Are you in the practice of "gleaning?" Have you ever thought about the meaning of this question? In Leviticus 19:10, the Jewish people were instructed not to glean their vineyards but to leave some for the poor and strangers. To glean was to "take everything" in the vineyard and leave no extra. God wanted them to leave the extras. They were also instructed to leave stalks of corn in the corners of the field for [...]
Spiritual discipline gives us a railway to run on. Having a spiritual growth plan creates intentionality and a sense of purpose. If you are struggling in areas of spiritual growth, I encourage you to take time and study each of the spiritual disciplines and begin to incorporate each one into your walk with God. MEDITATION Psalm 1:2, But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. PRAYER/CONFESSION [...]
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. Psalm 119:15 Thought for Today When we approach the scripture with meditation, contemplation, and [...]
Psalm 1:2, But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Thought For Today Choices, decisions, and change require extra thought. We think, we ponder, and we even obsess over big decisions. Shopping for a car, looking for a new job, pursuing new friendships, and looking for new clothes can temporarily fill our mind so full, it's as if we are obsessed with the process of deciding. [...]
10 Bible Verses To Bring Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I [...]
This Week's Theme - When You Need Comfort November 5, 2018 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Thought For Today God isn't just a God who can comfort; He [...]
This Week's Theme - Answered Prayers November 2, 2018 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 Thought For Today Does your faith look like this? Your day involves an awareness of God in all things.You see His fingerprints on your life. Difficult circumstances eventually lead you to an [...]
This Week's Theme - Answered Prayers November 1, 2018 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Thought For Today Worry can overcome you in times of need if you allow it. Try this instead. Don't worry but pray and ask God [...]
This Week's Theme - Answered Prayers October 31, 2018 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. John 15:7 Thought For Today Do you walk with God throughout your day? Abiding in Christ is the result of abiding in His word. So, the more you are in the Word, the Bible, the more you are living in Christ. Wouldn't [...]
This Week's Theme - Answered Prayers October 30, 2018 You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. James 4:3 Thought For Today It's good to ask for God's blessings on our life. It's also a great idea to ask God to bring fruit for our labors. But, remember the purpose. Many of our unanswered prayers are for things we want just for our benefit. God [...]
This Week's Theme - Answered Prayers October 29, 2018 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. I John 5:14-15 Thought For Today Christ gives us the confidence to bring all our prayer requests to God in [...]
This Week's Theme - Remember October 26, 2018 Do you not yet understand, or remember the five loaves of the five thousand and how many baskets you took up? Matthew 16:9 Thought For Today Don't forget the bread! That was Christ's message to His disciples. He could have said; it's not really about the bread. Here is a problem Christians face, and it is a problem the disciples dealt with while walking with Jesus. Jesus [...]
