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Christian Devotional – June 21, 2015
Read Mark chapter 1 VERSE: Mark 1:22–The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. TRUTH: When Jesus spoke, people listened. They may not have liked what He was saying, but no one could argue that He had authority and spoke with power. The people weren’t used to seeing that and the authority and power of Jesus drew people to Him.We do not have power or authority on our own. Our only power and authority comes from Jesus Christ and through Him. Are we surrendered to Him each and every day, for unless we are working…
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Christian Devotional – June 20, 2015
Read Philemon VERSE: Philemon 8-9a–Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. TRUTH: In this very short book, Paul deals with the issue of forgiveness. Paul is trying to reconcile two people where one has wronged the other. Paul could order the one to forgive, but forgiveness must be based on love, not duty. Our love for Jesus is to cover all and help us to love others and offer forgiveness. RESPONSE: Father, You appeal to me to forgive those who have wronged me. You have commanded that…
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Christian Devotional – June 19, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 150 VERSE: Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. TRUTH: Are you breathing this morning? That’s really the only question to ask when it comes to whether to praise the Lord or not. We always have something to praise the Lord for and as the verse states, if we have breath in our lungs, then we should be praising God. Do we lift up His name and praise Him for every breath that we have taken today? RESPONSE Father, You are so worthy of praise and You have provided everything to me. I will lift You up and worship You. Thank You…
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Christian Devotional – June 18, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 149 VERSE: Psalm 149:3–Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. TRUTH: God loves for His people to praise Him, and He loves for that praise to be in lots of different ways. We can offer praise to God in so many ways and it’s important to have variety in our praise. We can dance, we can use instruments, we can use our voices, all of these can be done to offer praise to God. RESPONSE: Father, You inhabit the praise of Your people and You are delighted by multiple types of praise. I will lift up my praise…
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Christian Devotional – June 17, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 148 VERSE: Psalm 148:5–let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created. TRUTH: Everything should be praising the Lord. Why? We should praise the Lord just because we exist. We were created by God and even if He did nothing else for us, that alone would be reason enough to praise Him. However, God does so much more for us even beyond that. Do we praise God as He deserves? RESPONSE: Father, I will praise You and lift You up today. I know that You are holy and that You are the creator of all things. You are truly awesome and…
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Christian Devotional – June 16, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 147 VERSE: Psalm 147:11–The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. TRUTH: As we obey and hope in the Lord, He will delight in us. Delight is such a beautiful word of being loved and cherished. Literally, we give light to the eyes of the Lord by our obedience and hope. Will we be a source of delight to the Lord today with our actions and thoughts? RESPONSE: Father, I desire to obey You and I will place my hope in You. I love the thought of You delighting in me. Thank You for You focus on me, such…
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Christian Devotional – June 15, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 146 VERSE: Psalm 146:2–I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. TRUTH: Praising and worshipping God is not just for young people or just for old people. Praising God is for all people for as long as they live. The Lord is worthy of praise for all He does throughout our lives. Each season of our life we have so much to praise Him for. He is worthy of our praise regardless of where we are in our life. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You now and through all that is in my life today. I…
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Christian Devotional – June 14, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 145 VERSE: Psalm 145:8–The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. TRUTH: This verse is a great summary of the character of God. In fact, this verse is echoes in several other places in the Bible. As children of God, this verse should also describe us. Are we gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love? RESPONSE: Father, give me Your character. I desire to be like You in every area, including being gracious and compassionate. Make me slow to anger and rich in love toward everyone I come into contact with today.
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Christian Devotional – June 13, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 144 VERSE: Psalm 144:2–He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. TRUTH: God is so many things to us. Several of the things mentioned here have to do with people our protection and strength. God is the One who is to fight the battles in our lives for us. He is all that we need to be able to stand up for the things of God. Even with knowing that He is our protector, often we have difficulty making the decision to stand firm. Will we rest in God’s protection…
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Christian Devotional – June 12, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 143 VERSE Psalm 143:8–Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go for to you I entrust my life. TRUTH: The morning time is such a time of renewal and hope. Each morning we are refreshed and renewed physically, mentally, and even spiritually The psalmist remembers that each morning we have an opportunity to see afresh all that God has done for us. Will we remember God in the morning and allow Him to open our hearts and minds to see Him new as we trust in Him each day? RESPONSE:…