Faith in Action
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Giving From the Heart
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 God came down from Heaven, When Mary gave Him birth; He was named Immanuel, God with us on earth. To make a personal connection, He left Heaven for us; To bridge the gap between God and man, What a gift so precious! What could I possibly give in return For His mercy, love, and grace? He sacrificed everything For the whole human race! God gave each of us a gift, A talent to use for Him, To share Christ's love to others With…
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Thankful
I will give thanks to the LORD because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High. Psalm 7:17 I awake in the morn With a song in my heart, Praise within me inborn: Thank you, Lord Most High. The sweet aroma of a flower Fills the morning air As I walk for an hour. Thank you, Lord Most High. As I prepare my meal And sit down to eat I can't help but feel Thank you, Lord Most High. As I clean up the countertop, I see family pictures And have to stop; Thank you, Lord Most High. As I go about…
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Courageous Diversity
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. Revelation 7:9 Why can't we all get along, Setting our differences aside? God want us to be as one, But Satan wants to divide. In the first century All Christians were in one accord, Sharing all they had and Together worshipping the Lord. Through the years our differences Shifted our focus away From what matters most to God To having it our way. We need to flip that focus To right what we have wrong; Changing other to…
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Discovering the Will of God
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:3-6 How do we know the will of God? First, we must know Him. Without a relationship, Your future is quite grim. It's more than citing Bible verses, Or regular church attendance; It's more than just talking the talk, Which is really a false pretense. God invites us to…
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WAIT
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 Watchful Anticipation In the midst of Trust I recently became a grandmother for the first time! There has been a lot of waiting for the arrival of this precious child! Waiting for my daughter to get married. Waiting for her to get pregnant. (Which, thankfully, wasn’t a long wait!) Waiting for the day of delivery. Waiting to meet my first grandchild. But, oh, was it so worth the wait! (For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to Him. 1 Samuel 1:27) Thank you, Lord! Throughout each season of waiting,…
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Joseph’s Tomb
Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Matthew 27:59, 60 At the death of Jesus The disciples all mourned Their beloved Teacher The people had scorned. Joseph's heart was stirred To move past his gloom, And offered to bury Jesus In his own tomb. He wanted to honor Jesus Though it might expose, That along with Nicodemus, He followed Him in the shadows. Joseph and Nicodemus Wrapped Christ's body in linen, Before laying it in the…
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Captivating
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 Captivating Woman: an ezer kenegdo, Wanted, needed desperately so. What is that irreplaceable role That God has placed deep in your soul? Captivating Chosen and dearly loved by God, Do you feel His gentle prod? Where is it He is guiding you; What is He leading you to do? Captivating You are the crown of creation. He looks at you with adoration; A Precious Jewel, a rare find, Only you can be you-one of a kind! Captivating Beauty unveiled, romanced by God,…
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Wholehearted Love
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30 I love you, Lord, All my days. How do I love Thee? Let me show You the ways. I love You when I rejoice In another one's success. I'm sincerely glad for them When that one You bless. I show You love when My life is a reflection Of the guidance You provide And I go in that direction. When I sing Your praises I am filled with joy! My love for You is secure, Which nothing can destroy. In my obedience to His…
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Attitude Check!
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil 4:8 Aways Try To Invoke Thoughts Utterly Deemed Excellent There’s a saying, “Attitude is everything.” If you think about it, that’s a very deep statement. How you react to a situation, text message, conversation, world event, etc., impacts not only you, but those around you. Just as misery loves company, so, too, laugh and the world laughs with you! Personally, I’d much rather be around a positive person than a negative one. (Words kill, words give life; they’re either…
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The Kingdom Way
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 Lord, I want to be a Kingdom liver, Where my actions match what You say; I want to be a Kingdom thinker, Seeking God's will every day. So what is a Kingdom liver? It's putting others before you; It's knowing the will of God in your life And then following through. It's also conveying the Fruits of the Spirit Through a moral life; To be set apart for the Lord, And not cause others strife. And what is a Kingdom thinker? It's a redirection of our thoughts; To be joyful and content with our life, Instead of…