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Aug 23, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Matthew 11:28-30 “’ Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden light.’”

The devotion is titled It’s No Problem for God by Darla Noble. When we try doing things on our own, we fall under the weight of things life brings or what we bring upon ourselves. When we allow ourselves to become one with Christ. He circles His loving arms around us and holds us securely in place. We must remember that our problems are no problem for God. Stop trying to do life on your own.

Reflections for you: When do you try to handle the stresses and difficulties of life on your own? What prevents you from giving them over to Jesus?

Here is my response: In my early life before I became a Christian, I tried to handle life on my own. I felled miserably. I was proud. I didn’t need anyone, not even Jesus.

My Prayer for us: Dear God, we are tired trying to live life on our won. We want You to guide us, direst our paths, and help bear our burdens. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/23/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com It’s No Problem for God by Darla Noble.

Aug 22, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Daniel 2:23 “I thank you and praise you, O God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the King’s matter.”

The devotion is titled Yours for the Taking by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste. King Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream. None of his wise men were able to interpret. The King was so frustrated that he put out a decree that all the wise men (including Daniel) would be executed because no one could tell what he dreamed the night before. Daniel prayed that God would give him wisdom (Daniel 2:23). God answered and revealed the King’s dream to Daniel. There are going to be times when we will feel powerless. When this happens, we need to pray for wisdom from above and God will give it to You (James 1: 5-6).

Reflections for you: Where in your life are you lacking in wisdom and need God’s guidance?

Here is my response: In my life I lacked wisdom in many things and turned to God for wisdom and guidance. One that really comes to mind every day is commenting on His words from daily devotions.

My Prayer for us: All mighty God, increase our faith and give us the wisdom we need to get through life’s challenges. Thank you for promising to answer this prayer every time we ask. In Jesus’s we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/22/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com Yours for the Taking by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste.

Aug 21, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Philippians 3:20-21 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself.”

The devotion is titled Heavenly Metamorphosis by Heather Tietz. One day when Christ returns, we will have a metamorphosis: a complete change of our perspective, desires, and appearance. We will be in a place where there will be no need for medicine, band aids, hospitals, or police. There will be no sadness, disabilities, or fears. All the frustrations we experience with ourselves, and the world will be only memories. Jesus will make us perfect, and we will perfectly fit in His perfect place.

Reflections for you: What are some sins you struggle with that you are eager to see God transform? You should ask Him to help you conquer these sins today.

Here is my response: Some sins I struggle with, but not limited to, are pride, lying, selfishness, and bitterness. As I hope you will do, I will ask Jesus to help me to conquer these sins.

My Prayer for us: Dear Jesus, You alone can change us into a beautiful, perfect being. Thank You for loving us even when we are so steeped in sin. We look forward to eternity with You. Thank you for the changes You are already making in us. In Your name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/21/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com Heavenly Metamorphosis by Heather Tietz.

Aug 18, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

The devotion is titled The Best Medicine by Darla Noble. To me, the message is to remind us that love and support can be the best medicine. We can take a lesson from Thelma and her church family. To what Thelma told her nurse, “My friends are covering me with so much love there’s no time for any pain.” We as Christians need to follow the formula Thelma’s church used.

Reflection: What can we do today to make someone’s life a bit more cheerful?

Here I my response: I blog every day. I can cheerfully greet people with a genuine smile and offer any assistance.

My Prayer for us: Dear God, please open our eyes and heart to see the needs of others. Help us provide them with the medicine they need to take their pain away. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/17/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com The Best Medicine by Darla Noble.

Aug 17, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Revelation 14:7 “He said with a loud voice, ‘Fear the Lord, and give him glory, for the hour of his judgement has come. Worship him who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and the springs of waters!’.”

The devotion is titled The Judge Is My Defense by Sam. We are reminded that all of us will face judgement day with Jesus as the judge. Imagine, in this courtroom, each of us is the defendant and Satan is the prosecuting attorney. He will present to the world all the sins we have ever committed. Of course, Satan will demand the death penalty.  Frankly our case is hopeless, unless we know Jesus, the judge. If we have repented of our sins and accepted Him into our hearts, He is our defense attorney. Jesus takes his own blood and signs his name over them, and pronounces us innocent, and we enter heaven. Jesus wants to be our defense attorney. Why will we not let Him? Today is a good day to let Him be your defense attorney.

Reflection: How can we let Jesus be our defense attorney?  

Here was my response: Irepented of my sins and accept Jesus into my heart.

My Prayer for us: Dear Jesus, thank You for dying for us, for trading our sinful lives with Your sinless life. Please come into our hearts and live forever in us. In Your name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/17/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com The Judge is My Defense by Sam.

Aug 16, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from 3 John 1:5, “Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.”

