“For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” (2 Tim 1:7 NET)

The Word of God tells us that we have been given a spirit of power, love and self-control, so the question is are we walking in the gifts so freely given to us? Operating in any other way is contrary to God’s Word and does not reap positive results. Fear leads to every negative response and reaction possible. In order to see action and positive results we must operate  in the power that has been gifted to us, being determined to complete our God given assignments by responding and reacting in love, while demonstrating  self-control in all things. We serve an awesome God who has ultimately imputed his miraculous power into us so that He will be glorified.

To God Be The Glory!!!

Many people don’t give much thought to how they treat others or how their mistreatment can have damaging affects on a person’s life. Perhaps they are not aware of the importance and responsibility Christ has placed on us to treat others with love. It is so important in our walk with God that Christ stated it as the second greatest command, “to love our neighbor as ourselves.” Individuals that have a healthy self-image normally treat themselves well, in the same way Christ expects us to show love and respect to everyone. If it’s a priority to God as Christians it should be a priority to us. As long as it depends on us let us strive to be at peace with all men.

Good morning my precious Child, be reminded of my love for you today.

You are the apple of my eye, I’ve actually engraved your name on my hand. I love you so much I died for you thousands of years before you were born so that you would have an abundant life. I provided friends for you called Grace & Mercy so you would always know that no matter what happens in your life my love for you will never end. And in case you are wondering, our love is different than any other love you will ever experience, death, life, angels, demons, the present, the future, powers, height, depth or anything in all creation will never stop me from loving you. Our love is everlasting and I delight in blessing you and making sure you are protected from all harm and danger. I desire for you to walk in excellence, possessing the very best as a Kings child. Your inheritance is as great as my love that enables goodness and mercy to chase you down. You are always on my mind and I long to spend time with you, I dwell in your praise and worship. My desire is to live in your heart to empower love and strength so that even your shadow will exemplify my Glory demonstrated through you. Stay in peace and confidence knowing that my love encamps around and through you forevermore. I am concerned about every detail of your life so never feel like you can’t bring all things to me to handle, don’t try to carry the load yourself it will only burden you. Continue to stay under my wings where you will find refuge from this world, I have made provisions for you so rest completely in me.

Your Loving Father

Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. Gal 3:6 NAS

Righteousness is only obtained through a believers faith based on Jesus Christ. There is nothing we can do on our own to gain it, and we surely do not deserve it. It is by the perfection, holiness, and sacrifice of Jesus precious blood that God looks through Jesus to see us as righteous. That covering blesses us with many benefits reserved for the children of God, David proclaimed in Psalms 34:

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;

Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned.

 Although we will never obtain perfection in the physical our goal should be to display the faith and qualities of Jesus to show our obedience and love towards a gracious Father.

 To God Be The Glory!!!

Never underestimate the power of God…

Because of your sins you were sold; because of your transgressions your mother was sent away.

When I came, why was there no one? When I called, why was there no one to answer? Was my arm too short to deliver you? Do I lack the strength to rescue you? By a mere rebuke I dry up the sea, I turn rivers into a desert; their fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst. I clothe the heavens with darkness and make sackcloth its covering.” (Isaiah 50:1-3)

Standing on the Word, will you join me in faith?

The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”

(Numbers  11:23)

…If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him. He who doesn't love me doesn't keep my words. The word which you hear isn't mine, but the Father's who sent me. (John 14:23-24 GW)

 Many people believe in the existence of God but fail to develop a personal and intimate relationship with Him through the Holy Spirit. Cultivating a relationship with Christ should cause us to engrave his Word into our hearts and minds surrendering total obedience unto God. When we do so Christ tells us that “My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.” I can’t think of anything more wonderful than the only true and living God dwelling within us. What an honor and privilege it is to serve and be a child of the only true and living God.

We make a choice to believe but we have a responsibility to keep God’s word.