How Jesus Will Take Your Shame and Help You Live Forgiven and Free

Are you tired of living with the burden of guilt and shame? You don't have to. Right now it is possible for you to live forgiven and free with hope and joy. #Freedom #Jesus #Blessings

Priests were designated by God to 1. offer sacrifices and be the mediators between God and His people 2. teach people God’s Law.

You see, sinners could not go directly to a Holy God.

But then, Holy God humbled Himself and came to us . . . Jesus came to live among us, died to suffer our punishment for us, and rose again so we can be forgiven and free.

He was declared our “priest forever” having offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins.

When Jesus declared “It is finished,” on the cross . . . He proclaimed the sacrifice complete. His mission on earth had been completed. He had defeated sin, death, and the power of satan.

Victory could be ours through faith.

And it is through Jesus, we can have total victory now and forever. Our eternal futures are forever secure!

Yet, “It is finished,” does not mean Jesus is sitting back watching our lives from the sidelines.

The writer to the Hebrews said:

Because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
Hebrews 7:24–25

I like the way The Message says it:

Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them.
Hebrews 7:24–25 (MSG)

You and I can now enter God’s throne room of grace ourselves . . . but we don’t have to come to Him with the right words, we don’t even have to know what we want or hope will happen. Because the Perfect Eternal Mediator is right there talking to the Father about us and for us.

Jesus, God’s own perfect Son sits on a throne right next to the Father and He is “always on the job” speaking up for you and me.

Today you and I are able to live with confidence knowing that we are forgiven and free. We no longer have to live in fear with guilt and shame. He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.

We have been given an incredible blessing…

Confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 7:19b

A Prayer to Live Forgiven and Free Every Day

Father, I want to trust and obey You completely. I want to love people the way You command. But I fail to measure up even to my own standards let alone Your will for me. I am so very sorry. Sometimes the guilt and shame of my thoughts, words, and actions overwhelm me. Almost every day the enemy brings up something from my past or present to remind me of my failures.

I don’t deserve Your forgiveness. But Jesus! Because of Your great love and His sacrifice I am forgiven and free. I believe Your promises and I come before You in His name. I believe that it is by grace that I am saved through faith in Jesus. (Ephesians 2:8) I believe Jesus carried my guilt and shame to the cross to save me. (Hebrews 12:2) I believe I am forgiven through Jesus’ blood and righteousness. (Romans 3:25) I believe You love me. (Romans 5:8) I believe You are for me. (Romans 8:31) And I believe Jesus is praying for me. (Hebrews 7:25)

I believe that when I repent, I am forgiven and free. Free to live in love with hope. I believe You will give me what I need each day to live according to Your will. Please help me focus on and follow Jesus. Give me confidence in Your “better hope.” Thank you for Jesus, our perfect forever Priest, in whose name I pray. Amen.

If you and I want to experience true and lasting peace and freedom, we need to turn to the One who knows us best and gave His life that we might have everything we need now and always. We need to trust the One who is always talking to the Father about us and for us. The One who loves us more than we can imagine.

I can remember countless times I needed advice in life and not realizing that the problem was really spiritual in nature, I would run to books, advisors, counselors, etc.

I’m not saying they aren’t helpful on occasion.

But I have learned that they’re most helpful when my heart and mind are focused on Jesus. Because it is only then that I can discern the wisdom of their advice.

If you and I want to experience true and lasting peace and freedom, we need to turn to the One who knows us best and who gave His life that we might have everything we need now and always. We need to trust the One who is always talking to the Father about us and for us. The One who loves us more than we can imagine.

On today’s note write:

Praise God! Jesus made it possible for me to live forgiven and free.

May God bless you today as you celebrate the freedom you have in Christ Jesus.

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You Can Know and Trust the One Who Always Keeps His Promises

10 / 22 / 219 / 24 / 21

How are you at keeping promises? There is someone who keeps every promise perfectly. Always has and always will and He has the power to change your life. #PromiseKeeper #Faith #Blessings

“The greatest thing you have to offer is your word, but only if you plan on keeping it.” ~ Anonymous

How good are you at keeping your promises?

I think most of us want to be true to our word. We have good intentions when we make a promise but…

And oh, how that word “but…” can cause problems. It’s hard to trust someone who continually fails to keep their promises. In fact, when it is anything more than an unpreventable exception we begin to believe the promise maker is nothing more than a frequent liar.

One of my favorite phrases in the Bible also begins with the word “but.”

“But God…”

People fail but God always keeps His promises.

God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie.
Hebrews 6:17–18a

When you and I read those words we can count on them to be the absolute truth. That means you and I can run to Him in confidence with hope.

We who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.Jesus has already gone in there for us.
Hebrews 6:18b–20a

Jesus proves that God’s promises are sure and trustworthy. Because of Jesus, the hope we have is certain, secure, and unwavering. Because Jesus fulfilled every prophecy and promise you and I can enter the throne room of God’s grace trusting His promise to receive us in perfect love. We can be open and honest as we run to Him for forgiveness and help in times of need.

