Good Morning,

The disciple is to rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4.4, and rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Romans 12.15.  Rejoicing only in the truth. 1 Corinthians 13.6.  Rejoicing starts with a pure and honest heart, and is multiplied by being obedient to the will of God, rejoicing and being thankful. We probably could all do better.

Good Morning,

What beautiful thoughts I am thinking of Jesus and the pattern He has left us about how to live a pure and blameless life.  How He has taught us the true meaning of love and forgiveness toward others.  How He speaks of the persecutions we may face in this life and how He will never leave us nor forsake in these times but will be our help during these times of danger.  How He gave His life for us so we might have life and have it more abundantly.  My faith looks up to thee, Lord, my will I surrender to Your will.  I must have Jesus to guide me, guard me and protect me against the evils of this ungodly generation.  It is unreal that He has taught me all that is good, and only requires of me to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with my God.

What beautiful thoughts I am thinking. Thank You Father for Your Son, for your word, and for Your love which gives us salvation.

Good Morning,

We begin the day on bended knee to give thanks to our God. Then we put on the whole armor of God and go out into this sin sick world where we may face many trials and temptations. Remember to take the sword of the Spirit,(God's word) with you and be readys to give an answer to all who might ask the reason for your faith. Place yourself under the mighty hand of God, and let your light shine brightly to reveal the beauty of Jesus in you.

Good Morning,

Where did we disciples come from?  We came from living a life of vanity and pride.  We came from a life of sin.  We came from living in false religions, or no religion at all. We came from the snare of the devil.  We have spent enough of our past lifetime away from God and doing the works of sin.  Then we found the only one who was able to set us free.  We found Jesus.  We have crucified the flesh with its passions and desire and have been buried with Christ in baptism, and raised to walk in a new life.  Walking by faith, we now live and walk in the Spirit.  By the grace of God we are now His children.  Let us glorify, praise, and bring honor to His holy name in all that we do.

Good Morning,

As disciples in Christ, we are to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen. (2 Peter 3.18).  We grow through study of His word, (2 Timothy 2.15) and meditating on things that are true, just, pure, lovely, and of good report (Philippians 4.8). And beside this we are to add to our faith, for scripture says if these things are in us, and abound, they make us that we shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3.1), and Christ's word will dwell richly in us (Colossians 3.16).

Father, keep us in Your loving care, and help us and guide us to grow in you more and more each day as we travel this pilgrim road to our eternal home with You in heaven. In Jesus name, AMEN.