Hello this is Grace and Sarah
and this blog is to help you
teach, learn and read about
christ what he did and what he
did for all of us. This will have
devotionals daily and a verse
each day. Hope you enjoy!
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Jul 29, 2005
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Have your Bible with you when you read—underline the verse or phrase that God used the most to speak to you.
James 1:1-12 (NIV)
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
KEY PRINCIPLE:
Life like a flower is brief, and yet man gets so caught up in time and projects that trials become a frustration to his plans. God, however, sees a bigger picture—one where trials benefit man and help him to gain both perspective and perseverance in life.
APPLICATIONS THAT HIT HOME TODAY (decide the most appropriate)
· When a hard time (trial) comes today I will trust God enough to thank Him for the lesson I will learn. (vs 2-4)
· Today when I don’t know what to do I will ask God for wisdom and respond to the situation with confidence believing God has given me enough wisdom to respond correctly. (vs 5-8)
· Throughout my day I will think about the things I am doing that will be rewarded in heaven. (vs 9-12)
REALITY Check- (1=low — 10=high)
Today I applied what I learned _________ (1-10) |
Today's Memory Verse: John 3:16
for god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes
in him shall not perish, but have eternal life
Grace & Sarah
Posted at 02:19 pm by jesus-eyes
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