The passage emphasizes that our actions and words should glorify God through the strength He provides. It reflects on the difference between serving in one's own strength versus relying on the Holy Spirit, asserting that true fulfillment comes from intentional alignment with God's guidance in speech and service.
Met by Attitude
I was struck with the attitude in responses I heard in this passage this morning during my quiet time. One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge,... Continue Reading →
Give An Account
Passage - They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 1 Peter 4:5 Restated in your own words - Everyone will give account to God, the living and the dead. Application to your life - There are times I wonder if my behaviors stay in check not... Continue Reading →
The Crowned Queen
POD #6: Your Royal Highness: There was a time in my life that I thought I was the crowned queen of the world. It was a fantasy world that many of the members allowed me to fill. Yes, my world was small, but I believed that it revolved around me. When I became a mother,... Continue Reading →
Abandon, Success and Guide
My word this year is growth. Not accidental, but intentional. These thoughts are guided by a devotional. In order to grow, (Things to Abandon for Spiritual Growth, Brian Price) I must abandon competition. I am not running someone else's race or against someone else. I must abandon materialism. I must acknowledge God as the source... Continue Reading →
Stop
Last month my husband bought me a new truck. Prior to getting it, I had only driven a truck twice, and have driven a small car for the past four years. It is definitely taking some getting use too in the driving department. One thing I have really enjoyed about this truck is the dashboard has... Continue Reading →
The Whisper of Temptation {#Write31Days}
Temptation - we all face it, yet most never talk about it. It hides in the dark areas of our life. The temptation whispers, "No one need know." but the condemnation from the guilt and shame of giving in to temptation shouts. We believe the lie that we are alone in our temptation. We believe the lie that no... Continue Reading →
Relationship, Understanding, and Tests{#Write31Days}
In Genesis 22 we find the story of Abraham and Isaac. Abraham had been given a promise that seemed impossible back in Genesis 12:1-3. The promise to become the father of many nations was first given when Abraham was seventy-five years old. At eighty-six years old he took things into his own hands and birthed a son... Continue Reading →
Give
God has called us all to give. So many people think that they have nothing to offer. Yet, we all have just what we need to give. God not only tells us what to give, who to give to, but also how to give. He set the perfect example for us and gave us clear instructions in... Continue Reading →
Just Admit It
Scripture - Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results. James 5:16 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises that when we are honest with others about our faults and pray... Continue Reading →
