As believers in Jesus Christ, we know that the spirit world rules over the physical world. The spirits, good and bad, influence us in all aspects of our lives.
Our lives are made up of decisions. We ... View MoreAs believers in Jesus Christ, we know that the spirit world rules over the physical world. The spirits, good and bad, influence us in all aspects of our lives.
Our lives are made up of decisions. We make thousands of decisions everyday. What time we get up in the morning, is my first step with my right foot or left, what we eat for breakfast, which route we take to work, how hot we want our shower to be, are we going to read the Bible today.
Every movement we make, every word we speak and how we speak it, is a decision. Some are easier than others to make. Writing this devotional is a decision I made to be obedient to God�s prompting.
There are two basic spirits that drive our decisions. One is peace, the other is fear.
Fear is a prophet spirit from hell sent to give us a negative report about the future that will upset us and cause us to make a fear-based decision that God will not honor.
Peace is a spirit that confirms our decisions and bring us comfort that God will honor them.
God never uses fear! He uses peace!
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NIV
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18 NIV
Love y'all,
Be Blessed!!
Eric
Did you know the Bible was written for you personally?
Throughout all scripture, God is talking to you. He is sharing with you His design of creation, His desire for your life. The Bible is our Fath... View MoreDid you know the Bible was written for you personally?
Throughout all scripture, God is talking to you. He is sharing with you His design of creation, His desire for your life. The Bible is our Father, with all wisdom, conversing with us about living a blessed and righteousness life. He shows us examples of good & bad, how our decisions can bless us or curse us.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16?-?17 NLT
Make the Bible personal. Insert your name while reading, like it's a letter written to you, because it is!
(Insert your name here), you are God�s man, so run from all these errors. Instead, chase after true holiness, justice, faithfulness, love, hope, and tender humility. So fight with faith for the winner�s prize! Lay your hands upon eternal life, for this is your calling�celebrating in faith before the multitude of witnesses! So now, I instruct you before the God of resurrection life and before Jesus, the Anointed One, who demonstrated a beautiful testimony even before Pontius Pilate, that you follow this commission faithfully with a clear conscience and without blemish until the appearing of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Yes, God will make his appearing in his own divine timing, for he is the exalted God, the only powerful One, the King over every king, and the Lord of power! He alone is the immortal God, living in the unapproachable light of divine glory! No one has ever seen his fullness, nor can they, for all the glory and endless authority of the universe belongs to him, forever and ever. Amen! To all the rich of this world, I command you not to be wrapped in thoughts of pride over your prosperity, or rely on your wealth, for your riches are unreliable and nothing compared to the living God. Trust instead in the one who lavishes upon us all good things, fulfilling our every need. Remind the wealthy to be rich in remarkable works of extravagant generosity, willing to share with others. These spiritual investments will provide a beautiful foundation for their lives and secure for them a great future, as they lay their hands upon the meaning of true life. So, my son (insert your name here), don�t forget all that has been deposited within you. Escape from the empty echoes of men and the perversion of twisted reasoning. For those who claim to possess this so-called knowledge have already wandered from the true faith. May God�s grace empower you always!
1 Timothy 6:11?-?21 TPT
Love y'all,
Be Blessed!!
Eric
Do you study the scriptures or just read / recite them?
Here's a little study on Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord�s Prayer)
�Our Father in heaven...� ... View MoreDo you study the scriptures or just read / recite them?
Here's a little study on Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord�s Prayer)
�Our Father in heaven...�
This line reminds us that we are praying to our Father in heaven, how great is this?! We can call the God of the WHOLE universe our �father� because of what Jesus has done, bringing us into God�s family. This means we can come to Him as children when we pray, but it also reminds us that we need to have the correct reverence and awe of Him as a father and not just treat God like our buddy.
�Hallowed be your name�
This line sounds a little odd because we don�t really use the word �hallowed� any more, but what it means is to �honor as holy�. So we are to honor God�s name as holy and also treat Him as holy. But this prayer is bigger than just for ourselves; we are to pray that all across the world God�s name may be honored as holy as people come to know God and to understand who He is.
�Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven�
As Christians, we know that the life we live here on earth is not all that there is, we know that a new heaven and a new earth are coming � this is the coming kingdom of God (Revelation 21).
But we also know that God�s kingdom is being established today as people come to know Him and become part of His family (His kingdom). So as we pray this line about God�s will being done, and God�s kingdom we should remember that we are not only praying for the future but also for people to come to Christ right now.
�Give us today our daily bread�
This line has a double meaning behind it. It asks for God to provide us with the daily necessities that we need (remember back to the days when God provided food for His people for the 40 years in the desert), but it also refers to God feeding us daily through His word, The Bible.
�And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors�
Even though as Christians we know we are forgiven of our sins, it is good to pray for forgiveness for it reminds us to be humble. We also are reminded by this line that we are to forgive others. We have been forgiven so much by God, we are to show Christ-like character and forgive those who wrong us.
�And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one�
Despite us having been saved by Jesus and the victory over sin and death having been won, there is still a spiritual war happening. So we are to pray for protection from the attacks of the devil as well as praying that God help us not to wander into temptation and sin.
"For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen"
This is the conclusion to the prayer. It praises God for the power and glory that he has and will have for all eternity.
Love y'all,
Be Blessed!!
Eric
Do you make New Year's resolutions?
According to statistics over 40% of people make New Year's resolutions. Of those less than 8% actually keep them. Out of all the resolutions you could make, I enc... View MoreDo you make New Year's resolutions?
According to statistics over 40% of people make New Year's resolutions. Of those less than 8% actually keep them. Out of all the resolutions you could make, I encourage you to make your relationship with Jesus Christ one of the 8%!
Let's all resolve to spend more time with Him, to Glorify Him more often, to seek His guidance in all we do, and to let His character shine through us always! Let's wear His Brand with Honor, Courage, Boldness, and Righteousness!!
He has put his brand upon us�his mark of ownership�and given us his Holy Spirit in our hearts as guarantee that we belong to him and as the first installment of all that he is going to give us.
2 Corinthians 1:22
But for me, may it never be that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.�For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything, but a new creation.�And all who will walk-in-line with this standard� peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no one be causing troubles for me. For I bear the brand marks of Jesus on my body.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
Galatians 6:14-18
Daily Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank You for today. I pray that I would fulfill all of the purpose You have created me for. I pray that today I would listen to You and let You lead me. I pray that I would be faithful and honorable, that my character would reflect Your character. I also pray that I would be a good friend to others. I pray I would be willing to help�those who are in need and be there for them. Use me to bless others.
In Jesus� name AMEN!
Love y'all,
Be Blessed!!
Eric�
Do you follow an "Influencer"?
Every day we should strive for wisdom. The book of Proverbs is known as the book of wisdom. It was inspired by God and written by the wisest, wealthiest and most powerf... View MoreDo you follow an "Influencer"?
Every day we should strive for wisdom. The book of Proverbs is known as the book of wisdom. It was inspired by God and written by the wisest, wealthiest and most powerful man in history, King Solomon.
So if you're going to follow an "Influencer", why not follow the wisest and read a book of Proverbs each day. In fact, he was so wise, he wrote 31 of them, one for each day of the month.
Today is the 29th so here is Proverbs 29.
Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it. To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet. Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy. The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don�t care at all. Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction. The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them. Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked. The poor and the oppressor have this in common� the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever. To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall. Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad. When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded. There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel. An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin. Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify. Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Many seek the ruler�s favor, but justice comes from the Lord . The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
Proverbs 29:1?-?27 NLT
Love y'all,
Be Blessed!!
Eric
Danny Gokey - Mary, Did You Know? (Live Acoustic Sessions)
I've been asked many times what my favorite Christmas song to perform is and hands down I'd have to say "Mary Did You Know". I had to put it on my new Christmas album because there
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