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Anger-Jack Blake
Wednesday, May 29, 2024Good Morning,
Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; For the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1.19-20). He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding; but the hasty of spirit exalts folly. (Proverbs 14.29). Let not angry words pass through the lips of the disciple towards others, for He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Proverbs 16.32). Beloved do not avenge yourselves. But rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "vengeance is mine, I will repay" says the Lord. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake forgives you. ( Ephesians 4.32).
A Blessed Nation-Jack Blake
Tuesday, May 28, 2024Good Morning,
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance (Psalms 33.12). When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan (Proverbs 29.2). We are always asking for God to bless America, and God has blessed this nation beyond measure; Maybe it's time for America to bless God with a thankful heart. Turn back to Him in repentance and He will become our God, and we, His people. There is no other way but His.
Our Hope is In God-Jack Blake
Monday, May 27, 2024Good Morning,
The whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. And according to the proverbs of the ancients, wickedness proceeds from the wicked (1 Samuel 24.13). And like it or not, we have to live in this broken sin filled world. But there is hope for the faithful obedient, for we are of God.(1 John 5.19). As children of God, we still must grow in the Spirit and in the likeness of our creator while being surrounded by the troubles and evils of the world.
Father, You are our strength and only hope to help us overcome the evil one and his wicked ways. As we humble ourselves under Your mighty hand, Father, we give praise, honor and glory to your most holy name. Praising and blessing You for Your truth, Your greatness, Your goodness, Your mercy and Your loving kindness. Father, as our creator and the God of our salvation, we thank you for Your word on which we stand, and for Jesus who gave His life for us that we might have a more abundant life. This we pray in Jesus name. AMEN.
Jesus, The Way of Truth-Jack Blake
Saturday, May 25, 2024Good Morning,
"The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ," the Lamb of God. (See John 1.17, 36). Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me, and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." (John 14.6, John 8.32). The Lord is near and all His commandments are true. (Psalms 119.151). Let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. By this we know that we are of the truth and shall assure our hearts before Him. (1 John 3.18-19). His word is truth (John 17.17). The Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures to all generations. (Psalms 100.5). Being His disciples we are to feed on His word, which is truth, do His commandments and walk and worship Him in truth and in spirt. (John 4.24).
A Morning Prayer-Jack Blake
Friday, May 24, 2024Good Morning,
This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118.24). Father, we come to You this morning on bended knee and humble our selves before Your throne, being thankful for Your protection and peace as we rested through the night; and for waking us to live this new day for you. Give us, Father, our daily bread and forgive our sins as we forgive those who transgress us. Lord, increase our knowledge of You and help us to understand that our plans for this day must be surrendered to Yours. Help us to do all things in word and deed that will bring praise, honor and glory to Your holy name. In Jesus name w pray, AMEN.