Dr. Scott Ferrell

Dear Friends,
This may be the last devotional I send for a while.  I hope to have internet while in Italy, but we’ll see!  Regardless, I LOVE today’s devotional!  It’s so positive, uplifting and Spirit-filled–exactly the way a Christian should be.  I pray that each of you allows the Spirit that dwells within you to shine brightly on all those you meet.  Let your light shine before men that they may know the glory of the Lord and the Spirit that strengthens you, sustains you and fills you with everlasting hope, joy, love and peace.  Amen!

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I Am Creating something new in you: a bubbling spring of Joy that spills over into others’ lives.  Do not mistake this Joy for your own or try to take credit for it in any way.  Instead, watch in delight as My Spirit flows through you to bless others.  Let yourself become a reservoir of the Spirit’s fruit.

Your part is to live close to Me, open to all that I am doing in you.  Don’t try to control the streaming of My Spirit through you.  Just keep focusing on Me as we walk through this day together.  Enjoy My Presence, which permeates you with Love, Joy, and Peace.

John 3:8 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

Galatians 5:22  22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

Dear Friends,
Ever been around someone who constantly moans and groans throughout the day?  It’s depressing and exhausting to be around someone like that.  This is not how God created to act.  Regardless of our circumstances, the path of Peace is ours for the choosing through Jesus Christ.  So, choose now how you will react to each situation that comes your way today.  Thank God for the difficulties and then pray for strength and wisdom to turn each trial into a blessing.  Hugs and Much Love, Scott

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Let Me Help You get through this day.  There are many possible paths to travel between your getting up in the morning and your lying down at night.  Stay alert to the many choice-points along the way, being continually aware of My Presence.  You will get through this day one way or the other.  One way is to moan and groan, stumbling along with shuffling feet.  This will get you to the end of the day eventually, but there is a better way.  You can choose to walk with Me along the path of Peace, leaning on Me as much as you need.  There will still be difficulties along the way, but you can face them confidently in My strength.  Thank Me for each problem you encounter, and watch to see how I transform trials into blessings.

1 Corinthians 10:10 10And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.

Luke 1:79 79to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

Dear Beloved,
Many times fear can control our minds and bodies, crippling us to the point that we become ineffective in ministry and leading dull, boring lives.  This is not the life Christ promised His disciples nor calls us to live.  Our strength and song indeed comes from the Lord!  There is a battle going on in our minds.  I felt this battle just this morning during my prayer time.  I felt my mind easily distracted from what was truly important–communion with God.  So, realize there’s a battle going on and that you can’t fight it alone.  God likes us to be dependent upon Him, so ask away!  Be blessed in your Holy Battles!  Amen!  Love and Hugs, Scott

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Trust Me and don’t be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song.  Do not let fear dissipate your energy.  Instead, invest your energy in trusting Me and singing My Song.  The battle for control of your mind is fierce, and years of worry have made you vulnerable to the enemy.  Therefore, you need to be vigilant in guarding your thoughts.  Do not despise this weakness in yourself, since I am using it to draw you closer to Me.  Your constant need for Me creates an intimacy that is well worth all the effort.  You are not alone in this struggle for your mind.  My Spirit living within you is ever ready to help in this striving.  Ask Him to control your mind; He will bless you with Life and Peace.

Isaiah 12:2  2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.”

Romans 8:6 6The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace;

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

Dear Friends,
Wow!  I needed this one today especially!  As you can imagine, my mind is racing with all of the details and anxiety that go with any major trip.  Prayer will keep me grounded and in constant communion with the Master.  It’s important to keep things in perspective and simply enjoy the moment.  So, I take a deep breath and give this day to Him.  Amen!  Peace and Love, Scott

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Rest In Me, My Child.  Give your mind a break from planning and trying to anticipate what will happen.  Pray continually, asking My Spirit to take charge of the details of this day.  Remember that you are on a journey with Me.  When you try to peer into the future and plan for every possibility, you ignore your constant Companion, who sustains you moment by moment.  As you gaze anxiously into the distance, you don’t even feel the strong grip of My hand holding yours.  How foolish you are, My child!

Remembrance of Me is a daily discipline.  Never lose sight of My Presence with you.  This will keep you resting in Me all day, every day.

Deuteronomy 12:10 10 But you will cross the Jordan and settle in the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and he will give you rest from all your enemies around you so that you will live in safety.

Psalm 62:5  5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

Dear Friends,
My father-in-law often states that the reason for our frustration stems from attempting to get people to do what you want them to do.  After I’ve vented for a while, he’ll state, “So your problem is getting people to do what you want them to do.”  Regardless of the problem, that seems to be the real issue.  If we’re looking to others to be perfect and to do what we want them to do, then we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment and grief.  We, by our very nature, are imperfect.  Only God is perfect and our longing for perfection, however allusive, will only be obtained in Christ our Savior.  Seek Him first, and all other desires will be fulfilled in Him.  Be blessed!  Scott

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Remember that you live in a fallen world: an abnormal world tainted by sin.  Much frustration and failure result from your seeking perfection in this life.  There is nothing perfect in this world except Me.  That is why closeness to Me satisfies deep yearnings and fills you with Joy.

I have planted longing for perfection in every human heart.  This is a good desire, which I alone can fulfill.  But most people seek this fulfillment in other people and earthly pleasures or achievements.  Thus they create idols, before which they bow down.  I will have no other gods before Me!  Make Me the deepest desire of your heart.  Let Me fulfill your yearning for perfection.

Exodus 20:3 3 “You must not have any other god but me.

Psalm 37:4  4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

Dear Friends,