Peace in the Midst of It All. Cecilyn J. Washington
Читать онлайн книгу.January 11
Sustain - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 KJV
The LORD can bear the weight of my burdens. I freely give my burdens to the LORD. The LORD will take my burdens and hold me up.
January 12
Life Up A Standard - So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19 KJV
There are times when we seem to be singled out for special events in your life. Just as the pressure from a flood can be overwhelming so can the pressures of life or special events in your life seem overwhelming. Although the pressures against me can be strong, God has given me the Spirit of the LORD, which is stronger.
January 13
Walk - And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day, Genesis 48:15 KJV
My God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God will walk with me all my days.
January 14
Compassion - The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:5 NIV
God is faithful and His mercies endureth forevermore.
January 15
My Heart - Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 NKJV
The Holy Spirit brings to our remembrance the Word of God that we have in our hearts and minds. He can only bring into remembrance what is within us.
January 16
Wait On The Lord - Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Psalm 27:14 NKJV
The LORD will strengthen my heart, so I will be of good courage, as I wait on Him.
January 17
My Burden Is Light - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 KJV
We have an open invitation to go to the Lord. We just need to accept the invitation and go. He has promised to take our burdens and give us rest, rest that only He can give. Rest for your soul is waiting for you.
January 18
Mercy For Ever - To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: Psalm 136:7-8 KJV
To Him who made all things, His mercy endureth for ever.
January 19
Liberty - All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 1 Corinthians 6:12 NKJV
I can do anything I please, but I ask the question, does it glorify God? Am I willing to reap the consequences of what I have sown? I will strive to live so that nothing or no one will have power over me.
January 20
Walk - Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. Exodus 16:4 KJV
This was a Divine supply of food for their daily needs. They were only to gather what was needed for the day and trust that God would provide for them again tomorrow. Are you trusting God on your daily walk?
January 21
Speak No Evil - Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 NKJV
You say in Your Word, “Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters this should not be.” James 3:10 NIV. Help me O LORD with my communications.
January 22
Remember Me - Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people. Oh, visit me with Your salvation, Psalm 106:4 NKJV
Think on me LORD with your favor, for I know there is no salvation apart from You.
January 23
According To The Flesh - Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5 NIV
To live my life according to the flesh leads to my demise to live according to the Spirit leads to life and peace.
January 24
Blessed - “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
I am blessed!! My confidence and trust are in the Lord. My roots are planted deep in the Lord and I have given Him my worries. I will SHOUT, “I shall not be moved”!!
January 25
Wait On The Lord - The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:25-26 KJV
As I seek the LORD with my whole heart it teaches me to wait on Him with the hope that is within me.
January 26
Humble Yourself - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due