Author:
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432130954
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When you seek comfort and encouragement for the situation you are in, the Promises for Every Day Gift Book will remind you of the just the right promises from God's Word and spiritual leaders that have gone before you. A collection of Scripture verses and quotes, organized by theme, is curated as a reminder of the promises our faithful God has made to those who trust in him. A beautiful mint green butterfly accented with copper tones grace the sturdy, heavy cardstock cover of the gift book. Gold foiled berries and twigs are found in the foliage that surrounds the butterfly. UV spot varnishing adds visual dimension and tactile interest to the cover. The title, Promises For Every Day, is gold foiled. The very first page is a presentation page you can complete when giving this little gift book as a gift, or you can adapt it to mark this book as your own. Next, a Table of Contents lists 40 themes that make it easy to find biblical promises and quotes from spiritual leaders to apply to your situation. Some topics include anger, death, enemies, failure, grace, hate, jealousy, loneliness, obedience, peace, salvation, temptation, wisdom, and many more. You are sure to find a promise that you can apply to your life. The Promises For Every Day Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Proverbs For Your Daily Path, Prayers to Bless Your Heart, and Psalms For Joyful Living. Reach for the Promises for Every Day Gift Book when you need to be reminded of the promises made in Scripture or when you need to glean wisdom from spiritual leaders who have devoted their lives to studying the Scriptures. Butterfly Design, Words of Hope Range, Gold Foiled Title, UV Spot Varnishing on Cover, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 40 Themes, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
Words of Hope - Promises for Every Day
Author:
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432130954
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When you seek comfort and encouragement for the situation you are in, the Promises for Every Day Gift Book will remind you of the just the right promises from God's Word and spiritual leaders that have gone before you. A collection of Scripture verses and quotes, organized by theme, is curated as a reminder of the promises our faithful God has made to those who trust in him. A beautiful mint green butterfly accented with copper tones grace the sturdy, heavy cardstock cover of the gift book. Gold foiled berries and twigs are found in the foliage that surrounds the butterfly. UV spot varnishing adds visual dimension and tactile interest to the cover. The title, Promises For Every Day, is gold foiled. The very first page is a presentation page you can complete when giving this little gift book as a gift, or you can adapt it to mark this book as your own. Next, a Table of Contents lists 40 themes that make it easy to find biblical promises and quotes from spiritual leaders to apply to your situation. Some topics include anger, death, enemies, failure, grace, hate, jealousy, loneliness, obedience, peace, salvation, temptation, wisdom, and many more. You are sure to find a promise that you can apply to your life. The Promises For Every Day Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Proverbs For Your Daily Path, Prayers to Bless Your Heart, and Psalms For Joyful Living. Reach for the Promises for Every Day Gift Book when you need to be reminded of the promises made in Scripture or when you need to glean wisdom from spiritual leaders who have devoted their lives to studying the Scriptures. Butterfly Design, Words of Hope Range, Gold Foiled Title, UV Spot Varnishing on Cover, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 40 Themes, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432130954
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When you seek comfort and encouragement for the situation you are in, the Promises for Every Day Gift Book will remind you of the just the right promises from God's Word and spiritual leaders that have gone before you. A collection of Scripture verses and quotes, organized by theme, is curated as a reminder of the promises our faithful God has made to those who trust in him. A beautiful mint green butterfly accented with copper tones grace the sturdy, heavy cardstock cover of the gift book. Gold foiled berries and twigs are found in the foliage that surrounds the butterfly. UV spot varnishing adds visual dimension and tactile interest to the cover. The title, Promises For Every Day, is gold foiled. The very first page is a presentation page you can complete when giving this little gift book as a gift, or you can adapt it to mark this book as your own. Next, a Table of Contents lists 40 themes that make it easy to find biblical promises and quotes from spiritual leaders to apply to your situation. Some topics include anger, death, enemies, failure, grace, hate, jealousy, loneliness, obedience, peace, salvation, temptation, wisdom, and many more. You are sure to find a promise that you can apply to your life. The Promises For Every Day Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Proverbs For Your Daily Path, Prayers to Bless Your Heart, and Psalms For Joyful Living. Reach for the Promises for Every Day Gift Book when you need to be reminded of the promises made in Scripture or when you need to glean wisdom from spiritual leaders who have devoted their lives to studying the Scriptures. Butterfly Design, Words of Hope Range, Gold Foiled Title, UV Spot Varnishing on Cover, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 40 Themes, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
