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Christian Devotional – February 16, 2015
Read Galatians chapter 6 VERSE: Galatians 6:9–Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. TRUTH: Sometimes we get tired when we are doing good. It can wear us out and drain us if we are not focused on being renewed. We must work at not growing weary of doing good. Yet, we are commanded to not grow weary. Why? When we get weary, we are no longer effective in doing all the things that God desires that we do. We will reap the results in God’s time. We can trust Him for the best…
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Christian Devotional – February 15, 2015
Read Galatians chapter 5 VERSE: Galatians 5:16–So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. TRUTH: Our spirit and our flesh are at war with one another within us. This is why we feel such a struggle to obey what God has for us. As we are looking and seeking after what God desires, our flesh will try to turn us back to selfish ways. We must be constantly on guard against this for our own selfish desires of the flesh do no glorify God. Are we walking by the spirit or the flesh today? RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and thank…
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Christian Devotional – February 14, 2015
Read Galatians chapter 4 VERSE: Galatians 4:18–It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, not just when I am with you. TRUTH: We should be excited and enthusiastic! However, Paul is cautioning the people that it should be for the right reason. We should be able to focus on Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. That should make us excited. We must be careful that we are staying focused and excited about Jesus. Also, our excitement and enthusiasm shouldn’t change depending on where we are or who is watching. We must continue to be zealous and enthusiastic about our…
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Christian Devotional – February 13, 2015
Read Galatians chapter 3 VERSE: Galatians 3:26–So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. TRUTH: Because of our faith in Jesus Christ we are made children of God. He is the One who has been given to us to bridge the gap between our sins and our perfect heavenly Father. He has brought s into His family and we are adopted as heirs of all that God has. Do we see ourselves as God sees us? Do we recognize our new family and see to honor our Father. RESPONSE: Father, You are my Father. I will honor and respect You as I seek to show You…
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Christian Devotional – February 12, 2015
Read Galatians chapter 2 VERSE: Galatians 2:21–I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing. TRUTH: Why was the law and commandment given in the Old Testament? Are we still to be following those laws seeking to earn our salvation? No! God gave us the law and commandments to show us that we couldn’t possibly live up to His standards and expectation on our own. If we could be good enough on our own, then Jesus Christ wouldn’t have needed to die for us. Because we can’t gain God’s righteousness on our own, we need Jesus Christ.…
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Christian Devotional – February 11, 2015
Read Galatians chapter 1 VERSE: Galatians 1:10–Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. TRUTH: Every day, this should be a question that we ask ourselves. Every decision we make should be evaluated by this. Are we trying to please another person, or are we trying to please God? If we are choosing actions that are focused solely on pleasing other people, we are simply not going to be focused on pleasing God. There is a statement: please God, and the…
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Christian Devotional – February 10, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 41 VERSE: Psalm 41:1–Blessed are those who have regard for the weak, the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. TRUTH: How do we respond to those who are weak and needy around us? Are we sensitive to their needs and do we show them God’s love in difficult times? God sees how we treat others and we are to show His love no matter what we think because someday we may be in need and hoping for Him to share with us through others. Who will we treat like Jesus today? RESPONSE: Father, help me see all people the way You see them. I pray that…
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Christian Devotional – February 9, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 40 VERSE: Psalm 40:10–I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly. TRUTH: Do we share what God does in our lives with others? This verse reminds us that we should not be hiding the acts of God in our lives, we should be sharing them. The Lord works and moves in our lives and that gives each and every one of us the opportunity to testify and bear witness for what He has done. God is faithful and we are to share our experiences with…
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Christian Devotional – February 8, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 39 VERSE: Psalm 39:5–You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure. TRUTH: Our time here on earth is so finite and so small that we must keep the proper perspective when looking at our lives and the difficulties that we go through. God sees the entire picture and we see such a small piece. This is why we must stay focused on Him or we will miss out on how He wants to move and use our life in His ultimate plan. RESPONSE: Father, keep me focused…
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Christian Devotional – February 7, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 38 VERSE: Psalm 38:9–All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. TRUTH: God still sees us. Even when we are down and depressed and feel defeated, God is there. He sees us and knows us and feels our hurts. He does not abandon us. We are excited to be a part of a relationship with someone who stands by us even through difficult times. The Lord sees not just our situation but our feelings about the situation. Nothing is hidden from Him. We can trust Him to be with us through it. RESPONSE: Father, You are here with me. You…