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Strengthen Our Faith

VERSE: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

-- Ephesians 3:20-21

THOUGHT:

Of all the names for God in the Bible, this is my favorite: "Him who is Able to Do Immeasurably More." Our God is the same God who parted… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 12, 2010 at 2:24am — No Comments

Being Confident

VERSE: Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

-- Philippians 1:6

THOUGHT:

God finished his creation work in the world in 6 days. He sustains it with his powerful word. He is still working on us and in us and He will continue to work his will in us to his glory(see Philippians 2:12-13) until Christ comes to… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 10, 2010 at 10:19am — No Comments

Always look for truth

A Heavier Judgment on Teachers!

The Jewish leaders answered, "You were born full of sin! Are you trying to teach us?" And the Jewish leaders forced the man to leave.

-- John 9:34 (ERV)

KEY THOUGHT:

God despises the abuse of power. He warns those who teach and lead in his Kingdom that they had better do so honorably or they will stand under harsher judgment. When these religious authorities cannot discount the truth of… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 9, 2010 at 3:08am — No Comments

Pray, Listen, Act

Pray - Listen - Act

In any situation, we can take three simple steps to see our way through: Pray, listen, and act. Prayer attunes us to God. It quiets our minds, stills our emotions, and prepares us to receive direction. Prayer turns us temporarily away from the conditions that concern us, so that we are open to ideas for solving them.

During prayer we pause, ready to hear or to sense… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 8, 2010 at 3:07pm — 1 Comment

May we always walk in the Light

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Dear Father, guardian of the free,

May we never use freedom as a pretext for evil or as an excuse for indulging sinful desires.

Rather, grant that we, out of love, will make ourselves servants to one another. For the Lord has taught us that the whole law is fulfilled in the… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 7, 2010 at 3:08am — 1 Comment

Salt and Light

VERSE:

And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

-- Isaiah 12:4

THOUGHT:

It is wrong to think God's love for the nations began only with Jesus and the Great Commission. Remember Jonah's preaching to save Israel's great enemy, Nineveh?… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 6, 2010 at 5:07am — No Comments

What does your Heart desire?

VERSE: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

-- Matthew 6:19-20

THOUGHT:

Where do you hide your heart? What we most value is where we will find our heart. So it is an… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 5, 2010 at 2:15am — No Comments

Considering how Jesus taught us to pray

Our Father who art in Heaven.

Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

In the above four sentences, Jesus teaches us here to establish in our minds who and where God is and that we desire our hearts to be filled with the willingness to do His will here on this earth.

Give us this day our daily bread.

We ask that God give us what we need to sustain our life… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on July 3, 2010 at 6:59am — No Comments

Guidelines from God

BE PATIENT

I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much.

How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me A little longer than you expect to handle Something on My to-do-list? Trust in My Timing, for My timing…

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Added by Frank Giuliani on July 2, 2010 at 4:20am — No Comments

Dear Father

Dear Father,

Thank you that there is no condemnation for me now that I am in Christ Jesus. Through the principle of the Spirit of life in him I have been set free from the principle of sin and death.

You, my God, did what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. You sent your own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin. Through him you condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the just requirement of the law might be… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 29, 2010 at 8:26am — No Comments

There is no hiding from God

VERSE: Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

-- Jeremiah 23:24

THOUGHT:

There is no hiding from God, but for those who willingly and joyously seek him, there is comfort, power, and hope in knowing his presence is ever with us.

PRAYER:.

El Shaddai,… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 28, 2010 at 4:33am — No Comments

The Lord is always faithful

VERSE: But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

-- 2 Thessalonians 3:3

THOUGHT:

It's amazing to me how Satan knows our "silver bullet sins" -- those sins that can especially wound and disable us from the work of Christ. Commit in your heart to ask God to protect you, your family, and one other person (you'll silently and daily support in prayer) from the attacks of the evil one.…

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Added by Frank Giuliani on June 25, 2010 at 7:52am — No Comments

A Father's Love

A father is respected because he gives his children leadership...

Appreciated because he gives his children care...

valued because he gives his children time...

Loved because he gives his children the one thing

they treasure most - himself.

The righteous man walks in his… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 19, 2010 at 2:46pm — No Comments

God is Everywhere, Always

VERSE:

-- Psalm 90:2, 4

THOUGHT:

So many things about our life are uncertain. This one thing, however, is sure: no matter where, when, or how long, God will be there and will be with us and for us.

PRAYER:

Everlasting Father, I find great comfort in knowing that I cannot be in a place or time where you are not. Stir my courage through your Spirit that I may be more bold, by… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 18, 2010 at 3:29am — No Comments

Bountiful Sowing

BOUNTIFUL SOWING

2 Corinthians 9:1-8 Dear Father, righteous and gracious God, Create in me a holy readiness to give of that which you have given me, never as an exaction but as a willing gift. Help me to sow bountifully so that I shall reap bountifully. Let me make up my mind about what to give.

Then let my giving be cheerful, not with reluctance or under compulsion. And why shouldn't I…

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Added by Frank Giuliani on June 17, 2010 at 12:51pm — No Comments

GIVING PRODUCES THANKSGIVING

GIVING PRODUCES THANKSGIVING

2 Corinthians 9:11-15

Dear Father, righteous and gracious God, we know that you will enrich us in every way for great

generosity, and we pray that our giving will produce thanksgiving to you! Let our giving not only serve mankind but also glorify your name.

Let us glorify you by being obedient in every way to the Good News about Jesus. Let our… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 14, 2010 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Let's stay focused

We can stand affliction better than we can prosperity, for in prosperity we forget God.

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 14, 2010 at 3:13am — No Comments

God's voice is always speaking

VERSE: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

-- Psalm 19:1-2

THOUGHT:

God's voice is always speaking. His witnesses give testimony to his glory, majesty, and creative grace. The universe shouts with joy that behind its intricate beauty and paralyzing powers is the

One who gave it… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 12, 2010 at 2:37pm — No Comments

HEARTS OF LOVE AND ACTION

2 Corinthians 8:8-9

Dear Father,

Give us hearts of love, that refuse to say, "Go, be warmed and filled," but instead give what is needful to those full of need.

Help us prove that our love is genuine, remembering that the Lord Jesus himself was very rich in heaven with you but for our sakes he became poor that by his poverty we might become… Continue

Added by Frank Giuliani on June 11, 2010 at 2:56pm — 1 Comment

The Gate

VERSE: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in threat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

-- Matthew 7:13-14