Thursday, March 31, 2016

Far More Abundantly

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Far More Abundantly

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,  Ephesians 3:20

He can do more than we can ask or imagine. Limited by the power in us. Are we allowing the spirit of God in us free reign to work through us so that we can have more than we ask or think?

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

A Prayer of Blessing

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A Prayer of Blessing

24“ ‘ “The Lord bless you
and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.” ’ Numbers 6:26

Pray this over your, wife, husband, brother, sister over anyone you love. Pray this for your enemies, competitors, adversaries and opponents. Because when God blesses, everyone concerned is blessed.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Follow Direction

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Follow Direction

The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. Matthew 21:6 (ESV)
34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 (ESV)

We Christians are commanded to love one another.  To love is the direction we are to follow.

Leia Mais…

Monday, March 28, 2016

Blessed The Lord

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Blessed The Lord

1 I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1

Regardless of the situation, the Lord is worthy to be praised. For He answers our prayers and through Him we have the expectation of the completion of our hope.

Leia Mais…

Saturday, March 26, 2016

The Father's Love

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The Father's Love

27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. John 16:26-27 (NIV)

God loves us because we recognize and  love His son.

Leia Mais…

Friday, March 25, 2016

Believe, Salvation, Life

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Believe, Salvation, Life

15 And he said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:15-16

Jesus put it very plainly, simply, believe in me and be saved. The gospel (good news) is Jesus.

Leia Mais…

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Blessed

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Blessed

1 Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.

I am blessed. For the Lord has forgiven my transgressions  covered my  sin and removed deceit from my heart. Are you blessed?

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Lord Is My Name

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The Lord Is My Name
I am the Lord; that is my name;
my glory I give to no other. Isaiah 42:8   
Our God stands alone high above any other, no one will share in His glory. Every knee shall bow.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The Lord Has Spoken

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The Lord Has Spoken

he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. Isaiah 2:25:8

The victory of God is eternal with eternal rewards.

Leia Mais…

Monday, March 21, 2016

The Basis of Faith

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The Basis of Faith   
                              
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 ESV

The basis of our faith is the word and life of our resurrected Christ.

Leia Mais…

Saturday, March 19, 2016

He Breathed His Last

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He Breathed His Last

46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46

It actually happened He was crucified for my sin.

Leia Mais…

Friday, March 18, 2016

Do You Know His Name

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Do You Know His Name

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
   I will protect him, because he knows my name.
15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;
   I will be with him in trouble;
   I will rescue him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
   and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16

We are not excluded from the negatives of life. But if we love Him and acknowledge Him, He will be with us in the midst of trouble.  He will rescue us from it. He will show us His salvation.

Leia Mais…

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Futility

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Futility   
      
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.    1 Corinthians 15:17 ESV   
       
Without the resurrection, we are without hope. For the works of man will never lead to freedom.

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

By What Authority

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By What Authority

Jesus and his disciples returned to Jerusalem. And as he was walking through the temple, the chief priests, the nation's leaders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses came over to him. 28 They asked, “What right do you have to do these things? Who gave you this authority?” Mark 11: 27-28

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Matthew 28:18

God gave Jesus all authority in heaven and on earth. By what authority do you defy Him or deny Him?

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Study

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Study

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15  (KJV)

We need to know the word of God so that we can know when deception is offered as truth.

Leia Mais…

Monday, March 14, 2016

Completion


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Completion

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6

It is God who is working in you, through you and for you. It is He who will bring you to the fullness of life in Christ Jesus.

Leia Mais…

Saturday, March 12, 2016

The Desire of God


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The Desire of God

This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3

It is not a deeply hidden secret you must search for all of your life to come to know. It is not reserved for the special. God”s desire is that you would be saved and know the truth.

Leia Mais…

Friday, March 11, 2016

Mediator

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Mediator      
                    
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,    1 Timothy 2:5  
                                                  
I am so grateful God has provided a for me a mediator that is Christ Jesus that will stand with me before the throne of God. I won’t be left alone.

Leia Mais…

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Redemption and Grace

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Redemption and Grace

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians 1:7-8

Through the blood of Christ and God's amazing grace, we have the opportunity to be redeemed and  forgiven.

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Material Possessions

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Material Possessions

7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. Philippians 3:7-9 NIV

Knowing Christ is worth more than any possession.  By knowing Christ attaining righteousness by faith which is the ultimate blessing.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Kingship

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Kingship

9 The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name. Zechariah 14:9

This day will be a day of peace, joy, and release the struggle will be over. We will realize the  victory that is Jesus.

Leia Mais…

Monday, March 7, 2016

Being Seeing

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Being Seeing

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12

Happy am I to know that the eyes of the Lord are on me that He listens for my prayers. I lament for those whom the Lord is against.

Leia Mais…

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Reaching For Healing

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Reaching For Healing

For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” 29 And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Mark 5:28-29

She had the audacity to believe that Jesus could heal her. Do we have the same audacity to believe he can do the same today?

34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” Mark 5:34

6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)

Leia Mais…

Friday, March 4, 2016

Here I Am, Here I Am


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Here I Am, Here I Am

I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that was not called by my name. Isaiah 65:1

I was not looking for Him when I found Him. I wasn't seeking Him when he was ready to be found. I was not a nation called by His name. Yet today I am His child because He loves Me. 

Leia Mais…

Thursday, March 3, 2016

What's in Your Heart?

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What's in Your Heart?

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Luke 6:45

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Inner Strength

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Inner Strength

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16-17

It is His spirit in your inner being that creates the faith that allows Christ to live in you. He provides all we need to live with Him all we need to do is let Him in.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, March 1, 2016



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The Purpose of Christ

“When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”” Mark 2:17 NKJV

He came, He died, made payment for us, was resurrected and sits at the right hand of God for the sinner, you and me.

Leia Mais…