Scripture Passage: James 2:18-19 NKJV
"But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe and tremble!" - Jam 2:18-19 NKJV
My Observation:
When is it ever a "good time" to move in that which I am called? There will always be something. So, MOVE!!
My Application:
I've got to "get over" this paralysis. It's causing inoperable demonstrated faith. Faith is meant to be tried not put on a shelf until convenience arrives.
My Prayer:
Lord, I want "working faith". Help me to see what causes inoperable faith in me and help me with a plan to overcome it.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week 5 - Day 21: Monday, February 14
Scripture Passage: James 2:14-17 NKJV
"What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." - Jam 2:14-17 NKJV
My Observation:
Faith without movement in "that" direction produces no outcome of desire.
My Application:
This reminds me of the cliche' "don't talk about it, be about it." Literally, if I want to help those God has put in my path, or if I've been given the gift of invention; I've got to make the necessary steps in the direction of those talents, gifts, and desires.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep me before courage. Help me change my thoughts and actions in stagnation. Its gone past procrastination to 'what if I fail because I just don't know?" Everything can be done in You. Allow me to see a glimpse of my future to give me hope.
"What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." - Jam 2:14-17 NKJV
My Observation:
Faith without movement in "that" direction produces no outcome of desire.
My Application:
This reminds me of the cliche' "don't talk about it, be about it." Literally, if I want to help those God has put in my path, or if I've been given the gift of invention; I've got to make the necessary steps in the direction of those talents, gifts, and desires.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep me before courage. Help me change my thoughts and actions in stagnation. Its gone past procrastination to 'what if I fail because I just don't know?" Everything can be done in You. Allow me to see a glimpse of my future to give me hope.
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REMINDER!!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the opening message for Week 5.
Day 20: Friday, February 11
Scripture Passage: James 2:12-13 NKJV
"So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." - Jam 2:12-13 NKJV
My Observation:
How do you expect something to be given to you and you have not given it?
My Application:
It reminds me of when the Word says in Luke 6:38 -
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." - Luk 6:38 NKJV
I am to look for opportunities to give because my judgement will see that mercy speaks for me. God, not man, is my rewarder.
My Prayer:
Lord, in what areas can I give more? I want to see through Your eyes how to properly love without expectation from anyone but from Your bank of rewards, mercy, wisdom,knowledge, and courage.
"So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." - Jam 2:12-13 NKJV
My Observation:
How do you expect something to be given to you and you have not given it?
My Application:
It reminds me of when the Word says in Luke 6:38 -
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." - Luk 6:38 NKJV
I am to look for opportunities to give because my judgement will see that mercy speaks for me. God, not man, is my rewarder.
My Prayer:
Lord, in what areas can I give more? I want to see through Your eyes how to properly love without expectation from anyone but from Your bank of rewards, mercy, wisdom,knowledge, and courage.
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REMINDER!!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the Friday closeout message.
Day 19: Thursday, February 10
Scripture Passage: James 2:8-11 NKJV
"If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well; but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law." - Jam 2:8-11 NKJV
My Observation:
Its all of the Law or nothing, there is no picking anc shoosing what to obey.
My Application:
Gods word is not to be taken in convenience. Every word is to be acted by merit. Literally to change my behavior to be more like Christ.
My Prayer:
Lord, let my obedience honor You.
"If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well; but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law." - Jam 2:8-11 NKJV
My Observation:
Its all of the Law or nothing, there is no picking anc shoosing what to obey.
My Application:
Gods word is not to be taken in convenience. Every word is to be acted by merit. Literally to change my behavior to be more like Christ.
My Prayer:
Lord, let my obedience honor You.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 18: Wednsday, February 9
Scripture Passage: James 2:5-7 NKJV
"Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?" - Jam 2:5-7 NKJV
My Observation:
It is better to be poor and rich in faith, than riches and poor judgement.
My Application:
I still must strive to serve Gods chosen with the faith and certainty he will provideme the tools and knowledge to do so as he willed.
My Prayer:
Lord, give me courage to move forward with your plan and the power to create, to serve the people effectively.
Here I explain in greater detail what each section stands for, remember these are just guidelines to help you.
S- stands for “Scripture” you are to write out the verses in your own handwriting. By the end of our James study, you will have written out the WHOLE book of James! Also writing out the scripture helps you to understand it better and take a closer, slower look at the verses.
