Philippians 1:6
I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again.
If you are a fellow follower of Jesus Christ, this is one of the great promises of the Bible that keep you going when things get tough. When we are born again, the spirit of God literally lives within us and are hearts are radically changed. This, however, does not mean we become sinless, as Christ is, for the spirit still lives in a body of flesh that wars against the spirit.
When we struggle with our walk of faith, we can hold fast to the promise that Jesus doesn't start something He won't finish. Live your life knowing that; whatever you are going through, it has a purpose for the growth of your spirit. This knowledge empowers us to hold our heads high throughout the dark times in our life because we know that one day we will be a finished work of art.
Lord,
Thank You for opening my eyes and for helping me to see the truth. Living life in this world hasn't been easy, but I know that all things happen for the good of Your glory. Let Your promise live in me today that I may grow ever closer to You. Thank You Lord, for saving my soul. In Jesus Holy name, amen.
Showing posts with label Verse of the Day. Show all posts
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Verse of the Day-1
Romans 11:34-36For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen
Humility vs. Pride
If this verse doesn't put you in your place, I don't know what will. We are the created. We do not have the ability to make something from nothing. God has given us everything we have. This includes our looks, our thoughts, our feelings, our family, our environment, our possessions…everything. Honestly, there is nothing we can take pride in and say, "Look at me", or "See what I have done".
Only when we realize that the things we have in this life, good and bad, are truly gifts from God, can we be who we were created to be. When we lie to ourselves and boast in these gifts as if they were our own, we put poison in our hearts and scar something that was intended to be healthy and beautiful.
Nothing is good or evil in and of itself. It is how it is used that makes that distinction.
Lord,
Thank you for reminding me that everything I have is because of you. Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts and only You know what is best for me. Lord, humble me to understand who I am and what you created me to do. Thank You for all You have given me and may it be used for Your glory. In Jesus Name, amen.
Humility vs. Pride
If this verse doesn't put you in your place, I don't know what will. We are the created. We do not have the ability to make something from nothing. God has given us everything we have. This includes our looks, our thoughts, our feelings, our family, our environment, our possessions…everything. Honestly, there is nothing we can take pride in and say, "Look at me", or "See what I have done".
Only when we realize that the things we have in this life, good and bad, are truly gifts from God, can we be who we were created to be. When we lie to ourselves and boast in these gifts as if they were our own, we put poison in our hearts and scar something that was intended to be healthy and beautiful.
Nothing is good or evil in and of itself. It is how it is used that makes that distinction.
Lord,
Thank you for reminding me that everything I have is because of you. Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts and only You know what is best for me. Lord, humble me to understand who I am and what you created me to do. Thank You for all You have given me and may it be used for Your glory. In Jesus Name, amen.
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