Words of Hope - Psalms for Joyful Living
Author:
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432132736
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Psalms for Joyful Living Gift Book will give you plenty of reasons to rejoice and give thanks for God's grace-filled plan for your life. Gratitude is the antidote for anger, worry, and fear, and it is the fuel for a happy and content life and this little book will become a tool in the fight for joy. A graceful dragonfly in soft pastel pinks and purples is featured against a lilac background on the sturdy, heavyweight cardstock front cover. UV coating and purple foiled foliage add an interesting texture and a little bit of sparkle to a beautiful design. The title is foiled in purple and gold. A presentation page on the first page can be completed when this little gift book is given as a gift. A Table of Contents lists 39 themes that each feature several verses taken from the Psalms. These themes include anger, blessings, confession, death, eternal life, faithfulness, God's faithfulness, help and comfort, joy, long life, patience, redemption, sin, the needy, victory, wealth, and more. Each page is filled with Scripture verses taken from the poetic Book of Psalms. You are sure to find the antidote to life's negatives with Scripture that focuses your mind on the comfort that comes from a living life with Christ. The Psalms For Joyful Living Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Prayers to Bless Your Heart, Promises For Every Day, and Proverbs For Your Daily Path. Share the beautiful poetic promises from the Psalms with a friend who needs encouragement when you wrap the Psalms for Joyful Living Gift Book as an encouraging gift or keep a copy on your own nightstand to counteract worry in your search for joy. Dragonfly Design, Words of Hope Range, Purple and Gold Foiled Title, UV Coating, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 39 Themes, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432132736
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Psalms for Joyful Living Gift Book will give you plenty of reasons to rejoice and give thanks for God's grace-filled plan for your life. Gratitude is the antidote for anger, worry, and fear, and it is the fuel for a happy and content life and this little book will become a tool in the fight for joy. A graceful dragonfly in soft pastel pinks and purples is featured against a lilac background on the sturdy, heavyweight cardstock front cover. UV coating and purple foiled foliage add an interesting texture and a little bit of sparkle to a beautiful design. The title is foiled in purple and gold. A presentation page on the first page can be completed when this little gift book is given as a gift. A Table of Contents lists 39 themes that each feature several verses taken from the Psalms. These themes include anger, blessings, confession, death, eternal life, faithfulness, God's faithfulness, help and comfort, joy, long life, patience, redemption, sin, the needy, victory, wealth, and more. Each page is filled with Scripture verses taken from the poetic Book of Psalms. You are sure to find the antidote to life's negatives with Scripture that focuses your mind on the comfort that comes from a living life with Christ. The Psalms For Joyful Living Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Prayers to Bless Your Heart, Promises For Every Day, and Proverbs For Your Daily Path. Share the beautiful poetic promises from the Psalms with a friend who needs encouragement when you wrap the Psalms for Joyful Living Gift Book as an encouraging gift or keep a copy on your own nightstand to counteract worry in your search for joy. Dragonfly Design, Words of Hope Range, Purple and Gold Foiled Title, UV Coating, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 39 Themes, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
God's Promises Every Day
Author: Jack Countryman
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1400321263
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Times of change, trouble, or doubt can leave us looking for answers, wondering what God says about our situation. Millions have trusted Jack Countryman books based on the promises of God. His first 365-day devotional—God's Promises® Every Day—brings encouragement and assurance through Scripture and writings about the promises God has for your life. In God's Promises® Every Day, bestselling author Jack Countryman brings encouragement from the Scriptures to draw readers closer to what God has affirmed for them. This beautifully designed daily devotional offers readers a unique experience they will use and cherish throughout the year.