O- stands for “Observations“, what do you notice in this passage? You may want to summarize the verses in your own words, but most importantly write down what you hear God saying to you in these verses. What new observations or insights have you learned?
A- stands for “Application“, how can you apply what you just read to your life? Make it personal. Is there something that you need to change? Someone you need to forgive?
P- stands for “Prayer“, pray over what God has shown you today through His Word. Ask Him to help you live it out.
Thanks for making the time to be in God’s Word a priority in your life!
Learning to LOVE GOD GREATLY right along with you!!!
"Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?" - Jam 2:5-7 NKJV
My Observation:
It is better to be poor and rich in faith, than riches and poor judgement.
My Application:
I still must strive to serve Gods chosen with the faith and certainty he will provideme the tools and knowledge to do so as he willed.
My Prayer:
Lord, give me courage to move forward with your plan and the power to create, to serve the people effectively.
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REMINDER!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for Women in the Word Wednesday on the Good Morning Girls blog page.
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Also as a recap for the S.O.A.P. journaling
during the James Study:
during the James Study:
From the Good Morning Girls blog page -
S- stands for “Scripture” you are to write out the verses in your own handwriting. By the end of our James study, you will have written out the WHOLE book of James! Also writing out the scripture helps you to understand it better and take a closer, slower look at the verses.
O- stands for “Observations“, what do you notice in this passage? You may want to summarize the verses in your own words, but most importantly write down what you hear God saying to you in these verses. What new observations or insights have you learned?
A- stands for “Application“, how can you apply what you just read to your life? Make it personal. Is there something that you need to change? Someone you need to forgive?
P- stands for “Prayer“, pray over what God has shown you today through His Word. Ask Him to help you live it out.
Thanks for making the time to be in God’s Word a priority in your life!
Learning to LOVE GOD GREATLY right along with you!!!
-Angela
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Day 17: Tuesday, February 8
Scripture Passage: James 2:2-4 NKJV
"For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?" - Jam 2:2-4 NKJV
My Observation:
God redeems the poor, meek, and humble.
My Application:
I am reminded of the man who was poor and homeless with the great voice. He wasn't born in a trash can but fell on hard times during his life. He was yet discovered and was blasted on YouTube. He was holding a sign that said he had nothing but his talent. He reverenced God repeatedly without shame. After this incident he was instantly awarded 'backpay" from heaven even though his past was his choices in life.
What an awesome God! This is true that the anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying, power of God.
"It shall come to pass in that day That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, And his yoke from your neck, And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil." - Isa 10:27 NKJV
Isn't Jesus the Christ, the anointed one, the most greatest teacher?
"Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God. ... "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher." - Luk 6:20, 40 NKJV
Jesus taught us that if we are like Him in the standards of merit and honor then we will be honored in Heaven. This is a great challenge that seems impossible as we fail daily, but thank God for the anointing and the blood of Jesus that destroys the bondage of sin and iniquity.
"For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?" - Jam 2:2-4 NKJV
My Observation:
God redeems the poor, meek, and humble.
My Application:
I am reminded of the man who was poor and homeless with the great voice. He wasn't born in a trash can but fell on hard times during his life. He was yet discovered and was blasted on YouTube. He was holding a sign that said he had nothing but his talent. He reverenced God repeatedly without shame. After this incident he was instantly awarded 'backpay" from heaven even though his past was his choices in life.
Video that first aired:
What an awesome God! This is true that the anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying, power of God.
"It shall come to pass in that day That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, And his yoke from your neck, And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil." - Isa 10:27 NKJV
Isn't Jesus the Christ, the anointed one, the most greatest teacher?
"Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God. ... "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher." - Luk 6:20, 40 NKJV
Jesus taught us that if we are like Him in the standards of merit and honor then we will be honored in Heaven. This is a great challenge that seems impossible as we fail daily, but thank God for the anointing and the blood of Jesus that destroys the bondage of sin and iniquity.
Just one of many video's after the first:
My God is impossible to beat on blessings!
My Prayer:
Lord, as I serve Your people, let me not judge them but serve them as You would. Keep me humble as I renew Your strength in myself and those whom You have sent me.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 16: James 2:1 NKJV
WEEK 4 of the "James Study"
hosted by Courtney of the Good Morning Girls
Scripture Passage: James 2:1 NKJV
"My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality." - Jam 2:1 NKJV
My Observation:
Key words -
- partiality - respect of persons
- faith - 4) standards of merit, code of ethics, belief in anything (Dictionary.com)
My Application:
If I am to serve God's people, I am to keep His standards of commitment without judgement of race, status, gender, or sexual preference. We are literally all of God's people if we are indeed created by Him as it is written.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep me just as I serve Your people. In Your kingdom we have no differences.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 15: Friday, February 4
Scripture Passage: James 1:26-27 NKJV
"If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." - Jam 1:26-27 NKJV
My Observation:
It is my duty to look after those in need. My religious acts are useless if I don't separate myself from the world and its standards. How then can I call myself religious if I'm not pleasing God in my behaviors.
