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2 Chronicles 7:11-22.  Solomon finishes the temple and challenges Israel to turn from their wicked ways and return to God. A couple weeks ago, Isaiah was saying almost the same thing. Through their obedience to God, Solomon shares God will consecrate the temple and listen to their prayers. If they seek their own ways andContinue reading “NOT ABOUT ME”

Galatians  6:9:  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Paul cautions the Galatians to be aware of their own actions and to stop trying to compare themselves to others. We are responsible to God and not others.  Paul tellsContinue reading “Do not lose heart”

Focus:  29:11:  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.                       The people of Israel are in exile in Babylon, and God promises to free them. If they seek and find Him, He has plans for them toContinue reading “My plan Or God’s plan?”

Ephesians  3:1-21:  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us”. Paul prays for the Ephesians to be rooted, grounded and anchored in God’s love and power. We need to work on knowing His love for us surpasses our definition ofContinue reading “God’s power, not my power”

55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways”, declares the Lord.“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah is encouraging the people to be restored to God through His mercy, love and forgiveness. He says they need toContinue reading “My Way?%*&^$#”