Nov 30, 2024 … O. So Grateful! …

Nov 30, 2024 … O. So Grateful!    …       

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  Please take the time to take in this song with music and lyrics Brandon Lake singing … Gratitude … gratefully sharing all that he had to give to God for all that God had done for him.   

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Highlight Passage: … Daniel 6:10 [NLT] …

10 But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.          

…  Daniel’s prays His gratitude to God in spite of the threats to his life. 

Highlight Passage (in context): … Daniel 6:1-10  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Even under threat from King Darius’ officers, Daniel remained thankful and loyal to God.         

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Reference Passage: … Psalm 107:1 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…  King David calls on God’s people to be thankful to the Lord for God’s love which endures forever.     

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 5:20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… The Apostle Paul exhorts fellow Christians to give thanks for all God has done for His people.     

Reference Passage: … Colossians 3:17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK ... </b> 

… Once again Paul exhorts his fellow Christians to express our thanks to God in all that we do or say.     

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… And again we see the Apostle Paul charging fellow Christians to take our worries/cares to God in prayer, thanking Him for all He had done for His chosen people.      

Reference Passage: … 1Thessalonians 5:18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… God, thru the Apostle Paul, also charges His people - i.e., born-again Christians - to be thankful in ALL situations.  

Reference Passage: … James 1:17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… James, the brother of Jesus, calls on fellow Christians to realize that every gift we’re given comes from God.

  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author -  Tom Felton … AT THIS LINK  -    related a true story of a fisherman who survived for three weeks on raw fish and rainwater in his damaged catamaran.   But, … he was discovered and saved by another Mexican fishing boat.  And for finding and saving him, the weather-beaten fisherman said, “To the captain and fishing company that saved my life, I’m just so grateful!” 

Like the beleaguered fisherman in the ODB story, I’m sure grateful to God for relentlessly and patiently pursuing me and saving me in spite of myself; … and then giving me the keys to God’s kingdom.  What about you?  Are you as convicted with gratitude, as Brandon Lake sings in the linked song; …  and from God’s truth in the attached Scriptures, … to live out our lives with hearts of thankfulness and gratitude … EVERY DAY?        

                                                                    

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, …I’m so grateful that I’m looking for ways to express my gratitude, Lord.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray. again today, that all reading here will join me today, … to do what we can to thank you, Lord, for all that you’ve done for me, … mosts especially for saving me from myself.      … Amen

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Blogger Note: Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 29, 2024 … Enough, Lord!! …

Nov 29, 2024 … Enough, Lord!!   …      

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...   Please take the time to take in this song with music and lyrics with the group Maverick City singing … God Problems … sharing that there are some problems too big for man to solve.   

   

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Highlight Passage: … Job 13:2 [NLT] … 

3 As for me, I would speak directly to the Almighty.  I want to argue my case with God Himself.    

…  Job’s plea to take his case directly to God rather than hear it from “friends.”                                                         

Highlight Passage (in context): … Job 13:1-12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… We read of Job’s frustration with his so-called friends and Job’s desire to take his frustrations straight to God Himself.                                            

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Reference Passage: … 2Chronicles 20:15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King Jehoshaphat hears from God’s Spirit as the enemies of Judah approach Jerusalem.     

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 3:5-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… God’s wisdom, thru Solomon, calling on God’s people to trust His way and on our own way.   

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 55:8-9 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK ... 

… God’s people are reminded by God’s Prophet that sometimes our challenges ares simply God-sized problems and simply unsolvable by man.     

Reference Passage: … Matthew 5:1-8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Jesus teaches His followers that God blesses those who pursue their way by following Him.      

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… God, thru the Apostle Paul, charges his people - i.e., born-again Christians - to take our worries/cares to Him in prayer rather than trying to take our frustrations on ourselves.  

Reference Passage: … 2Timothy 3:16-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… The Apostle Paul shows Timothy (and us) that God provides His followers with all the direction we need thru His word.

  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author -  Kenneth Peterson … AT THIS LINK   tells a true story of a man filing a legal restraining order against God after dealing with frustrations he just couldn’t handle.  The judge, of course, dismissed the case as ridiculous and ordered the man to be treated by mental health professionals.     

But I think many - if not all of my readers here - can identify with what is depicted in the attached photo, can’t we?  Sometimes we just want to take our frustrations to God and ask for His guidance and help.  Job certainly did, … as we read in the highlight passage.  And God’s word tells us, in the Scriptures above, to bring any/all challenges to Him as we seek His peace and direction.  That’s why i’m here into God’s truth every day, praying for His guidance and help.   How about you?    

