4 Mile prayers
May 18 I read these words and after a bit of reasoning, I consider them true. I have often heard that those who BELIEVE in JESUS CHRIST will be saved, however, consider these words. "Belief without obedience is worthless." When the demons were confronted in Matthew 8:29 they knew JESUS, they asked if HE was going to torture them before GOD'S appointed time. Just knowing CHRIST will not translate to SALVATION. Those demons were certain of the reality of CHRIST and of the day of torture ahead. Today we live in a fantasy world that tells us that belief will save us. Our belief must go beyond that of a demon; WE MUST OBEY GOD'S WORD as well! The way is not broad unto salvation, but narrow. The WORD that deceives is wide spread, let us be wise in the translation. May our FAITH be accompanied by ACTIONS, WORDS and the KNOWLEDGE of GOD'S WORD through our OBEDIENCE. GOD bless you.
May 17 Can you imagine the Jordan river, while at near flood stage, would suddenly stop flowing? And the army of Israel would cross. That sounds unbelievable, but now imagine that you were one of the priests carrying the Ark and you are about to step into the swollen waters that would set the miracle into action. To be honest, I would have had my doubts! Yet it was by FAITH, that the first priest stepped in the water and it stopped. What if we had that FAITH? What would happen if when GOD spoke to our hearts we acted, unafraid of what would happen to cause failure. Those things we will never know until we take that first step in FAITH! We will never conquer the battles without taking a step. Let us become certain of the surety of GOD'S WORD, believing HIS TRUTH and acting on HIS WORDS to us. May we each witness the miracle of that first step, unafraid to be the FIRST to take ACTION. GOD bless you.
May 16 May we each see the beauty within us. May we see the worth of our lives. Stamp out the evil thoughts that are planted by the evil one. Reopen our minds to the GLORY that YOU created us to be. In YOUR very image you made us. Help us to reflect that image to the world. YOUR value is our value, YOUR life, given that we may live. Help us to not waste what YOU have entrusted us with. Let us be a witness of YOUR TRUTH, HONORING YOUR WORD. Our lives are not our own to be tossed away as trash, they are YOURS to use as YOU WISH. Deliver us from the grip of doubt and fear, for YOU ALONE are GOD. We are made to GLORIFY GOD.