SEEK THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD! – James 1:20 Devotional

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SEEK THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD!

James 1:20 – Devotional

James 1:20

“The wrath of mankind never produces the righteousness of God”

When I was in the US Air Force, stationed in Missouri, our oldest daughter had a grade school principal, who displayed a disturbing temper. He would at times become so angry that he would bite his finger.

His students failed to change their misbehavior in response to his outburst, and in fact it seemed to have just the opposite reaction. Many of them tried to do just enough to rile him up without getting into too much trouble.

I fear we may often be guilty of trying to misbehave just enough to irritate the Lord without suffering too many consequences. What a miserable way to behave! We serve a Savior who died for us and we have the audacity to irritate Him!

I for one want to dedicate myself to please the Lord to my utmost with the time He gives me to serve Him. None of us have any idea how long we have to remain on this earth, but we can purpose to serve Him by seeking His righteousness for our life!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 15th: Isaiah 19:1-21:17, Galatians 2:1-16, Psalm 59:1-17, and Proverbs 23:13-14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 15th: Galatians 2:1-16, Psalm 59:1-17, and Proverbs 23:13-14

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GOD IS MY SALVATION! – Psalm 18:46 Devotional

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GOD IS MY SALVATION!

Psalm 18:46 – Devotional

Psalm 18:46

“The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 14th: Isaiah 15:1-18:7, Galatians 1:1-24, Psalm 58:1-11, and Proverbs 23:12

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 14th: Galatians 1:1-24, Psalm 58:1-11, and Proverbs 23:12

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GOD IS MY SALVATION! – Psalm 18:3 Devotional

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GOD IS MY SALVATION!

Psalm 18:3 – Devotional

Psalm 18:3

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

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– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 13th: Isaiah 12:1-14:32, 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Psalm 57:1-11, and Proverbs 23:9-11

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 13th: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Psalm 57:1-11, and Proverbs 23:9-11

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JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE! – Psalm 23:4 Devotional

JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE!

Psalm 23:4 – Devotional

Psalm 23:4

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

I walked close to my wife for 62 years before she went to be with the Lord in 2015. Even though she is no longer close to me, she is now experiencing a closer walk with our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

Death often casts a huge shadow, but it should hold no fear for the child of God. In 2 Corinthians 5:8 the Apostle Paul reminds us that for the believer, “- – to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” Death is our doorway into eternity. How fantastic!

As we consider the words of today’s hymn we should make it our prayer request. It should be our desire to walk closer to the Lord than ever before. It should not be just a one time thing, but it should be our fervent desire to walk closer to Him with each and every passing day.

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Just A Closer Walk With Thee

I am weak, but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long; As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.

Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

When my feeble life is o’er, Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er, To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.

Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 12th: Isaiah 10:1-11:16, 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Psalm 56:1-13, and Proverbs 23:6-8

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 12th: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Psalm 56:1-13, and Proverbs 23:6-8

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KEEP ON FIRE FOR THE LORD! – Revelation 3:10 Devotional

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KEEP ON FIRE FOR THE LORD!

Revelation 3:10 – Devotional

Revelation 3:10

“Because you have kept My command to hold on, I will also keep you from the hour of trial which will come upon the whole world.”

From time to time I have received advertisements for a heated travel mug. They are advertised for those frosty mornings (or evenings) when you are forced to spend time behind the wheel of your car. You can just plug your cup into your cigarette lighter in order to keep your coffee, tea, or soup piping hot.

Keeping things nice and hot has long been a problem. This is true for beverages, but it is also true in other areas of humanity. My heart breaks when I am contacted by couples who have let the fervent flame of love flicker low- – and even die.

Love is always a choice. Actually it is more than a choice, it is a commitment. True love requires the giving of ourselves as our gift of love. As we do, we receive pleasure from the person who is the object of our love.

It is wrong for us to demand gratification rather than finding ways of giving it selflessly. Examine your spiritual love life. Has it become tepid? Plug into the outlet of God’s grace. Turn up the heat once again and sizzle for Jesus!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 11th: Isaiah 8:1-9:21, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 55:1-23, and Proverbs 23:4-5

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 11th: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 55:1-23, and Proverbs 23:4-5

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