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1400321263
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Times of change, trouble, or doubt can leave us looking for answers, wondering what God says about our situation. Millions have trusted Jack Countryman books based on the promises of God. His first 365-day devotional—God's Promises® Every Day—brings encouragement and assurance through Scripture and writings about the promises God has for your life. In God's Promises® Every Day, bestselling author Jack Countryman brings encouragement from the Scriptures to draw readers closer to what God has affirmed for them. This beautifully designed daily devotional offers readers a unique experience they will use and cherish throughout the year.
Words of Hope - Prayers to Bless Your Heart
Author:
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432130947
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When you struggle to find the words to pray, open the Prayers To Bless Your Heart Gift Book for inspiration. This little book holds a collection of Scripture and well-loved prayers, curated to help you develop your prayer life. The sturdy, heavyweight cardstock front cover is decorated with a single pink flower and an arrangement of leaves--some accented in pink foil. UV spot varnishing adds dimension to the design. The title, Prayers to Bless Your Heart, is foiled in pink and gold. Inside you will find a presentation page to complete when you give this book as a gift, and a Table of Contents that lists prayers according to topic: Spiritual Intimacy, Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, Times of Trouble, Intercession, Surender, Suffering, Guidance, Spiritual Growth, Petition, and Comfort. You are sure to find a prayer that applies to your situation. The short prayers are filled with wisdom from Scripture and the fellow believers that went before us. The Prayers to Bless Your Heart Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Proverbs For Your Daily Path, Promises For Every Day, and Psalms For Joyful Living. Add the Prayers to Bless Your Heart Gift Book to your own Bible Study routine, or share it with a friend who needs spiritual guidance and comfort, then repeat the words of the prayers and rest assured that God's Word is not returning to him empty. Floral Design, Words of Hope Range, Pink and Gold Foiled Title, UV Spot Varnishing, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 127 Prayers, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
ISBN: 9781432130947
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When you struggle to find the words to pray, open the Prayers To Bless Your Heart Gift Book for inspiration. This little book holds a collection of Scripture and well-loved prayers, curated to help you develop your prayer life. The sturdy, heavyweight cardstock front cover is decorated with a single pink flower and an arrangement of leaves--some accented in pink foil. UV spot varnishing adds dimension to the design. The title, Prayers to Bless Your Heart, is foiled in pink and gold. Inside you will find a presentation page to complete when you give this book as a gift, and a Table of Contents that lists prayers according to topic: Spiritual Intimacy, Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, Times of Trouble, Intercession, Surender, Suffering, Guidance, Spiritual Growth, Petition, and Comfort. You are sure to find a prayer that applies to your situation. The short prayers are filled with wisdom from Scripture and the fellow believers that went before us. The Prayers to Bless Your Heart Gift Book is part of a range of small inspirational books, called Words of Hope. This range includes Proverbs For Your Daily Path, Promises For Every Day, and Psalms For Joyful Living. Add the Prayers to Bless Your Heart Gift Book to your own Bible Study routine, or share it with a friend who needs spiritual guidance and comfort, then repeat the words of the prayers and rest assured that God's Word is not returning to him empty. Floral Design, Words of Hope Range, Pink and Gold Foiled Title, UV Spot Varnishing, One Color Insides, 127 Pages, 127 Prayers, Size: 5.9 x 4 x 0.3 (150 x 102 x 7 mm)
God's Promises for Every Day
Author: Thomas Nelson
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418567884
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
God's Promises® for Every Day by Jack Countryman quickly guides you to helpful verses for your everyday needs, whether you're seeking God's promises and answers for your own life or for a friend. No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God's promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction. God's Promises for Every Day provides: A collection of hundreds of verses Short readings and prayers which make it a perfect companion for time alone with God Verses to address every season of life and answer readers' most pressing questions Scriptures to comfort in times of worry, offer direction in times of crisis, and reassure you of God's love in times of discouragement Whether you're considering this for a gift or self-purchase, you should know God's Promises for Every Day is: Perfect for men and women of all ages A quick and easy-to-use Scripture reference With 15 million copies of God's Promises® books sold, Jack Countryman is a perfect guide for when you crave a word of encouragement or you need biblical direction. When you live with God's promises in your life, you will be blessed beyond your wildest imagination.
