June 25th, 2014

1. Thank God for each new morning.

2. Turn on worship music.

3. Ask God to remind you what His kingdom is all about.

4. Seek the Holy Spirit.

5. Join the kids in praising God.

6. Thank God for troubles.

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June 23rd, 2014

"Now, Lord, not my will, but thine be done. I know not what to do; I am brought to extremities, but I will wait until thou shalt cleave the floods, or drive back my foes. I will wait, if thou keep me many a day, for my heart is fixed upon thee alone, O God, and my spirit waiteth for thee in the full conviction that thou wilt yet be my joy and my salvation, my refuge and my strong tower."

-Charles Spurgeon

June 22nd, 2014

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June 21st, 2014

June 20th, 2014

"He that watereth shall be watered also himself."

Proverbs 11:25

We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in order to become spiritually vigorous, we must seek the spiritual good of others. In watering others, we are ourselves watered. How? Our efforts to be useful, bring out our powers for usefulness. We have latent talents and dormant faculties, which are brought to light by exercise. Our strength for labour is hidden even from ourselves, until we venture forth to fight the Lord's battles, or to climb the mountains of difficulty. We do not know what tender sympathies we possess until we try to dry the widow's tears, and soothe the orphan's grief. We often find in attempting to teach others, that we gain instruction for ourselves. Oh, what gracious lessons some of us have learned at sick beds! We went to teach the Scriptures, we came away blushing that we knew so little of them. In our converse with poor saints, we are taught the way of God more perfectly for ourselves and get a deeper insight into divine truth. So that watering others makes us humble. We discover how much grace there is where we had not looked for it; and how much the poor saint may outstrip us in knowledge. Our own comfort is also increased by our working for others. We endeavour to cheer them, and the consolation gladdens our own heart. Like the two men in the snow; one chafed the other's limbs to keep him from dying, and in so doing kept his own blood in circulation, and saved his own life. The poor widow of Sarepta gave from her scanty store a supply for the prophet's wants, and from that day she never again knew what want was. Give then, and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and running over.

-Charles Spurgeon

June 18th, 2014

"God will answer when to thee,

Not a possibility

Of deliverance seems near;

It is then He will appear.

God will answer when you pray;

Yea, though mountains block thy way,

At His word, a way will be

E'en through mountains, made for thee.

God who still divides the sea,

Willingly will work for thee;

god, before whom mountains fall,

Promises to hear thy call.

-M.E.B.

June 17th, 2014

In happy moments, praise God. 

In difficult moments, seek God. 

In quiet moments, worship God. 

In painful moments, trust God. 

In every moment, thank God.

 -Author unknown

June 16th, 2014

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June 12th, 2014

“Only God can give us a selfless love for others, as the Holy Spirit changes us from within. This is one reason we must receive Christ, for apart from His Spirit we can never be freed from the chains of selfishness, jealousy, and indifference. Will others see Christ's love in your life today?” 

― Billy Graham, Hope for Each Day: Words of Wisdom and Faith

June 11th, 2014

June 9th, 2014

1. All creatures of our God and King,
   Lift up your voice and with us sing,
   Alleluia! Alleluia!
   Thou burning sun with golden beam,
   Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
   • Refrain:
     O praise Him! O praise Him!
     Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
   Ye clouds that sail in heav’n along,
   O praise Him! Alleluia!
   Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice,
   Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
3. Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
   Make music for thy Lord to hear,
   O praise Him! Alleluia!
   Thou fire so masterful and bright,
   That givest man both warmth and light.
4. And all ye men of tender heart,
   Forgiving others, take your part,
   O praise Him! Alleluia!
   Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
   Praise God and on Him cast your care!
5. Let all things their Creator bless,
   And worship Him in humbleness,
   O praise Him! Alleluia!
   Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
   And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
6. -Francis of Assisi

June 8th, 2014

June 7th, 2014

June 6th, 2014

In and of myself, I am a nobody , in and of yourself neither are you, but…since you and I are new creations in CHRIST, by the grace of GOD you and I can say:

I have been justified -completely forgiven and made righteous. (Romans 5:1)

I have died with CHRIST and died to the power of sin's rule over my life. (Romans 6: 1- 6)

I am free forever from condemnation. (Romans 8:1)

I have been placed into CHRIST by GOD’s own hand. (1 Corinthians. 1:30)

I have received the SPIRIT of GOD that I might know the things freely given to me by GOD. (1 Corinthians. 2:12)

I have been given the mind of CHRIST. (1 Corinthians. 2:16)

I have been bought with a price; I am not my own; I belong to GOD. (1 Corinthians. 6: 19,20)

I have been established and anointed by GOD in CHRIST. (2 Corinthians. 1:21)

I have been given the HOLY SPIRIT as a pledge guaranteeing my inheritance to come. Ephesians. (1: 13, 14)

I have died with Christ, God is done with the old me, I can be done with the old me as well. (Romans 6:8)

I have died in Christ; I no longer live for myself, but for CHRIST. (2 Corinthians. 5: 15,16)

I have been crucified with CHRIST, I no longer live, but CHRIST lives in me. The life I am now living is CHRIST's life. (Galatians. 2:20)

I have been blessed with all spiritual blessings. (Ephesians. 1: 3)

I have been chosen in CHRIST before the foundation of the world to be holy and without blame before him. (Ephesians. 1:4)

I was predestined to be adopted as one of GOD's children and I am accepted in the beloved (Ephesians. 1: 5,6)

I have been made alive together with CHRIST and I am a recipient of His lavish grace. (Ephesians.2: 5)

I have been raised up and seated with CHRIST in heaven. (Ephesians. 2:6)

I have direct access to GOD through the SPIRIT. (Ephesians. 2: 18)

I may approach GOD with boldness and confidence. (Ephesians. 3:12)

I have been rescued from the domain of Satan's rule and transferred to the kingdom of CHRIST. (Colossians. 1:113)

I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. The debt against me has been cancelled. (Colossians. 1:14)

I have been a dwelling place of CHRIST… CHRIST in me the hope of glory. (Colossians. 1:27)

I am firmly rooted in CHRIST and now being built in Him. (Colossians. 2:7)

I have been made complete in CHRIST. (Colossians. 2:1)

I have been buried, raised and made alive with CHRIST. (Colossians. 2: 12, 13)

 I have been raised up with CHRIST and my life is now hidden with CHRIST in GOD. (Colossians. 3: 1 - 4)

I have been given the spirit of power, love and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

I have been saved and set apart according to GOD'S doing. (2 Timothy 1:9 Titus 3:5)

I have been sanctified and am one with the sanctifier; HE is not ashamed to call me brother. (Hebrews 2:11)

I have the right to come boldly before the throne of GOD to find mercy and grace in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

I have been given exceedingly great and precious promises by GOD by which I am a partaker of GOD'S divine nature. (2 Peter 1:4).

June 4th, 2014

June 3rd, 2014

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

-Psalm 23

June 1st, 2014