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2013 Day 306 – Ezekiel 24-26, Psalm 125-126

02 Saturday Nov 2013

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God’s ability to restore is beyond our comprehension. Forests burn to the ground and are able to grow back. Bones break and are able to heal. The same can be said for times of sorrow in our lives. Psalm 126:5 says, Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. We may feel the pain and sorrow of loss or from someone who has hurt us, but God will heal us over time. We must trust God to restore us in the end.

2013 Day 284 – Jeremiah 40-42, Isaiah 24

11 Friday Oct 2013

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I do not have very mush to say about today’s reading other than to say God is always in control. His punishment and His grace are always just and timely. When it feels you are alone, He is right there with you waiting for you to allow His healing power to restore you.

2013 Day 281 – Jeremiah 31-33, Isaiah 21

08 Tuesday Oct 2013

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Even though we are sometimes led through dark times in our lives, God is able to restore us and lead us back to a place of restoration. In Jeremiah 32:42 it says, “This is what the Lord says: As I have brought all this great calamity on this people, so I will give them all the prosperity I have promised them.” Through disobedience the Israelites experienced calamity, but God knew it would not be forever and there would be healing. God knows we can not experience pain and suffering without being wounded. We require healing and and He is there to provide it for us if we trust in Him. Jeremiah 33:6 says, “Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” Over time and through the power of God in us, we can experience true healing and health. We must never think we are unable to be completely healed. We must ask for it and trust that God can provide because He is able to heal us and ultimately bring us peace.

 

2013 Day 216 – 1 Chronicles 5-7, Psalm 103

04 Sunday Aug 2013

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In 2 Chronicles 16 Solomon prays a prayer of dedication for the temple. As you read the prayer you hear Solomon’s voice almost knowing the fate of the Israelites. He knows no one is perfect and they will suffer for their sins. His prayer is for the people is to remember God’s presence in the lives of the Israelites no matter how far they stray away from God. This is a great reminder for us too. No matter how far we stray from God, His presence in our lives will never be diminished; it is our focus on Him that changes. 1 Chronicles 7:14 strengths this thought as Solomon’s prayer is answered by God with these words, If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. We must humble ourselves to the point where we know we are nothing without God’s presence and leading in our lives.

2013 Day 52 – Skit Guys – Little Billy: My God is so Big

21 Thursday Feb 2013

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For our reflection day this week, I came across another great Skit Guys video. This one had me laughing the whole time… right up until the last minute and a half of the video. It is 12:32 in length, but it is worth the effort to watch the whole thing. Unfortunately, the video is not on YouTube yet so I could not embed it below, but I have shared the link to their site so you can view the video there. Please come back here and share your thoughts. As always, I would love to read them.

http://skitguys.com/videos/item/little-billy-my-god-is-so-big 

2012 Day 33 – Mark 5

02 Thursday Feb 2012

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I always wondered why Jesus told the little girl’s parents not to say anything about the miracle of bringing her back from the dead. I always assumed and read in a few places that the reason was because Jesus wasn’t ready to begin heavy confrontations with the religious leaders. I’m sure this was part of it, but one of the notes in my Bible also suggested that Jesus also wanted to have the actions of His miracles speak for themselves. People were swarming all around Jesus and it was clear that He could heal the sick. He wanted people to come to Him freely, which is exactly how He wants us to come to Him now. He does not want us to be forced, but He wants us to make Him a part of our lives.

2012 Day 25 – Matthew 8

25 Wednesday Jan 2012

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There are many great stories in today’s reading, but  the one that always gets me is the story of the Centurion. The way he displays his faith to Jesus is a great example of how we should carry out our faith. In verse 8 it says “The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” There are many times when I ask Jesus for help, only to keep second guessing whether He has the will to help me. The faith of the Centurion shows his understanding of Jesus’ power and willingness to heal. Why can’t I be more like the Centurion who asks and knows that Jesus is more than capable? More importantly, why can’t I simply trust Him with the answer He gives me when it not the one I really wanted? His plan is perfect! I need to know He has a much better perspective than me!

2012 Day 21 – Luke 6

21 Saturday Jan 2012

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There is so much great stuff in today’s reading. I want to focus in on an area that always made me wonder because I always found it interesting that Jesus seemed to pick the Sabbath as the day He wanted to push the Pharisee’s buttons. Jesus must have known that healing someone on the Sabbath would annoy them, yet He did it anyway. I think some of the reasons are obvious, like wanting them to focus on what is really important rather than simply following the rules. However, I think one of the main things He wanted to show to them was simply that He is the creator of everything, including the Sabbath. If all they cared about was the Sabbath, then they were missing God’s entire reason for creating us in the first place. How many times do I miss God’s reason for doing something in my life because I simply focus in on the thing He has allowed to happen to me instead of learning to pull myself away from the individual incident and learn to see the big picture and His plan for it all.

2012 Day 18 – John 5

18 Wednesday Jan 2012

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The lame man being healed at the pool is a story that has always bothered me. Ever since I was a little boy I remember how troubled I was that it took him 38 years to be healed. For 38 years no one helped this man get into the “healing pool” and it took Jesus to come along to finally heal him. It wasn’t until recently that I realized that this man’s life was put into place to ultimately glorify Jesus. He was asked by God, unknowingly I’m sure, to live out his life for the sole purpose of helping to shine a light on the Messiah. I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand suffering for more that 5 minutes, much less 38 years. I was reflecting with someone today about how easy it is to be an American. We have everything at our fingertips and when we suffer just a little it seems like the whole world is coming down on us. We must accept the life He has given us and know that all circumstances are for His purpose and not ours. I think it is also important to remember that our lives, whether in prosperity or in suffering, is put in place for the sole purpose of glorifying God.

2012 Day 16 – John 4

16 Monday Jan 2012

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One of the notes in my Bible really made me think about verse 34, ““My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.”” Jesus makes a very good point about where He has gotten His nourishment. He got it from giving. How many times have I short changed myself from God’s blessing by simply receiving and not giving of myself to others. How much more fulfilled would I be if I gave as much as I received?

The other passage that got me thinking is the story of the government official and his faith in Jesus’ promise. When Jesus said, “You may go. Your son will live.” the man did not hesitate. He simply left and took Jesus at His word. I need to be more like that. I need to be the one who takes Jesus at his word, knowing He will always be with me.