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418567884
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
God's Promises® for Every Day by Jack Countryman quickly guides you to helpful verses for your everyday needs, whether you're seeking God's promises and answers for your own life or for a friend. No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God's promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction. God's Promises for Every Day provides: A collection of hundreds of verses Short readings and prayers which make it a perfect companion for time alone with God Verses to address every season of life and answer readers' most pressing questions Scriptures to comfort in times of worry, offer direction in times of crisis, and reassure you of God's love in times of discouragement Whether you're considering this for a gift or self-purchase, you should know God's Promises for Every Day is: Perfect for men and women of all ages A quick and easy-to-use Scripture reference With 15 million copies of God's Promises® books sold, Jack Countryman is a perfect guide for when you crave a word of encouragement or you need biblical direction. When you live with God's promises in your life, you will be blessed beyond your wildest imagination.
Everyday Inspiration from God's Word
Author: Compiled by Barbour Staff
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1683228073
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Allow God’s Word to Speak to Your Heart, Beloved Daughter! Here is a great little daily devotional that provides a year’s worth of reminders for women—straight from the Bible—about how much God loves and cherishes you, His beloved daughters. Just-right-sized devotional thoughts are readable in just a couple of minutes and follow themes like You Are Loved, You Are Blessed, You Have a Purpose, and You Are Beautiful. Packaged in a go-anywhere format, this lovely book is perfect for women of all ages. It makes a thoughtful anytime gift or a personal pick-me-up.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1683228073
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Allow God’s Word to Speak to Your Heart, Beloved Daughter! Here is a great little daily devotional that provides a year’s worth of reminders for women—straight from the Bible—about how much God loves and cherishes you, His beloved daughters. Just-right-sized devotional thoughts are readable in just a couple of minutes and follow themes like You Are Loved, You Are Blessed, You Have a Purpose, and You Are Beautiful. Packaged in a go-anywhere format, this lovely book is perfect for women of all ages. It makes a thoughtful anytime gift or a personal pick-me-up.
Hope for Each Day
Author: Billy Graham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 141852669X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Beloved inspirational author and pastor Billy Graham understood the importance of hope. Having hope translates to living a life full of peace, joy, and love. God's Word overflows with hope throughout its pages--all the way from Genesis to Revelation. With Billy Graham's Hope for Each Day, that biblical hope can be yours every day. This 365-day devotional is great for fans of the original Hope for Each Day, followers of Billy Graham, or as a gift for men and women needing a renewed sense of hope. After you read Hope for Each Day, your soul will be blessed as God's everlasting hope remains at the center of all that you do. Look for additional 365-day devotionals from Billy Graham: Truth for Each Day Peace for Each Day Wisdom for Each Day
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 141852669X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Beloved inspirational author and pastor Billy Graham understood the importance of hope. Having hope translates to living a life full of peace, joy, and love. God's Word overflows with hope throughout its pages--all the way from Genesis to Revelation. With Billy Graham's Hope for Each Day, that biblical hope can be yours every day. This 365-day devotional is great for fans of the original Hope for Each Day, followers of Billy Graham, or as a gift for men and women needing a renewed sense of hope. After you read Hope for Each Day, your soul will be blessed as God's everlasting hope remains at the center of all that you do. Look for additional 365-day devotionals from Billy Graham: Truth for Each Day Peace for Each Day Wisdom for Each Day
Bible Promises for Moms
Author: Heidi St. John
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496435532
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Begin every day with an encouraging promise from God. God understands the heart of a mom, as well as the daily cares and worries that can weigh you down. No matter where you are in your mothering journey, God’s mercies and promises are for you. This pocket-size book of Scriptures provides hundreds of Bible promises that are relevant to the needs of every mother, interweaving them with personal reflections from popular author Heidi St. John. Arranged topically for easy use, Bible Promises for Moms will give you verses to guide you when you need to hear that God is pleased when you hang in there; when your mother’s heart needs to remember what God can do; when you need to model true forgiveness for your children; and many more. We need the wisdom of God as we bring up our precious children. Lean into God’s promises today, trusting His Word as your ultimate source for guidance, hope, strength, and encouragement. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 27:13-14, NLT).
