asked to describe yourself, what would you say? Without using titles, educational degrees or financial standing, what are the qualities that would best describe you? What makes you the person you are?

Some people feel if they attain a particular goal they have set for themselves, they have arrived! It usually is only a short period of time before they realize that “arriving” is not what they had expected. They may have met their objective, but it only left them feeling empty. They do things for other people expecting them to return the favor. If the response is less than expected, they are crushed.

I love the way Paul explains it in today’s Scripture. He boldly suggests that some people do good works for selfish motives. Their objective is to accomplish things so people will think highly of them. If they are not appreciated they feel that they are failures.

Now is the time for self examination. Are you doing acts of righteousness only to please the Lord or in order to gratify yourself? Let the real you do for others who will never be able to return the favor.

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

August 21st: Job 1:1-3:26, 1 Corinthians 14:1-17, Psalm 37:12-29, and Proverbs 21:25-26

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

August 21st: 1 Corinthians 14:1-17, Psalm 37:12-29, and Proverbs 21:25-26

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A SPECIAL BLESSING! – 2 Corinthians 13:11 Devotional

by | Aug 20, 2024 | 2 Corinthians

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A SPECIAL BLESSING​​​​​​!

2 Corinthians 13:11 – Devotional

2 Corinthians 13:11

“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”

Over the years I have sat at the bedside of the sick and dying. I have prayed for and prayed with those who are seconds away from eternity. While I may be empathetic as possible toward them, I can only entrust them into the loving arms of the Savior who also died, but He died so they can live forever.

That is the special blessing that is reserved for those of us who have died to self and can face the end of our time here on earth with confidence and assurance. We can live with confidence knowing that Jesus has died for us that we may live forever with Him!

What a special blessing and a special gift. I have been reminded of this special gift for the born-again believer who is seconds away from receiving the greatest gift that could ever be given – – eternal life!

Since we have been given such a glorious blessing, we need to share it with anyone who will listen. Some will laugh and call us delusional, but we need to offer them the special blessing of eternal life!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

August 20th: Esther 8:1-10:3, 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13, Psalm 37:1-11, and Proverbs 21:23-24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

August 20th: 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13, Psalm 37:1-11, and Proverbs 21:23-24

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FREEDOM TO SERVE! – John 14:1-3 Devotional

by | Aug 19, 2024 | John

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FREEDOM TO SERVE​​​​​​!

John 14:1-3 – Devotional

John 14:1-3

“Listen fellow believers: God has called us to freedom; but be sure you do not use this wonderful freedom to live in the pleasures of the flesh, but to serve each other.”

As a boy I seemed to have had an aversion to do as I was told. Thankfully I grew up in an age when the board of education was applied to the seat of knowledge. It seemed as if I was more skilled at evading responsibility than doing what was required. Discipline resulted!

There came a day (I can’t recall exactly where and when it was), that I had the brilliant idea of doing something beneficial without being told. My parents were stunned by my actions and to see the pleased look on their faces brought joy to me as well. I began to do it more often!

All too often people have the mistaken idea that serving the Lord is burdensome and a drag. In their mind they picture a Christian as someone who is dull, boring and lifeless. That is so sad!

We have been called to serve the Lord with joy and gladness. So why are we so often dragging around like a hound dog lazing in the shade. We need to serve the Lord in the beauty of the new life He has given us. WE ARE FREE TO SERVE!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

August 19th: Esther 4:1-7:10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Psalm 36:1-12, and Proverbs 21:21-22

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

August 19th: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Psalm 36:1-12, and Proverbs 21:21-22

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OUR LORD IS WORTHY! – Psalm 18:3 Devotional

by | Aug 18, 2024 | Psalm

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OUR LORD IS WORTHY!

Psalm 18:3 – Devotional

Psalm 18:3

“I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.​”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

August 18th: Esther 1:1-3:15, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Psalm 35:17-28, and Proverbs 21:19-20

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

August 18th: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Psalm 35:17-28, and Proverbs 21:19-20

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FREE IN GOD’S LOVE! – 1 John 4:18 Devotional

by | Aug 17, 2024 | 1 John

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FREE IN GOD’S LOVE!

1 John 4:18 – Devotional

1 John 4:18

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear possesses torment. He that possesses fear is not made perfect in love.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

August 17th: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Psalm 35:1-16, and Proverbs 21:17-18

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

August 17th: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Psalm 35:1-16, and Proverbs 21:17-18

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