We can…

Come boldly to the throne of our gracious God where we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Paraphrase of Hebrews 4:16

So, let’s run to the One who is faithful and true . . . the strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls, the One who keeps His promises.

A Prayer of Faith to God Who Always Keeps His Promises

Father, thank you for making it possible for me to know and trust You. Your first recorded promise quickly followed the first sin. (Genesis 3:15) You promised a Savior and You sent Jesus. (Isaiah 62:11) You promised that Your love never fails. (Isaiah 54:10) You promised that You will fight for Your children. (Deuteronomy 20:4) You promised that You will give wisdom to those who ask. (James 1:5)

You promise to forgive those who ask. (1 John 1:9) You promise that Your Spirit will never leave those who place their trust in You. (John 14:16) You promise to meet all my needs. (Philippians 4:19) Jesus promised that He is preparing a place for me in heaven. (John 14:2) And that He will come again to get me when all is ready. (John 14:3)

You are faithful to keep all Your promises. As You have kept them in the past, You will keep them in the future. Your Word says that if I don’t believe Your promises about Jesus, I am calling You a liar. (1 John 5:10) It also says that it is impossible for you to lie. (Hebrews 6:18)

Please help me center my heart and mind on Your truth. Forgive me for giving in to temptations that cause me to doubt Your love. For it is when I doubt, that I give in to my sinful human nature. I am so sorry. I run to You for forgiveness and ask that You will cover me with Your mercy and grace and fill me with Your Spirit.

Please give me a heart that SEEKs You above all else. I want to know and trust Your promises and love You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength because it is when I love You completely that I am able to love others as You desire. I give myself to You, please help me live in faith as You desire. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

I love to have a list of God’s promises close when I feel weak and need encouragement. Here are a couple of my lists:

25 Promises – God is Worthy of Worship

20 Promises of Jesus that will Give You Hope

God Promises Peace – 25 Verses that will Bless You

On today’s note write:

Thank You, Lord God, for always keeping Your promises.

May God bless you today as you place your hope in Him and trust His promises.

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Why It’s Important for You to Grow and Live with Faith Today

10 / 21 / 2110 / 21 / 21

Why it's important to know the basics of what you believe and to know how to take those truths, apply them, and grow and live your faith. #Faith #BibleStudy #GrowinFaith #Blessings

By God’s grace, the small church we were serving was growing. Many of the new members were also new to the faith. So, it was important to offer a way for these followers to learn the basic truths of their newfound belief.

Rev felt it might be a blessing to everyone if he held this class on Sunday morning during the regular Bible Study time. This meant that those who had been Christians their entire lives and those who were just learning for the first time would be able to study and grow together.

And it turned out to be a wonderful blessing! It quickly became one of everyone’s favorite studies. The new believers felt safe asking their questions and the discussions seemed to bless and encourage us all.

We need to be know the basics of faith before we can grow in faith:

The Bible is the inspired inerrant Word of God.
God is Triune – One God/ Three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus is 100% God and 100% Man.
All people are sinners.
Believers are saved by grace through faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior.
There is life after death – heaven and hell are real places.

The writer to the Hebrews refers to those basics as “milk.”

You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right.
Hebrews 5:12b–13

Those truths are the essential foundation of our faith! However, you and I are to grow in faith. It’s impossible to simply exist in faith. We will either be growing or wilting.

Like little ones, we need to move on from “milk” to solid food.

Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.
Hebrews 5:14

You and I are called to a lifetime of SEEKing. We are to feast on God’s Word and open ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. We have been created for a relationship with the Lord and for fellowship with one another that we might encourage each other in God’s truth.

Then . . . we will grow in faith as we apply what we have learned. When we not only know about but trust and obey God’s will as He reveals it through Scripture.

AND we also carefully test every teaching against the truths of God’s Word and what they say about Jesus.

So, are you ready! Let’s keep growing so we can enjoy the wonderful feast the Lord has provided for us.

A Prayer to Grow and Live in Faith

Father, please forgive me. I know You ask me to have child-like faith but I’m often guilty of being childish and foolish. I accept the words of people without testing them against the truth of Your Word. I depend on the ideas and traditions of the church without prayerfully SEEKing Your wisdom and guidance. I’m so sorry.

I want to grow in faith. I want to live with a longing to know Your truth. I want to follow Your will and obey Your commands. Please fill me with Your Spirit. Please give me a passion for Your Word and a love for the time I spend with You in prayer. Please help me build on the firm foundation of the faith I have in Jesus and stand strong on the basics of that faith. And by Your grace, help me put into practice the things You teach me every day.

