Today’s Thought “Simple Math” G. Ward

Revelation 21: ¹⁸ I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; ¹⁹ and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book.

 

Complete honesty and respect for God's message is the eternal demand given mankind. Here’s what that’ll mean; One must not invent new prophecies, or twist the text to fit personal agendas, or falsely claim God said something He did not and whereas the airwaves are filled with religious zealots invading Holy space by seeking fame and fortune; true missionaries maintain the words in Jesus’ preparation that says, “Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you…”

Pursuing Truth without sensationalism lends great joy and peace, even establishing greatest confidence in HIS abiding with us wherever we venture, assuring that the HOME HE prepared for us, assuredly includes us.

 

So, Father God, whereas we know You as All-Wise and All-Power, our trust is established by the daily pursuit in Your Word where absolute Truth lives. May that faith grow exponentially so, as we proclaim to all the excellence You’ve allowed in our approach to Your Mighty Throne, through Jesus our Lord, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Mama Said, Eat Your Liver” G. Ward

 

1 Corinthians 10: ²³ All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. 

 

Legalism in a biblical context is the mistaken belief that people can earn or keep God's favor, salvation, or attain towards spiritual maturity by strict adherence through having read perceived Truth from Holy God’s script and whereas to know Jesus was/is the fulfillment of the Law, means to know the Almighty’s standard won’t accept futile efforts of man, so inconsistent in compliance, Christ, would follow those precepts perfectly, allowing our sweet communion with the Father (John 14:6). The apostle, having penned this letter through Divine inspiration, would share liberty in Christ, but not that which violates another’s potential to follow our Lord’s perfect way. For example, many won’t eat pork, because all their lives they were told it was absolutely forbidden and whereas they affirm the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, confessing their sins through repentance, but maintain some dietary constraint, perhaps our Lord will open the door for you and me to aid their inaccuracy(?), but if I insist on eating smothered pork chops in their presence, it’s become abhorrently offensive to them and may ruin a witness.

 

Father God, the attitude of Christ was intentionally compassionate and sacrificial and whereas we’re called to follow HIS example and lead, we’re deciding to trust in all HE administered. Our light within was given by the Savior to point others to HIM and disquiet the darkness having consumed those lost. So, may our every word and action, live in the standard You determined as absolute, as we joyously say, it’s more than enough and give freely Your highest standard to any deficient in knowing – our Lord Jesus paid it all (*Col.2:13-14)! Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Artificial Intelligence: The Hoax” G. Ward

 

Psalm 37:5 says, “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it.” What will HE do? Verse 7 says, “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not get upset because of one who is successful in his way, because of the person who carries out wicked schemes.”

Both verses compel those who’ve placed their trust in the Lord’s redemption to surrender our life choices and worries completely to God, trusting Him to handle the results, and remain still and patient instead of being reactionary. The demand for new and improved by the populous on most anything is the culprit for this recent and actual warning from A.I.’s best corporate visionaries. There’s a presumption – suggestive in their witness to the pace of this ingenuity moving far too swiftly and whereas most systems are/have become reliant on this artificial intelligence, even anticipating its ability to draw from all information ever recorded that may inevitably witness cancer’s cure, society, at large have crowned Mr. A.I., KING (cf.1 Sa.8:4-20).

From the beginning, the Almighty sanctioned mankind’s exploration of things helpful for this earthen journey, for HE is the Inventor; but as the only constraint from the forbidden tree scenario exists, with its enticing fruit as a clear warning, dependence on devices is the same that may soon witness - lights out!

 

Father God, from the beginning, You made the light and darkness, so, may we enlarge our spiritual perception of You as our Great Shepherd, who won’t leave us and may that mighty shelter You provide more understand how trials aren’t lasting and teach that surrender to another overcome in anxiety and fear, that enables trust in Jesus now and forevermore, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Opposite of Worldly Standards” G. Ward

 

Philippians 2:1-2

“Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.”