My Application:
I've got to see His plan through. I've got to k now for sure what God expects of me and follow that expectation with sincerity. I've got to look after those who He gave me the desire to help many years ago. I will not be a proper representation of God if I don't hear and do as he said, says, and wrote.
Friday closeout with Courtney...
"If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." - Jam 1:26-27 NKJV
My Observation:
It is my duty to look after those in need. My religious acts are useless if I don't separate myself from the world and its standards. How then can I call myself religious if I'm not pleasing God in my behaviors.
My Application:
I've got to see His plan through. I've got to k now for sure what God expects of me and follow that expectation with sincerity. I've got to look after those who He gave me the desire to help many years ago. I will not be a proper representation of God if I don't hear and do as he said, says, and wrote.
Friday closeout with Courtney...
Day 14: Thursday, February 3
Scripture Passage: James 1:25 NKJV
"But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." - Jam 1:25 NKJV
My Observation:
God's word is liberating. It frees me from anything I feel or think has me trapped or bent toward sin.
My Application:
It is my responsibility to guard my entry gates and be honest with where I am spiritually. Where I am weak, God is strong. I have to apply the word of God to be effective in anything I plan to do.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep working on me. Show me teach me, tell me, dream it to me, thy will as it is in heaven.
"But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." - Jam 1:25 NKJV
My Observation:
God's word is liberating. It frees me from anything I feel or think has me trapped or bent toward sin.
My Application:
It is my responsibility to guard my entry gates and be honest with where I am spiritually. Where I am weak, God is strong. I have to apply the word of God to be effective in anything I plan to do.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep working on me. Show me teach me, tell me, dream it to me, thy will as it is in heaven.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day 13: Wednesday, February 2
Scripture Passage: James 1:22-24 NKJV
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was." - Jam 1:22-24 NKJV
My Observation:
I am supposed to do what the Word of God says and not just read it as if it was a non-fiction story.
My Application:
If I call myself a believer of Christ, I am supposed to keep my mind and heart available to His teachings. A "teachable spirit" is a spirit walking in obedience.
REMINDER!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the Wednesday Link Up. Good Morning Girls Blog
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was." - Jam 1:22-24 NKJV
My Observation:
I am supposed to do what the Word of God says and not just read it as if it was a non-fiction story.
My Application:
If I call myself a believer of Christ, I am supposed to keep my mind and heart available to His teachings. A "teachable spirit" is a spirit walking in obedience.
REMINDER!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the Wednesday Link Up. Good Morning Girls Blog
Day12: Tuesday, February 1
Scripture Passage: James 1:21 NKJV
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." - Jam 1:21 NKJV
Word review: implanted - to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind. (Dictionary.com)
My Observation:
I am to make a total transformation, an altercation that has a permanent mar or turn in my behavior.
My Application:
I need to let Gods word form a new root. Put aside all stupidity, things that don't matter, wrong doing, etc. and take on the word as if it was a "boob job". Literally, an implanted will.
My Prayer:
Lord, I command Your word to take and implant a root in my heart. Change my very being to function as if I was Your robot.
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." - Jam 1:21 NKJV
Word review: implanted - to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind. (Dictionary.com)
My Observation:
I am to make a total transformation, an altercation that has a permanent mar or turn in my behavior.
My Application:
I need to let Gods word form a new root. Put aside all stupidity, things that don't matter, wrong doing, etc. and take on the word as if it was a "boob job". Literally, an implanted will.
My Prayer:
Lord, I command Your word to take and implant a root in my heart. Change my very being to function as if I was Your robot.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Day 11: Monday, January 31
Scripture Passage: James 1:19-20 NKJV
"So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;" - Jam 1:19 NKJV
"for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God." - Jam 1:20 NKJV
MESSAGE:
So we have made it to week 3! What an awesome testament to our dedication to keep growing with GOD as he changes the way we think, act, and say through His word.
