Daily Devotion From Joyce Meyer
Most of us are aware that it is by the grace that we are saved, but I wonder how many people truly understand the power of God's grace.
Everything we receive from God must come by grace through faith. But all knowledge of faith must be built on a clear understanding of grace, because even faith comes to us by grace, as a gift.
When you understand grace, you can walk in faith and receive God's blessings.
God's grace isn't complicated or confusing. It is simple, and that's why many people miss it. There is nothing more powerful than grace. Everything in the Bible, salvation, the infilling of the Holy Spirit, fellowship with God and all victory in our daily lives, is based on it. Without grace, we are nothing, we have nothing, we can do nothing.
Today, don't just hear about grace, but understand that everything in our lives depends not on our merits or abilities or works, but on God's willingness to use His infinite power to meet our needs. This is grace.
Focus on that truth today, and watch your faith grow.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Some Of My Favorites From Sunday Best
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Alexis Spight
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Facing the Cost of Self-Discipline
Daily Devotion From Joyce Meyer
As Christians, many of us have the idea that everything in our lives should be perfect simply because we are Christians. But Jesus clearly warned us, "in the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration!"(John 16:33 AMP).
Jesus said we would have to deal with worldly troubles. These things are a part of life that we must all face when we lay down our selfish desires to follow Him.
The apostle Paul wrote, "But {like a boxer} I buffet my body {handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships} and subdue it!" (1 Corinthians 9:27).
Paul is speaking here about self-discipline. Being self-disciplined means laying down our sinful desires and doing the right thing by God's grace, no matter what the cost.
It's not always easy. Dying to self will bring necessary suffering, but remember, even in the face of our suffering, there is hope, for Christ has overcome the world. And like Paul side, we can "rejoice and exulting hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer."
As Christians, many of us have the idea that everything in our lives should be perfect simply because we are Christians. But Jesus clearly warned us, "in the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration!"(John 16:33 AMP).
Jesus said we would have to deal with worldly troubles. These things are a part of life that we must all face when we lay down our selfish desires to follow Him.
The apostle Paul wrote, "But {like a boxer} I buffet my body {handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships} and subdue it!" (1 Corinthians 9:27).
Paul is speaking here about self-discipline. Being self-disciplined means laying down our sinful desires and doing the right thing by God's grace, no matter what the cost.
It's not always easy. Dying to self will bring necessary suffering, but remember, even in the face of our suffering, there is hope, for Christ has overcome the world. And like Paul side, we can "rejoice and exulting hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer."
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tamia-Poetry
One of my favorites by Tamia ... Throwback from 2004 :)
God Can Set You Free from Your Shame
Daily Devotion From Joyce Meyer
Do you ever wonder what life was like for Adam and Eve before they sinned?
Genesis 2:25 tells us that though Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden, they were not ashamed. I believe that in addition to indicating they were without clothes, this Scripture also implies they were totally open and honest with each other, not hiding behind any masks, not playing any games. They were free to be themselves because they had no sense of shame. Once they had sinned, however, they hid themselves (see Genesis 3:6-8)
If not for the work Jesus did on the cross, all of us would have to live with overwhelming shame of sin. But because of His sacrifice, mankind has the opportunty to enjoy perfect freedom with one another and with God.
Unfortunately, most of us still live with the burden of shame, even though the Word of God promises us and assures us that we can be free of it (see Isaiah 61:7).
God can deliver you from shame. Pray and ask Him to set you free from the shame that tries to build up within you.
Do you ever wonder what life was like for Adam and Eve before they sinned?
Genesis 2:25 tells us that though Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden, they were not ashamed. I believe that in addition to indicating they were without clothes, this Scripture also implies they were totally open and honest with each other, not hiding behind any masks, not playing any games. They were free to be themselves because they had no sense of shame. Once they had sinned, however, they hid themselves (see Genesis 3:6-8)
If not for the work Jesus did on the cross, all of us would have to live with overwhelming shame of sin. But because of His sacrifice, mankind has the opportunty to enjoy perfect freedom with one another and with God.
Unfortunately, most of us still live with the burden of shame, even though the Word of God promises us and assures us that we can be free of it (see Isaiah 61:7).
God can deliver you from shame. Pray and ask Him to set you free from the shame that tries to build up within you.
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