 

Whereas to differentiate between a Christian against another un-surrendered, can be difficult because many are very kind, compassionate people with, or without surrender to Christ. That kind of contrasting is insignificant to believers, because we know our light must shine brightly because of Jesus in us and therefore compels us towards a practice of an attitude like our Selfless Savior’s – no matter the pace of society or indiscretions of man. Moreover, our focus as believers is to absolutely recall how Christ experienced greatest oppression, yet never embodied a mindset of retribution that despised those persecutors, but meditations on how He’d soon give HIS life for them along with you and me and whereas Christ set the high bar in putting others ahead of Himself, that demand is now ours.

 

Father God, it’s difficult to conceptualize how Great a Savior we have until we adjourn to the sanctuary of our mindset and whereas that mystery for us is unfolded and we know of HIS love towards us wasn’t contingent on our correcting the many transgressions of Your Holy script, but placing implicit trust in Jesus, who satisfied every requirement. So, we say thank You for being so much more than we ever thought could exist; a day-to-day privilege to call You, Father. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Recruiting Sharpshooters” G. Ward

 

Deuteronomy 18: ²⁰ But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name, a word which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.

 

While many presume to speak for Holy God, their words, many times, fail to echo what’s found from Genesis to Revelation and even when there’s quoting of such, context can be violated, that absolutely distorts its impact in Truth. Moreover, the sayer’s knowledge of so many impressed with their perceived eloquence, works vigorously to keep the masses confounded by intentionally finding passages befitting to their greed. Throughout Holy God’s compilation of Truth, great warning is given regarding trust of man; so much so, that true prophets’ prefacing would most always begin with the Lord says, inviting those listeners to potential judgment when compliance to HIS demands were violated; yet, many times, these warnings offered a proposed return to the Lord’s way. If/when a presumed minister of Truth is always sharing great things ahead (particularly when an auditorium may contain 50 or more), against God’s “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,” the demand for these may not be as what’s given them from the Old Testament – to be stoned to death, but an imminent eternity in torment may be.

 

Father God, whereas more discernment is needed than before, many have to first decide that the Truth of Your Word is Life. May we who know the journey You provide for us depends on that Truth as any parched desires water. May our intentional witness more gather those vulnerable to trickery of the false prophet than ever before and then teach all Your commands, giving You all the glory and honor, in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Straight Talk” G. Ward

 

2 Peter 2:1, “But false prophets also appeared among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.”

 

Whereas it’s said that “many are called, but few are chosen,” we’ve now become witnesses to that reality. It’s given in such measurement because of a demand from so many to be entertained by eloquence over substance, along with masses being embittered with so many struggles of times past – entirely unresolved and seemingly without answers so contrary to today’s jargon that says don’t claim miseries of sorts, instead, just speak your demands. Moreover, spiritual, historical realities from God’s Word are/have become the sole responsibility of the pulpiteers’ explanation and whereas those who’ve placed their trust in the Lord Jesus are told to weigh everything heard (Ac.17:11, 1 John 4:1), so many rather trust in these princes. Our Lord Jesus insisted we know that none are to be exempt from great sufferings of sorts (John 15:20), but more consider an assurance of HIS unrelenting presence. Therefore, we’re called to disallow every false teacher’s penetration of fanciful distortions of biblical truth, that lead people away from genuine faith in Christ and keep the vulnerable depending on them.

 

And Lord God, we need the Truth of Your Word to reign supreme in every mindset that unfolds a personal determination to build confidence in all You instruct and whereas we’re to extend honor to Your teachers of Truth, implicit trust belongs to YOU. We ask that You bless our pursuit in Your Word for Your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Lending Inspiration” G. Ward

 

Titus 2:2, “Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.”