The devotion is titled I Could Tell by the Way You Did Your Job by Darla Noble and Joyverse.  We are reminded that God has placed us where we best fit to further glorify Him. We are to do our best to glorify Him.

Reflection: How does always giving our best effort to everything we do reflect the message of the Gospel to others?  

Here was my response: For me, I give my best because it is God who put me in this position.  I want to do my best because I have to answer to Him.

My Prayer for us: Dear Lord, thank you for the work we have been given. May our employers and customers find us kind, courteous, and trustworthy. Please help us to remember that we are Your ambassadors here on earth. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/16/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com I Could Tell by the Way You Did Your Job by Darla Noble and Joyverse.  

Aug 15, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Matthew 19:26, “Looking at them, Jesus said, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’”.

The devotion is titled All things are Possible with God by Pastor Ken.  Philippians 4:13 reminds us that we can do all things through Christ who give us strength. We will have problems and difficult and/or painful situations. With Jesus as our Lord of our lives these issues won’t paralyze or send us into anxiety and depression. We are living with the solution to whatever life brings to us (Christ).

Reflection: Do you believe that God can solve every problem you have? Is your belief based upon God solving your problems the way you want Him to?

Here was my response: For me, I believe god can solve every problem I have. It is no based upon what I want, but upon His infinite wisdom. I will continue to ask God to give me strength, patience, and faith to let him take care of my problems. I hope you will do the same.  

My Prayer for us: Dear Jesus, we understand that we can face life’s challenges boldly because You are with us and will make all things work for our good. We know that with you all things are possible. In Your name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/15/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com All things are Possible with God by Pastor Ken.  

Aug 14, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Psalm 118:24-25, “This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Save us now, we beg you, Lord! Lord, we beg you, send prosperity now.”

The devotion is titled The Gate is Open by Heather Tietz.  Psalm 118:24-25 reminds us that we are no longer imprisoned in sin, stuck in our addictions, lost in our loneliness, hunted by guilt, chained to repeating same mistakes. Why? Heaven is open to all who want God’s gift of Jesus. God made so He could offer us a full, prosperous life full of all genuine goodness, a life overflowing on Earth and life eternal. God has a plan to save everyone who wants to be saved. Heaven’s gate is open for us.

Reflection: Is it possible to be prosperous in a way that doesn’t involve money? What part of your life is especially prosperous?

Here was my response: For me, I can be prosperous in sharing God’s word, praying, rejoicing, and grieving with others.

My Prayer for us: Dear God, we rejoice in Your goodness and in Your love. Thank You for planning our salvation. Thank You for saving us and providing for a prosperous life while we live here on Earth. We will praise Your glory forever. In Jesus’s name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/14/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com The Gate is Open by Heather Tietz.  

Aug 11, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Luke 6:37, “Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free and you will be set free.”

The devotion is titled Jesus Set the Bar by Darla Noble and Joyverse.  Jesus cautions us not to judge others. We are reminded that we are all sinners. The Bible makes it very clear that all have broken God’s law. When we judge or condemn, we are accusing without giving any hope or encouragement for change. Our job is to share the Gospel which brings hope, repentance, salvation, and living a life of faith.

Reflection: While we are warned not to judge others, we are called to hold each other accountable. What is the difference?

Here was my response: We are all sinners and will fall short. When Jesus returns, we will stand before the judgment seat and account for our actions and sins.

My Prayer for us: Dear God, please help us see others the way You do, as those who are lovable and whose sins are covered by the cross just like ours are. Give us the wisdom to not judge, but to present the Word and set an example of one who lives the way You called us to live. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/11/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com Jesus Set the Bar by Darla Noble and Joyverse.

Aug 10, 2023

Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.

The scripture is from Genesis 28:20-22, “Jacob vowed a vow, saying’ If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on, so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, and the Lord will be my God, then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God’s house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give a tenth to you’”

The devotion is titled Our Greatest Need by John Michalak.  As we know, the connection between what we need and how well we follow God goes back to Adam and Eve. We are in fear that our needs will not be met, so we don’t put seek God first, as evidenced in Jacob’s vow to God. Jesus said to first seek God’s kingdom and His righteous and all these (your needs) will be given to you. Here is the deal, through the cross, Jesus has already met our greatest need. We can be secure that He will take care of everything we will ever need.

Reflection: How often do we put all our needs in God’s capable hands?

Here was my response: Now that I am a child of god, I put all me needs in God’s capable hands. I hope you do so, also.

My Prayer for us: Dear God, we want to make You first and foremost in our lives. We cast all our worries and anxieties on You. You are more than enough for us. Please provide the necessities of our lives and bless us with enough extra that we can be a blessing to others. Thank you for Your eternal faithfulness. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Inspirations (2023/10/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com Our Greatest Need by John Michalak.