I give myself to You, Lord. I give You my heart, my mind, my body, my soul. Please fill me with Your Spirit. Help me overcome the world. (1 John 5:4) Light my path and guide my ways. (Psalm 119:105) Help me grow in Your love. (Ephesians 3:17) And help me show You how much I love You by keeping Your commandments. (John 14:15) By Your grace, help me grow and live in faith. (Hebrews 10:28)

I pray in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

Dwight Moody wrote:

I prayed for Faith, and thought that some day Faith would come down and strike me like lightning. But Faith did not seem to come. One day I read in the tenth chapter of Romans, ‘Now Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God’. I had closed my Bible, and prayed for Faith. I now opened my Bible, and began to study, and Faith has been growing ever since.

May we stand on the truth-filled basics of our faith and surrender ourselves to the Spirit that He might help us grow and live in faith every day.

On today’s note write:

Lord, I give myself to You. Please help me grow in faith.

May God bless you today and fill you with faith, hope, and love.

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There’s an Important Truth About the Everyday Blessings of Our Faith

10 / 20 / 219 / 22 / 21

If we only trust in Jesus as the Way to heaven we will be missing out on the everyday blessings of faith that God wants for us to enjoy right now. #Blessings #BibleStudy #FaithinJesus

There’s an old saying that describes Christianity as simply having a “Pie in the sky by and by” attitude about life.

The criticism is that believers are missing out on life right now just so that when they die, they will go to heaven. The good stuff of life. The “pie” . . . will come later. That faith is just eternal life insurance.

And it’s true, praise God, heaven is our certain future because of God’s amazing grace and the blessing of faith in Jesus.

The thing is . . . those who don’t know and trust Jesus don’t understand the amazing difference God is making in lives right now.

Followers of Jesus enjoy the following everyday blessings of faith:

Freedom from guilt and shame through forgiveness.
Peace that passes understanding.
Help to carry the burdens of life.
Courage to defeat fear.
Strength in times of weakness.
His presence to cover loneliness.
Mercy and grace.
Undeserved and unfailing forever love.

When Jesus told His followers to SEEK God’s kingdom above all else . . . He was inviting them to turn to give God control of every area of their lives, to trust His Word, and obey His will. And the promise is that they would then have everything they need. Jesus wasn’t just talking about eternal blessings. He knew they would also have everything they needed right now.

So, we turn to His Word to Know His Truth and His Will, because:

The word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Hebrews 4:12

The power of God’s Word enables us to know and love the One who loves us, who saves us, and who gives us what we need . . . the everyday blessings of our faith.

A Prayer to Remember and Celebrate
the Everyday Blessings of Faith

Father, I don’t want to take a moment for granted. You pour Your blessings over my life every single day. I am humbled that You know and love me and want me to know and love You.

Thank you for the gift of Your Word. Please forgive me for the times I have neglected to turn to it and apply it to my life. I believe it is alive and powerful. I believe that Your Spirit is with me to help me discern Your truth and know Your will. I believe that You will give me everything I need each day when I SEEK You first. I believe it in my heart please help me live what I believe with my life.

Thank you for the blessings that You give to us through our faith . . . blessings of forgiveness, freedom peace, courage, strength, mercy, and grace. Thank you for promising to never leave me alone. And thank you for loving us all, not as one big massive group but as one of a kind precious children.

I celebrate who You are my Lord and my God. I celebrate all You’ve done in the past, all that You are doing today, and all that You have promised to do in the future. I celebrate the everyday blessings of my faith. I love You. Please give me everything I need to live each moment of my life for Your glory. Amen.

I was raised in the church. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. What I didn’t understand, were the blessings of faith He wanted me to enjoy every single day. I lived in fear as I desperately tried to keep the rules and do everything right. I foolishly believed that if I was a “good girl” God would bless and reward me.

But you and I live in a sinful world and no matter how hard I tried, I was missing out on many of the blessings God wanted for me.

Finally, during a very painful time . . . I turned to my Bible and the Spirit started showing me what I was missing. He used His living active powerful Word to give me the everyday blessings of faith.

I’m praying for you and asking Him to show you those awesome blessings too.

On today’s note write:

Today, I will turn to God’s Word and celebrate the everyday blessings of faith.

May God bless you with everything you need today.

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What to Do When You’re Tempted to Reject Your Faith in God

10 / 19 / 2110 / 19 / 21

Where do you take your questions and doubts when you're tempted to reject your faith? Here's a closer look at the best place to go with questions about God. #Faith #Doubt #BibleStudy #Blessings

Every once in a while there will be a headline that broadcasts the news of a famous Christian who has walked away from their faith.

And I wonder if that isn’t a major goal of the enemy of our souls. Famous or not the enemy wants people to doubt and reject their faith in God.

So he taunts and tempts us with messages like…

“There can’t be a God because a loving God wouldn’t let this to happen to me.”
“There can’t be a God because – I can’t believe in a God who would allow all of this suffering.”
“There can’t be a God or people who claimed to follow Him wouldn’t be such hypocrites.”
“There can’t be a God because __________”

The enemy uses culture, social justice, and politics as a more appealing “religion” than the truth about Jesus.

