Do you like to be chosen? Does that depend on what you are being chosen for? Were you chosen as the first, last, or somewhere in the middle for kickball when you were young? How did it make you feel to be chosen in that position? Do you know you were chosen long ago? BeingContinue reading “Chosen By God”
Tag Archives: #godblessesyou
Give Thanks and Sing Praises
How thankful are you? Do you recognize the many blessings you have been given? Are you thankful for each one of those blessings? Do you sing praises to God for them? Do you sing praises to bless God’s name? Does singing praise lift your heart? We often overlook the small, everyday blessings. We take themContinue reading “Give Thanks and Sing Praises”
Sacrifice of Love
Are you willing to sacrifice? Will you sacrifice for the good of others? Will you sacrifice for your children? Will you sacrifice for your parents? Do you consider sacrificing as doing good? Do you believe it is pleasing? Have you thought of what you say as a sacrifice? Our human nature is to take careContinue reading “Sacrifice of Love”
Walk in Jesus
Do you hold on to what you are taught? Do make every effort to listen, digest the teaching, and discern its meaning? Do you attempt to apply the good things you have learned to your life? Are you thankful you have learned the lessons you have been taught? Learning and applying what we have beenContinue reading “Walk in Jesus”
Showing Christ
What is your idea of showing Christ to everyone you meet? Is it a pretty smile? Maybe a friendly “Hello”? Do you say “God bless” to others as you leave them? Are there specific actions you take to demonstrate how Christ is working within you? At this time of year, it is common to hearContinue reading “Showing Christ”
Fear the Lord
Do you seek to prove yourself to others? Are you a weightlifter? Do you want to be stronger physically? Do you seek to be stronger mentally? Are you seeking to have power or authority over others? Why do you seek strength or power? Is it to boost your self-esteem? Humans have sought power for thousandsContinue reading “Fear the Lord”
Blessed by God
How blessed do you feel? Do you feel blessed when you are struggling? Do you feel blessed when you are being laughed at for your faith? Do you feel blessed when you show mercy or are a peacemaker? Do you consider yourself to be as blessed as the apostles? Jesus tells us in what weContinue reading “Blessed by God”
Blessed by Covenant
Have you been blessed and wonder why? Have you wondered if God has shown you favor or if you were just lucky? Do you know why you were in the right place at the right time? Have you thought about where that blessing came from, where it originated? It is likely we all have beenContinue reading “Blessed by Covenant”
Do Not Covet
Is there something you have longed for and have been unable to acquire? Have you longed after another person? Have you desired the possessions of someone you knew—a relative or neighbor? Our culture tells us to go acquire more. It tells us we deserve it, whether we do or not. There are huge advertising campaignsContinue reading “Do Not Covet”
Gifts of Grace
Have you asked God for gifts? Have you asked God to bless you? Have you inventoried the blessings and gifts He has given you? Do you know God gifts you with talents? We may call them spiritual gifts. We may call them natural talents. We may even state that someone has been taught or grownContinue reading “Gifts of Grace”
Marty Pressey 