Here is a special audio of Jimmy Dean's Mom I Owe You. I wanted to share this for Mother's Day. Enjoy! elsalioness:D
Becoming Like Christ
Read: Ephesians 4:17-24
Receiving God’s gift of salvation through Christ is a one-time event, but to become like Him often requires suffering and struggle. It involves putting off old sinful habits and replacing them with new godly ones. Paul wrote, “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt . . . [and] put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:22-24).
What is troubling you today? God may be using the kind rebuke of a friend or a painful trial to prompt you to get rid of a sinful habit and to replace it with godly character (Rom. 8:29; 1 Peter 4:1-2).
The process of becoming like Christ is sometimes painful, but it’s always worth it.
]]>Surprise Me!
Read: Ephesians 3:14-21
Do you like surprises? Would you ever dare say, “Surprise me!” to God? A lot of us are a little scared to do that. Yes, we have faith that God is good and that He loves us. Yet we’re afraid we won’t like what He chooses for us.
God's thoughts and ways are not like ours (Isa. 55:8), and He wants to bless us. He delights in His children who trust Him and are willing to say, "Surprise me, Lord!"
]]>True Trust
Read: 9:1-11
If you didn’t know him, you might think Nick Vujicic has everything going for him. Nick has never had a sore arm. He’s never had knee problems. He’s never smashed his finger in a door, stubbed his toe, or banged his shin against a table leg.
But that’s because Nick doesn’t have a shin. Or a toe. Or a finger. Or a knee. Or an arm. Nick was born with no arms and no legs. Before you begin to feel sorry for Nick, read his words. “God won’t let anything happen to us in our life unless He has a good purpose for it all. I completely gave my life to Christ at the age of 15 after reading John 9. Jesus said that the reason the man was born blind was ‘so that the works of God may be revealed through him.’ . . . I now see that glory revealed as He is using me just the way I am and in ways others can’t be used.” Nick travels the world to spread the gospel and love of Jesus.
Nick says, “If I can trust in God with my circumstances, then you can trust in God with your circumstances. . . . The greatest joy of all is having Jesus Christ in my life and living the godly purpose He has for me.”
Can we say that? Can we look beyond our limitations and have the same trust in God that transformed a man with no arms or legs into a missionary for Jesus?
Lord,
shape my life as only You can, guiding each day by Your loving plan.
Take what You need and give what You will;
My life is Yours to use and to fill. Trusting God turns problems into
opportunities.
Here is a special audio of Jimmy Dean's Mom I Owe You. I wanted to share this for Mother's Day. Enjoy! elsalioness:D
I want to tell all Bible Fellowship members how I love your photos, music, posts. So beautiful to share God's love. We grow stronger every day through our fellowship with Him together. Thank You! elsalioness:D
READ: Jeremiah 6:16-21
More than 2,500 years ago, Jeremiah reminded us that there is nothing more relevant than the truth of the past. Even though he was regarded as a relic of his time, he urged his neighbors to walk in the old paths of truth so that they would find peace and rest for their souls (Jer. 6:16). Today, we can still find rest and peace in Jesus, our eternal source of truth (Matt. 11:28).
]]>READ: 1 Peter 3:8-12
Our moods can affect the people around us—our family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. Our life touches people, whether for good or bad. Each person is responsible for his or her own reaction to us, of course. Yet the way we behave makes a difference in others’ lives.
The apostle Peter encouraged us to have compassion for others, to love, to be tenderhearted and courteous, and not to return evil for evil but rather blessing (1 Peter 3:8-9). Following his instructions may be difficult for us on a day when we feel cranky. By depending on the Holy Spirit, we can have a positive impact on everyone we meet—even if all we do is smile or listen.
Let’s paint our world in bright colors today.
]]>Read: Isaiah 40:25-41:1
There is a promise of spiritual vitality that defies the ravages of time. “Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” (Isa. 40:30-31).
Isaiah used the eagle as a symbol of freedom and endurance, held aloft by a source of power outside itself. As we put our hope and trust in the Lord, we are carried along by His strength and not our own. The psalmist said it is the Lord who nourishes us so that our “youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Ps. 103:5).
Are we taking advantage of God’s anti-aging power? It’s promised to all who put their trust in Him for strength of heart, vigor of spirit, and energy of soul. Growing old is a blessing when you’re growing closer to God.
]]>Do you ever wonder what it takes to please God? It couldn’t be clearer than in Proverbs. Ask God to give you a willing heart as you prepare to be counselled by him.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline (Proverbs 1:7)
There
is a well-known saying in Spanish: ‘Tell me who you walk with and I will tell
you who you are.’ Who you associate with reveals a lot about you.
It is interesting that fear of the Lord (vs 1–7) and choosing friends (vs
10–19) are the first two subjects in the book of Proverbs. As Solomon, through
the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, lays the foundation on how to live a
successful life, he gives two clear points of emphasis – wisdom through fear of
the Lord and foolishness through poor relationships (v 7).
Take time to check out Psalm 128:1, Psalm 112:1, Proverbs 8:13, Job 1:1 and 2
Corinthians 5:11a. In each passage, fear of the Lord has a direct correlation
to walking in his ways. Each is a direct rebuke of foolish, undisciplined
living.
Do you desire to be filled with wisdom and knowledge? Do you want to honour God
with your life and fear him with a holy fear? Then start by looking at your
influences. Who do you spend time with? Who influences you? Is it God, or is it
unhealthy friendships?