Holy Spirit, we can’t be holy without Your help. Keep us on the path to righteousness. Renew our minds and strengthen them to stand firm against the blast of irreverence and deception that confronts us daily. Grant us discernment to avoid the traps of the enemy. Remove any disillusion and allow us to see truth. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who … Read more
Father, the prophets foretold of Your plan for salvation. The apostles witnessed to their part in the prophecies, mentioning that Jesus taught of His suffering on the cross and the glory of His resurrection before they happened. Abba, even the angels search out the meaning of these things. The coming true of prophecy cements our … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would … Read more
Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – 15 Before you enter into a relationship for any reason, you are wise to take a good look at the personality characteristics you bring to the table and how well they interact with those of the other person. Scripture is full of insight on human nature and … Read more
Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way where there seems to be none for us to resist the wiles of the devil. When the pressure seems insurmountable, invoking the powerful name of Jesus bursts the grip of temptation and frees us to draw closer to You. We can turn from danger like a child … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ’God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’ Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4: 6-8 NKJV) Grace Welcome … Read more
Lord Jesus, Your grace is sufficient. It offers us salvation at the point we believe You are the Son of God, who died on the cross and is risen to sit at the right hand of the Father. You intercede on our behalf. Your name is the only name by which we come. There is … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we are established by the grace of God and not by adhering to a list of rules, “Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been … Read more
Father, show me through Your Holy Spirit how to brush aside temptations and distractions so that I may serve You with humility and reverence. Don’t allow me to turn to the right nor to the left, but focus my work toward the task and purpose You set before me. May I run the race in … Read more