Beware of the pleasant view of the fatherhood of God: God is so kind and loving that of course He will forgive us. That thought, based solely on emotion, cannot be found anywhere in the New Testament. The only basis on which God can forgive us is the tremendous tragedy of the Cross of Christ.
Read MorePRELUDE /
validating our self-worth in
possessions,
achievements, abilities,
appearance, acceptance,
titles, social status,
finances and other superficial securities
will leave us with a shallow sense of greatness
or absolute unworthiness.
When we wrongfully place or equate our value to the perishable things of this world, we take God’s creation and measure it to man-made deficiencies.
As God’s treasured possession, let me remind you,
When you are found in Christ, you are irrevocably identified in Him and redeemed through His works on the cross. There is no drastic deed, expensive earning, or futile fortune that will compare to the priceless blood of Jesus Christ. It is by His redemptive works on the cross that you are made worthy.
In the morning, when you awake, and begin to jump into your day , while you are eating breakfast, brushing your teeth or maybe just in a still moment, say this aloud:
“I believe this is going to be a wonderful day.
I believe I can successfully handle all problems that will arise today.
I feel good physically, mentally, emotionally.
It is wonderful to be alive. I am grateful for all that I have had, for all that I now have, and for all that I shall have.
Things aren’t going to fall apart.
God is here and He is with me and He will see me through.
I thank God for every good thing.”
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
Read MoreBeware of seeing yourself through other people’s eyes. There are several dangers to this practice. First of all, it is nearly impossible to discern what others think of you. Moreover, their views of you are variable: subject to each viewer’s spiritual, emotional, and physical condition. The major problem with letting others define you is that it borders on idolatry.
Read More"Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in." Psalms 24:7
Who is this King of glory? He is the LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies.
Journey’s new art work, The King of Glory, hand-painted by co-founder, Sharon Peterson, is an impressionistic representation of what started as a uplifted crown of glory that transformed into a mirrored crown of thorns.
Read MoreGod desires His children to be decisive; unquestionably resolute; purposeful and determined.
God spoke to me tonight:
“I just want to know your heart.”
This revelation woke my spirit up and gave me a new light into uncovering my unseen heart before my Heavenly Father. The infinite fact that God already sees our hearts despite our own willing submission brings assurance about what we do not see and acknowledge. He desires us to reveal our hearts to Him.
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