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Christian Devotional – September 28, 2016
Read Romans chapter 11 VERSE: Romans 11:6–And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. TRUTH: Grace is grace. It cannot be earned or deserved, otherwise, it wouldn’t be grace any longer. Are we busy trying to earn our way to grace, not really realizing that grace can’t be earned. We need to bring ourselves to Jesus and just allow Him to take us as we are. He sees all that we do and all that we are and he still offers us grace if we are willing to just accept it. Will we accept the grace that Jesus…
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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 – October 21, 2014
Read Colossians chapter 4 VERSE: Colossians 4:6–Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer anyone. TRUTH: Through our words we have so much influence. Our words are to be full of grace and overflowing with the ability to preserve people and raise them up. Our words should be spoke with the intention to make people more like Christ. This is how we are to answer anyone and everyone we come into contact with. Do our words express grace while still leading people into a right relationship with Christ. RESPONSE: Father, Your grace is what I need. Allow Your grace…
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Christian Devotional – May 14, 2014
Read Ecclesiastes chapter 10 VERSE: Ecclesiastes 10:12–Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips. TRUTH: Are our words full of grace? Do we know when to speak and when to be silent? These two things are the difference between being wise and being a fool. If we are allowing our words to run away with us and we don’t know when to stop talking, then we are certainly not being wise. Our words should overflow with grace and mercy. We must display thankfulness and love any time we open our mouth. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and love You. You are…
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Christian Devotional – April 21, 2014
Read Romans chapter 3 VERSE: Romans 3:23-24–for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. TRUTH: Verse 23 is often used to remind us that absolutely everyone has done wrong. However, with that, it is important to remember the next verse as well. Everyone is justified freely through the grace and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Even though we are all sinners, there is hope for every single one of us. Redemption is free. We can be redeemed through Jesus Christ, and that is freely given to us who accept that…
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Christian Devotional – March 5, 2014
Read 2 John VERSE: 2 John 3 – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love. TRUTH: Grace, mercy, and peace all sound so wonderful to have and experience. However, it’s not just any grace, mercy, or peace; they must be completed together with truth and love. Only through the truth, Jesus Christ, and the love, God the Father, are we able to experience grace, mercy, and peace. Do we feel like we are lacking grace, mercy, and peace? We must seek after God the Father and the Father’s Son so that we experience the…
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Christian Devotional – December 30, 2013
VERSE: Titus 2:12–It teaches us to say, “No,” to ungodliness and worldly possessions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. TRUTH: What is this amazing thing that helps us accomplish all the things listed in this verse? The preceding verse indicates that it is by the grace of God. The grace of God is what allows us to stay in control and to be obedient to all God has for us. Are we spending our day being led and directed by the grace of God? RESPONSE: Father, I may try, but I will never accomplish Your will on my own. I need Your grace every…
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Christian Devotional – October 24, 2013
VERSE: Hebrews 4:16–Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. TRUTH: When we are facing dark and difficult times, what do we need more than anything? We need God’s mercy and grace. How do we receive these things? We receive them by approaching the throne of grace with confidence. When we are in need and downtrodden that is often when it is hardest to have confidence, yet we can be assured that our Father loves us and will hear our pleas and bestow mercy and grace upon us. We can always…
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Christian Devotional – September 2, 2013
VERSE: 2 Corinthians 13:14–May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. TRUTH: Grace, love, and fellowship. These three traits are some of those that make up the core of the Christian life. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we can experience grace. God Himself is the author of love, and the Holy Spirit enables us to experience the fellowship of God. These three traits are to be evident in our lives and to be a focus on our daily walk with Him. RESPONSE: Father, help me to apply the grace, love, and fellowship that You…