First Basics In Victorious Living
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Isaiah 55:1
Great football teams focus on the basics of blocking and tackling, over and over and over. Victorious living focuses on the basics as well. The number one basic discipline for victorious living is regular time alone with God.
The prophet Isaiah says, "Ho, everyone how thirsts. Come to the waters." Ho, meaning whoa or slow down. We tend to be like a bunch of racehorses, charging out of the starting gates, rushing into the day without a though for God. ho! Slow down and thirst for God. Charging out to make money doesn't satisfy; it leaves your soul empty. God is the source of satisfaction and fulfillment.
Do you have a thirst for God? Ask for a thirst to know Him. Ask God to give you a desire and discipline to spend time with Him, talking and listening to Him through prayer and Bible study. This brings renewal and strength. Regular time alone with God is the first basic in victorious living.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
Great football teams focus on the basics of blocking and tackling, over and over and over. Victorious living focuses on the basics as well. The number one basic discipline for victorious living is regular time alone with God.
The prophet Isaiah says, "Ho, everyone how thirsts. Come to the waters." Ho, meaning whoa or slow down. We tend to be like a bunch of racehorses, charging out of the starting gates, rushing into the day without a though for God. ho! Slow down and thirst for God. Charging out to make money doesn't satisfy; it leaves your soul empty. God is the source of satisfaction and fulfillment.
Do you have a thirst for God? Ask for a thirst to know Him. Ask God to give you a desire and discipline to spend time with Him, talking and listening to Him through prayer and Bible study. This brings renewal and strength. Regular time alone with God is the first basic in victorious living.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
Why Prayer Is Dissapointing
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Matthew 26:39
Do you ever feel your prayers are not answered? God's Word gives us the key in James 4:3: "When you ask, you don't receive because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."
The major reason prayer doesn't seem to work, is we tend to pray with selfish motives. God promises to meet our needs, but needs and wants can be two very different things. So much prayer is focused on how we can use God to get what we want. But the greatest example of prayer is found in Jesus. The night before His crucifixion, He asked His Father to spare Him the agony of the cross, but then added, "yet not My will, but Your will."
Prayer is not a magic tool to get what we want. Prayer is communicating with God--talking and listening so we seek what God wants, asking him for the strength to do it. Jesus did that, and what a difference it made.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
Do you ever feel your prayers are not answered? God's Word gives us the key in James 4:3: "When you ask, you don't receive because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."
The major reason prayer doesn't seem to work, is we tend to pray with selfish motives. God promises to meet our needs, but needs and wants can be two very different things. So much prayer is focused on how we can use God to get what we want. But the greatest example of prayer is found in Jesus. The night before His crucifixion, He asked His Father to spare Him the agony of the cross, but then added, "yet not My will, but Your will."
Prayer is not a magic tool to get what we want. Prayer is communicating with God--talking and listening so we seek what God wants, asking him for the strength to do it. Jesus did that, and what a difference it made.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
Meeting Death
Friday, July 22, 2011
Psalm 89:48
Peter Marshall used to tell the legend of the merchant of Baghdad who sent his servant to the market in the ancient Middle Eastern City. The servant returned, pale and trembling, and the merchant asked him what was wrong. The servant told him he bumped into someone, looked up, and saw Death in a dark hooded robe pointing at him. He asked the merchant, "Please let me borrow your horse so I can flee to Samaria where he can't find me."
The merchant agreed. later that day, the merchant went to the crowded market and saw Death standing to the side, and he asked, "Why did you frighten my servant?"
Death responded, "I was only shocked to see him in Baghdad, for tonight I havea n appointment with him in Samaria."
We all have a rendezvous with death. For every life, there is death. For every life, there is death. The statistics on death are 100%. But the fear of death is removed by receiving the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. With faith, we can concentrate on living this life to the fullest.
We all have a rendezvous with death. Are you ready?
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
Peter Marshall used to tell the legend of the merchant of Baghdad who sent his servant to the market in the ancient Middle Eastern City. The servant returned, pale and trembling, and the merchant asked him what was wrong. The servant told him he bumped into someone, looked up, and saw Death in a dark hooded robe pointing at him. He asked the merchant, "Please let me borrow your horse so I can flee to Samaria where he can't find me."
The merchant agreed. later that day, the merchant went to the crowded market and saw Death standing to the side, and he asked, "Why did you frighten my servant?"
Death responded, "I was only shocked to see him in Baghdad, for tonight I havea n appointment with him in Samaria."
