Here are five ways to put the Bible to work every day of your life. Apply It You cannot apply the Word of God until you know the Word of God, so knowing what Jesus and the other authors in the Old and New Testament tell us about how we’re to interact with the world, lets us apply it those in the world. Jesus gives us a clue as to how to apply His teachings in our lives by saying, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matt 5:44). If you’re hated for your faith, love them…
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I have a strange, odd (and wasteful) habit; I tote fruit. I’m being serious. I buy fruit with every intention of eating it, but end up carrying it around with me. Apples are my choice victims. I purchase a bag of apples and plan to eat one every day. I’d put one in my lunch bag or purse, but never touch it. Then it’s on my desk, then on the kitchen counter, in the car, in my hand, back in my lunch bag, next to the unhealthy sandwich I’m eating, and then back in my purse or lunch bag. Eventually,…
It’s interesting the number of times people in my life have discounted the Bible. Once, a man I am close to argued, “But a human man wrote the bible, which means it can be wrong.” Another person said, “How do you know which bible to read? They’re all so different.” And, yet another stated, “I took a theology class in college that discounted the bible and other stuff behind Christianity.” Whoa. This is some heavy stuff. So, why didn’t their arguments drive me away from reading the Bible? My first and only argument for people who present these issues is:…
Type the word “dating” into your bible search tool and what comes up? Nothing. When I was single, I remember wishing there was an entire book of the bible dedicated to the topic, or at least even a chapter. But though Scriptures are filled with foundational life-changing truths, there are still some topics that are left untouched when it comes to finding a biblical perspective. In fact, I have to chuckle to myself whenever someone asks me to give a “biblical” perspective on dating. Not only is there nothing said about the topic, but the concept of dating didn’t even…
Sometimes we know the right thing to do, but the hard part is doing it. Here are 21 Scriptures That Are Hard to Digest at Times
Lord, Help me to be the caring person you want me to be. Especially, at times when I only seem to care about “me”. In Jesus name, Amen! The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ~Proverbs 11:25
Lord, Help me to look at every trial, trouble, and tribulation as a blessing in disguise. I trust You! In Jesus name, Amen! Blessed is the man who trusts in You! ~Psalm 84:12
Lord, Please grant me Peace. It is my will to stop complaining about things that are beyond my control. In Jesus name, Amen! Do all things without complaining and disputing. ~Philippians 2:14
Lord, please give me the strength to overcome my obstacles. Help me to use my challenges to build my character. In Jesus name, Amen! It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. ~Psalm 18:32
Lord, Please rid me from all my Fears. Help me to understand that everything is going to work out according to your will. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ~2 Timothy 1:7
Lord, Today I pray for Honesty. Help me to choose my words wisely; speaking what others need to hear, NOT what others want to hear. Open rebuke is better than love carefully concealed. ~Proverbs 27:5
Lord, Please guide me. Help me to stay on your path when the enemy tries to lead me astray. In Jesus name, Amen! The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought. ~Isaiah 58:11
Lord, Help me to see that even though things look bad right now, they are not as bad as they could be! In Jesus name, Amen! We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed. ~2 Corinthians 4:8
Lord, I thank you for the trials you have given me. Your word says that “blessed is the man who perseveres under trial”. I declare that I have the Victory! In Jesus name, Amen! Blows that hurt cleanse away evil. ~Proverbs 20:30
Lord, I pray that you would remove every ungrateful bone in my body. Help me to see the good in every bad situation. In Jesus name, Amen! To a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. ~Proverbs 27:7
Lord, Today I pray for Diligence. Help me to understand that no good thing will come to me without Persistence. In Jesus name, Amen! The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. ~Proverbs 13:4
Lord, I pray that You will remove hatred, grievances or any unforgiving feelings in my heart that I have towards anyone. In Jesus name, Amen! Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. ~Matthew 5:44
Lord, I thank you for Peace; for helping me see brighter days ahead even in the midst of my darkness. It may look bad right now, but your word says that everything works out for good. In Jesus name, Amen! Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ~John 14:27
Lord, I thank you for humbling me! May I never get too proud to remember where you brought me from, look down on others, or use my success for anything other than glorying your name. In Jesus name, Amen! By the grace of God I am what I am. ~1 Corinthians 15:10
Lord, Today I pray for Forgiveness. Help me to love my enemies, even when they give me every reason to hate them! Replace my wounded heart with your forgiving heart. In Jesus name, Amen! Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. ~Luke 6:36