 

In faith through Christ, there’s an ongoing, daily pursuit in HIS Word that allows a dignified approach to all we’ll say and do; after all, we’re significantly owned by this Savior, who exemplified every moral attribute HE requires from us, so HE’S not insisting on these attitudinal demands pretentiously; for HE knows the difficult road ahead. Remember, how upon HIS appointment of the first disciples, He’d admonish them/us accordingly (Matt.10:16-23). The pace of society, along with wrongful adherence to cultural trends, now witnesses older Americans’ insistence to maintain both youthful appearances, along with acquiescing to genres our parents and grandparents would never consider for themselves. I love sports cars and whereas getting in may not be consistently problematic, getting out will be. Instead, I’m understanding how necessary it’s become to more set a tone of joy and peace as any would anticipate senior-hood and wherever you are chronologically, you should assess all our Lord Jesus delivered us from, that should always ask thereafter, what shall I render to HIM, not my selfish will…

 

Father God, the plight of man, so selfish, is yet without ability to forecast whether there’s a next moment and whereas YOU knew from the beginning, we ask that You teach us how to correlate to each day, so as to significantly honor You. May our pursuit, keep our eyes on Jesus, who struggled not to be the Self-less King, as we Objectively desire to be like HIM, leaving child-like behaviors to the young and being HIS example in earth to Heaven, in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Highest Regard” G. Ward

Proverbs 28:13

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”

The swiftness of days presented invites many towards a hurried pace and even opens an unfortunate critique with any who’ll fail to seize moments that will exercise in decision the way they would. A more appropriate stance will absolutely slow down to recall the pain in such hurried decisiveness, to perhaps contemplate where a hopeful resolute surety exists. Faith in Christ, more than confession, allows HIS lead and during the course of each day insists on numerous spiritual pauses that will contrast how my desires matter against an eternity proposed(?) and that quiet time, even though noise may be all around, will allow a newest spiritual posture that yields to HIS lovingkindness that absolutely displaces things and people so temporary. I bow onto this Great King’s unrelenting presence with great humility, knowing I’ve missed the mark set on so many occasions, yet, HE always seeks to restore me (1 John 1:9). It’s (i.e., my surrender to HIM) the best thing I’ve ever done…

 

Father God, Your mercies are astoundingly here for now; so, may those who’ll listen identify with the deer who pants after the water from the nearby brook, longing to have their thirst quenched by Heaven, as we look to the Author of our faith – Jesus. We’re determining there’s no greater joy than to be intimately acquainted with the grace HE provided – through obedience. May Heaven smile upon the many who’ll say yes to Your will; in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “A Throne for ONE” G. Ward

 

Isaiah 42: ⁸ I am the Lord, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to idols.

 

To know God as Creator and Sustainer of the earth HE made, that includes everything and everyone is clearly the preeminent mandate. Moreover, HE will ultimately be recognized by all in regards to sole worship of Himself and whereas there’s dire consequence for any who’ll neglect to bow unto the splendor and beauty of HIS holiness by agreeing with everything He says, through obedience and rehearsing HIS attributes. Listen, while all are guaranteed an eternal life, please know, all won’t be eternally exposed to HIS grace and mercy, but doom and torment – because they failed to know HIS Name. Some may ask, “how can such a gracious God send any to hell?” HE doesn’t. One can’t propose to live so entirely on their own volition, making every objective theirs - to then arrive at what’s most important to consider and then question something they failed to do within the scope of their consciousness.

Today is provided to consider a rest HE provides and that reliance on HIM – now, absolutely guarantees peace and joy. Who’d forsake such?

 

Father God, we, Your disciples are/have failed to more understand our role to proclaim and teach Your mandates, causing other thrones to thrive in the mindsets of those You made and whereas You desire their repentance no different than afforded us, we’re busy praising You, without perfect submission. Change us O God, that others may benefit in/through the Savior’s work on their behalf. Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Looking Through the Window…” G. Ward

 

Psalm 119:64

The earth is full of Your goodness, Lord; Teach me Your statutes.

 

I’m recalling a time when electronic devices were minimal and how when any obtained a pocket-sized transistor radio, they became the envy of those all around and whereas that reflection may insist on that era as being the good old days, troubles and trials were numerous, but the information shared didn’t arrive at a moment’s notice. Yet, it was a time when communication was a must. Inquiry, about the well being of another focused in so as to offer great aid to a dilemma and if you said you’d help, one would endeavor that which embodied best care. Generations thereafter, have been exposed more to a hurried society, prioritizing oneself and too busy for genuine inquiry in how one can be helpful unto another.

