Tag: Christian Living
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I am icky!
Scripture: Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Observation: I am icky! Even the ‘good’ stuff I do is not enough. My sins push me…
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He gives all I need
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Observation: Everything I need to live and to follow him he has given me through him. All I need is from him. Application: I…
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Stay alert
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Observation: I must be aware of my behavior and thoughts, keeping them in line with God’s plan as best I can. Satan is lurking, ready to take advantage of weakness. Application: I…
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No grumbling
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Observation: Serve others without complaint. Application: God presents opportunities to serve him throughout my day in serving my children as well as others. Hospitality is not just hosting guests and throwing parties. Hospitality is giving myself to others in a gracious manner. It is…
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Be beautiful
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Observation: True beauty is…