More of Jesus: More Than Just Enough

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God Bless.

More of Jesus: More than Just Enough
by Anne Graham Lotz, Fixing My Eyes on Jesus

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14

What’s the desire of your heart? Are you satisfied with just enough, or do you want more? More peace, more hope, more joy, more love, more fulfillment.

I want more! I want more than just being saved from God’s wrath, more than calling myself a Christian, more than just a ticket to heaven, more than the bare minimum God offers.

I’ve concluded that it won’t be enough until, like the apostle Paul, my faith becomes sight and I know Him as fully as I am known by Him (1 Corinthians 13:12). I long for everything God wants to give me. I want more of His image reflected in my life. More of His Spirit in my service.

More of His glory on my knees.

What are you longing for? If you want more, isn’t it time you began embracing the God-filled life?

Excerpted with permission from Fixing My Eyes on Jesus by Anne Graham Lotz, copyright Zondervan.

Stay in God's Presence

This is something I have longed to do but I can't seem to accomplish. Life's junk gets in my way which causes me to focus on the issues instead of the one who could solve them.

God Bless and more presence.

Stay in God’s Presence

by Joyce Meyer

And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. 
—Psalm 27:6

The psalmist David said that the thing he wanted most was to be with God and to dwell in His presence all the days of his life (See Psalm 27:4). David loved God for who He is, not just for what He did for him.

The Word says that if we abide in the presence of God, He will defeat our enemies, and hide us in the day of trouble (See v.5). God’s attention is on us, but we must keep our attention on Him to enjoy the fullness of His presence in our lives. We must invite God to be involved in everything we do, and then remember to praise Him for His goodness.

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From the book Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2003 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

No Temptation

I need to be reminded of this every day of how temptation is defeated. Knowing it and acting as if it is, a different thing.

This is my struggle. My hope is some day I will be more than a conquer in this area. 

God Bless.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

 But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. As believers, we will be tempted. The idea of temptation relates to how we are attacked or addressed by the world and the forces of evil.

 A thought, a circumstance, words spoken to you; sometimes it doesn't take much to cause us to be tempted. Evil strikes at opportunities that make you feel as though you are powerless to defend. God allows you to be tempted that you may hold strongly to Him and show your faithfulness. You are equipped to stand firm which, in some cases, means to flee from temptation. Feeling the pressure or pull of temptation is not a sin, but following its lead will take you to sin every time. 

 Verse/Commentary courtesy of 'Jesus Daily: Bible Devotional' android app.

The Honor of Following

This devotional says it better than I could possibly think of. May I truly understand what an honor it is to follow the One who died for me.

November 10, 2014

The Honor Of Following
Joe Stowell
Matthew 4:18-22
Then [Jesus] said to them, "Follow Me." -Matthew 4:19
While visiting Jerusalem, a friend of mine saw an old rabbi walking past the Wailing Wall. The interesting thing about the aged rabbi was the five young men walking behind him. They too were walking bent over, limping-just like their rabbi. An Orthodox Jew watching them would know exactly why they were imitating their teacher. They were "followers."

Throughout the history of Judaism, one of the most honored positions for a Jewish man was the privilege of becoming a "follower" of the local rabbi. Followers sat at the rabbi's feet as he taught. They would study his words and watch how he acted and reacted to life and others. A follower would count it the highest honor to serve his rabbi in even the most menial tasks. And, because they admired their rabbi, they were determined to become like him.

When Jesus called His disciples to follow Him (Matt. 4:19), it was an invitation to be changed by Him, to become like Him, and to share His passion for those who need a Savior. The high honor of being His follower should show in our lives as well. We too have been called to catch the attention of the watching world as we talk, think, and act just like Jesus-the rabbi, the teacher, of our souls.

Thank You, Lord, for the high honor of being
called to follow You. May my life so imitate
You that others will know that You are the
pursuit of my life and the rabbi of my soul.
Follow Jesus and let the world know He is your rabbi.

© 2014 by RBC Ministries. All rights reserved.

Trust God's Grace

Trust God's grace? I know sometimes I use and possibly abuse it; and sometimes I don't use it enough in my life which leaves me to believe I don't understand the full depth of it but I want to. 

