CALL A HALT TO WORRY!

Matthew 6:27 – Devotional

Matthew 6:27

“It is impossible for anyone to add a fraction of an inch to their height by worrying. So call a halt to worry.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD!

Matthew 26:39 – Devotional

Matthew 26:39

“He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.“

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HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD!
Lyrics by Adelaide A. Pollard (1862-1934) & Music by George C. Stebbins (1846-1945)

Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Thou art the Potter,
I am the clay.
Mould me and make me
After Thy will,
While I am waiting,
Yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Search me and try me,
Master, today.
Whiter than snow, Lord,
Wash me just now,
As in Thy presence
Humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Wounded and weary,
Help me, I pray.
Power, all power,
Surely is Thine,
Touch me and heal me,
Savior divine.

Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Hold o’er my being
Absolute sway.
Fill with Thy Spirit
Till all shall see
Christ only, always,
Living in me.

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

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YOUR GREATEST TREASURE​​​​​​!

Matthew 6:19 – Devotional

Matthew 6:19

“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.”

At times it seems the entire world is on the verge of financial collapse. Retirement accounts that once seemed to be adequate for the golden years melt like a snowman in 80 degree weather! Those of us who possess the least seem to be the least concerned. Why is that? According to today’s Scripture, it has to do with where our heart is.

Over the years I have heard excuses from people who fail to honor God with their giving. They say that they want to wait until … the house sells … they get a raise … they receive their inheritance … they receive their income tax refund … and on it goes. They claim that when their circumstances change they will have more to give to the work of the Lord.

Do you recall the incident when Jesus was in the temple courts? You can read about it in Luke 21:1-4. Jesus saw rich people putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a widow put in a very small amount. Jesus observed that the woman had put in more than all of the others. They gave out of their surplus, but she gave out of what little she had to live on.

It is a tragedy that many individuals (even some churches) place more confidence in the treasures of this world that will pass away than in heavenly treasures that will last forever and forever. What is your greatest treasure?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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REJOICE IN THE RESURRECTION​!

Matthew 28:6 – Devotional

Matthew 28:6

“He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”

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THE INDESTRUCTIBLE WORD​​!

Matthew 24:35 – Devotional

Matthew 24:35

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”

Not long ago I was watching a program highlighting the significant sights of Paris. One of those stops was the Notre Dame Cathedral. It was awe-inspiring to view the beauty of this majestic building that had stood for some 800 years. Even by television, it was a magnificent sight; but on the evening of April 15, 2019, it was destroyed by fire!

The Notre-Dame fire is a reminder to me that the things of this world will all pass away. It is a certainty! Jesus has given us His words that all of the things that we can see or touch will be destroyed, but His words will never pass away!

That is a reminder to me about what is important in life. What kind of structure am I placing my confidence in? Anything that human hands can create and construct will be destroyed at some time in the future, but His Words can never end.

This being true, what am I spending my time, treasure, and talents to achieve? I want to devote myself more and more to share the truth of God’s indestructible Word with as many people as possible before it is too late.

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

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WHAT IF?

Matthew 6:33-34 – Devotional

Matthew 6:33-34

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

As I write this it is just 1:15 on the morning side of the clock. I usually would be asleep at this hour, but I am not feeling too well and decided it would be better to get up rather than toss and turn in bed. I suppose most of us have experienced these wakeful nights when we just didn’t feel up to par.

It has caused me to consider what it would be like if I had a serious illness and was facing the end of my life. I have a list of things that I need to get done tomorrow . . . Who would do them? Who would assume my responsibilities if I were to go and be with the Lord? What foolish thoughts, and yet many waste their time with such issues.

What if your life was to suddenly end?

People will not remember you by the things you possess, but by the love of Jesus that they’ve seen in you and the way you lived as a citizen of the heavenly realm, not this earthly one.

It is the Lord who gives us the strength to meet each day with its joys and sorrows. Yes, there will come a time when our earthly life will end, but heaven awaits those of us who have been born again.

C. T. Studd wrote a poem that many of us have heard and some even think it is from God’s Word. “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”

What legacy are you leaving for those who will follow in your footsteps?

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

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