The Daily Breath of God Tuesday, April 23 2024
You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalm 139:16 – 18 NLT
The greatness of God’s love and grace are spoken here. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. When we are living overwhelmed by his grace we become acutely aware of the magnificence of God’s love towards us. Grace brings to us the awareness of God’s love which automatically impacts our attitude for the day we find ourselves in. Living in a grace condition can remove fears, anxiety and much of mistrust about others. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God, They cannot be numbered! On this day may these verses be the definition of your thinking and emotions. If this is true to you, you will be pleased at the way you see yourself and those around you. When you wake up, he will still be with you! Enjoy! Monday, April 22 2024
Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; Praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; Praise his unequaled greatness! Let everything that breathes sing praises to the LORD! Praise the LORD! Psalm 150:1, 2, 6 NLT
There is a fullness of joy that comes to the very depths of our soul when Praise the LORD describes who we are. God’s grace given in Jesus Christ produces praise which brings refreshment to our emotions and therefore impacts all relationships, at home, at work and at play. Grace lets us express ourselves by the sound of our words in such a way that we can’t help but to rejoice in giving praises to our Lord. Let everything that breathes sing praises to the LORD! Praise puts a smile in the tones of our voice, in the expressions on our face and the attitudes of our heart. Today because you breathe, praise to the LORD! Praise your Lord with your voice, your attitude and with joyful tones. Let this wonderful gift of grace have its way in you today and all things will become possible for you. Go ahead, sing and express yourself with joy to the one who loves you without any condemnation, Jesus the Christ. Let everything that breathes sing praises to the LORD! Enjoy! Friday, April 19 2024
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 NLT
It is truly amazing the impact our thoughts have on how we feel at any given moment. Some of us are prone to worry; others seem to have in their thinking a poor self-image or a hesitation to believe that any good thing could even come their way. There is a reason the Word of God encourages us in a life of grace. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. The impact of our thoughts not only affects our emotions, but also our decisions which direct the course of our life. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Today allow yourself to experience the transformation of grace in how and what you think about. Relationships can be made well here, hopes can be experienced in this place and refreshment can be found in some of the most difficult places. There is a reason the Word of God says, Dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. May all your thoughts be refreshed in this life that grace gives to you on this new day. Enjoy! Thursday, April 18 2024
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20, 21 NIV
God's grace comes with the power of his Spirit and produces a joy in us to trust him with all the particulars of our lives. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. When we are living in grace we begin to know that God our Father is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us… WOW! Grace takes away all our "yeah buts and if only's." It gives us the confidence to enjoy peace in midst of some of the most awkward opportunities. Today be willing to experience the joy of his grace so that you are sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see because of him who is able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. May your words and actions bring glory of his name and bring joy to you. To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. The life that is called eternal will be seen in real time through you. You will like this day. Enjoy! Wednesday, April 17 2024
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:28, 29 NIV
Grace in Jesus Christ brings our heart to life, creating a love that is meant to be experienced and contagious throughout our life. Grace does not just forgive, it saves us from the power of our own sin. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. If salvation in Jesus the Christ means anything, it must work where sin begins, not merely where it ends. It changes us at our very foundation so that we no longer have to live condemning, hateful, lustful, easily irritated or so moody. God's grace does not just deal with a record book; it refreshes, renews and gives life to the foundation of our character. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son. Today may you be willing to experience the life of grace in every detail of your journey. Let your faith and your love cause you to delight in the life of being conformed to the character of Christ. Enjoy! |