Follow this train of thought with me… Just left of the word “In” in Genesis 1:1 (“In the beginning…”) the entire universe did not exist. But by the end of Genesis 1:31 the entire universe had been made. Amazing! God created the entire universe in one week! Now notice this: God knew what he was … Continue reading
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40-days Devotional Guide for February 25, 2012
Saturday: (The sixth of seven Communions) 1 Corinthians 11:26 (NKJV) 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. Tomorrow will complete our 2012 40-days season. It has been a wonderful but perhaps long 40-days season for you. Good new! Just like Jesus’ … Continue reading
40-days Devotional Guide for Monday, February 20
Monday: Good morning and Good Monday! Well here we go…the final week. It is my prayer that you and I will finish strong. Let’s stay focused and remember why we have come this far – for the love of Christ. This week I will walk us through some exercises that will help us look at … Continue reading
A Strong Affirmation for the Storms of Life…
How I will face each day – I will remember that every problem, discouragement, and heartache I face today is, in truth, a great opportunity in disguise. I will, therefore, not allow myself to be overwhelmed by the temporary, but will enthusiastically persevere daily knowing that God is working all things together for my good. … Continue reading
Daily 40-day Devotional Guide
Good morning! Welcome to Day 30! We are 75% complete! Yesterday was one of my fast days and last night I was so hungry – fasting never seems to get easier for me – and I was so tempted to just take a nimble but I reminded myself of all my dear people who are … Continue reading
Devotional Guide for the Week of February 12…
Good morning on this 28th day of our 40-days! It has been an absolutely wonderful morning already as the first call of the day was a praise report concerning another absolute miracle that occurred as a result of our 40-days of prayer and fasting (more on this later). I truly believe we are on to … Continue reading
A Businessman’s Prayer
A lot has happened since my last entry. At the top of the list is a new granddaughter (!!!). I welcome Anne Elizabeth Kemp into the world. May God’s grace be with her all her days and may they be many. This morning in my prayer time I ran across this little prayer that I … Continue reading
Is humility a “God-thing” or a “Me-thing”?
Affirmation: I shall not allow pride to enter into my life, thinking that I can please God in my own strength; rather I shall remember that a pure life is only achieved through the presence and power of God in my life. You will save the humble people; but Your eyes are on the haughty, … Continue reading
A strong affirmation for the strong Christian…
I shall live a life of obedience to God’s laws and statutes. (2 Samuel 22:23) For all His judgments were before me; and as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. Good morning! If I had to name the number one characteristic of “best practice” discipleship it would be that the best practice … Continue reading
Affirmation & Prayer for Purity
AFFIRMATION: I shall not intentionally seek out salacious (tawdry, sensual, impure) material (written, verbal or visual) but will intentionally seek out and dwell on that which is: true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). 2 Timothy 2:22 New King James Version (NKJV) 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, … Continue reading