God’s goal is not to make you happy. It is to make you His.
From Psalm 119:76: “Let Your steadfast love become my comfort according to Your promise to Your servant.“
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Oswald Chambers Quote
God will give us touches of inspiration when He sees we are not in danger of being led away by them.
From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.“
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Gordon MacDonald Quote
Jesus was aware of where true importance lies, where the priorities are. And where your priorities are, there your time will be.
From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Daily Endeavors (Elfchen Series #161)
Discover
Pursuing
Faithful voice
Jesus instills worthiness
Taking up thy cross
Life
Witness
Following
Blessed teacher
Proclaiming God’s truth
Journey forward without fear
Jesus
Serve
Sustaining
Christ’s mission
Sowing faithful seeds
Harvesting from all nations
Discipleship
Faith’s Insight
From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Living by faith in Christ
Conscious of His nearness
Walking daily with trust
Spirit breathes with clearness
Groaning from burdens’ weight
Confident in His Word
Giving all to Jesus
Faith’s insight undeterred
Aiming to please Father
Answers found in Son’s love
Pursuing duty’s faith
Called to seek Him above
Receiving mercy’s touch
Inspiration from grace
Believing divine truth
Faith’s eternal birthplace
Being born from above
Behold, journey awaits
Embracing Lord’s judgment
Redemption’s faithful date
From 2 Corinthians 5:14: “For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.”
Charles Stanley Quote
Adversity is not only a bridge to a deeper relationship with God, but it’s also the path to freedom, healing, and maximum usefulness.
From Hebrews 12:11-13: “Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.“
Monday Memories: Heavenly Message
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When I stumble
My body tumbles
Weakness fills me
Not worthy to see
Attempting to move
Just not in my groove
People walk right by
None saying even “hi”
Ignoring me there
Silence never fair
Feeling so much alone
Picking up my phone
Finding short text to read
Responding to my needs
Standing up now
Kneeling to bow
The message sustains
No, I’m not to blame
“My brother, rise up thee
Now, always follow me”
Jesus!
Originally published April, 2019.
Praising God’s Greatness
From Psalm 145:8: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
Blessing forever, God above
Kneeling, bending every knee
Praising His greatness, Amen!
Justice sown from righteous decrees
Breathing with hope’s newfound freedom
Witnessing God’s mighty moves
Praising daily in worship
Mercy arrives, His Son approves
Riding donkey, comes humble King
Tasting His merciful grace
Praising faith’s new covenant
Heaven’s goodness, let all embrace
Commanding nations, take notice
Setting every sinner free
Praising repeal of darkness
Throughout earth’s many lands and seas
Sounding faith’s endless trumpet
Protecting with blessed light
Praising God’s lasting greatness
Eternal daylight covers night
From Zechariah 9:16: “On that day the Lord their God will save them, for they are the flock of His people, for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on His land.”
Daily Devotions (Elfchen Series #160)
Witness
Praising
From whom
Every blessing flows
Our Lord, our Creator
Gratitude
Proclaim
Maturing
In Christ
Hope’s eternal message
Walking in His light
Faith
Rejoice
Transforming
Spirit’s presence
Love never ceases
Grace arrives from above
Reverence
A. B. Simpson Quote
God is ever wanting to add to us, to develop us, to enlarge us, to teach us more and more.
From 1 Peter 5:10: “And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.“
A. B. (Albert Benjamin) Simpson (1843-1919) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author. He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
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