Those of us who’ve placed our trust in the Lord’s lead, more understand a need for fellowship with like-minded individuals; for our focus remains on the Author and Finisher of where our faith exists. Therefore, our accountability understands that HE won’t leave us, along with knowing HIS peace is indicative of eternal presence. So, we call HIM – Faithful; seeking to be like HIM as we grow up.

 

Father God, what marvelous access You’ve provided; particularly in view of our meditations’ recall of Christ’s redemption of all our indiscretions. May our recall in perceived better days, understand today is given as the best day to proclaim how great You are, no matter the chaos all around and find another who needs to identify Your unrelenting love is now, that leads to forevermore, in/through Jesus, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “The Road Appears Long” G. Ward

 

Ezekiel 33:11, “Say to them, ‘As I live!’ declares the Lord God, ‘I take no pleasure at all in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then should you die, house of Israel?”

 

Whereas God’s mercy is great, along with HIS patience being available for this day exists, the day is young and all are called to stand vigilant of HIS term limit and whereas no one knows of that day, to observe HIS criterion for an eternity with HIM, remains the most significant pursuit for man. That pursuit won’t just know all HE commands, but lovingly adjust to doing them. Moreover, and because HIS commands are not burdensome, the one pursuant won’t undermine the Almighty’s highest standard by rebelling against being changed, so as to reflect the Lord Jesus’ attitude; absolutely placing other’s interests ahead of one’s own.

 

And Lord God, the magnitude of spiritual responsibility rests in all the Savior exemplified. Our imitating HIM must be top priority for every life – who insists, “I know Him.” We’re so thankful on this day for a blessed assurance that Jesus is ours personally and corporately. May HE shine through our every struggle and honor HIMSELF, even using us for HIS glory that grants our joy. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “My Friend/Sister EJ” G. Ward

 

Job 1:21, ²¹ He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

 

Job’s grief, although tremendously sorrowful, would echo such sentiment of trust in Holy God, knowing the span of life is without guarantee for his young offspring of ten, along with the old. He’d yet bless the Lord, knowing his own spiritual example, along with great instruction provided with/in the Truth of God’s Word, witnessed their own determination to honor the Lord in both word and deed. That’s the kind of spiritual legacy worthy to present; for at no time do we see Job so enamored with his riches, but humbled by a continued presence from our LORD.

It was just last Tuesday for more than two hours that I met with my Sister/Friend and whereas we’d meet every week, our sharing how grievous life is/can be, there’d always be a pause to agree on how our Lord preparing a home for us, despite our being so undeserving, yet, He’d do so because of love at the helm of HIS everlasting existence, she’d go to HIM this week, joyously awaiting those of us who’ve absolutely placed our trust in the Savior’s lead. Yes, I’m saddened by such loss, but blessed be the Name of the Lord.

 

And Father God, may we live according to the appointed time as if we had knowledge of it being today and whereas these moments provided desire to commit to being a living sacrifice for Your glory, may our time to being a shining vessel illuminate brightly to indicate, what a joy it is to know the Savior – Jesus! Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Preacher’s Kids” G. Ward

 

1 Samuel 2: ¹² Now the sons of Eli were useless men; they did not know the Lord.

 

Eli was a high priest and judge of Israel and whereas he’d maintain this dutiful call with tremendous respectability, kindness and compassion – he’d be instrumental in raising fools. The Word of God says, "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'" To be clear, in biblical wisdom literature, a "fool" does not mean a person lacking intelligence, instead, it describes someone who is morally defiant, rebellious and whereas the parameter of rearing children won’t always mean that some effort in rightful instruction or exemplary leading wasn’t given, but simply may decide that career was/is priority. Ultimately, a child can grow to become successful in a worldly sense, even becoming a great cook, or physician, but inherit HELL, not because they lacked productivity, but solely because parental guidance unto the Lord has always been HIS mandate and great neglect of that spiritual responsibility was more carefully in tune to relegating that to systems, versus compliance; a kind of “I took them to church every Sunday” kind of love (*Deut.6:4-9).