And the persecution of believers is a real and harsh truth in many places around the world.

So the writer of this letter to the Jewish believers, who were dealing with people being tempted to reject their faith, wrote:

Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.
Hebrews 3:12–13

In the face of questions, doubt, discouragement, persecution, and culture . . . we must lift each other up in prayer and stand together so that we might encourage one another to cling to the One who begins and perfects our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

Why? Because…

If we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.
Hebrews 3:14

That’s the faith and hope found in the blessing of God’s love.

A Prayer for Faith and Hope When
the Enemy Tempts You to Reject Our Faith in God’s Love

Father, the enemy constantly tempts and taunts us to question Your goodness and doubt Your love. It’s really nothing new . . . he’s been doing it since the Garden. Yet, it’s still hard. But You know that. Your Son withstood a full assault of the enemy’s efforts and still remained perfect and without sin all so He could show us Your love by suffering our punishment. By suffering my punishment.

Please forgive me for allowing myself to listen to the temptings of the world around me. Forgive me for allowing busyness and the louder voices to distract me. Forgive me for failing to keep my eyes on Jesus the One who is my source of hope and life.

Please help me, Father. Empower me with Your Spirit that I might cling to You in faith. Help me fight my spiritual battles equipped with Your Truth, covered by Your righteousness, filled with Your peace, and armed with Your Word. Give me a heart for prayer that I might sit with You and know Your heart. And bless me with a community of faith that stands together on the Good News of Your grace, mercy, and love. A fellowship that holds each other accountable to Your will and makes loving You and living for Your glory the goal of their hearts. I thank you and praise You. And come to You in the name of Jesus. Amen.

When I was a little girl, our pastor made it really clear that it was okay to have questions about God as long as we knew where to take them.

I’m so thankful for His encouragement. Because when I have questions and doubts, I want to know the truth. I don’t want someone’s ideas and opinions. I don’t want to hear from those who have rejected their faith. I want the unchanging everlasting gospel truth.

And I’ve found that in Jesus.

When I look at the men who were closest to Him. Men who were riddled with questions and doubts, who fled when he was arrested and hid when He was crucified. Men who following His resurrection and being filled by His Spirit boldly proclaimed:

“Let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!”
Acts 2:36

So, I take my questions to God’s Word and I take to heart the words of those who walked with Jesus. And I take my doubts to the Lord in prayer and I trust His Spirit to fill me with faith and hope.

He is the One who helps me fight the enemy.

On today’s note write:

I will run to Jesus when the enemy tempts me to reject my faith.

May God be with you today as you go to Him with Your questions and SEEK His lasting TRUTH.

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How Seeking God First Every Day Will Keep You From Drifting Away

10 / 18 / 2110 / 18 / 21

Sometimes we can drift away just by doing nothing. That's why it's important to know and continuously focus on the all-important truth for life. #Truth #Faith #SEEKFirst #Blessings

Years ago, two teenage daughters of one of our neighbor’s became lost and nearly lost their lives.

The family was enjoying a beach vacation when these two teen sisters decided to do a little relaxing on a raft in the Gulf of Mexico. With the warmth of the sun and the gentle rocking of the current, the girls drifted off to sleep.

When they woke up, they quickly realized that they had been pulled out to sea by the current and could no longer see the shoreline. They searched the horizon in every direction but couldn’t see land anywhere. Understandably, they were terrified and when they didn’t return as expected . . . so was their family.

They hadn’t done anything wrong. They simply drifted away.

So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.
Hebrews 2:1

It’s an inescapable truth . . . that you and I need to be faithful SEEKers of God’s Truth and His will or we can slowly drift away without even realizing it. When it comes to our faith, there is no place for neutral ambivalence. We are either growing closer or drifting away.

Praise God! We aren’t left on our own.

Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.

Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us whjen we are being tested.
Hebrews 2:14,18

You and I are not alone.

Many of us have personalized Jeremiah’s words to the Children of Israel…

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

But we often overlook the following verses…

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.
Jeremiah 29:12–14

When we are tempted to just float through life . . . we are called to remember that floating along on the waves of the crowd can cause us to drift away and lead us into captivity.

Let’s pray…

A Prayer to Faithful Seek God First So We Never Drift Away

Father, Your Word says that those who faithfully SEEK You above all else will have everything they need. (Matthew 6:33) You promise to give them grace, mercy, and love. You bless them with peace, patience, hope, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and joy. (Galatians 5:22–23) You promise to carry them close to Your heart. (Isaiah 40:11)

Please forgive me for the times I’ve gotten lazy and allowed myself to drift along on the tides of culture. Forgive me for listening to the louder voices without faithfully checking them against Your quiet whisper.

Please help me SEEK the “one thing worth being concerned about” like Mary. (Luke 10:41) Help me sit at Your feet, learn Your heart, and follow Your will.

