3/28/08

         Exodus 33:11 “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend…”

The Lord wants to speak to you face to face. He desires to be your friend; a true friend that you can truly trust.

James 2:23 “And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend.”

Do you want to be considered a friend of God? He’s already made the first move towards you. You can love Him and trust Him because He loved you first.

1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.”

Jesus loves you so much, He is a true friend. He is loyal to you and available every time that you need Him.

Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times,…”

His love is so great that He laid down His life for you.

John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

Do you remember when you first began your relationship with Jesus? It was His love that compelled you to receive Him as your Lord and Savior. Do you still have that first kind of love. I encourage you to take time today to renew your love for Jesus Christ by spending some quit time with Him. Tell Him you love Him, and thank Him for loving you. Allow His presence to saturate your heart and mind as you take the time to focus on Him, today! Allow your love for Him to be refreshed and renewed. This will bring a song to your heart and a new skip in your step. You'll be glad you did. Jesus loves you, and He will never change His mind about that.

In His Grace,

Rose
All scripture taken from New International Version

 

3/21/08

Psalm 146:6 “... the Lord, who remains faithful forever.”

Our God is a faithful God. He is a forever faithful God who will forever be the same.

Isaiah 25:1 “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.”

God has your life planned. Your purpose and your victories are predestined by your faithful God. You do not have to walk through your day in fear, despair, or even in want. The Lord your God knows you very well. He knows everything about you, and His plans are already in progress. When the cares and concerns of life are facing you, cast your cares upon the Lord and completely trust in His faithfulness and enjoy your day.

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.”

Because God has plans for your entire life, don’t you think it should be obvious that He has a plan to take care of everything that concerns you? God would not have called you if His power could not enable you. The earth is full of His unfailing love.

Psalm 33:4 - 5 “For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.”

Be encouraged because of God’s unfailing love. He is a forever God, and you are forever His. Rest in His perfect love and release all your fear to Him. Do not let yourself be troubled. Take care of your responsibilities, and simply trust God to take care of the things that you cannot care for. God is a forever faithful God.

In His Grace,

Rose

All scripture taken from New International Version

 

3/14/08

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”

When you find yourself in a crisis situation always remember you have the ability to stay calm and well-balanced knowing that God is still in control. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Tap into His power by thanking Him for who He is, being fully persuaded that He is Lord of all and that nothing can separate you from His love.

Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

If things are running smooth in your life, remember that it is in times of crisis that others are looking for encouragement. Why not be the one to share your faith and confidence with those who are hurting around you? When you share His love, others will be comforted, encouraged, and changed.

1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.”

You have been chosen by the creator of Heaven and earth to live in the time and location that you are in. Be ready and available at all times to receive or to give to those in need. You can be the one to allow the Prince of Peace to be evident in your life today.

In His Grace,

Rose

All scripture taken from New International Version

 

3/7/08

Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.”

Where does your mind go when you meditate on the word “Peace”? Webster says that peace is a state of calm and quiet; freedom from disturbing thoughts or emotions. I think we could agree that it would be absolutely wonderful to stay in a state of mind that is free from disturbing thoughts or emotions

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

You must communicate to God what you are going through and be thankful that He is genuinely concerned about everything that concerns you. He is God your Father and you are His child.

Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers, 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

Regardless of your circumstances, you can have peace if you take the effort to keep your mind focused on that which is good.

In His Grace,

Rose

All scripture taken from New International Version

 

3/4/08

James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you...”

Have you ever tried to approach a scared puppy? You just wanted to get close enough to let it sniff your hand. Then you gently pat it on the head, as if to say, "You can trust me, I won't hurt you." As the puppy begins to still, you pet it, and gently scoop it up into your arms. Soon the puppy is content to be in your loving arms and snuggles into a perfect position, completely relaxes, and falls sound asleep. There was a process that took place before the puppy was able to come to the place of complete trust and confidence.

Psalm 73:28 “But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge;”

Coming to that place of complete trust and confidence in your Lord is also a process. It is a process that only you can initiate. I encourage you to find that quiet, peaceful place to be still before God. Be still in a listening silence. Take a quiet peaceful moment to hear His voice as He draws close to you during the stillness of the moment bringing about a great calm on the inside of you.

Mark 4:39 “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”

Be at peace as you rest in His arms of Grace.

In His Grace,

Rose

All scripture taken from New International Version

 

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