THE LORD IS IN CONTROL! – Proverbs 16:1-3 Devotional

by | Jun 8, 2024 | Proverbs

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THE LORD IS IN CONTROL​​​​​!

Proverbs 16:1-3 – Devotional

Proverbs 16:1-3

“The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits. Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

June 8th: 1 Kings 3:3-4:34, Acts 6:1-15, Psalm 126:1-6, and Proverbs 16:26-27

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

June 8th: Acts 6:1-15, Psalm 126:1-6, and Proverbs 16:26-27

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WE’LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY! – 1 Corinthians 13:12 Devotional

by | Jun 7, 2024 | 1 Corinthians

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WE’LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY​​!

1 Corinthians 13:12 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 13:12

“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.“

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Take a moment today to meditate on the lyrics to We’ll Understand It Better By and By (lyrics by Charles Albert Tindley):

We are often tossed and driv’n
on the restless sea of time,
somber skies and howling tempest
oft succeed a bright sunshine;
in that land of perfect day,
when the mists have rolled away,
we will understand it better by and by.

Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.

We are often destitute
of the things that life demands,
want of food and want of shelter,
thirsty hills and barren lands;
we are trusting in the Lord,
and according to the Word,
we will understand it better by and by.

Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.

Temptations, hidden snares,
often take us unawares,
and our hearts are made to bleed for
any thoughtless word or deed;
and we wonder why the test
when we try to do our best,
but we’ll understand it better by and by.

Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.

. . . . . . .

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

June 7th: 1 Kings 2:1-3:2, Acts 5:1-42, Psalm 125:1-5, and Proverbs 16:25

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

June 7th: Acts 5:1-42, Psalm 125:1-5, and Proverbs 16:25

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OUR POWERFUL GOD! – Isaiah 41:10 Devotional

by | Jun 6, 2024 | Isaiah

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OUR POWERFUL GOD​​!

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.“

Today’s verse is one of the first I ever memorized. I have leaned on it many times through the years. Come to think of it, my trust in this verse may very well be the reason that I can be more optimistic than pessimistic . . . and it is only the Lord that makes the difference.

God gives us a tremendous assurance in this verse. He promises to strengthen us, to help us, and to uphold us. Do you realize what that promise should mean to each of us in our daily walk? It means that we can claim victory over every situation.

As I study this verse again, I see that our requirement is very minimal. We are not called upon to do great and mighty works. We do not even have to possess super-human abilities.

So what is our part? To not fear and to not be dismayed. The reason our Scripture gives us for not fearing or not being dismayed is that God is with us and He is our own personal God. With such a powerful God in control, we are free to praise Him and give Him the glory even before we see His completed work.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

June 6th: 1 Kings 1:1-53, Acts 4:1-37, Psalm 124:1-8, Proverbs 16:24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

June 6th: Acts 4:1-37, Psalm 124:1-8, Proverbs 16:24

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A RENEWED MIND! – Romans 12:2 Devotional

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Romans

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A RENEWED MIND​​!

Romans 12:2 – Devotional

Romans 12:2

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.“

It seems that we are more in need of a spiritual renewing of our minds than ever before. The media constantly bombards us with images that are far from what is God honoring and soul edifying.

In the past week I have heard at least five or six people mention how wicked and perverse things in the world are becoming. I am generally an optimistic person, but it is harder and harder and harder to find things in our modern society to be positive about.

Having expressed myself, I do not mean that we should throw up our hands in despair. The Lord has always given us His reason for hope. That reason is our Lord Jesus Christ. He came to bring life to a sin-sick world, and He is still the answer in our day and age. If Jesus is the answer to renewing our mind, we need to focus our attention on the process of getting the job done.

If someone wants to really know another person, it is not enough to just have a desire to know them–they have to spend time getting as close as possible to the person. It is the same way with Jesus. We renew our mind by reading His Word and spending time speaking with Him in prayer.

My prayer is that we may renew our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. I pray that the world may become illuminated by the presence of the Lord in our lives.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

June 5th: 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25, Acts 3:1-26, Psalm 123:1-4, Proverbs 16:21-23

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

June 5th: Acts 3:1-26, Psalm 123:1-4, Proverbs 16:21-23

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GOD HAS PLANS! – Jeremiah 29:11 Devotional

by | Jun 4, 2024 | Jeremiah

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GOD HAS PLANS​​!

Jeremiah 29:11 – Devotional

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.“

During church service on Sunday, one of our members was reflecting about how we have had experiences where God has stepped in and revealed Himself in a way that resolved our problems. Then only a short time later we will try to handle our problems in our own strength instead of allowing Him to meet our need.

Many people seem to have an erroneous view of the Lord. They see Him as a God that is vindictive and eager to find fault in our lives in order to punish us. They fail to see the love of God and the provision of God. Like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they hide from God rather than running to Him for salvation and comfort.

The Lord knows what lies ahead for us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. In the most disastrous times of our life He is there beside us giving us a future and a hope, regardless of how hopeless the situation may seem.

1. What is the greatest ordeal in your future?
2. Are you trying to deal with it in your own strength?

God promises us that He is the One who gives us strength for each and every day. He loves us and has a wonderful plan for our life. Are you actively seeking to discover that plan and purpose that He has designed just for you?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

June 4th: 2 Samuel 22:1-23:23, Acts 2:1-47, Psalm 122:1-9, Proverbs 19:20

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

June 4th: Acts 2:1-47, Psalm 122:1-9, Proverbs 19:20

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