March 25 Devotional

Posted on March 25, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I always try and have an “attitude of gratitude” each and every day.  It’s so easy to fall into the trap of complaining about circumstances and situations, many of which are out of our control.  It really is a control issue most of the time isn’t it?  If we can find something to be thankful for in every situation, then much of our complaining would cease.  Be grateful and get closer to God.  Amen!  Love, scott
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Let Thankfulness Temper All Your Thoughts.  A thankful mind-set keeps you in touch with Me. I hate it when My children grumble, casually despising My sovereignty.  Thankfulness is a safe-guard against this deadly sin.   Furthermore, a grateful attitude becomes a grid through which you perceive life.  Gratitude enables you to see the Light of My Presence shining on all your circumstances. Cultivate a thankful heart, for this glorifies Me and fills you with Joy.

1 Corinthians 10:10

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

Hebrews 12:28-29  28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29for our “God is a consuming fire.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 24 Devotional

Posted on March 24, 2015 by drscott

Beloved,

Take a moment and make a fist.  Make two if you like!  Now look at your fist(s).  Do you feel the tension?  Are your nails digging into your palms?  Now, gradually relax and open your fists, leaving your palms facing upward.  Now you are ready to receive!  God can’t bless a closed hand.  The only way to receive what God wants to give you is to release that which you feel you cannot live without.  With your open hand, God can place His plans for you right in your very palm and then gently guide you, hand in hand, on the journey set before you.  Love and Hugs, Scott
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This Is A Time in your life when you must learn to let go:of loved ones, or possessions, of control.  In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you need to rest in My Presence, where you are complete.  Take time to bask in the Light of My Love.  As you relax more and more, your grasping hand gradually opens up, releasing your prized possession into My care.

You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence.  The One who never leaves you is the same One who never changes: I am the same yesterday, today, and forever.  As you release more and more things into My care, remember that I never let go of your hand.  Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you.

Psalm 89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.

Hebrews 13:8 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Isaiah 41:13 13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.


Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 23 Devotional

Posted on March 23, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
One of my favorite verses is John 10:10:

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

So, in this verse, we know that “destruction” is not of God.  Sometimes destructive forces come from our environment.  Sometimes, sadly, we self-destruct.  But this is not the life God wants for His children.  A full, loving, peaceful and abundant life is God’s plan for you and me.  How do you get this life?  Pray, ask, receive.  God’s ready!  Are you?  Enjoy His Showers of Blessings!  Love, Scott
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I Am A God of both intricate detail and overflowing abundance.  When you entrust the details of your life to Me, you are surprised by how thoroughly I answer your petitions.  I take pleasure in hearing your prayers, so feel free to bring Me all of your requests.  The more you pray, the more answers you can receive.  Best of all, your faith is strengthened as you see how precisely I respond to your specific prayers.

Because I am infinite in all My ways, you need not fear that I will run out of resources.  Abundance is at the very heart of who I AM.  Come to Me in joyful expectation of receiving all you need-and sometimes much more!  I delight in showering blessings on My beloved children.  Come to Me with open hands and heart, ready to receive all I have for you.

Psalm 132:15 15 I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor will I satisfy with food.

John 6:12-13  12When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” 13So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young”

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Posted on March 19, 2015 by drscott

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March 18 Devotional

Posted on March 19, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Love today’s devotional!  If you’re like me, you’ve probably read any one of the series of self-help books telling us to “not sweat the small stuff”.  Well, Jesus said it first!  Trust and keep your eyes on Him!  Peace, Scott
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Trust Me One Day At A Time.  Trust keeps you close to Me, responsive to My will.  Trust is not a natural response, especially for those who have been deeply wounded.  My Spirit within you is your resident Tutor, helping you in this supernatural endeavor.  Yield to His gentle touch; be sensitive to his prompting.

Exert your will to trust Me in all circumstances.  Don’t let your need to understand distract you from My Presence.  I will equip you to get through this day victoriously, as you live in deep dependence on Me.  Tomorrow is busy worrying about itself, don’t get tangled up in its worry-webs.  Trust Me one day at a time.