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496435532
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Begin every day with an encouraging promise from God. God understands the heart of a mom, as well as the daily cares and worries that can weigh you down. No matter where you are in your mothering journey, God’s mercies and promises are for you. This pocket-size book of Scriptures provides hundreds of Bible promises that are relevant to the needs of every mother, interweaving them with personal reflections from popular author Heidi St. John. Arranged topically for easy use, Bible Promises for Moms will give you verses to guide you when you need to hear that God is pleased when you hang in there; when your mother’s heart needs to remember what God can do; when you need to model true forgiveness for your children; and many more. We need the wisdom of God as we bring up our precious children. Lean into God’s promises today, trusting His Word as your ultimate source for guidance, hope, strength, and encouragement. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 27:13-14, NLT).
Praying the Promises
Author: Max Lucado
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400315301
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Find security and hope in a broken world through the unshakable promises of God. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he leads you through 30 life-changing promises from God in Praying the Promises. You’ll experience a more intimate and effective prayer life and a deeper faith in the God who keeps every promise. Max Lucado invites you to: discover a deeper understanding of the peace and security God offers His people learn from the stories of God’s faithfulness and identify tangible ways to implement faith into your own prayer life develop a deeper appreciation for the biblical people of faith, reflections, and prayers so you can see a clearer picture of how God is the rock you can build your life upon Praying the Promises is a great gift for birthdays, clergy appreciation, holiday gift giving, or to someone needing encouragement. Inside you’ll discover: 30 sections grouped by Scripture driven promises from God thoughtful teachings from Max which can be read collectively or as a 30-day devotional Scripture that reinforces each promise prayers to help you prayer God’s promises Whether you are a lifelong believer or if faith is a brand-new adventure, Praying the Promises offers you access to the God who has kept His promises since the beginning of time and will continue to do so for eternity.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400315301
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Find security and hope in a broken world through the unshakable promises of God. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he leads you through 30 life-changing promises from God in Praying the Promises. You’ll experience a more intimate and effective prayer life and a deeper faith in the God who keeps every promise. Max Lucado invites you to: discover a deeper understanding of the peace and security God offers His people learn from the stories of God’s faithfulness and identify tangible ways to implement faith into your own prayer life develop a deeper appreciation for the biblical people of faith, reflections, and prayers so you can see a clearer picture of how God is the rock you can build your life upon Praying the Promises is a great gift for birthdays, clergy appreciation, holiday gift giving, or to someone needing encouragement. Inside you’ll discover: 30 sections grouped by Scripture driven promises from God thoughtful teachings from Max which can be read collectively or as a 30-day devotional Scripture that reinforces each promise prayers to help you prayer God’s promises Whether you are a lifelong believer or if faith is a brand-new adventure, Praying the Promises offers you access to the God who has kept His promises since the beginning of time and will continue to do so for eternity.