Reminder!!!! Do not forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for Monday’s message. Good Morning Girls Blog Page
Be blessed!
S.O.A.P. (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) Notes from my quiet time:
My Observation
In trials and tests, it is necessary to keep the way of God in outward and inward behavior.
My Application
- Enduring trials will lead to a crown of life
- Yielding to temptation will lead to death physically
- In the midst of trials and tests be slow to speak, swift to ear, and slow to anger
This was a very relevant to this past weekend. It was like my husband was getting on my nerves so easily. I could not get why I was so irritated with him. Now I see! Do not yield to the temptation to react in anger or irritation it is only a trial. I also kept my cool when my 8-month old went berserk on Sunday. Everything in the world happened as I was trying to leave for church. I did not sweat, cry, cuss, or slam anything--just kept my focus on God.
Friday, January 28, 2011
James 1:12-18 Temptations, Desires and Sin
From the Good Morning Girls blog by Courtney: James 1:12-18 Temptations, Desires and Sin
Day 10 of the James Experience: Friday, January 28
Scripture Passage: James 1:18 NKJV (expanded)
"(a)Of His own will He brought us forth by the (b)word of truth, (c)that we
might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures." - Jam 1:18 NKJV
Chapter References:
(a)John 1:13
"who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of
man, but of God." - Jhn 1:13 NKJV
(b)1Peter 1:3,23
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His
abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection
of Jesus Christ from the dead," - 1Pe 1:3 NKJV
"having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the
word of God which lives and abides forever," - 1Pe 1:23 NKJV
(c)Ephesians 1:12,13
"that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory." -
Eph 1:12 NKJV
"In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit
of promise," - Eph 1:13 NKJV
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
"who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of
man, but of God.
Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His
abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection
of Jesus Christ from the dead,
having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the
word of God which lives and abides forever,
that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit
of promise,"
DECIPHERING THE CODE:
Who were born of His own will by the word of truth, has begotten us AGAIN, not
of corruptible seed, be a kind of FIRSTFRUITS, who FIRST trusted in Christ, were
SEALED with the Holy Spirit of PROMISE.
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What an awesome word this morning for us! We are a firstfruits through the
resurrection of Christ, simply because we believe in Him. God has also sealed
promises in us through this trust in Christ.
How powerful are we as believers? Lets use our power today to overcome
challenges presented to us.
REMINDER:
Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the close out
message for this week.
http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/
Be blessed!
"(a)Of His own will He brought us forth by the (b)word of truth, (c)that we
might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures." - Jam 1:18 NKJV
Chapter References:
(a)John 1:13
"who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of
man, but of God." - Jhn 1:13 NKJV
(b)1Peter 1:3,23
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His
abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection
of Jesus Christ from the dead," - 1Pe 1:3 NKJV
"having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the
word of God which lives and abides forever," - 1Pe 1:23 NKJV
(c)Ephesians 1:12,13
"that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory." -
Eph 1:12 NKJV
"In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit
of promise," - Eph 1:13 NKJV
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
"who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of
man, but of God.
Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His
abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection
of Jesus Christ from the dead,
having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the
word of God which lives and abides forever,
that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit
of promise,"
DECIPHERING THE CODE:
Who were born of His own will by the word of truth, has begotten us AGAIN, not
of corruptible seed, be a kind of FIRSTFRUITS, who FIRST trusted in Christ, were
SEALED with the Holy Spirit of PROMISE.
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What an awesome word this morning for us! We are a firstfruits through the
resurrection of Christ, simply because we believe in Him. God has also sealed
promises in us through this trust in Christ.
How powerful are we as believers? Lets use our power today to overcome
challenges presented to us.
REMINDER:
Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the close out
message for this week.
http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/
Be blessed!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Day 9: Thursday, January 27
Scripture passage: James 1:16-17 (various versions)
"Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect
gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is
no variation or shadow of turning." James 1:16-17 New King James Version
VERSION: New Living Translation Bible"So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and
perfect comes to us from God above, who created all heaven's lights.* Unlike
them, he never changes or casts shifting shadows."
VERSION: Amplified Bible"Do not be misled, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect
([a]free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all
[that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising
or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse]."
VERSION: The Message Bible vs. 16-18"So, my very dear friends, don't get thrown off course. Every desirable and
beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading
down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, nothing
two-faced, nothing fickle. He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us
off as the crown of all his creatures."
