Tag: Prayer
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Today, The Passion!
As we do every year at Easter time, my husband and I watched “The Passion of the Christ.” This moving depiction of the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus is probably truer to life than any other account. The scourging at the pillar was extremely brutal and difficult to watch, as was the walk to Calvary…
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Today, The Sacrifice!
This is Good Friday, the day we commemorate the death of Jesus on the cross. It is a solemn day when we acknowledge that Jesus paid the price for us, for our salvation. I cannot fathom the pain and suffering He went through. The mocking, the crown of thorns placed on His head that dug…
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Today, Remember the Exodus!
The Book of Exodus in the Bible is a thrilling example of how God takes care of His people. God sent Moses to free His people from the slavery and tyranny in Egypt. The pharaoh of Egypt refused to let God’s people go. Several times Moses approached him, but Pharaoh refused each time. Then God…
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Today, the Sovereignity of God!
God is sovereign over all nations and universes and has absolute power over all He created. He made man in His image. God is omniscient, all-knowing, omnipotent, all-powerful, and omnipresent everywhere. He knows everything about us, even our thoughts. God rules with righteousness, justice, wisdom, and grace. He is the potter, and we are the…
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Today, God’s Grace!
What is God’s grace? It is God’s favor toward us, his kindness. God gives grace to all mankind, the beauty and wonders of nature, the near misses of accidents, and an innate conscience to know right from wrong. Most importantly, God gave us the grace of salvation through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our…
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Today, Sticks & Stones!
Remember the adage: sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. That adage is so untrue. Proverbs 12:25 says, “Unkind words can pierce the heart like swords.” Who has not been cut to the quick by harmful and hurtful words? I’m certain we all have. Consider verse 2 of “Redeemed”…
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Today, Gossip!
The Bible cautions us about gossiping about others. Gossip is considered malicious talk, along with sins like envy and murder. A gossip is a scandal-monger who reveals secrets to people who have no business knowing. What is the intent? Perhaps the gossip wants to make others look bad so they will look better. Gossips love…
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Today, Generosity!
The Bible tells us to be kind and unselfish and share our money and valuables with others. It also tells us that the generous will prosper. Proverbs 22:9 says, “The generous themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” We are called to show generosity to all, giving our time, talents, friendship,…
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Today, Self-Control!
Another Fruit of the Holy Spirit is self-control. We all need self-control because we are at war with our own sinful desires. Self-discipline (another word for self-control) is needed to achieve a goal. In our own lives, self-control is needed to eat healthy, exercise our bodies, and keep Satan from getting a foothold over us.…
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Today, Practice Kindness!
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit is kindness. No matter our circumstances, we can all practice kindness. Our world is desperate for kindness. All people have problems, illnesses, fears, and anxieties. Some are grieving the loss of a loved one or a pet. But, no matter how we are feeling inside, we can…
Pondering Thoughts of My Soul 