Tag: obedience

Achieving Potential

“God is always at work in you, to make you willing and able to obey.” Philippians 2:13 TEV “God’s heart is set on only one thing for you, your highest and best.” My thoughts today are about “achieving potential.” Obedience does not seem natural to any of us. You were […]

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You Can Do It!

“Jesus said . . ‘Get up . . and walk.’” John 5:8 NIV “You can’t get where you want to be if you stay where you have been.” My thoughts today are that “you can do it!” There are a lot of things you will have to confront that are […]

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Simple Obedience

“If you just listen and don’t obey . .” James 1:23 NLT “To obey is to do fully and promptly what you know clearly to do!” My thoughts today are that “simple obedience.” Have you ever noticed that when a child does not promptly obey, a parent will usually ask, […]

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The Place for Blessing

“It is like (anointing) oil running down . . there the Lord bestows His blessing.” Psalm 133:2 NIV “The place of blessing is relational, not geographical.” My thoughts today are about “the place for blessing.” Who doesn’t want blessings – the good will and regard of others (See Romans 1:12 […]

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Obedience and Confidence

“The Lord goes before you and will be with you . . do not be afraid.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV “You can listen without obeying, but you will not obey without listening.” My thoughts today are about “obedience and confidence.” Verizon Cellular etched their brand into the American consciousness with TV […]

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