 

Father God, while we ensure good grades and respectable behavior are the necklace of our children, all people belong to You, but not all allow Your reign and rule of them and whereas it’s utterly impossible for mere men to come to You due to their sin nature, ill-considerate of Your Truth in how You can either draw them to Yourself, or reject them, may we rise to the spiritual occasion to intentionally seek to disciple our own, apologizing even for eternal regard onto those we love; for it’s never too late. Praying for clarity and receptivity unto the Truth of Your Word – Jesus. Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Patient Trust” G. Ward

 

Isaiah 26:3, “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You.”

 

This Prophet, no different than others, was divinely inspired to record Heaven’s regard that lends more security than imposing factions, seemingly mightier. Altogether, it can be compared to “A Tale of Two Cities,” the strong city of God, versus, the city arrogantly governed by mankind (so temporal), representative of human pride and self-reliance. This assessment is an ongoing, unfortunate, timeless dilemma; in that, geography and era may be worlds apart, but mankind’s heart, apart from total surrender to Holy God, remains desperately wicked (Jer.17:9-10). Therefore, we who believe, choose to exist in the city of God; with great meditations of a proposed future hope, while knowing HIS holy script is with guarantee and the whole of mankind cannot determine whether there’s to be a next moment.

 

Father God, the word implicit, attaches itself to how we trust You. Without any doubt or reservation, we’ll adjourn to the Truth of Your Word, for all You offer cannot be thwarted and whereas every other plan is subject to change, we thank You for faithfulness. As we proclaim You as the Only King, may we intentionally speak of the two-city analogy to indicate there’s no need for You to change, for all given from Your throne is perfect, particularly as we look to the Author of our faith, Jesus, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “A Boy Scout’s Oath” G. Ward

 

Jude 1:3, “Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all time handed down to the saints.”

 

Our salvation through Christ (as followers), consciously made our repentance of sins known to this Wonderful Savior-Jesus; whereby we were assured of HIS forgiveness, to then determine our lives were/are HIS to do as HE pleases. Moreover, that assurance provided, trusts in all Christ demonstrated by loving us, while we were still sinners and caused a heavenly fraternal order’s expansion – altogether inclusive, to any who’ll place their trust in this Greatest Leader’s protection to cheer and to guide. Our theme’s writer, invited believers then and thereafter to fight hard to protect the core truths of Christianity because false teachers were and still are covertly preying on some vulnerable to being impressed with wrongful additives and subtractions, while insisting they too believe (cf. 1 John 2:19).

 

And Lord God, Your Word guides us into knowing the particulars of the grace provided by our Lord Jesus; even considerate of that which honors men, but worship only belongs to Holy God and that adoration we have for You honors our newest posture through Christ celebrates HIM for who He is and what He has done. So, we pray, may each one involved in this love relationship lean less each day to their own understanding, but allow Jesus to lead them from earth to Heaven. Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Preparing for Chaos” G. Ward

 

Proverbs 3:3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.

 

While many congregants are being taught how to anticipate blessings, pain and sufferings of sorts remains the elephant in the room and whereas Jesus taught those first disciples how encounters involving the marketplace (i.e., within the city gates) would offer agonizing moments, particularly upon having been chosen by an unpopular Savior, along with a message contrary to the religionists of that day, that teaching, compels every generation hereafter. It’s therefore most necessary to practice ahead, that to what the testing presents; for those oppositional need an example that won’t typify a common reaction, but an inordinate affection we have in being owned by the Magnificent Savior – Jesus, while portraying kindness in a harsh world, along with joyfully exemplifying how easy it is to absolutely rely on HIM in every way.

 

Father God, it’s Your lovingkindness towards us that grants us endurance to stand amidst trials. So, may we know that building our faith is the necessary component in not rendering “evil for evil.” As we journey to proclaim knowing You as completely satisfying; may our compassion rise to know how You won’t initially afford us insight on who You’ve chosen before the foundation of the world, while inevitably knowing them by the fruit they bear; proclaiming, use us Lord, for Your glory, In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Greatest Care Forsaken?” G. Ward

 

Matthew 6: ²⁷ And which of you by worrying can add a single day to his life’s span?

