A Package Deal

The believer need not fear death. It is God's victory.

1 Cor. 15:54

 

For the believer who lives in the confidence and light of

this guaranteed eternal future, fear of dying is one of Satan's

flimsiest threats. In fact, living and dying are part of the same

package for the spiritual life.

 

"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Phil.1:21

 

"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 5:3

Keep me humble, dear Lord, when I am faced with undeserved problems.
Also keep me meek, so that the love of Christ will shine through me to others.
In Christ name I pray



Things Which Control Man

Let your character (lifestyle) be free from the love of

money, being content with what you have; for He Him

self has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever

forsake you.

Heb. 13:5

 

For by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved.

2 Peter 2:19b

"The Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from
them that walk uprightly."
Psalm 84:11

Dear Lord, help me not to over look the giving of thanks to You before I begin asking.
In Christ name I pray

 

 

 

 



Consistent Contentment

Happiness is not a fleeting  emotional experience but rather a consistent 

contentment. It is internal, moment-by-moment appreciation for all God

provides through the person and work of Christ. The inner tranquility  derived

from occupation with the Lord conquers human unhappiness and unrest and

generates tremendous capacity to enjoy the circumstances of life, whatever  they

may be.

(John 15:11; James 1:2-4)

Robert B. Thieme Jr

 

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things
are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
2 Corinthians 5:17

Lord, cleanse my soul as the beautiful snow, and help me resist temptations.
In Christ name I pray



Do Not Grow Weary

God has given us just so much life on this earth, just so

many heartbeats. By our own arrogance we destroy wonderful

opportunities for happiness and blessing, and we do it by living

in the cosmic system. Satan is successful when we get our eyes

on people. What then is our defense? Eyes on the Lord!

Robert B. Thieme Jr.

 

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of  faith

that you may not grow weary and lose heart."

Hebrews 12:2-3

"Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."

Ephesians 5:14

 

Dear Lord, help me today not to be careless about my relationship with You.

In Christ name I pray

 

 



To Be Satisfied

Problems fade away as the lust and desires of the sin

nature are overruled  by occupation with Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:14a

We become spiritually self-sustaining. Not even suffering,

 disaster, shock, or pressure can dim the illuminating presence

of the Lord Jesus Christ within us.

Robert Thieme Jr.

 

"The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it

shall abide satisfied.

 

Proverbs 19:23

 

Thank you, Lord, for the privilege of communion with You.

What About Your Plans

Suffering or failure in your life, if your plans do not seem to be

working out, this may be God's way of getting your attention and

steering you back onto His path. Remember, when you are straying

and out of fellowship, God still has a plan for your life. When you

sin, the will of God is 1 John 1:9---rebound and keep moving.

 

"Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 10:13

Father, help us to be as little children in our humility and willingness
to learn of Thee.
In Christ name I pray



Be Weightless

Worry in the heart of a man weighs it down, but a good word

produces a superabundance of happiness.

Prov. 12:25, (corrected translation)

 

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go

I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

Ps. 32:8

 

For such is God, Our God forever and ever;

He will guide us until death.

Ps. 48:14

"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you."
1 Peter 5:7

O Lord, help me to understand the reasons for your chastening.
In Christ name I pray