PLEASING GOD! – 1 Samuel 15:22 Devotional

by | May 14, 2024 | 1 Samuel

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PLEASING GOD​​!

1 Samuel 15:22 – Devotional

1 Samuel 15:22

“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.“

During our 62 years of marriage, I found great joy in doing things that would delight my sweet wife. Joyce enjoyed the typical gifts such as flowers or candy, but that was not what brought her true delight. What brought her the greatest delight was when I would straighten up around my area.

Yep! You guessed it … I have a tendency to create messes! It seems like I always have the notion that I may need something someday, so I just add it to the ever-growing pile of things on my desk or near my chair. Later, as I gaze at a particular item, I wonder why in the world I ever saved it. Joyce was right!

In those times when I bite the bullet and cleaned up my work area, it delighted her. I only wish she were still here so I could try to delight her once again!

In today’s Scripture we read about what delights the Lord. It is not in what we try to give Him of our worldly possessions, but His delight is in our obedience to His Word. When God says it, we need to believe it and do it, then continue doing it! Commit to pleasing Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 14th: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23; John 8:1-20; Psalm 110:1-7; and Proverbs 15:8-10

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 14th: John 8:1-20; Psalm 110:1-7; and Proverbs 15:8-10

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE! – Psalm 107:8 Devotional

by | May 13, 2024 | Psalm

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE​​!

Psalm 107:8 – Devotional

Psalm 107:8

“Oh, that people would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!“

Even God’s faithful servants can lack an attitude of gratitude. My wife Joyce and I once felt led to assist a returned missionary family by providing funds for the wife to take some necessary classes so she could work as a registered nurse. It was a sacrifice on our part, but we did it joyfully. I am sad to say that there was never an expression of gratitude shown by that family.

We felt let down, but at the same time it taught us a lesson about how we are to appreciate what the Lord does for us. How many times do we receive blessing after blessing from the Lord without expressing our…ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE?

There are many actions we take that may or may not be appreciated by those for whom we have assisted. The important thing is that we must act as pleasing to the Lord rather than to please another person.

Take time to evaluate how you respond to the kindness shown to you by someone else. We demonstrate a lack of gratitude when we are guilty of forgetting to thank others for what they do for us. SHOW GRATITUDE !

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 13th: 1 Samuel 14:1-52; John 7:31-53; Psalm 109:1-31; and Proverbs 15:5-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 13th: John 7:31-53; Psalm 109:1-31; and Proverbs 15:5-7

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THE GREAT I AM! – Isaiah 41:10 Devotional

by | May 12, 2024 | Isaiah

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THE GREAT I AM!

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not; for I AM with thee: be not dismayed; for I AM thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 12th: 1 Samuel 12:1-13:23; John 7:1-30; Psalm 108:1-13; and Proverbs 15:4

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 12th: John 7:1-30; Psalm 108:1-13; and Proverbs 15:4

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WATCH YOUR MOUTH! – Proverbs 15:1-2 Devotional

by | May 11, 2024 | Proverbs

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WATCH YOUR MOUTH​​​​​!

Proverbs 15:1-2 – Devotional

Proverbs 15:1-2

“A soft answer turns away wrath: but harsh words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 11th: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15; John 6:43-71; Psalm 107:1-43; and Proverbs 15:1-3

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 11th: John 6:43-71; Psalm 107:1-43; and Proverbs 15:1-3

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ABIDE WITH ME! – Luke 24:29 Devotional

by | May 10, 2024 | Luke

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ABIDE WITH ME​​!

Luke 24:29 – Devotional

Luke 24:29​

“But they constrained Him, saying, ‘Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.’ And He went in to tarry with them.“

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If you knew that you were very near the end of your life, what would you write? The author of this week’s hymn, Henry F. Lyle, was preaching his final sermon to the small congregation he had served for over 20 years. He was so weak that he had to be helped to the pulpit.

He encouraged his parishioners to rely on the Savior who loved them enough to die for them. His prayer, reflected in this hymn, is a prayer that each of us can breathe when we approach the valley of death.

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Abide With Me

Abide with me—fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens—Lord, with me abide;
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me!

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy word before my closing eyes,
Shine thru the gloom and point me to the skies;
Heaven’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

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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

May 10th: 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27, John 6:22-42, Psalm 106:32-48, and Proverbs 14:34-35

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 10th: John 6:22-42, Psalm 106:32-48, and Proverbs 14:34-35

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