We all have a rendezvous with death. For every life, there is death. For every life, there is death. The statistics on death are 100%. But the fear of death is removed by receiving the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. With faith, we can concentrate on living this life to the fullest.
We all have a rendezvous with death. Are you ready?
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
The Creator Revealed
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Romans 1:20
I love the fall--the excitement of football season, the crisp coolness of the morning air, the beauty of the changing leaves. This time of year really invigorates me. It's easy to be enthusiastic about life when the world around us is so colorful.
The changing of the seasons reminds us that God created a universe where there is order. Fall follows summer every year. The seasons come like clockwork. So dependable is the change, that we take it for granted. The Bible tells us that even if we had no other way of knowing that there is a God, nature alone is enough proof of His existence. Creation shows us God's power, and so much of His divine nature.
As you enjoy the change of seasons each year, I hope you'll acknowledge the Creator of such beauty and majesty. He's a God of order in creation and, best of all, His greatest desire is to have a personal relationship with you.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
I love the fall--the excitement of football season, the crisp coolness of the morning air, the beauty of the changing leaves. This time of year really invigorates me. It's easy to be enthusiastic about life when the world around us is so colorful.
The changing of the seasons reminds us that God created a universe where there is order. Fall follows summer every year. The seasons come like clockwork. So dependable is the change, that we take it for granted. The Bible tells us that even if we had no other way of knowing that there is a God, nature alone is enough proof of His existence. Creation shows us God's power, and so much of His divine nature.
As you enjoy the change of seasons each year, I hope you'll acknowledge the Creator of such beauty and majesty. He's a God of order in creation and, best of all, His greatest desire is to have a personal relationship with you.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
Creation Or Evolution
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Hebrews 11:3
There's a lot of discussion today about creation and evolution. It's really very important, for understanding our origin is central to understanding who we are, why we're here, and what we're supposed to do on this planet.
Creation is based on the idea that we're here by intelligent design, and evolution is based on the idea that we're here by chance. Which makes the most sense? If I were to tell you that your personal computer actually evolved by chance from an explosion in a factory that makes radios, you'd laugh in my face. Yet, is the computer more complex than a human mind? It's amazing to me that intelligent people know computers are made by intelligent design, yet when it comes to life and earth's design, they choose to believe "well, it just evolved by chance." I just don't have enough faith to believe that. Science helps us fill in some of the details of creation, but God is the intelligent designer behind it all.
There's a lot of discussion today about creation and evolution. It's really very important, for understanding our origin is central to understanding who we are, why we're here, and what we're supposed to do on this planet.
Creation is based on the idea that we're here by intelligent design, and evolution is based on the idea that we're here by chance. Which makes the most sense? If I were to tell you that your personal computer actually evolved by chance from an explosion in a factory that makes radios, you'd laugh in my face. Yet, is the computer more complex than a human mind? It's amazing to me that intelligent people know computers are made by intelligent design, yet when it comes to life and earth's design, they choose to believe "well, it just evolved by chance." I just don't have enough faith to believe that. Science helps us fill in some of the details of creation, but God is the intelligent designer behind it all.
Rest For The Weary
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Matthew 11:29
The idea that the pace of life seems to continually increase stress and worry is a universal concept. There seems to be no end to the demands on our time and energy. Are you tired of the rat race?
There is a solution: It isn't one that offers escape from the demands of life, but one that guarantees rest in the midst of the rat race and the fast pace of life. Jesus says, "Come to me if you are tired and burdened. I'll make your load lighter, and help you carry your burden." Jesus offers us rest amidst the stress.
Christ doesn't always take us out of life's demanding situations. Instead, He invites us to allow Him to help us handle the demands. He wants to face each day and each challenge with us. Walking with Jesus Christ daily and trusting Him for guidance and wisdom to handle whatever comes, is the way to experience rest in the rat race.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
The idea that the pace of life seems to continually increase stress and worry is a universal concept. There seems to be no end to the demands on our time and energy. Are you tired of the rat race?
There is a solution: It isn't one that offers escape from the demands of life, but one that guarantees rest in the midst of the rat race and the fast pace of life. Jesus says, "Come to me if you are tired and burdened. I'll make your load lighter, and help you carry your burden." Jesus offers us rest amidst the stress.
Christ doesn't always take us out of life's demanding situations. Instead, He invites us to allow Him to help us handle the demands. He wants to face each day and each challenge with us. Walking with Jesus Christ daily and trusting Him for guidance and wisdom to handle whatever comes, is the way to experience rest in the rat race.
-Right From The Heart 1-Minute Devotions
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