I was fitting to see different versions of Gods word brought to light and
life. Its up to us to use it as Wisdom directs, without fear, reservation, or
lack of whatever. We move in Him who gives us the strength and know how to
proceed.
My Observation
It was recorded in Genesis that everything God made was good.
My Application
Regardless of how and when I used my gifts, God does not revoke perfection or
the giving of gifts because I don't utilize them. I must learn to use them with
His guidance.
My Prayer
Lord, give me courage to see past fear, frustration, and blocked vision. Give
me a clear description of my gifts and how I am supposed to use them.
Like the translation of the Message bible, I have been "off course" for a long
time.
"Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect
gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is
no variation or shadow of turning." James 1:16-17 New King James Version
VERSION: New Living Translation Bible"So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and
perfect comes to us from God above, who created all heaven's lights.* Unlike
them, he never changes or casts shifting shadows."
VERSION: Amplified Bible"Do not be misled, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect
([a]free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all
[that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising
or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse]."
VERSION: The Message Bible vs. 16-18"So, my very dear friends, don't get thrown off course. Every desirable and
beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading
down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, nothing
two-faced, nothing fickle. He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us
off as the crown of all his creatures."
I was fitting to see different versions of Gods word brought to light and
life. Its up to us to use it as Wisdom directs, without fear, reservation, or
lack of whatever. We move in Him who gives us the strength and know how to
proceed.
My Observation
It was recorded in Genesis that everything God made was good.
My Application
Regardless of how and when I used my gifts, God does not revoke perfection or
the giving of gifts because I don't utilize them. I must learn to use them with
His guidance.
My Prayer
Lord, give me courage to see past fear, frustration, and blocked vision. Give
me a clear description of my gifts and how I am supposed to use them.
Like the translation of the Message bible, I have been "off course" for a long
time.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Day 8: Wednesday, January 26
Scripture Passage: James 1:15 NKJV
"Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings fourth death."
My Observation
Sin becomes the character of the person who gives it the opportunity to flourish.
My Application
The Word said that "desire has [been] conceived" thus promoting the OK for sin to exist. How then may you fight this temptation? Knowing it's not God should humble me enough to back away and looking to the Holy Spirit for an alternative action. A Christian knows that opportunity available, we just actively choose the wrong route.
"Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings fourth death."
My Observation
Sin becomes the character of the person who gives it the opportunity to flourish.
My Application
The Word said that "desire has [been] conceived" thus promoting the OK for sin to exist. How then may you fight this temptation? Knowing it's not God should humble me enough to back away and looking to the Holy Spirit for an alternative action. A Christian knows that opportunity available, we just actively choose the wrong route.
Day 7: Tuesday, January 25
Scripture Passage: James 1:13-14 NKJV
"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be
tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when
he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." James 1:13-14 NKJV
Reference - Isaiah 54:16-17 NKJV
'"Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who
brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the spoiler to
destroy.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises
against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants
of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD."'
My Observation
God is beyond temptation. Its not his character nor is heinterested in the
demise of His creation. it would not make sense to create a masterpiece then
destroy it or deface/devalue it.
My Application
Is 54:16-17 says God created the blacksmith that blows the coals of fire who
fashions the weapon of destruction. He also created the spoiler to destroy it...
SPOILER - 2) robs, ravages, plunder; 6) any competitor, entrant, or candidate
who has no chanse of ultimate victory but does will enough to spoil the chances
of another.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper. That is physical, emotional, vocal,
mental, spiritual...none of it has any chance. This proves James 1:13-14.
I believe we can be our own "spoiler" when it comes to moving in the things of
God. What's our problem when we know the truth?
"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be
tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when
he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." James 1:13-14 NKJV
Reference - Isaiah 54:16-17 NKJV
'"Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who
brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the spoiler to
destroy.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises
against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants
of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD."'
My Observation
God is beyond temptation. Its not his character nor is heinterested in the
demise of His creation. it would not make sense to create a masterpiece then
destroy it or deface/devalue it.
My Application
Is 54:16-17 says God created the blacksmith that blows the coals of fire who
fashions the weapon of destruction. He also created the spoiler to destroy it...
SPOILER - 2) robs, ravages, plunder; 6) any competitor, entrant, or candidate
who has no chanse of ultimate victory but does will enough to spoil the chances
of another.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper. That is physical, emotional, vocal,
mental, spiritual...none of it has any chance. This proves James 1:13-14.
I believe we can be our own "spoiler" when it comes to moving in the things of
God. What's our problem when we know the truth?
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