"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven" Matthew 5:16
It's not always possible to publicly declare our devotion to Jesus Christ (ie. public schools or other religiously neutral environments). In those times, our lives should look different. We should stand out (Romans 12:2), work harder, and emulate the characteristics of Christ.
"Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." Colossians 3:23
(Original Post: September 25, 2013)
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Showing posts with label Romans. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Prayer and Hope
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may about in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Romans 15:13
The Lord can provide you with peace, hope, and joy when you trust in Him. The Message translation says "...filled with life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit" This means that prayer can re-energize us when we are weak, tired, and desperate for answers from Him. The Bible also says that even when we can't pray or don't know where to start, He's got us covered! (Romans 8:26-27) Keep pushing through! You can make it!
(Original post: September 17, 2013)
The Lord can provide you with peace, hope, and joy when you trust in Him. The Message translation says "...filled with life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit" This means that prayer can re-energize us when we are weak, tired, and desperate for answers from Him. The Bible also says that even when we can't pray or don't know where to start, He's got us covered! (Romans 8:26-27) Keep pushing through! You can make it!
(Original post: September 17, 2013)
Deceitful Hearts and Honest Motives
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? 'I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.'" Jeremiah 17:9-10
We're not perfect, in fact, we are born sinners (Romans 5:12), but once we are saved (Romans 10:9-10) we have a relationship with Christ. Even if we aren't able to quote every verse in the Bible or pray long, elaborate prayers, none of that matters. The Lord looks into our hearts and sees our honest desires and motives.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23
We must constantly ask ourselves, "What am I feeding my spirit," to assess if our motives are pure, holy, and Christlike; if they are, the Lord will be bless them.
(Original post: September 12, 2013)
We're not perfect, in fact, we are born sinners (Romans 5:12), but once we are saved (Romans 10:9-10) we have a relationship with Christ. Even if we aren't able to quote every verse in the Bible or pray long, elaborate prayers, none of that matters. The Lord looks into our hearts and sees our honest desires and motives.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23
We must constantly ask ourselves, "What am I feeding my spirit," to assess if our motives are pure, holy, and Christlike; if they are, the Lord will be bless them.
(Original post: September 12, 2013)
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