                                                                    

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, …I’m so grateful for Your word, Lord, which keeps me on Your track in life.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray. again today, that all reading here will join me today, … to continue to seek Your direction and guidance, Lord, thru Your word.     … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 28, 2024 … Happy Thanksgiving Day!! …

Nov 28, 2024 … Happy Thanksgiving Day!!   …       

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...   Please take the time to take in this song with lyrics with Don Moen singing … Grace That Is Greater … showing that God’s forgiving grace is greater than all our sin.  

Pardoned from our sin by God's grace ... 

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Highlight Passage: … Micah 7:18 [NLT] … 

18 Where is another God like You,  Who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of His special people?  You will not stay angry with Your people forever, because You delight in showing unfailing love.           

…  God’s mercy and grace will ultimately forgive and pardon the sins of His chosen and faithful remnant of people.                                                        

Highlight Passage (in context): … Micah 7:18-20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God declares, through the Prophet Micah, that God’s grace and forgiveness is greater than all the sin of mankind.                                          

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Reference Passage: … 2Chronicles 7:14 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… God’s promise to His faithful remnant of believers to restore and forgive them (us).   

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 55:7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… God’s promise, thru Isaiah, that when we turn to God for His mercy, He will forgive our sinfulness with His grace.   

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 1:7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK ... </b> 

… The Apostle Paul teaches truth about how our Lord is rich in grace and willing to pardon the sins of repentant sinners.   

<b><u>Reference Passage:</u> … Hebrews 8:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  </b> 

… Christians are promised God’s forgiving grace.     

Reference Passage: … 1John 1:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… God, thru the Apostle John, shows that when Christians humbly confess and repent of their (our) sin, God will cleanse them (us) for their (our) any and all sin.    

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author -  Lisa M Samra … AT THIS LINK  -  shares about the American tradition of two turkeys being granted a pardon by the President of the USA from being killed and roasted on Thanksgiving Day, … illustrating the power of a pardon, … just as we, who believe in God’s forgiving grace, are granted a pardon from the death sentence for our sins when we humbly and willingly confess our sins before God’s throne of grace.    

And on this special Thanksgiving Day holiday, i pray that all who read my words here today, … those who join me to be so grateful for the mercy and grace offered by God to those who are willing to humbly confess and repent of their (our) sins.  Because, … if you, my friend, are one of those humble and repentant souls, YOU ARE FORGIVEN; and will live - FOREVER - with our God in heaven.  … HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!     

                                                                    

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, …I’m so grateful for Your forgiving mercy and grace, dear Lord. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray. again today, that all reading here will join me today, … to celebrate, with thankful hearts, as we walk free from the death penalty for our sins, granted by Your grace, Lord!  HALLELUJAH!!     … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 27, 2024 … Walking In The Light …

Nov 27, 2024 …  Walking In The Light   …      

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...   Please take the time to take in this song with lyrics with Tim Hughs leading in worship and singing … Light Of The World … calling on Christians to walk in the light of Christ.

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Highlight Passage: … John 1:5 [NLT] … 

5 The light shines in the darkness; and the darkness can never extinguish it.           

…  God, thru John’s teaching of truth that Jesus came to be the Light to shine in this darkened world.                                                        

Highlight Passage (in context): … John 1:4-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… God declares through God’s word that Jesus came into the world to be THE LIGHT of the world                                                                        

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 27:1a [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of God being the light of his life, defeating the fears of the darkness.   

Reference Passage: … Psalms 119:105 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… David also declares that God’s light, thru His word, shines a light on his (and our) path in life.  

Reference Passage: … Matthew 5:14-16 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK ... 

… Jesus calls on His followers (i.e., His disciples)  to reflect and shine His light into the darkness of this world.  

Reference Passage: … John 8:12, 9:5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Jesus clearly states that HE is the light of the world and following His light will lead us out of the darkness.    

Reference Passage: … 2Timothy 1:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Paul calls on Timothy to preach the truth that Jesus has become THE LIGHT of His good news to dispel the darkness of the world.  

Reference Passage:… Revelation 22:5 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK ... 

… God reveals to John that Jesus becomes all the light of heaven. 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author -  Patricia Raybon … AT THIS LINK  -   relayed the story of the community of Highland Park, Michigan one year not being able to pay their utility bill and the power company turning off the power to light their street lights, making walking on the streets more dangerous.  But a non-profit group raised the money to set up solar power street lights, making the streets so much more safe.  

And in a nutshell analogy that’s what Jesus did, sent by God, to become THE LIGHT of the world so that we can - AND WILL -  live in and the Light of heaven for eternity (see Scriptures shared above).   So our question today is … are we walking our paths in life illuminated by the Light of Christ; … or are we walking in the darkness of this ever darkening world?  Personally, I’m seeking to follow the Light of Christ; … how about you?  

                                                                    

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, …for lighting my path with Your word.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray. again today, that all reading here will join me today, … to walk to - and by - the Light of Your word, Lord.     … Amen

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Blogger Note: Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.