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I’m used to the conditional love of people.
Made Holy by the BloodEphesians 1:3-8 Several years ago, I was given an amazing opportunity to paint for the Lord. I was super overwhelmed by the opportunity and couldn’t figure out, “why me?” in a good way. I was alone, working in a very hot and dusty garage, tears streaming down my face overwhelmed by…
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Condemnation is a horrible task master- like ever-changing goal.
VictoriousRomans 8:37 God did what the law could not. By allowing the sacrifice of His Son for my sins, God declared an end to sins control over me. Letting the Spirit control my mind leads to life and peace. It is part of my inheritance in Christ. Yet I suffer now. I have tools and…
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Today, let me create space in my life that isn’t about selfish desire.
Dead to SinRomans 6:2 Well, then, should I keep on sinning so that God can give me more and more of His wonderful grace? I mean, I have a free pass, what difference does it make? Isn’t He just going to dole out more forgiveness? Of course not!!! Sounds like a really lame argument doesn’t…
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watch. shine through the many cracks in a broken pot.
Stand StrongEphesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Over the years, I’ve learned that God doesn’t ask me to do something He hasn’t already provided for. When I am at my weakest, His glory is able to shine through the many cracks in this broken pot. It’s not because I…
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Your healing will come as you soak in My Love for you.
Set FREEJohn 8:12, 31-32 I never want to take scripture out of context. God has severe punishment awaiting those who do, so it’s important to understand the backstory on this passage. Jesus is teaching in Judah at this time. He was surrounded by followers and the curious. Also, in the crowd were pharisees and hecklers.…
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His Love for you runs deeper than you know you go.
Led by the Spirit of GodRomans 8:14 TLV This is one of my favorite passages of Scripture! I read it over my daughter often. v12: So then, brothers and sisters, we do not owe anything to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if I live according to the flesh, I must die.…
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If I was dying, what would be important enough consume me?
A Partakeer2 Peter 1:4 TLVpartakepär-tāk′intransitive verb If someone were to give me advice while on their deathbed, would I take it more seriously? Would I listen more intently, maybe even write it down or record it? Would it be burned into my memory, never to be forgotten? That’s kind of what I’m seeing here. While…
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even the dog under the table gets the crumbs.
Part of God’s familyEphesians 2:19 TLV Keep in mind, Gentiles (which I am) were called “uncircumcision” and considered, at that time, separate, excluded and having no hope. But now I, who once was far off, have been purchased and redeemed. For He is my shalom (perfect peace, nothing missing, nothing broken). Because of Him I have access…
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I’ve been reduced to a blubbering, sobbing mess in a corner.
Saved by Grace through FaithEphesians 2:8 NLT God saved me by His grace when I believed in Him. I can’t take credit for that; it’s a gift. My salvation isn’t be a reward for all the good things I’ve done. If that were true, I certainly wouldn’t need Him. I would be able to relax…
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Why are these random ideas knit together as one?
I Have Been RescuedColossians 1:13-14 TLV Our great cloud of witnesses surrounds us and prays for us while we struggle here on earth. In His Word, God tells me that these witnesses pray for me to be strengthened with all the power that comes from Christ’s glorious light. Not for my own gain but so…