MORNING VERSES: 1 John 3:1 KJV Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Proverbs 14:34 KJV Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. EVENING VERSES: Matthew 7:2 KJV For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. INSIGHT: Jesus is concerned that we not have a critical spirit toward others, especially about their motives as to why they did something. We cant assume to know another persons heart; only God can. When we are unfairly critical, overly harsh, or unduly judgmental, we need to remember that God will use that same standard on us. I dont know about you, but I need grace. So do those I love. Im going to try very hard to be as gracious toward others as Im trusting that God is going to be gracious with me. PRAYER: Forgive me, Abba Father, for the times that Ive been far more critical of others than I should be. Arouse within me a passion to be gracious toward others so that they can see your graciousness shining through me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Luke 5:16 KJV And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. Insight People were flocking to hear Jesus preach and to have their diseases healed, but Jesus made sure he often withdrew to quiet, solitary places to pray. Challenge Many things clamor for our attention, and we often run ourselves ragged attending to them. Like Jesus, however, we should take time to withdraw to a quiet and deserted place to pray. Strength comes from God, and we can only be strengthened by spending time with him.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:09:55 +0000
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