Please keep me from ever drifting away. Your love surrounds me. I am so very thankful for the countless blessings You pour out through Jesus and Your all-sufficient grace. I love You, Lord. Please help me live today and every day focused on You and living in ways that give You glory. Amen.

May you and I faithfully seek God first and find our rest and peace in the freedom only He can give.

Oh, by the way, I’m happy to tell you that thanks to the U. S. Coast Guard the two teens who were lost in the gulf . . . were rescued and returned to their family.

What a blessing to know we have a Rescuer who came to save us, who willingly leaves the 99 to save the lost one, who loves us and helps us when we’re being tempted and tested.

On today’s note write:

With God’s help, I will SEEK God first that I might never drift away.

God bless you today and every day as He surrounds you with His grace, mercy, and love.

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Why It’s Important to Know What You Believe About Jesus

10 / 15 / 2110 / 15 / 21

What do you believe about Jesus?

He once asked His disciples, “who do you say I am?”

Who is Jesus to you?

Jesus’ birth more than 2,000 years ago fundamentally changed the world.

The majority of people believe that Jesus was a real person.
Many also consider Him a highly influential historical figure.
Some believe He was a wise scholar or even a prophet.
And others truly believe that He was and is the sinless Son of God.

The writer of the Book of Hebrews begins with a clear detailed statement to answer the question, “who is Jesus?”

Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.
Hebrews 1:1–3

♥ Jesus is the fulfillment of all of God’s promises and the words of the prophets.

♥ Jesus was one with the Father in the creation of the universe.

♥ Jesus shows people the very nature of God . . . His glory and His character.

♥ Jesus preserves and protects all that He created.

♥ Jesus is the One who saves us from our sins.

♥ Jesus is the Lord of lords and King of kings.

The Life Application Bible Notes adds:

If Jesus could create the universe, then no part of life is out of His control . . . no expert, professor, doctor, lawyer, or financial adviser knows more about your ultimate security and well-being than Jesus does.

Jesus doesn’t just represent God. Jesus is God.

The very majesty and power that created the universe and still preserves and protects it is our Lord and Savior, Jesus. When He entered history in a human body, He gave us the opportunity to have a clear personal view of God Himself.

You and I can believe Jesus is who He says He is. And He says, “The Father and I are one.” (John 10:30)

A Prayer to Know and Believe Jesus is the Son of God

Lord Jesus, “I believe. Please help me overcome my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24) I want to know You! I want to believe that You are who You say You are! I want to trust You with every part of my life.

Please forgive me for the times I look for answers in the shifting solutions the world offers. Forgive me for letting distractions and busyness keep me from spending time with You through Your Word and prayer. Forgive me for failing to invest in all the things that will help me know, love, and trust You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Forgive me for relying on the wisdom of men instead of opening my heart to the full leading of Your Spirit.

Please help me. I pray to set my heart and mind on You. I pray that You will be magnified in my life. You are Lord of All. You are my Savior. You are the One who gives me strength and courage, hope and peace. You have lifted me out of the pit of despair and I trust You to give me everything I need through Your all-sufficient grace. I give myself to You. I praise You. I thank You. I worship You. Forever and Always! Amen.

If you are overwhelmed by a changing world . . . run to Jesus, the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His character never changes. His love never changes. His justice is always perfect. His grace and mercy will never end.

He wants a personal intimate relationship with you. He wants to be with you when you need His help and forgive you when you fail.

He already knows and loves you and me and more than anything He wants us to know and love Him.

On today’s note write:

I believe Jesus is God, my Savior. The One who was, who is, and who is to come!

God bless you today as you run to Jesus.

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How God’s Love & Forgiveness Can Tear Down Walls that Divide

10 / 14 / 219 / 16 / 21

Jesus lived died and rose again to tear down the walls that divide us from God and from each other. Through Him, we are loved and able to love each other. #Equality #LoveandForgiveness #Blessings

Have you ever run away?

Has someone close to you run away from you?

I think almost everyone has had a moment or several moments when they’ve wanted to run from the situation in which they find themselves.

Some follow through . . . some don’t.

In the last of Paul’s letters collected in Scripture, Paul reminds everyone then and now that the Gospel of Jesus has the power to heal what’s broken.

In this letter to Philemon, a wealthy member of the church in Colosse, Paul asks him to forgive Onesimus . . . a slave, who had both stolen and run away from Philemon.

He begins:

I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon, because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people. And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.

I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right thing for you to do. But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you.

It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever.He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.
Philemon v. 4–6, 8–9a, 15–16

This is a close-up and personal look at forgiveness.

Paul had seen the power of God’s love and the truth about Jesus change Onesimus’ life. In a culture where rigid lines were drawn along lines that divided . . . men and women, slave and free, rich and poor, Jews and Gentiles, religious and non-religious. Everyone had their place and knew it.

But Jesus came to tear down the walls that divide.

