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“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.”
Ephesians 2:8 NLT
The Gift of God!
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“Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.”
Ephesians 2:9 NLT
Anew In Christ Jesus!
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“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
What will you Choose?
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“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.”
Proverbs 9:10-12 NLT
What A Day That Will Be!
“And it will be said in that day: “Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.””
Isaiah 25:9 NKJV
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You’re a Holy Vessel!
May the Holy Spirit infuse you today with energy and strength! May He empower you to walk courageously through your trials. May He endear you to those in authority over you. And may He impress upon your heart those He’s given you to love. May you walk so intimately with Jesus that you become a source of great wisdom and perspective for others. May the healing you’ve received from Him flow through you to those who now struggle the way you once struggled. May they greatly benefit from the battles you’ve faced and the victories you’ve won. May God’s promises come alive to you in a way that fuels your steps and energizes your faith. You’re His ambassador, anointed for His purposes, and empowered by His strength. All of heaven is on your side. Let that amazing truth put a spring in your step today! Have a great day! Susielarson.com
Colossians 1:29 (NIV) ~ To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
Grace is the Gift of Christ!
Matthew 5:44 NLT
When our hearts are full of warmth and we feel in control, it’s easy to be gracious to the ones who give offense. “Forget about it,” we advise them. “It’s no big thing. No worries!”Forgiveness seems within our reach. We give our grudges to the wind.
But when we’re powerless and cold; when we’ve been wounded by deep malice or contempt, we cling to the only weapons we have left—our anger and our memory. We have no grace for villains or the haughty. We pray they get what they deserve.
And then we hear again the strange new urgings of the gospel: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matt 5:44).
Against our narrative of righteous indignation, grace tells us stories that seem impossible. The Lord who urged us to forgive forgives the sins we love to hate—adultery, betrayal, cruel violence, and greed.
There’s no rousing of our will that can teach us to forgive like this. Grace is the gift of Christ—from Him to us; from us to them; from them to others still unloved and unforgiven. The sequence is repeatable.
When we’re forgiven, we learn grace. We’ll never lack for opportunities to practice what we’ve learned.
Remember now how much you’re loved. And stay in grace.
I Will be the one, Send me!
Transformed by our encounters with his glory, we are invited to collaborate with the Lord. Though he never forces us, he does compel us to walk alongside him in ministry. We are the vessels he desires to move through. The Lord stirs the hearts of those around us, but we are the ones who lead them to him.
Each day, you have the opportunity to share a part of him by your actions and words. You don’t need a title, a platform, or anyone’s permission, only a tender and obedient heart. Partnering with him is different for everyone. Sometimes it looks like praying for the sick person in front of you at the store. Sometimes it means comforting a sad coworker. If you pay attention to the people around you and avail yourself to him, you will see him touch the world through you.
Lord, today I take the bold step of saying “yes!” to you. Give me your heart for the people I encounter each day. Help me not to dismiss your gentle nudges when you want me to talk to someone. Instead of focusing on my inconvenience, I will allow myself to be moved by your compassion. I will be the one. Send me!
From “The Vision” written by Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez
The Passion Translation
I heard the Lord saying, “Whom should I send to my people? Who will go to represent us?” I spoke up and said, “I will be the one. Send me. Isaiah 6:8
Follow The Spirit’s Leading!
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“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.”
Galatians 5:24-26 NLT
You Were Chosen To Be Free!
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“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.”
Galatians 5:13 NLT
Are U Up for the Challenge? 