Days of Doubt
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Psalm 77:11
In 1970, Ronald Dunn began keeping a record of answered prayers and special blessings in a little book. He misplaced the book but found it again several years later at a time when his faith was floundering. He was surprised that he had forgotten most of the incidents he had written about.
As he was reading, something happened. “My memory of God’s faithfulness was revived and my sagging faith began to recover,” he said. “Remembering had restored my confidence in the Lord.” Dunn now encourages Christians to keep a book of remembrance, recording God’s activity in their lives. “One day,” he writes, “it may mean the difference between victory and defeat.”
In Psalm 77, Asaph’s faith was also floundering. After listing his serious doubts, he asked, “Has God forgotten to be gracious?” (v.9). Suddenly he stopped and said: “I will remember the years of [God’s] right hand….I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember Your wonders of old” (vv.10-11). The act of remembering obviously revived his faith. Just read the rest of the psalm!
Why not create your own book of remembrance, recording God’s wonderful deeds? Then read it often, especially on days of doubt.
Sentiment
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Each day brings me new courage and strength to tackle every impediment that comes my way. And this verse is absolutely a great help for me. Thank you, Lord. Unending love, amazing grace. 
Handling Time and Stress
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009We must work the work of him who sent me.
John 9:4
People have a need for intimate communication. Aside from this, there is also a need for us to know how to handle the demands on our time. Jesus lived with a sense of purpose few understand. He never seemed to be in a hurry. He never traveled more than a few hundred miles altogether. Yet, Jesus revealed a secret that is indeed the answer to all of our time-and-stress-related problems today.
Everything that consumed Him–activities, travel, and relationships–He submitted to His Father. “Not my will, but yours be done,” Jesus prayed (Luke 22:42).
If we submit every aspect of our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, life will take on a new dimension. It’s then only a matter of determining what God would have us do at any given time. Most of us are trying to do more than God intends, but there is a better way–His way.
The Ten Commandments
Saturday, November 14th, 2009A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?”
Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. If you want to have eternal life, you must obey his commandments.”
“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “Do not murder. Be faithful in marriage. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others. Respect your father and mother. And love others as much as you love yourself.”
The young man said, “I have obeyed all of these. What else must I do?”
Jesus replied, “If you want to be perfect, go sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”
When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he was very rich.
Jesus said to his disciples, “It’s terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven! In fact, it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God’s kingdom.”
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly surprised and asked, “How can anyone ever be saved?” Jesus looked straight at them and said, “There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything.”
Peter replied, “Remember, we have left everything to be your followers! What will we get?”
Jesus answered: Yes, all of you have become my followers. And so in the future world, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, I promise that you will sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel. All who have given up home or brothers and sisters or father and mother or children or land for me will be given 100 times as much. They will also have eternal life. But many who are now first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
Matthew 19:16-30
Love. Love. Love.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”
Psalm 18:2-6
Love this verse. ♥♥♥
