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Christian Devotional – March 24, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 23:21–All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was calm, because Athaliah had been slain with the sword. TRUTH: The evil queen has been killed and the people are rejoicing. We must get rid of the evil that is part of our lives. When we do, we should rejoice that it is gone, not mourn it or miss it. When we confess sin and make the commitment to put it out of our lives, are we rejoicing or are we mourning and missing it? RESPONSE: Father, when I confess wrong to You and banish it from my life, help me to rejoice and not miss…
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Christian Devotional – March 23, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 22:12–He remained hidden with them at the temple of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. TRUTH: The kingdom of Judah was in the midst of evil kings and in this case, an evil queen. She tried to kill all the true heirs to the throne, all the descendants of David. Yet, God made a way to protect and to hide young Joash. He was hidden in the temple of God, a place that evil queen probably rarely went. God had promised that a descendant of David’s would always be on the throne and God kept His promise by saving Joash. Do we trust God…
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Christian Devotional – March 22, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 21:6–He followed the ways of the king of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for he had married a daughter of Ahab. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. TRUTH: Jehoshaphat was a good king who followed God, but had tolerated a friendship with the evil king Ahab of Israel. Unfortunately, his son Jehoram didn’t follow after his father, but instead after his father’s friend. We must be wary of the things we tolerate and permit to be around us, for the next generation sees what we allow. The things one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace. What are we tolerating in…
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Christian Devotional – March 21, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 20:12–“Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” TRUTH: In the midst of impending doom, King Jehoshaphat has no idea what to do. He does the only thing he can think of. He assembles everyone and they pray. I love the honesty in the prayer, “God, I don’t have any idea what to do, but I’m going to look to You as my hope and my deliverer and wait on You.” How often do we look at our situations and feel…
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Christian Devotional – March 20, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 19:6–He told them, “Consider carefully hat you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.” THUTH: Do we live each day thinking about the fact that God is with us as we go and do things? The Lord sees not only the deeds we do, but the motivation behind the deeds as well. We are to do as if God were watching our every action, whether anyone else is or not, because God is always watching. RESPONSE: Father, You are amazing and You are everywhere. You provide for me and You know whether…
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Christian Devotional – March 19, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 18:6–But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?” TRUTH: Jehoshaphat and Ahab had a plan and wanted to ensure that God was going to bless it. Ahab had several false prophets who came in and said exactly what Ahab wanted to hear, but Jehoshaphat didn’t want just a bunch of “yes men,” he wanted to know what God had to say. When we are seeking advice, do we know the difference between Godly advice and people who just tell us what we what to hear? Are we actively seeking to know what God’s desire is for us in…
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Book Review – Dangerous Deception by Anne Patrick
I have found another author to add to my favorites! I love reading Christian romantic suspense stories and I am so excited to have found Anne Patrick. In Dangerous Deception: A Short Story, journalist Gwen Jacobs just can’t forget the last dangerous assignment that ended so badly with the slaughter of an entire village. Now, a year later, she is given a chance to right those wrongs, but at what price? Philanthropist Jack Peterson is leading a group of humanitarians to a war torn country and agrees to bring along Gwen to do a story about the situation there, without realizing she may have an alternate purpose. This is an…
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Christian Devotional – March 18, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 17:10–The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not go to war against Jehoshaphat. TRUTH: Our relationship with God is noticed by other people. If we are devoted to Him and seeking Him with all our heart like Jehoshaphat, then the people around us will be able to tell. What would those around us say about our relationship with God? RESPONSE: Father, You are my everything and I want everyone to know that. I praise You for all that You do and all that You want to do through me to reach the others I am…
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Christian Devotional – March 17, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 16:9a–For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whoe hearts are fully committed to Him. TRUTH: God sees and knows what is in our hearts. He knows our motivations for all that we do and all that we want to do. The Lord is over all things and He will reward and strengthen those who are seeking after Him. Are we receiving His strength today? RESPONSE: Father, Your strength is all I need. You are all I desire. I take such comfort in knowing that You are looking at me throughout the day. I will seek Your help in everything that I…
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Christian Devotional – March 16, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 15:7–But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. TRUTH: Asa was a new king and God sent the prophet Azariah to speak words of encouragement to him. God wanted Asa to know that God wanted him to be strong, not give up, and know that the work we do will be rewarded. For us, God wants us to know that He sees the work that we do and our commitment to Him and He will reward us for our faithfulness. RESPONSE: Father, You are always faithful to Your commitments. You see the work that I do and my…