motivational: Bible Verse & Prayer for the Day
- 04/13/11 12:03 PM
"You have received of us how you ought to walk and to please God, so you would abound more and more. For you know the commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification" (1 Thess. 4:1-3). Dear Father in Heaven, Thank you for giving me your Word as a light unto my path and a lamp unto my feet. Please forgive me when I am "hard-headed" and do not follow your commandments. I want to do your will, which I understand is based on your Word. Sometimes it is difficult to … (5 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 04/12/11 12:36 AM
Lord, thank You for Your wonderful promises! Though in this world, I face troubles, you have told me to take heart because You have overcome the world! (John 16:33 ). I am so relieved and thankful that through You, I am an overcomer. So, Lord, when I am overwhelmed or discouraged or faced by great challenges or tempted, please remind me that I can overcome when I rely on You. Remind me to "take it to the Lord in prayer" and allow You to carry me through. I also pray for wisdom and for that way out when temptation comes my … (11 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 04/11/11 01:54 AM
Lord, Please make me a blessing. I present myself to you, a living sacrifice, for ministry to the world. I pray that I would see others through your eyes of love and concern and that I would ask myself "What would Jesus do?" Please forgive me of the times I have been selfish or apathetic, for the times I have missed out on the opportunity to minister and be a blessing. I pray for all the people in my family and community who need a blessing right now. I pray for people around the world who need your hand of blessing … (10 comments)
motivational: Bible Verse of the Day
- 04/10/11 01:57 AM
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Cor 12:9-10 (KJV)
You don't really know that God is all you need until God is all you have. In our weakness, He shows His glory. I pray for anyone today who is struggling … (6 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 04/05/11 01:55 AM
Good morning, God! Thank you for another day of living. I pray that I will live it to the fullest; work my hardest; love others with a godly love; and allow you to flow through my being and out into my world to draw people to you. Oh God, I know you love me. You have shown me in so many ways, the greatest being sacrificing your Son to become my Savior. Please forgive me when I don't listen and when I stumble and stray. Please, I'm asking you, to lead me by your Spirit today. Make me a blessing to you and … (8 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 04/01/11 01:48 AM
Good morning, Lord! Today I have been encouraged to pray for the spouses and families of those who are vocational ministers, deacons, and leaders in the church. I pray for healing, where needed; for protection from harm, evil, and discouragement; and for blessing in the important roles they have. So often these "background" ministers have a "thankless" job and live under scrutiny of those who would nit pick. I pray that today, You will send a great thank you to them and cause others to appreciate these important people. May they feel a "pat on the back" for all they do. … (8 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 03/31/11 02:10 AM
Dear God, Today I reach toward Heaven and ask You, and depend on You, to be the source of victory in my workplace and my life. May Your banner wave over my work and life so that You might receive glory. I know that You bring love and joy into my life, and I am a better and richer person because if it. Help me to share your love and life with others. I love you. In Jesus name, amen. … (10 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 03/30/11 02:57 AM
Dear Lord, today, I'm thinking about all the people in my life. I pray for each and every one and their special needs. I want to stand in the gap and lift them up. Show me who needs Your special touch. Bring their needs to my attention. Work through me to minister to them. In all of this, may You be glorified. In Jesus' name I pray and give You thanks, Amen. … (12 comments)
15 Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I've put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! 16 When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You'll know that I, God, am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. 17 I'll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I'll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss.18 There'll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more … (3 comments)
motivational: Daily Devotional
- 03/28/11 01:36 AM
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. . . . My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me" (John 10:14,27)
Good morning everyone and what a glorious start to a wonderful week. This verse came as a reminder to me this morning that it says "my SHEEP listen to my voice" it doesn't say my SHEPHERD - His SHEEP hear His voice. So many think that they have to go to someone in authority to hear from God, but we are ALL his SHEEP and we all can … (9 comments)
motivational: Bible Verse of the Day
- 03/24/11 01:23 AM
Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 No one, when tempted, should say, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one. 14 But one is tempted by one's own desire, being lured and enticed by it; 15 then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved James 1:12-16
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motivational: Prayer for Marriages
- 03/23/11 01:19 AM
Dear God, I come before you today asking for your protection and cover of grace upon marriages. I pray for every couple who is happy, those who are struggling, and those who may be on the verge of break-up--whatever the case. You instituted marriage and it is not your will for the union to be broken. I pray that eyes will be opened and spouses will be alert to the schemes and temptations Satan throws their way. It may be an 'innocent' flirt; a shoulder to cry on for another man or women; perhaps financial troubles or materialism; disagreements over the household … (12 comments)
motivational: Bible Verse & Prayer for the Day
- 03/21/11 01:40 AM
6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7
Dear God, You have instructed me to not be anxious, worrisome, overly concerned for any thing...but instead to bring everything to you in prayer and thanksgiving. If I do this, you have promised me that your peace, which passes all understanding, shall keep my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. I come to you now … (5 comments)
motivational: Daily Devotional
- 03/17/11 12:56 AM
Dear Lord, Many are the wonderful works You have done. You have put a new song in my mouth and praise in my heart. You gave new life to my steps and peace in my soul. You have lifted me up and placed me upon solid ground. Thank you. May my life bless You and my Words exalt You, O Lord. In Jesus' name, amen
He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth-- Praise … (5 comments)
motivational: Bible Verse of the Day
- 03/15/11 12:32 PM
5 For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, 7 and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. 8 For if these things are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:5-8 (NRSV)
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motivational: Bible Verse of the Day
- 03/14/11 01:57 AM
"Rejoice" we hear this word lots in the Word of God and we tend to just say the word instead of acting with this word. Rejoice is one of those words not looked intently at and just what it means and the depth of it. There are 21 meanings to this word rejoice in the original language, one means to jump with joy, to act with the word, another means to be joined with the word, and another is to boast "that is of where joy comes from". One says to spin around, another to sing, shout, too wave joyously, too laugh … (7 comments)
motivational: Bible Verse & Prayer for the Day
- 03/10/11 02:00 AM
Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). Thank you, Jesus, for your obedience to the Father. Thank you, God, for Your loving sacrifice. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for Your comforting guidance. Life is so much more with the hope I have in You, Lord. I am so glad that you have provided the way for me to have eternal life in Your presence--in a place where there will be no more tears and no more suffering; a place where there will be unimaginable joy, praise, worship, and peace. … (2 comments)
motivational: Bible Verse for the Day
- 03/09/11 12:35 AM
Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began 2 Tim 1:8-9 (NRSV) I felt this verse went well with the prayer I posted yesterday. I wanted to say thank you to all those who support what I have been posting on Active … (3 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 03/07/11 11:54 PM
Dear Lord, Please help me to be bold, through the power of the Holy Spirit, and to speak the words that need to be said, even if they may be an affront to those around me As long as I am in Your will, I should not fear. Please, God, use my words and life to draw others to You. Help me to become the ambassador You want me to be, to offer hope and extend life to those who live in darkness. Protect me and all of Your true children from harm and evil. "For thine is the kingdom and … (7 comments)
motivational: Prayer for the Day
- 03/06/11 11:45 PM
Dear Jesus, You are the key to my happiness. You are the key to my life. You are the key to my future. I have heard You knocking and I'm opening the door. Please come into my heart and guide my every thought and move. Bless me and make me a blessing to others. Like a brisk wind invigorates my senses, so your Holy Spirit revives and inspires my soul. Thank you, God, for all you have given, all you do, and for your great love for me. You truly are awesome and I look up to you, my Heavenly Father … (7 comments)
"You have received of us how you ought to walk and to please God, so you would abound more and more. For you know the commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification" (1 Thess. 4:1-3). Dear Father in Heaven, Thank you for giving me your Word as a light unto my path and a lamp unto my feet. Please forgive me when I am "hard-headed" and do not follow your commandments. I want to do your will, which I understand is based on your Word. Sometimes it is difficult to … (5 comments)
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