Paul wrote to the Galatians:

There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28

So, Onesimus humbled himself and carried this letter back to his master, Philemon. He repented. And Philemon had the ability with God’s help, to tear down the dividing wall of the past.

We are never told how Philemon responded . . . but we can decide our own ending. You and I are forgiven runaways. Through Jesus, the barriers that divide us from God and from each other are torn down. We can humbly approach the throne of grace in repentance and receive merciful forgiveness every single time. AND we can receive everything we need to forgive one another.

That is the power of the grace, mercy, and love of God in Christ Jesus . . . the power that tears down walls.

A Prayer for God’s Forgiveness and Love to Tear Down Walls

Father, You are so very gracious and good. How can I begin to thank you for Your unfailing love and generous forgiveness? I am so undeserving. I can be prideful and stubborn, judgmental and foolish. I can be quick to accept cultural divisions and slow to forgive. I am so very sorry. Please forgive me.

Jesus came to tear down the walls of sin that separated us from You and divide our relationships here. He gave up everything for us . . . including laying down His life that we might be one with You and with each other. Please help me remember all that I have received. Help me freely give. Help me remember Your undeserved forgiveness. Help me forgive.

Please help me love as You love. Help me see everyone as someone who is deeply loved and treasured by You. Help me tear down the walls that divide. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

When you and I are tempted to run away or when we are hurt by someone who ran away with a piece of our hearts . . . we can follow the example of Onesimus and run to Jesus. He died to tear down the walls that divide us from God and from each other. He came to heal our relationships.

On today’s note write:

Jesus is the One who tears down walls and heals relationships. Praise God for His love and forgiveness.

May God bless you today and give you everything you need to live forgiven and forgiving.

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How You Can Bless Your Life by Focusing On the Truly Important

10 / 13 / 2110 / 13 / 21

How would you like to have more peace and stronger relationships? The best thing you can do is to focus on and talk about the things that are truly important. #Blessings #BibleStudy #Faith

I was on a Christian Site recently and noticed that after a beautiful and encouraging devotion about the importance of finding ways to strengthen and build relationships with one another . . . several of the commenters had turned their interactions with others into ugly debates about a current political issue.

I can’t help but wonder what the world thinks when the family of Christ behaves like that.

Now I’m not saying we shouldn’t have opinions or even share them. But I am saying that how we share them is truly important.

Paul closed his letter to Titus with a reminder to focus on what’s truly important.

Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.
Titus 3:3

The enemy of our souls wants to divide us . . . but God has given us something better. The Good News about Jesus is important enough to unite us even when we’re surrounded by divisiveness.

But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Titus 3:4–6

By God’s grace, you and I are completely forgiven. All our sins are washed away. We have been given NEW LIFE and a new way to live.

I believe that is why Paul added…

Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time. If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.
Titus 3:9–10

The LAB Notes add:

Paul is warning against petty quarrels, not honest discussions that lead to wisdom. If foolish arguments develop it is best to turn the discussion back in a helpful direction or politely excuse yourself.

The anonymity of online discussions and arguments makes it easy to lash out and leave. But we must remember we are always witnessing.

AND…

We have the BEST NEWS EVER to share . . . news about GOD’S LOVE. News about JESUS. News about LIFE—real and satisfying!

Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Titus 3:7

Why would we ever want to waste time on foolish divisive quarrels when we can focus on what’s truly important for life today and life forever . . . for you and me, and for everyone who trusts and loves the Lord Jesus.

A Prayer to Avoid Quarrels and Focus On the Truly Important

Father, once again, I come to you asking for forgiveness. It is so easy for me to become distracted by the noise of arguing differing opinions. And often, I can get sucked into those arguments thinking I need to share my thoughts as well.

But Lord, You ask me to focus on the things that matter for eternity. You ask me to focus on Jesus. Help us care more about our relationships than winning arguments. Help me focus on building up than on tearing down. Help me share Your Truth with gentleness and respect. Help me love like Jesus the One who is truly important. The One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The One who is my Lord and Savior . . . who blesses my life today, tomorrow, and forever. Thank you, Father. Your love overwhelms me. May it always be the ONE THING I make TRULY IMPORTANT. Amen.

It’s kind of funny, isn’t it?

We get so agitated and wrapped up in those foolish discussions . . . the things that don’t really matter in for our eternal futures.

We are called to a better life now, one that does God’s will. Repents over failure and focuses on the things that build and strengthen relationships.

I promise you . . . it will bless you and give you more peace in your life, too.

Oh, and if you and I feel the need to share our opinions on things that are temporary . . . we should do all we can to share them in ways that are kind, encouraging, and helpful.

Because when we call ourselves Christians, we are always representing Christ.

On today’s note write:

With God’s help, I will focus on and talk about things that are truly important.

May God bless you today and give you His peace when you are distracted by divisive opinions and conversations.

