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Devotional – May 28, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 19:5–And a voice came from the throne, saying, “Give praise to our God, all you His bond-servants, you who fear Him, the small and the great.” TRUTH: We are to praise God. Regardless of who we are, what we’ve done, or how old we are; we are to praise God. Have we lifted up our praise to Him today? RESPONSE: Lord, You are amazing, awesome, and awe-inspiring. I joyfully share and serve You for You are worthy of my all!
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Devotional – May 27, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 18:4–I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “Come out of her my people, so that you will not participate in her sins and receive of her plagues.” TRUTH: What type of people do we spend time with? What type of people have the greatest influence on our decisions and actions? God has called us to come out and be separate. We are to do different activities, life different, and have a different focus in all that we do. Are we a witness to our ungodly friends or a follower of our ungodly friends? RESPONSE: Lord, I pray you will help me demonstrate You in every area of my…
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Devotional – May 26, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 17:14–These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful. TRUTH: In the end, Christ has won the victory. He will overcome and He is overall. Do we live each day as if we are victorious? Or do we struggle as if we are defeated? We can live in hope knowing that Christ has won already and that those who follow Him will be victorious by His side. RESPONSE: Lord, I pray that You will help me live in victory even when…
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Devotional – May 25, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 16:25–and they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and they did not repent of their deeds. TRUTH: God has been doing and allowing so many things to try and get the attention of the people He loves. He wants them to turn to Him. He wants them to desire a relationship with Him. Yet, the people continue to refuse. Are we allowing our circumstances to blind us and push us away from our Father or do we see them as an opportunity to cling tighter to the One who loves us? RESPONSE: Lord, I pray You will allow me to be sensitive…
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Devotional – May 24, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 15:3–And they sang the song of Moses, the bondservant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God the Almighty. Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations!” TRUTH: Even in the midst of God pouring out His wrath, the angels are singing His praises with a song that was from Moses. The Lord’s works and His ways are marvelous and amazing. They are always righteous and true. Do we praise God in the midst of trials? He is righteous and always worthy of our praise! RESPONSE: Lord, even when I don’t understand, I will praise You.…
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Book Review – C Through Marriage by Jim Hughes
C Through Marriage by Jim Hughes is an excellent resource for everyone who is looking for that instruction book on marriage. The book covers every topic imaginable and gives excellent insight into some practical causes and solutions for each of these topics. Whether you’re struggling to figure out how to hold on to a marriage or just looking to fine tune one, C Through Marriage is a great resource.For more information on C Through Marriage, check out Tate Publishing’s website at http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60696-419-4
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Devotional – May 23, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 14:12–Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. TRUTH: Through Christ we can persevere. How? We persevere through our faith in Christ. Because of our faith, we can allow Christ to live in and through us. We will follow the commandments of God because Jesus follows the commandments of God. We will overcome through Christ. RESPONSE: Lord, my faith in You makes me persevere in You. I pray You will help me to strengthen my faith in You daily.
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Devotional – May 22, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 13:9–If anyone has ears, let him hear. TRUTH: Pay attention! Many parents have had to get their children’s attention so they can teach them important lessons. God wants to get our attention, so we will learn the lessons that He is trying to teach us. Are we paying attention to Him and His Word? RESPONSE: Lord, help me to pay attention to You and learn every lesson that You want to teach me.
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Devotional – May 21, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 12:11–And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. TRUTH: How do we overcome? Through the blood of the Lamb! We overcome because of the sacrifice of Christ, and we are drawn to Him by the testimony of others who have experienced the saving grace of Christ. Have we shared our experience with others? RESPONSE: Lord, the blood of Your Lamb covers all sins and we are able to be made right with God by accepting Your sacrifice. Help me to love and desire nothing, even…
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Devotional – May 20, 2011
VERSE: Revelation 11:15–Then the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.” TRUTH: All the kingdoms that we think we are building here on this earth are nothing and will overtaken by God’s kingdom. Are we doing things to add to Christ’s kingdom or are we just focusing on building our own? Everything belongs to Him. RESPONSE: Lord, I pray that you will help me to focus on Your kingdom and doing things to build Your kingdom, for everything belongs to You anyway.