THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 Much Joy These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. ~ John 15:11 How can my joy be full? Jesus says that He has spoken to us on how to have joy—even complete and utter joy. Doesn’t that…
A Cup of Water
Don’t Be Afraid, I Am Here
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 Don’t Be Afraid, I Am Here Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I…
A New Song
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 A New Song Long-term history contributed to my insecurity and uncertainty. I picking up a little here and there. Things people said. Things people did. Ways people looked at me. It all added up to me not feeling good enough. Add to all of that, the world’s view of a warped…
Beyond Me
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 Beyond Me I need God’s power in order to live fully. If I do everything in my own strength, I’ll never be out of my comfort zone. If I feel comfortable doing something, I’m probably in my comfort zone. I should require more of myself and reach above my strength into…
Chuck Colson’s Fruit
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 Chuck Colson’s Fruit I tend to think of producing fruit for the Lord as doing things for Him. But the bible defines fruit as nothing like that. It defines fruit as character qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Chances are, Chuck Colson…
Steady Progression
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Steady Progression 2 Peter 1:2-8 tells me that the Christian life is a steady progression that always requires diligence. It begins with faith. I pursue virtue. I gain knowledge. I hold myself back with self-control. I persevere onward and upward toward godliness. I try to be kind and seek to grow…
Flowing Water
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Flowing Water If I have felt comfort from the love of Christ, I need to share it. In addition, trust that God can use my willing heart and fingers to bring hope to others. Christ can be magnified in my actions, my speech, and me. Where there is Living Water, it…
Eagles Soar
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Eagles Soar Eagles soar. Soaring means to rise, fly, or glide high and with little apparent effort. Soaring requires very little wing-flapping, enabling eagles to conserve energy. In my own strength, I just expend a lot of energy with minimal results, tend to go in circles, and burn out quickly. In…
Less of Me
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Less of Me A self-conscious thought life is a downfall to me. Do I look all right? Do I feel okay? Do I fit in? Am I too fat? Am I pretty enough? This is a basic emphasis on: Am I good enough? Jesus didn’t care about being good enough. He…
Immediate Response
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Immediate Response In Matthew 14:22-33, the disciples were scared when they saw Jesus walking on the water but immediately Jesus told them that he was there and to not be afraid. Peter began to walk on the water toward Jesus but soon feared and began to sink, Jesus immediately reached out…