September 30, 2011 07:08
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.Colossians 3:16 Humility comes with a grateful heart. When we give thanks to God for all He is and…
“”Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 When our kids were little there was a song by the singing Bible, Psalty, using this verse. It still…
“Be angry, yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Ephesians 4:26 I am stuck on this topic because I know the bondage that anger or hurt can leave you in, and I know the freedom and joy that can be yours when you…
“Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.” Luke 17:3 I have wrestled with this verse. We are to forgive as…
Hope lights a candle instead of cursing the darkness. Jesus is the light!
“But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.” 1 Timothy 6:6 Contentment is the hardest attitude to cultivate, but one that is well worth it! Contentment comes on the heels of thanksgiving and praise. Contentment is a byproduct of humility. Contentment looks forward to Heaven. …