Dr. Scott Ferrell

October 3 Devotional

Posted on October 3, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

We’ve all been there. When nothing, and I mean NOTHING, seems to be going “right”. And it doesn’t matter what we try and do, it’s gonna go wrong! So, as humans, we complain, blame and allow negativity to permeate our lives. When you feel yourself headed down this path, stop, do a reversal and thank God for them! Crazy, I know. But just one single positive act like thanking God in the midst of trials immediately sets you on the right path of faith, hope and trust in our sovereign Lord. Hard to do when you’re in the thick of things, but once you’ve tried it a few times, you’ll see that this is the way to live in peace and harmony, regardless of our circumstances. Love you all! Scott

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When Many Things Seem

to be going wrong, trust Me. When your life feels increasingly out of control, thank Me, These are supernatural responses, and they can lift you above your circumstances. If you do what comes naturally in the face of difficulties, you may fall prey to negativism. Even a few complaints can set you on a path that is a downward spiral, by darkening your perspective and mind-set. With this attitude controlling you, complaints flow more and more readily from your mouth. Each one moves you steadily down the slippery spiral. The lower you go, the faster you slide; but it is still possible to apply brakes. Cry out to Me in My Name! Affirm your trust in Me, regardless of how you feel. Thank Me for everything, though this seems unnatural-even irrational. Gradually you will begin to ascend, recovering your lost ground.

When you are back on ground level, you can face your circumstances from a humble perspective. If you choose supernatural responses this time-trusting and thanking Me-you will experience My unfathomable Peace.

Psalm 13:5 5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

Ephesians 5:20 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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October 2 Devotional

Posted on October 2, 2013 by drscott

This beautiful devotional is a reminder that we are known, loved and cared for by our wonderful savior, Jesus Christ. This intimate relationship is one that can never be severed, but is often taken for granted. Embrace the One who loves you unconditionally and eternally. Amen! Peace and Love, Scott

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Never Take For Granted My intimate nearness. Marvel at the wonder of My continual Presence with you. Even the most ardent human lover cannot be with you always. Nor can another person know the intimacies of your heart, mind, and spirit. I know everything about you-even to the number of hairs on your head. You don’t need to work at revealing yourself to Me.

Many people spend a lifetime or a small fortune searching for someone who understands them. Yet I am freely available to all who call upon My Name, who open their hearts to receive Me. This simple act of faith is the beginning of a lifelong love story. I, the Lover of your soul, understand you perfectly and love you eternally.

Luke 12:7 ⁷Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

John 1:12 ¹²Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

Romans 10:13 ¹³for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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September 30 Devotional

Posted on September 30, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I’m a visual person. I learn best by seeing it, either in my mind or in reality. So, I really appreciated the sermon illustrations that pastor Mike has been using these past two weeks. The rope representing eternity and that tiny piece of tape on the end representing our lives really hit home, as did the sand being poured out on the alter table representing our lives being given faithfully and fully to God. I pray you live this day to the fullest, knowing that God is with you and loves you like crazy! Peace and Love, Scott

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I Am Perpetually With You, taking care of you. That is the most important fact of your existence. I am not limited by time or space; therefore, My Presence with you is a forever-promise. You need not fear the future, for I am already there. When you make that quantum leap into eternity, you will find Me awaiting you in heaven. Your future is in My hands; I release it to you day by day, moment by moment. Therefore, do not worry abouttomorrow.

I want you to live this day abundantly, seeing all there is to see, doing all there is to do. Don’t be distracted by future concerns. Leave them to Me! Each day of life is a glorious gift, but so few people know how to live within the confines of today. Much of their energy for abundant living spills over the time line into tomorrow’s worries or past regrets. Their remaining energy is sufficient only for limping through the day, not for living it to the full. I am training you to keep your focus on My Presence in the present. This is how to receive abundant Life, which flows freely from My throne of grace.

Matthew 6:34 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, fortomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

John 10:10 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

James 4:13-15 13Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrowwe will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Vote for Annelise!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by drscott

Hi all!

My 5 month old daughter was entered into the Picture People annual photo contest and won for her age at the Fort Worth Studio!

Now Annelise is entered into to the national contest on facebook, and we need all the votes we can get to win. Obviously, you need to have a facebook profile to vote, so if you do not, you can disregard this email 🙂

There are two ways to do it:

1) You can go to this link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151961633986804.1073741828.121599011803&type=1&l=77573e86cb and vote there. Her picture is number 113 and I have attached a copy of the picture so you can see what it looks like:)

2) You can search Picture people on facebook, go to the listing of 0-2 age participants and find her photo there.

You will need to “Like” her photo to cast your vote. Then please share the photo and ask friends to vote. The ones with the most votes so far have hundreds of shares as well!

If you are friends with me on Facebook, you might have already been tagged. Please vote and help us win! If you have already voted, THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Thanks so much!

Beth

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September 26 Devotional

Posted on September 26, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

Communing with God is an awesome privilege that we often take for granted. It does seem so surreal to be in communication with the Creator of the universe. I’m not sure how it works, I only know that it does! During my prayer time this morning I was giving thanks for each of you and your faithfulness to leading in worship on Sunday and making our Christmas Spectacular a priority in your lives. As I said last night, it’s really not about doing a Christmas show for our community, but more about making disciples for Jesus. It’s evangelism pure and simple. It’s hard to make disciples if you don’t “go”! So, we’re going to the Center for the Performing Arts to make disciples for Jesus. Hope you all will join me in this important mission work we have been called to do.

Peace and Love, Scott

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Come To Me And Listen! Attune yourself to My voice, and receive My richest blessings. Marvel at the wonder of communing with the Creator of the universe while sitting in the comfort of your home. Kings who reign on earth tend to make themselves inaccessible; ordinary people almost never gain an audience with them. Even dignitaries must plow through red tape and protocol in order to speak with royalty.

Though I am King of the universe, I am totally accessible to you. I am with you wherever you are. Nothing can separate you from My Presence! When I cried out from the cross, “It is finished!” the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. This opened the way for you to meet Me face-to-Face, with no need of protocol or priests. I, the King of kings, am your constant Companion.

Isaiah 50:4 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.

Isaiah 55:2-3 2 Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. 3Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.

Matthew 27:50-51 50And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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