Encourage
one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1
Thessalonians 5:11
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THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
While
Paul's exhortation here is excellent, it is the style of the exhortation we
should especially notice. We live in an age where we are constantly pressured
to emphasize the novel, new, or improved versions of things. But in our lives
as Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing right and just
simply say, "Hey, you're doing well, just keep doing what you're
doing!"
MY PRAYER...
Faithful
Father, thank you for noticing and keeping record of the things I've done that
are good and pleasing to you. Please help me to keep doing those things that
please you, only do them better, that you may be pleased and glorified. In
Jesus name. Amen.
POWER IN HIS WORD
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Your
word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against You”
(Psalm
119:11, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from
Joel and Victoria
Did
you know that the Word of God has the power to protect you and keep you from
doing the things you know you shouldn’t do? Hebrews tells us that the Word of
God is living and active; it’s powerful in our lives. God communicates to us
through His written Word, the Bible, and He communicates with us through His
spoken Word which can come in many ways. In scripture, God spoke to people
through a burning bush, a still small voice, and even a donkey. Today, He may
speak to your heart through a friend, a worship song, or something in creation.
One thing is for sure, when He does speak, your spirit knows it. There is
confirmation in your inner man. God always speaks truth, and truth always sets
you free!
God’s
Word also protects you. When you hold His Word close to your heart, it acts
like a shield around your heart. You hold His Word close to you by meditating
on it, focusing on it, thinking about it and declaring it. As you allow His
truth to sink into your spirit, it will empower you and change you. It will equip
you to live the good life He has prepared for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly
Father, thank You for Your Word which strengthens and protects me. Thank You
for speaking truth to my heart. Help me to hear Your voice more clearly that I
may live a life pleasing to You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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