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Ephesians 6:19-24

28 Thursday Dec 2017

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We can learn a lot from Paul’s final words in his letter to Ephesus. In Ephesians 6:19 he asks for prayer, Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. We all need prayer; even Paul needed it. When we talk about leading a bold and fearless life for Christ, it is important to note it doesn’t come easy unless we have the Holy Spirit helping us. Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your fear and ask God to help give you strength. Through Him we can do anything.

Ephesians 4:7-16

26 Thursday Oct 2017

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We all have our good days and our bad. We all sin and make mistakes. The body of Christ is there to support us in our times of need, just as we are there to support the body of Christ when others need us. We do this because we have a common love created and supported by the love Christ has for us. In Ephesians 7:16 Paul says, From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. As individuals we have our weaknesses, but as a body of believers we are strong and have very few gaps in our faith. If we were all a little more open to understanding how we can work together as a body of Christ, we would all be stronger in our faith and stronger in influence and deed.

Psalm 146

17 Thursday Aug 2017

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When we trust in other men, no matter what their status in life, we put our trust in an flawed savior. In Psalm 146:3-4 the author says, 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. 4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans come to nothing. We are all the same; flawed, sinful, and ultimately inadequate. True hope for the weak can only come from a perfect God and savior.

Psalm 108

13 Saturday May 2017

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With God we can do anything. God’s strength is more powerful than anything put up against us. In Psalm 108:13, David ends the Psalm by saying, With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. The beauty of David’s request is not that he asked for rescue, he asked for victory. With God’s help we can claim more than simple survival, we can claim victory! Let us all look for ways to turn our troubles into powerful opportunities to show God’s love and strength in our lives.

Psalm 90

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

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Today is my oldest daughter’s birthday; she turns 20 today. I will be 50 this year and my mom turned 87 a couple months backs. Where does the time go? While 20 seems like the just the beginning, time seems to accelerate the older we get. Psalm 90:10 says, The length of our days is seventy years – or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Let us not waste our time here on earth. The span of our life is not guaranteed, so we should make the most of the time we have to impact lives for eternity. We are God’s hands and feet if we truly commit to be used by him. Let us not reach the end of your time here on earth and look back with regret.

Psalm 59

07 Saturday Jan 2017

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In Psalm 59, David took the time to praise God for protection during times of persecution. In Psalm 59:17 he says, O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. David calls God his provider of strength and his fortress where he could find comfort. God is this for us as well. When we feel alone and lack the strength to face rouble in this world, God is there to provide protection and strength for us to face it all.

Psalm 57

02 Monday Jan 2017

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In today’s Psalm, David shows that even when facing trials, his faith is strong. In Psalm 57:7 David says, My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music! Though our hearts may be heavy when we struggle, God’s strength never falters. We can rest firmly in His protects and praise Him through it all.

2016 Day 337 – Psalm 31

02 Friday Dec 2016

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David knew he could be strong because he could lean on the strength of the Lord. In Psalm 31:24 David says, Be Strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Our hope comes from God. If we had to rely on our own strength all the time, it would falter. Praise God for being our strength, no matter the circumstances.

2016 Day 335 – Psalm 29

30 Wednesday Nov 2016

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When we trust in the Lord, He is able to give us strength. In Psalm 29:11 David says, The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. We have God’s power available to us when we trust in Him.

2016 Day 334 – Psalm 28

29 Tuesday Nov 2016

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David is faced with trouble in Psalm 28, but he knows God is his source of strength and the only one who provides true salvation. In Psalm 28:8 David says, The Lord is the strength of His people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.