Each
of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Romans
15:2
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THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S
VERSE...
Being
depressed and dissatisfied with life can be caused by a myriad of things. But
for many of us, these are symptoms that we have focused too much on ourselves
and are angry with life. We have forgotten to count our blessings, thank and
praise God, and help those around us. This verse addresses the last in this
list: thinking of others is just what Christ did. It makes a difference in the
life we bless and we also find ourselves immensely blessed.
MY PRAYER...
Holy
and Matchless God, help me to see the brokenness, hurt, and difficulties in the
lives around me, not so I can gloat or feel better about myself, but so that I
might bless another with your love and grace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
TIMES OF REFRESHING
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Repent,
then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of
refreshing may come from the Lord”
(Acts
3:19, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD
God
promises in His Word to bring you times of refreshing. He doesn’t want you to
live overwhelmed, in despair, or weighted down by burdens in this life.
Scripture says that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. That means He
wants you to live without pressure. He doesn’t expect you to figure everything
out because He already has a plan for your good, and whatever He asks you to
do, He equips you for it.
One
of the ways people feel heavy and overwhelmed in this life is by carrying
unnecessary burdens or taking on responsibility that God never required. When
we get out of step with God, when we go against His Word, things become more
difficult. Condemnation and guilt can creep in and cause us to try to “work
harder” the next time.
If
you’ve found yourself in this cycle of works, or if you know you are out of
step with Him, today is great day to find your new beginning! He wants to
refresh you. He wants to empower you with His strength. Why don’t you turn to
Him with an open and humble heart? Repent, let go of the past, and start moving
forward. Receive His love and grace and enjoy times of refreshing with Him!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father
God, I come to You with an open and humble heart. I choose to submit myself to
You and surrender my ways to Your ways. I make the choice to change and thank
You for empowering me and refreshing me today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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