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How You Can Know and Be Blessed By God’s Circle of Faith

10 / 12 / 219 / 14 / 21

When you and I live within God's Circle of Faith we are blessed by love, forgiveness, grace, mercy, peace, and so much more. #Faith #GodLovesYou #BibleStudy #Blessings

Does knowing Jesus change the way you think and act?

The Bible is pretty clear, you and I have been called to “walk the talk.”

We’ve been called to trust and obey . . . to believe God is who He says He is, to believe He can and will do everything He has promised, and to obey God’s will.

So whether we like it or not, obedience is part of walking the talk.

But the Bible tells us, “God is love.” 1 John 4:8

So why doesn’t He just indulge us and let us do what we want . . . after all, He’s the One who gave us free will.

I believe it is all part of God’s Circle of Faith.

God loves us. We respond by loving Him. God asks us to trust and obey Him and our obedience shows that we trust and love Him.

Isaiah wrote:

Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
Isaiah 26:8

And God also knows obedience will bless and protects us.

Paul explained it to Titus, like this:

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Titus 2:11–14

You and I are eager to obey God and do what is good because we trust and love Him but here on earth, we will never do it perfectly.

This brings us back to His LOVE!

God loves us.

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
Romans 5:8

And we show our love for God by trusting and obeying Him.

Those who know my commands and obey them are the ones who love me, and my Father will love those who love me. I will love them and will show myself to them.
John 14:21

And so on and so forth. . . that’s God’s Circle of Faith. A place where you and I are blessed with hope, love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and so much more.

A Prayer to Faithfully Live Within God’s Circle of Faith

Father, thank you! Your love is truly amazing. That Jesus would come and live the perfect life I am unable to live. That He would show me Your perfect unfailing love and suffer my punishment, die my death . . . I am so very humble and grateful.

Your Word clearly tells me that You want me to obey Your commands and follow Your will. From the first page to the last it tells me that my trust and obedience declare my love for You. I want that. I do love You so much, and yet I know I fail to love others the way You want me to . . . I talk about Your love more than I walk in it. I am so very sorry. Please forgive me.

Father, please help me to be faithfully passionate about knowing Your Word that I might grow in wisdom and understand Your Truth. Please give me the courage I need to obediently walk in Your will. And please help me remember the wonderful blessings of living within Your Circle of Faith. I ask all of this in the name of the One who makes it all possible, my Lord and Savior, Jesus. Amen.

You and I enjoy the blessing of living within God’s Circle of Faith . . . a place where we are embraced by God’s perfect love, where we pursue fully trusting and obeying God as our response to His love, where we love others to show them His love and faithfulness, and where we are blessed and protected by His grace and mercy.

On today’s note write:

I am so blessed to live within God’s Circle of Faith.

May God bless you today with all that you need to faithfully love, trust, and obey Him.

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How to Know the “Truth” You Can Trust Every Day Always

10 / 11 / 2110 / 11 / 21

In a world swirling with lies don't you want to know the "truth" you can trust? There is a truth that never changes . . . that is always trustworthy. #Truth #BibleStudy #Blessings

There have been many versions of the following quote over the years:

“The greatest Liar has his Believers, and it often happens, that if a Lie be believed only for an hour, it has done its Work, and there is no farther occasion for it. Falsehood flies and the Truth comes limping after it.” ~Jonathan Swift, in The Examiner

I don’t know if it’s always been this way, but lately, it often seems like it’s getting harder to determine who’s telling the truth. It’s hard to know the “truth” you can trust.

I HATE lies! I always have.

My children knew from a very early age that they could tell me anything as long as it was true. We would always figure out a way to talk things through and figure them out. But do not lie to me because trust is a precious gift that once lost is difficult to get back.

Titus was Paul’s representative on the island of Crete. In this letter to Titus, Paul quoted a philosopher who had written the following about the people of Crete many years before…

“The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.”
Titus 1:12b

Titus had been given what appeared to be a very difficult ministry assignment, but he’d also been given everything he needed. He had the TRUTH from the One—who does not lie!

This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began.
1 Titus 1:2

The LAB Notes add this:

The foundation of Titus’ faith and ours is a confident trust in God’s character. Because God is truth . . . He is the source of all truth. He cannot lie. He never has and He never will. God always keeps His promises.

When the lies of the world frustrate and upset us, we can turn to the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The One who never changes. The One whose promises are the truth you and I can trust today, tomorrow, forever, and always!

A Prayer to Know the Truth You Can Trust

Lord, thank you! You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. (John 14:6) You have given me the truth that sets me free. (John 8:32) Ane You have given me Your Spirit to remind me of Your truth when the noise of this world tries to distract and dissuade me. (John 16:33)

Please forgive me for the times I’ve listened to the loudest voices and for the times I’ve allowed myself to be distracted by lies that lead to doubt. Please give me wisdom and understanding. Please give me a love for Your Word that I might know Your promises and discern Your will.