Psalm 84:12 12 O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

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

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 17 Devotional

Posted on March 17, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I’m loving this “Grace” sermon series aren’t you?  We are freely given grace so that we can give grace to others.  The light of Christ illuminates our soul so that we can shine for others.  What a joy it is to serve others, to be a light in the darkness and to know that Christ will never leave us.  Amen!  Love and Hugs, scott

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Come To Me For Understanding, since I know you far better than you know yourself.  I comprehend you in all your complexity; no detail of your life is hidden from Me.  I view you through eyes of grace, so don’t be afraid of My intimate awareness.  Allow the Light of My healing Presence to shine into the deepest recesses of your being-cleansing, healing, refreshing, and renewing you.  Trust Me enough to accept the full forgiveness that I offer you continually.  This great gift, which cost Me My Life, is yours for all eternity.  Forgiveness is at the very core of My abiding Presence.  I will never leave you or forsake you.

When no one else seems to understand you, simply draw closer to Me.  Rejoice in the One who understands you completely and loves you perfectly.  As I fill you with My Love, you become a reservoir of love, overflowing into the lives of other people.

Psalm 139:1-4 1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 21Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

Joshua 1:5 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 11 Devotional

Posted on March 11, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
As we quickly approach Easter (April 5th!) the tasks that loom before us can be daunting.  As singing and playing servants of Christ, we are called to do more than our brothers and sisters during Holy Week.  It is a joy to serve, but difficult as well.  This is why we must remember to live in the spirit and tap into the source of strength that never runs dry.  Whatever your cross to bear is, God is Big Enough to help you carry it.  Be blessed!  Love and Peace, Scott
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Walk By Faith, Not By Sight.   As you take steps of faith, depending on Me, I will show you how much I can do for you.  If you live your life too safely, you will never know the thrill of seeing Me work through you.  When I gave you My Spirit, I empowered you to live beyond your natural ability and strength.  That’s why it is so wrong to measure your energy level against the challenges ahead of you.  The issue is not your strength but Mine, which is limitless.  By walking close to Me, you can accomplish My purposes in My strength.

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 10 Devotional

Posted on March 10, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Where does confidence and security come from?  Those that do not know God, feebly attempt to find these in their own abilities and in other possessions.  We are secure in the Creator of the Universe!  Now that’s confidence!  Be blessed in this friends.  Love, Scott
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You Are Mine For All Time—-and beyond, into eternity. No power can deny you your inheritance in heaven. I want you to realize how utterly secure you are! Even if you falter as you journey through life, I will never let go of your hand.

Knowing that your future is absolutely assured can free you to live abundantly today. I have prepared this day for you with the most tender concern and attention to detail. Instead of approaching the day as a blank page that you need to fill up, try living it in a responsive mode, being on the lookout for all that I am doing. This sounds easy, but it requires a deep level of trust, based on the knowledge that My way is perfect.

Psalm 27:23-24 23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; 24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Psalm 18:30 30 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 9th Devotional

Posted on March 9, 2015 by drscott
disaster-planDear Friends,
Today’s devotional reminds me of a hurricane.  As the winds blow and swirl around at hundreds of miles per hour, in the center of the hurricane it is calm and still.  Jesus is the “eye” of our hurricane of life!  Be blessed as you rest in the center of Him so that you can be salt and light to others.  Much Love, Scott
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Rest In My Radiant Presence.  The world around you seems to spin faster and faster, till everything is a blur.  Yet there is a cushion of calm at the center of your life, where you live in union with Me.  Return to this soothing Center as often as you can, for this is where you are energized: filled with My Love, Joy, and Peace.The world is a needy place; do not go there for sustenance.  Instead, come to Me; learn to depend on Me alone, and your weakness will come saturated with My Power.  When you find your completeness in Me, you can help other people without using them to meet your own needs.  Live in the Light of My Presence, and your light will shine brightly into the lives of others.

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

1John 4:12 12No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.


Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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