Good morning! How are we faithing? Sometimes, I don't know about you guys, I get real quiet, listen for God and as clear as if someone spoke I hear the Word. Other times I hear static. I wonder why. Is God off the air or am I tuned to the wrong channel? I'll bet the later is the answer. As we apply Godly principles from the Word we start to feel that tap on the shoulder and hear those promptings from the Holy Spirit. It's not a reward or a do gooder thing but a change of our mind, a renewing. As we renew and change old thought patterns we twist that tuning knob towards Jesus' channel. We hear the sweet music and find that contentment in our lot, even when times are tough. I don't know where you are tuned to today but I know what channel I'm seeking. Let me tell you, that channel is way better than anything else on the dial. The funny thing is I've found the more I tune to that channel, the better it comes in and the less the other channels bleed through. What channel are you listening to? Is it the same one that led you to your current circumstances? Why continue to listen? It won't change and the results wont either. Get that Bible out. Start tuning in every day. As the static starts to fade and the right channel gets louder, those rough days become less and less insurmountable...
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that also at the revelation of His glory, you may rejoice with exultation.
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Titus 3:5-7
He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that being justified by His grace we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Hebrews 4:14-16
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
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Heavenly Father,
Lord, we ask for your station come in loud and clear. We ask the static fade and your Word become all we hear. Thank you for the encouragement we get from your Word. We lift those people who are wandering in this wilderness. Help their path lead straight to you. Lord, forgive us when we fail. We pray we do not lead any away from you in our sins. Help us always wear you and honor you in our lives. Help us understand that contentment in you rather than seeking contentment elsewhere. In Jesus name, amen
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