LET ME EXPAND! – 1 Chronicles 4:10a Devotional

by | Feb 5, 2025 | 1 Chronicles

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LET ME EXPAND!

1 Chronicles 4:10a – Devotional

1 Chronicles 4:10a

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me.”

Have you ever poured out your heart to the Lord asking that He would enlarge your territories? Are you content to creep toward retirement when you could be catapulted into creative ministry?

From time to time people that I have not seen for awhile will ask me how I am enjoying retirement. I have to laugh since I am more active in ministry now than at any other time: Pastoring a small congregation, writing DailyEvotionals that are emailed worldwide, authoring several books, counseling, and other ministries as they arise. I just do what God sets before me to do.

Several years ago I began to pray the prayer of Jabez. I cannot begin to describe how the Lord has answered this prayer. Not only has He given me a worldwide ministry, He keeps opening new doors.

I challenge you to join in praying this prayer of Jabez. Let the Lord God give you a unique ministry that will be designed by Him just for you. I can assure you right now that you will never want to retire!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 5th: Exodus 21:22-23:13, Matthew 24:1-28, Psalm 29:1-11, and Proverbs 7:6-23

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 5th: Matthew 24:1-28, Psalm 29:1-11, and Proverbs 7:6-23

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OUR FAITHFUL FRIEND! – Psalm 118:24 Devotional

by | Feb 4, 2025 | Psalm

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OUR FAITHFUL FRIEND!

Psalm 118:24 – Devotional

Psalm 118:24

A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Being alone is a sad and dismal position. We really do need each other and a friend is one of the greatest possessions we can have. Thinking back across the years of my life, I have been blessed with a wealth of friends. Some of those friends have gone on to be with the Lord, but some are still alive.

I once received a precious gift from a dear friend. Here is what it says: “A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you’ve been, accepts who you’ve become, and still gently invites you to grow. Cecil, Thanks for being that friend. Chris.”

As close as our dearest friend or friends may be, we have a friend who is still closer. Of course I am speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One who is with us at all times. We are never really alone when others have departed, for He stays with us during the dark hours of the night.

When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, He is there beside us. When we receive devastating news, He is there to provide the comfort and solace to ease the pain. When we receive news that calls for rejoicing, He makes it even better for we have One who rejoices with us. At all times, and in every circumstance, our Dearest Friend makes our life worth living.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 4th: Exodus 19:16-21:21, Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, and Proverbs 7:1-5

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 4th: Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, and Proverbs 7:1-5

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AUTHENTIC LOVE! – Joshua 23:11 Devotional

by | Feb 3, 2025 | Joshua

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AUTHENTIC LOVE!

 Joshua 23:11 – Devotional

Joshua 23:11

Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.

The more we love the Lord the more we are able to love those around us. In like manner, the less we love the Lord, the less we are able to shower those around us with the pure love of Jesus.

The world is full of false love that may best be expressed as erotic love. It actually is not love at all, but rather can better be defined as lust. The difference is that pure, God given love is expressed in being others minded.

Having a pure love for others will find us caring enough for others to pray for them and do things for them that will draw them closer to God. That means we will be aware of their spiritual needs and not only lift them in prayer, but encourage them in thought, word and deed!

We may not be able to preach like Paul, but we can share the love of Jesus with a world around us that is starving for authentic love. Be real! Let the authentic love of Jesus be seen in all that you do!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 3rd: Exodus 17:8-19:15, Matthew 22:34-23:12, Psalm 27:7-14, and Proverbs 6:27-35

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 3rd: Matthew 22:34-23:12, Psalm 27:7-14, and Proverbs 6:27-35

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LIVE DIFFERENTLY! – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Devotional

by | Feb 2, 2025 | 2 Corinthians

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LIVE DIFFERENTLY!

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – Devotional

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 2nd: Exodus 15:19-17:7, Matthew 22:1-33, Psalm 27:1-6, and Proverbs 6:20-26

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 2nd: Matthew 22:1-33, Psalm 27:1-6, and Proverbs 6:20-26

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AT ALL TIMES! – Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Devotional

by | Feb 1, 2025 | Deuteronomy

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AT ALL TIMES!

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – Devotional

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “At All Times!” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 1st: Exodus 13:17-15:18, Matthew 21:23-46, Psalm 26:1-12, and Proverbs 6:16-19

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 1st: Matthew 21:23-46, Psalm 26:1-12, and Proverbs 6:16-19

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