Thankfully I am a work in progress.

God Bless.

Trust God's Grace
by Joyce Meyer - posted November 10, 2014

I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.
—Galatians 2:21 NKJV

I discovered years ago that every time I became frustrated it was because I was trying to do something myself, in my own strength, instead of putting my faith in God and receiving His grace (help). Receiving a revelation of God's grace was a major breakthrough for me. I was always "trying" to do something and leaving God out of the loop. I tried to change myself and my husband and children, tried to get healed, tried to prosper, tried to make my ministry grow, and tried to change every circumstance in my life that I did not like. I was frustrated because none of my trying was producing any good results.

God will not permit us to succeed without Him. If He did, we would take the credit that is due Him. If we could change people, we would be changing them to suit our purposes, which would steal their freedom to make their own choices. I finally learned to pray for what I thought needed to be changed and let God do it His way in His timing. When I began trusting His grace, I entered His rest. Grace is always flowing to us in every situation, but it must be received by faith.

Lord, give me the understanding of Your grace that frees me from doing things in my own strength. Help me to do my part and rest in the fact that You will do the rest. Amen.

From the book The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2011 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

Have You Forsaken Me, Lord?

Love this devotional. 

Sometimes I need a  reminder I am human and I get mad at God and the best part He's not in heaven ready to throw a lighting bolt down on my head because I get all caught up in life and take my eye off the prize.

He understands me and is anxiously awaiting for me to come back home where I belong.

God Bless.

"My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" (NLT) -Matthew 27:46 

It's okay to be angry at God for a short time, but don't walk away from your relationship with Him. 

Don't allow your anger to become uncontrolled. Instead, work through the anger and emotions. 

Your relationship with Him will grow deeper and stronger. In time, you will look back on this time with a renewed spirit of the glories God can do. 

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Don't Worry About Tomorrow

Okay, I have never been able to get this scripture mastered. Have you seen what is going on in the world today? 

Gee's it's hard not to be worried. You just don't know what is waiting for you around the corner amore. 

You just get one test done and over with and bam! Your hit with another one, sometimes a little more harder than the last one.

So today I make the decision not to worry and let God be God.

God Bless.

So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. (NLT) -Matthew 6:34 At the very root of worry is fear. Fear of the unknowns or what if's can erode away the security we find in God. 

Don't let this fear overtake you and allow the worry to creep in your thoughts. Place your confidence in Jesus that He will provide and comfort you. Then pray. 

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Take Time to Get to Know People

Always the rest of the story and you can't fill my shoes and walk a mile in them.

To judge is easy, to listen, get to know some one, and then be willing not to share their lives and heartaches to the world is priceless.

God Bless

Take Time to Get to Know People

by Joyce Meyer

Be honest in your judgment and do not decide at a glance (superficially and by appearances); but judge fairly and righteously.
—John 7:24

Today’s verse is a very clear, specific word from God to us. He tells us not to judge people superficially or by appearances.

For years I was the kind of person who made snap judgments. God seriously dealt with me about it several times, and I finally realized the danger of judging hastily and superficially.

Before we judge people, we must take time to get to know who they really are. Otherwise, (1) we can approve of someone because they appear to be something, when in fact they are not; or (2) we can disapprove of someone because of some outward appearance or action, when that individual is actually a wonderful person inside.

We all have our little quirks, our odd little actions, behaviors, and ways that are not easily understood by others. God Himself does not judge by appearances and we need to follow His example.

David would never have been chosen to be king if people had judged superficially. Even his own family disregarded him. But God saw David’s heart, the heart of a shepherd. God saw a worshipper, someone who had a heart for Him, someone who was pliable and moldable in His hand. These are qualities God values, but they aren’t always obvious at a glance.

I encourage you to seek God and let the Holy Spirit speak to you about people. He knows their hearts, and He will tell you whether to beware or pursue a relationship with them. Trust Him, not your own judgment, to lead you as you get to know people and develop relationships.

God's word for you today: Have the same attitude toward others that you would like them to have toward you.

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From the book Hearing from God Each Morning: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2010 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.