 

Whereas birds awaken to a quest for food and won’t be disappointed, for their Maker provides all they’ll need, He’ll do the same for us. We, however, have been given more intelligence and that was never meant for our detriment, but we’ve selfishly and arrogantly pulled away from our Creator, even storing up things we’ll never utilize, while commanding ownership of moments ahead with no guarantee, even endeavoring great bouts of planning to lack thorough assessment that counts the cost in such decisiveness. Are we (as followers of Christ) to remain idle, even robotic; waiting on an audible instruction from our Lord? No. As the birds work to discover food here and there and whereas great storage isn’t their consideration, but a reliance that the morsels will exist if a tomorrow is granted, we’re higher than they; with an eternal manual to guide us unto the peace our Savior gives.

 

Father God, we’re given life to represent a Home our Lord Jesus prepared for us. Yet, a practice of owning moments, even those not presented, dishonors Your lead and causes grief and even then, when we cry out through godly sorrow, You keep rescuing us. What a Mighty God You are! May we remember more each day provided to cast all our cares on You, for Your care for us is greatest and won’t cease; all because of our Lord Jesus, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Security Force Provided to Any” G. Ward

 

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

 

Our prayers can encompass great supplication that seeks to inform Holy God about earthen realities and whereas our Lord Jesus would teach every follower of Himself. a rightful practice, worthy to embody at Matthew chapter 6, He’d first invite us to know “your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Moreover, we must insist on greater trust by furthering, “Your will be done.”

The Almighty has proven to be the safest refuge and although troubles have potential to overwhelm our souls, to know of HIS continued presence, overwhelms our trials, extending greatest comfort to know HE remains present.

 

Father God, confidence in this reality is established by a daily pursuit of desired adherence to Your written Word. It’s there that we’ll find characters once horribly occupied in horrendous sin, to then call on Your Name through repentance and find grace. So, may we know a continued comfort exists for us, particularly that to which grants us peace, while trials persist, to know You won’t ever forsake us, through Jesus, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “All That I AM” G. Ward

 

Psalm 16:8, “I have set Yahweh continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”

 

The study of man, anthropology, involves a holistic approach in assessing who we are and have been historically and whereas the psalmist acts as an anthropologist would, and thereafter never desire a repeat of living on his own whim and desire, he’d express an urgent need towards intimacy with his greatest Treasure, Holy God. Moreover, his recall of an old life, with all its ebbs and flows, that is, its pattern of coming and going, or rising and falling, more craved a life closer to God that brings true stability and peace; to then proclaim a spiritual, imaginative vision, fixated on the Almighty – standing there at his side.

We’d all do well to know as the psalmist portrayed at division 139, “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?”

 

And Father God, we don’t ever want to imagine Your presence vacating ours; so, may we learn more of Your omnipresence and decide that every deed, along with our every word from this journey You proposed for in through Christ – rise to grace presented, that we’d be useful and productive enabling Heaven’s delight in each day granted, and never let go of Your unchanging hand, through Jesus, Amen.

 

Today’s Thought “Walking and Talking Zombies” G. Ward

1 John 5:12

He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have that life.

 

Believing in Jesus realizes HE is All-Wisdom and desiring HIS forgiveness for oversight in thinking I could rightly govern myself; after all, HE gave me a brain syndrome and although that epithet holds true, it’s contained in great limitation. Therefore, it’s incumbent on my limited ability to know what’s best for me; particularly since mankind is more taught by a hit and miss presumptive practice appearing to know, but is with comparability in playing roulette, to then lose considerably over and over again. Instead, to know HIM, trusts in His sacrifice, and welcomes Him into your heart, desiring to sin no more. If I come as I’ve been, there must be expectation in how He’ll change me and that change will come incrementally, when I investigate that Sacrifice made for me, despite my ongoing feud with flesh.

 

And Lord God, I’m so entirely thankful for this reflection point offered, knowing it’s not merely a great idea, but a lifestyle of depending on the Perfect One, who absolutely knows what’s best and whereas HE’S my Hero, my meditations rejoice for having HIM on my side. I know more than ever before, HE won’t leave me, creating in me a rightful spirit to remain in HIM. In Jesus Name, Amen.