GOD'S ENDURING PROMISES - FAITHFUL PROMISES FOR EVERYDAY LIVING
Author: S. King Livingston
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146289934X
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The bible says that we should not “make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for ourselves.” God is a Jealous God and He delights in the praises and worship of His children. He promised that if we worship Him and Him only, that He will make us rejoice over our enemies; that your “light will break forth like the dawn and your healing will quickly appear. That your righteousness will go before you and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call and the Lord will answer; and you will cry for help and he will say: Here I am” Isaiah 58:8. When we talk about idols, we tend to think of graven images; but not so. An idol is anything that we place before God; it can be a spouse, a friend, money, power, drugs, sex or anything that interfere or takes time away from our worship with God. Whatever you find yourself spending time with more than your time of worship with God is your idol. We may not think of these things as idols, but consider the amount of time we spend stressing or concentrating our focus on the things of the world that ultimately will be the cause of our losing our way to salvation. Sometimes we forget to honor the Lord who makes all things available to us only because one of our personal idols require more of our time, so we place God aside and focus our attention on wandering further away from Him; not knowing that He grieves at our disobedience. But, it is not too late; the bible says that the arms of God are not short; His ears are not deafened to our cries. I know sometimes we may feel that God will not answer or forgive us because we keep going back to the very idol we confessed to have left, but God wants to forgive us; for that reason He sent His only son to die for our sins, so that the world through Him might be saved. God knows how weak and sinful we are. No matter how holy and righteous we may think we are, ultimately, we are powerless and wretched at best. Paul, in II Corinthians says this of the flesh: “I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul also says that he tried to do good deeds, but often ends up doing what he swore he would not do. We are just like Paul; we are weak and impressionable and prone to sin. That is why we need to have the Holy Spirit lead and guide our daily walk. We need to prostrate ourselves, lay our souls bare in front of He who pours out grace and forgiveness abundantly. In Christ, we are not of this world, but if we continue along the path of destruction, we will find ourselves standing outside the gates of heaven, asking “Lord where did I go wrong?” Genesis 28:12 “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Let us ask God now to forgive us our sins so that we can fully partake of His bountiful promises.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146289934X
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The bible says that we should not “make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for ourselves.” God is a Jealous God and He delights in the praises and worship of His children. He promised that if we worship Him and Him only, that He will make us rejoice over our enemies; that your “light will break forth like the dawn and your healing will quickly appear. That your righteousness will go before you and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call and the Lord will answer; and you will cry for help and he will say: Here I am” Isaiah 58:8. When we talk about idols, we tend to think of graven images; but not so. An idol is anything that we place before God; it can be a spouse, a friend, money, power, drugs, sex or anything that interfere or takes time away from our worship with God. Whatever you find yourself spending time with more than your time of worship with God is your idol. We may not think of these things as idols, but consider the amount of time we spend stressing or concentrating our focus on the things of the world that ultimately will be the cause of our losing our way to salvation. Sometimes we forget to honor the Lord who makes all things available to us only because one of our personal idols require more of our time, so we place God aside and focus our attention on wandering further away from Him; not knowing that He grieves at our disobedience. But, it is not too late; the bible says that the arms of God are not short; His ears are not deafened to our cries. I know sometimes we may feel that God will not answer or forgive us because we keep going back to the very idol we confessed to have left, but God wants to forgive us; for that reason He sent His only son to die for our sins, so that the world through Him might be saved. God knows how weak and sinful we are. No matter how holy and righteous we may think we are, ultimately, we are powerless and wretched at best. Paul, in II Corinthians says this of the flesh: “I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul also says that he tried to do good deeds, but often ends up doing what he swore he would not do. We are just like Paul; we are weak and impressionable and prone to sin. That is why we need to have the Holy Spirit lead and guide our daily walk. We need to prostrate ourselves, lay our souls bare in front of He who pours out grace and forgiveness abundantly. In Christ, we are not of this world, but if we continue along the path of destruction, we will find ourselves standing outside the gates of heaven, asking “Lord where did I go wrong?” Genesis 28:12 “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Let us ask God now to forgive us our sins so that we can fully partake of His bountiful promises.