OUR PURE JOY! – James 1:2-3 Devotional

by | Sep 23, 2025 | James

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OUR PURE JOY!

James 1:2-3 – Devotional

James 1:2-3

“Count it pure joy when you experience various trials. Understand that the testing of your faith produces patience.”

You are either in the midst of a painful trial, getting over one, or there is one in your future. Every person on the face of this earth has to face the reality of ordeal. I do not want to sound morbid, but if we do not realize the fact that we will pass through times of trial, we may be stunned when they come. Troubles may be the loss of a loved one, financial reversal, a disturbing medical diagnosis, or any number of other issues.

How is the believer to respond to the adversities of life? James says that we are to consider it pure joy. That is impossible to do in our own strength. Only with the help of the Lord are we able to look beyond the trials and see our eternal reward.

You may have heard the expression; “That person is so heavenly minded that they are no earthly use.” While I do not agree with the idea that we are no earthly use, I agree that we should be heavenly minded.

We know that the things of this world will all pass away. The trials and tribulations of our present life will pale and fade when we slip the bonds of this earth and are with the Lord. What a day that will be!

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 23rd: Isaiah 41:17-43:13, Ephesians 2:1-22, Psalm 67:1-7, and Proverbs 23:29-35

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 23rd: Ephesians 2:1-22, Psalm 67:1-7, and Proverbs 23:29-35

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LET GOD BE GOD! – Matthew 6:10 Devotional

by | Sep 22, 2025 | Matthew

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LET GOD BE GOD!

Matthew 6:10 – Devotional

Matthew 6:10

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done, here on earth as it is in heaven!”

I once found myself being convicted of words which I had spoken to a family in our congregation. They were considering a move across the country to be near their daughter and grandchildren. (Not to mention, it would also be much warmer.) I discouraged them!

To even think of them leaving our congregation was extremely hard for me. They and their family had been members of my congregation for many years. The wife’s parents were also members of my congregation and I officiated at each of their funerals.

The problem was that I had been allowing my wishes to take precedence in the matter. These dear friends have laughingly forgiven me for my desire to keep them here, but I have learned a lesson (or at least I am trying to learn) — LET GOD DO THE LEADING!

I am sure that there are many areas of my life where I have stepped out ahead of the Lord’s leadership instead of waiting on Him. I want to become increasingly committed to seek the guidance and leadership of the Holy Spirit. Rather than looking out for our own interests, we need to encourage each other to pray fervently and then let God be God!

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 22nd: Isaiah 39:1-41:16, Ephesians 1:1-23, Psalm 66:1-20, and Proverbs 23:25-28

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 22nd: Ephesians 1:1-23, Psalm 66:1-20, and Proverbs 23:25-28

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A DIFFERENT PEOPLE! – Exodus 8:23 Devotional

by | Sep 21, 2025 | Exodus

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A DIFFERENT PEOPLE!

Exodus 8:23 – Devotional

Exodus 8:23

“I will make a difference between My people and your people.”

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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 21st: Isaiah 37:1-38:22, Galatians 6:1-18, Psalm 65:1-13, and Proverbs 23:24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 21st: Galatians 6:1-18, Psalm 65:1-13, and Proverbs 23:24

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OUR AWESOME GOD! – Exodus 6:3 Devotional

by | Sep 20, 2025 | Exodus

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OUR AWESOME GOD!

Exodus 6:3 – Devotional

Exodus 6:3

“I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name LORD (YHWH) JEHOVAH, I was not known to them.”

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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 20th: Isaiah 33:10-36:22, Galatians 5:13-26, Psalm 64:1-10, and Proverbs 23:23

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 20th: Galatians 5:13-26, Psalm 64:1-10, and Proverbs 23:23

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MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE! – Psalm 34:4 Devotional

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Psalm

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MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE!

Psalm 34:4 – Devotional

Psalm 34:4

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

Slow down for just a few minutes today and read and meditate on the Scripture verse above and the lyrics below. Then watch the video.

My Jesus I Love Thee – lyrics by William R. Featherstone

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You can view a GloryScapes video of this hymn by going to https://gloryscapes.com/myjesusilovethee/

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 19th: Isaiah 30:12-33:9, Galatians 5:1-12, Psalm 63:1-11, and Proverbs 23:22

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 19th: Galatians 5:1-12, Psalm 63:1-11, and Proverbs 23:22

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