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Today’s Scripture…

1 Chronicles 16:34-35

34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 35 Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.”

Thoughts…

Giving thanks to the Lord, for He is Good. His love endures forever. Not only does it endure, but it does not change! There is nothing you can do to change His love for you. Nor, can anyone else do anything to change His love for you. His loves endures forever and everyone.

That is a wonderful thought. There is no middle child, oldest child, or youngest child love. There is no rich and powerful verses poor prejudice. There is no you are not enough. There is no someone else is more!. You are loved yesterday, today, and tomorrow, right where you stand. His love is there waiting for you to accept it. 

Now that is a reason to give thanks to the Lord!

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for always loving me no matter what! ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Isaiah 55:12

12 You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Thoughts…

This verse is so poetic. I am looking out the window right now. The sun is shining there is a beautiful breeze waving through the trees. The sounds of the leaves rustling is so peaceful. It is the full picture of this verse. Nature is transitioning from fall into winter. It is going out in joy and being led forth in peace.

We go through many transitions in our lives. It is our choice how we go through them. Will you moan, groan, and throw a tantrum? Perhaps you will choose to transition with grace. Today I choose to go out with joy and be led forth in peace; allowing the mountains and hills to burst into song before me, and all the trees of the field clap their hands.

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for seeing me through my transitions in life. I know they are not comfortable, but I can choose to go through them with grace. ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Psalms 103:1-5

1 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Thoughts…

Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases? Who redeems your life from the pit? Who crowns you with love and compassion? Who satisfies your desires with good things?

Can you just take a moment and read that paragraph again. What else do we really need? The bottom line is God is there for you with whatever your need and whenever you need it. 

They key word there is “need”. He is not there with whatever you want, whenever you want it. Even verse 5 says “satisfies your desires with good things”. I may think I need a new car. I may want a brand new SUV. However, I am not living on a budget that can support that SUV. God will give me what is good for me when the time is right.

It is important to remember to thank God for being there for us. He is always ready to jump in and help. He will provide you with what is best for you!

Prayer…

Lord, I just want to take this moment to thank you for knowing what is best for me in your perfect timing. ~amen

Today’s Scripture…

Isaiah 63:7

7 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us—yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.

Thoughts…

Today’s test is tomorrow’s testimony! I am not sure where I first heard this. Anyone who knows me, knows it is one of my my favorite sayings! It is the hope I stand on when storms start to roll.

When I look back at what I have been through, I reflect on God’s kindness. I can see how He got me through it all. I thank Him for being with me every step.

When troubles come snooping around, I can remember what God has already gotten me through. I know He will get me through this also, Today’s storms bring tomorrow’s flowers!

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for all of your kindness. You have been by my side and will always be there. ~amen

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Today’s Scripture…

Colossians 3:14-15, 17

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Thoughts…

Let the peace of Christ rule! Boy, if only the world could follow that little piece of advice. News media wouldn’t have anything to write about…lol

Real peace is not something that happens around you. It is a choice you make within you. Read that again…it…is…a…choice…YOU…make! It is not easy. Somedays you have to put those boxing gloves on and fight for it. However, it is worth the fight.

That sounds counterintuitive. You have to fight for your peace. Believe me when I say, Satan is going to throw every punch he can to keep you feeling ‘unpeaceful’. You are in a fight for your life. So, gear up Rocky! It is time to step in that ring and show him who is boss!

Prayer…

Lord, I am so glad my peace does not depend on others. Your peace is always waiting for me to choose it. ~amen.

Today’s Scripture…

Ephesians 5:19-20

19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thoughts…

“Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs” is a beautiful thought. I pray today that no matter who wins the election or what passes or doesn’t on the ballot, we can all speak to each other kindly tomorrow.

We will never get everything we want all of the time. We will not always agree on everything. However, we can always talk to each other with respect and kindness. It doesn’t take a lot. It is not expensive. All you do is say congratulations on your win and then move on with your life.

No matter what happens today, God is still on the thrown. He is still the Father of everything and loves you, will not leave you or forsake you. So spread some of his love around.

Prayer…

Lord, thank you for still being on the thrown no matter what government decisions are made.

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Today’s Scripture…

James 1:17

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Thoughts…

Historically speaking, the people at the time of James’ writing worshipped gods of the seasons, and the sun. In contrast to them, James talks about a God that doesn’t change like the seasons or the movement of the sun. 

Those gods were seen as giving out what they wanted, when they wanted, and just because they wanted. They withheld things for the same reason. In other words, their good gifts and punishments were dealt out on a whim. That is NOT our God. 

Our God is stable, everlasting, and never changing. More than that, unlike the gods worshipped at that time, He ALWAYS gives out exactly what we need. Our God loves us always and forever!

Prayer…

Lord, I am so glad you do not change like the seasons, or shifting light of sun. Thank you for loving me always and forever.

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Today’s Scripture…

Romans 8:28, 31-32

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

Thoughts…

“For the good,” what does that mean? Surely, the troubles we are going through are not for my good. If God is  working things out ‘for the good,” why are there wars, murder, abuse, poverty? How are these “for the good”?

If you have ever asked or been asked this question, let me clear something up for you. None of these things are the “for the good” part of this verse. Your focus is off. Those bad things are the “in all things” portion. You see God knows all these rotten things we will live through. These verses are telling you when all the muck of this world goes on, He will get you through it. He has a plan that is “for the good.” 

Life is full of horrible circumstances. We live in a world full of sin. God is bigger than any circumstance. He is ready to help you through it. He will spare no expense. He already paid the ultimate price. “For the good,” He gave His own Son to die in your place to save you from death.  

Prayer…

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Today’s Scripture…

1 John 4:7-11

7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

Thoughts…

So, when you read today’s verses, did you start singing, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love”? Maybe I was the only one…LOL. However, you are welcome for getting it stuck in your head now. Seriously, I would love to change the last to, “love, God’s love!”

God’s love is so much powerful than any love we experience. God’s love sees you for who you really are and still loves you. His love sees you for all you can be and not just what you are right now. God’s love doesn’t end. His love doesn’t depend on anything else. 

Can you say that about your love towards others? I know I can’t. I wish I could. I have gotten angry with people and walked out of their lives or pushed them out of mine. I am working on it. In the mean time I just have to ask God to help me love them with His love.

Prayer…

Today’s Scripture…

1 John 4:4-6

4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.

Thoughts…

It is so frustrating when someone tries to argue with you over your beliefs. It is even more frustrating to see someone you love struggling and in pain with no hope or faith to turn to in their time of need. All we want to do is share with them the love of Christ.

Unfortunately, until they are ready to listen there is nothing we can do for them. We can’t make someone listen. “They are from the world.” Not only does the world listen to them, but they listen to the world.

So what do we do? We live out our God. We continue to show them God’s love. We let our light shine (Matt 5:16). We also pray! Pray! Pray! When you are done with that, you pray some more! We can overcome the world because our God is greater than the one who is in the world!

Prayer…