By Your grace, please help me identify the truth from the lies around me. Help me dig deeper before I follow every word shared as fact. Please help me test every teaching against the truth of Your Word. And help me take every rebellious thought and lie captive relinquishing it to You that I might live according to Your plans and purposes for me. Lord I surrender myself to You. Lead me by Your truth and help me trust and obey that I might live for Your glory. Amen.

“Where I found truth, there found I my God, who is the truth itself.” ~ Augustine

There are 78 times the Gospel writers quote Jesus as saying, “I tell you the truth…”

He said, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31–32

This is what the LAB Notes say about those verses:

“Jesus himself is the truth that sets us free. He is the source of truth, the perfect standard of what is right. He frees us from continued slavery to sin, from self-deception, and from satan’s lies. Jesus perfect truth frees us to be all that God meant us to be.”

Paul wrote:

The truth that shows them how to live godly lives.
Titus 1:1b

By God’s grace, you and I can know Jesus, the Truth we can trust. We can know the truth that set us free. We can know the One who loves . . . the One who never lies.

On today’s note write:

Jesus is the truth I can trust every day always.

May God fill you with His peace today and help you know and rest on His truth when lies try to distract you.

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Why It’s Important to Listen to What the Bible Really Says

10 / 8 / 2110 / 8 / 21

Paul wrote that a time would come when people would only listen to what their "itchy ears" wanted to hear not what the Bible really says. Is that now? #Bible #Truth #Faith #Blessings

One of the things I love about the Bible is that although the words were written 2000 or more years ago, almost every time I read it there are words that practically jump off the page as if they were written for me today.

Although Paul’s words to Timothy were written to address first-century problems, the following words hit home right now…

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.
2 Timothy 4:3

Have you heard of the Jefferson Bible? Thomas Jefferson didn’t call it that . . . he titled his book – The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth. According to the website, “Jefferson’s goal was to clarify the teachings of Jesus which he believed provided ‘the most sublime and benevolent code of morals which has ever been offered to man.’”

Jefferson believed Jesus was a great moral teacher but as far as we know, he didn’t believe He was the Son of God who performed miracles and rose from the dead. So he constructed, “edited and arranged the passages in a chronological order to tell the story of Jesus’s life, parables and moral teachings.” He didn’t know what the Bible really says!

And many are guilty of similar practices today. They don’t know and trust the whole Word preferring to take verses out of context, ignore things with which they disagree, and reject the counsel that makes them uncomfortable or interrupts their lives.

The Living Bible paraphrases it like this:

For there is going to come a time when people won’t listen to the truth but will go around looking for teachers who will tell them just what they want to hear. They won’t listen to what the Bible says but will blithely follow their own misguided ideas.
2 Timothy 4:3(TLB)

So, what should we do about it? Do we throw our hands in the air and give up helplessly crying “ain’t it awful”?

Not at all!

Paul gave Timothy this advice:

Keep preaching the [whole] Word of God.
Be prepared for, courageous in, and sensitive to God-given opportunities to serve and tell the Good News. (LAB Notes)
Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope.
Don’t give up, be patient, and teach carefully.
Keep a clear head in every situation and do what God gives you to do.
- 2 Timothy 4:2,5

The message of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection has the power to transform lives. The Word is truth, able to humble the hardest heart and restore lives broken by the consequences of sin.

Don’t give up! Pray! Listen to and trust what the Bible really says . . . it holds the power of LIFE!

A Prayer to Listen to and Know What the Bible Says

Father, please forgive us. Please forgive me. I want to know You. I want to trust Your promises. I want to obey Your will. I don’t want to ignore the hard parts of Your Word. I don’t want to be guilty of only following my own misguided ideas. Please help me. Make me faithful. Give me the courage to stand strong on the firm foundation of Your truth. Please give me wisdom that I might be able to discern the ideas of false teachers. Help me look at every situation with a clear mind to know and follow Your commands.

By Your grace, make me humble and willing to sit at Your feet that I might have the strength I need when life is hard. Lord, I humbly surrender myself to You. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for forgiving me. Thank you for giving me Your Word. With Your Spirit’s help, I ask that I might share Your love with others, quickly forgive as I have been forgiven, and serve wherever You lead me. I believe Your Word will not return void. “[You] send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all [You] want it to, and it will prosper everywhere [You] send it. (Isaiah 55:11) By Your all-sufficient grace for Your never-ending glory. Amen.

It’s been hard to know who or what to believe in recent years. So much has been said about “fake news” and information needing to be “fact-checked” and all of it still seems to be based on personal opinions. That’s why I have decided to turn to God’s unchanging Word.

Science seems to change every other day. The news is undependable at best. But…

The Word of the Lord lasts forever! (1 Peter 1:25)

On today’s note write:

With God’s help, I will set my heart and mind on what the Bible really says!

May God be with you and bless as You study to know what the Bible says for life today, tomorrow, and always.

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