Scripture:

"The Son can do nothing of Himself.:

Reflection:

The Son can do nothing of Himself.  You got to be kidding me, is this
really talking about Jesus, I don't think so.  Boy this verse has always puzzled me.  I can't really believe that Jesus can't do anything for Himself.  I mean that implies that Jesus is imperfect.  Well I took another look at the verse and with the Spirit's help I think I understand what it's saying here.  Jesus was not only fully God He was fully human also.  This tells me that as a man Jesus power flowed not from His divine nature but from His utter dependence on God.  The verse states of Himself not for Himself. Since part of His nature is God, He thus is dependent upon God for His power.  Jesus was always dependent on His Father, just like we are. Learn to have utter dependence on the Father, just as Jesus did. Leave it up to God to make you useful in whatever way He sees fit.

Prayer:

O Jesus I pray that my life may be useful as I serve you faithfully. May the world see Christ in me. Let me recognize that the measure of my usefulness is the measure of my faithfulness. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
Scripture: 
 
"The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way." 
(Exodus 13:21) 
 
Reflection: 
 
Have you ever watched the movie "The Ten Commandments"? Even 
better have you ever read the Biblical account of the Exodus. One of the most 
graphic images is the children of Israel being led through the barren wilderness 
by a cloud. With this cloud before them these children of God never loose their 
way. God has given us all a cloud in our lives, this cloud is the Holy Spirit. As 
the cloud of Moses, the Holy Spirit is a gift from God to His trusting children. 
It is there to guide us through life. As the cloud remained with the Israelites  
in the wilderness, so the Holy Spirit remains with us forever. Think of it! With 
the power of the Holy Spirit God Himself dwells within our hearts. When we are 
led by the Spirit, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, and self- 
control (Galatians 5:16,22-23). We will be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ 
as we travel through the wilderness of this world. 
 
Prayer 
 
Jesus thank you for the Holy Spirit from above with all you power. Come cover 
me with your love, knowing that your love will kindle mine. THANK YOU GOD 
FOR BEING GOD 

 
Scripture:

"While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world." (John 9:5)

Reflection:

Boy can I identify with this verse.  When I was a kid, I had a terrible
fear of the dark.  When I was in darkness I saw and heard things
that weren't there.  I had a very difficult time with all of this growing
up.  Darkness began to fill my night and days.  Darkness became an
overwhelming fear of mine and a real worry for my parents.  There was
fear around every corner.  This became such a problem there was
absolutely no light in my life.  Then I opened my heart to Jesus Christ,
Jesus gave me light.  Christ became the light of my world.  No more
fear, no more seeing or hearing things that weren't there.  Christ is there
now giving me light, showing me the way.  Christ is in your world
why don't you let Him light your way.

Prayer:

Thank you Lord, because of you I know no fear, for now I have eternal
life.  You have set me free.  THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!

Scripture:

"For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ.  It is the power of
God at work, saving everyone who believes-- Jews first and also Gentiles."
(Romans 1:16) NLT

Reflection:

Well I don't know about you but I'm sure not ashamed of the Good News of
Jesus Christ.  What a Gospel, a Gospel of faith and love, there is nothing there
to be ashamed of.  What is key to me is that the Good News is the power of
God at work.  What is really great is that, that power is at work in me right now!
I really feel that power at work in my very soul, saving me from a life of sin, and
ultimately death and giving me eternal life.  That's right I'm going to live forever
because I am saved by the power of Jesus Christ.  And you can be saved too,
all you have to do is believe, and that power can be yours, right now!  Believe Christ
died on the cross for your sins, was ressurrected so you can live forever.  He could
do this because Jesus Christ was God's own Son, Christ had this power and
through the Holy Spirit He gives it to you.  Do you believe this?  It is my very
prayer that you do, because you will share with me and other brothers and sisters,
a power that is unmatched in all of the universe.  A power given to us by Jesus
Christ.  ACCEPT THAT POWER, ENJOY THAT POWER, LIVE IN THAT POWER!!!

Prayer:

Lord thank You for Your power. The power of Jesus Christ, the power of the
Holy Spirit.  I love You, accept You, come into my heart Lord Jesus, come
into my life today. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD
 

Scripture:

"And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
(John 8:32)

Reflection:

A lot of people are not aware that this phrase, made famous by
Martin Luther King, was found in the Holy Scriptures.  Christ reminds
us to abide, study, live the word, (Scriptures) which is the truth.  If
you don't follow the truth you become a slave to sin, you abide in the
world, not in the truth.  If you really abide in the Word (truth) you become
a disciple of Christ.  Christ died on the cross to set you free. Free from sin,
sin is no longer your master.      Jesus Christ has set you free!!!!!!

Prayer:

Thank you Lord that I have discovered that in my life You are the Truth
and You have set me free.  THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

 

Scripture:

"Show me your faith without the works, and I will show my faith
by my works". (James 2:18)  NAS

"That without works is useless".  (James 2:20) NAS

"You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone."
(James 2:24) NAS

"For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith
without works is dead"    (James 2:26)  NAS


Reflection:

We are always asking God, show me?  We want proof that God is God.
We want proof that God loves us, as if the death of His Son would not be
enough.  I think James is telling us that we need to prove to God and others
our faith.  You see faith without good works is not really faith.  We must
show our faith our faith in Jesus through our actions.  The ironic thing about
all this is the proof that God is God in us!!!!!!!

Prayer:

Jesus I pray that my faith in you is seen through my good works everyday.
My love, compassion, and service is found in my faith in You. 
THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

(Just a reminder, this is from the book you use as a
guide for making decisions.)


"You have heard that is was said, 'An eye for and eye, and
a tooth for a tooth'.  But I say to you do not resist him who is evil;
but whoever slaps you on your right cheek turn to him the other also."
(Matthew 5:38,39)

"You have heard that it was said, 'You should love your neighbor and
hate your enemy.' But I say to you Love your enemies, and pray for
those who persecute you".
(Matthew 5:43, 44)


Sincerely Yours With Unconditional Love,

Jesus Christ the councilor of presidents and savior of the world

 Scripture:

"For if you forgive men for their transgressions, your heavenly
Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive me, then
your Father will not forgive your transgressions."
(Matthew 6: 14,15)


Reflections:

Forgiveness, this is not an easy thing for us to do.  One of the
most meaningful passages in the Holy Scriptures is after being
whipped, brutally beaten, stabbed, nails driven through his hands,
taunted, belittled, spat upon, and placed on a a cross to die.
Jesus Christ asks His Father in heaven to forgive them. WOW!
thats powerful.  I mean thats forgiveness.  Instead of wanting revenge
He forgives them.  There have been times in my life when I have had
to ask God for strength to forgive, I mean real forgiveness.  I walked
around for a long time with revenge in my heart it dominated my life.
When my best friend was killed in Vietnam, I not only felt sadness,
I felt real, powerful anger and yes hate.  We had grown up together,
we did everything together, he was like my brother.  I was so angry,
upon his death, I just wanted revenge.  It dominated my life.  I was
angry at the government, I was angry at the president, I was angry
at the military, I was angry at everyone.  Then one evening my pastor
came and talked to me about forgiveness, you see he was aware of
my anger also.  Together we prayed and asked God to give me strength,
and to experience forgiveness in my heart.  And you know something
it worked.  Even though those who I was angry at never sought forgiveness,
I forgave them anyway, and my whole life changed.  Finally one very
important thing I have discovered about forgiveness, when I forgive I feel
forgiveness.

Prayer:

Our Father,
Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy Will be done,
On earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our debts,
As we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.  For thine
is the kingdom and the power and
the glory forever. Amen  THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD