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“Moore” Monday #7

Yes, I know it’s Tuesday, but my Monday was kind of hectic. 

HE WHO IS UNCONVINCED OF GOD’S

FORGIVING LOVE IS UNCONVINCED THAT

HE IS MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. 

Father God, You made my Savior’s life a guilt offering for me (Isa. 53:10).  His death was enough to handle my guilt. 

Lord Jesus, help me to accept and internalize the fact that if God is for me, who can be against me?  (Rom. 8:31).  It is You, God, who justifies (Rom. 8:33).  Who is he that condemns?  Christ Jesus, who died–more than that, who was raised to life–is at Your right hand.  O God, and is also interceding for me (Rom. 8:34).

In all these things I am more than a conqueror through You who love me, Sovereign Lord (Rom. 8:37).

Beth Moore, Praying God’s Word Day by Day

“Moore” Monday #6

THE GIANT STEP IN THE WALK OF FAITH IS

THE ONE WE TAKE WHEN WE DECIDE GOD NO

LONGER IS A PART OF OUR LIVES. 

HE IS OUR LIFE.

My Father, I acknowledge that you are the Lord Almighty.  You are the first and You are the last, and apart from You there is no other God.  Make me witness to the fact that there is no other Rock but You.  Enable me to say with full assurance, “I know not one”(Isa. 44:6,8).

You are my Lord, my Holy One, my Creator, my King.  You are the One who made a way through the sea, a path through mighty waters (Isa. 43:15-16).

You are the Lord my God.  I desire to love You, listen to Your voice, and hold fast to You, for You, Lord, are my life (Deut. 30:20).

This has been another reading from Beth Moore, Praying God’s Word Day by Day. 

“Moore” Thursday

Normally it is a Monday post, but I’m behind and playing catch up. 

GOD’S WORD DOES NOT SAY WE’LL HAVE PEACE LIKE A POND

BUT PEACE LIKE A RIVER, RIGHTEOUSNESS LIKE THE WAVES OF THE SEA. 

Lord, I come to you in prayer, and ask You now to let Your peace, God, which transcends all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:7).  Help me not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time I will reap a harvest if I do not give up (Gal. 6:9). 

Lord, when You bring this captive completely back to You, I will be like those who dream!  My mouth will be filled with laughter and my tongue with songs of joy!  The Lord has done great things for me, and I am filled with joy! (Ps. 126:1-3).  You, O Lord, have filled my heart with greater joy than when my grain and new wine abound (Ps. 4:7). 

From Beth Moore’s Praying God’s Word Day by Day

I’m getting ready to start something new in my life, and God is prompting me to share and invite you.  I’m going to read the bible in 90 days, and I’ll tell you more about that in the next post.  For right now, focus on the joy that God fills you with every day. 

“Moore” Monday #4

THE LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNETH.  HE IS GOD, AND THERE IS NO OTHER. 

WHEN HE STANDS TO HIS FEET, HIS ENEMIES ARE SCATTERED.

 

Lord Jesus, You have revealed to us that one day, You whose name is the Word of God will be dressed in a robe dipped in blood.  The armies of heaven will follow you, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 

Out of Your mouth will come a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.  You will rule them with an iron scepter.  You will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.  On Your robe and on Your thigh You have this name written:  King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:13-16). 
Yes, You are coming soon!  Amen.  Come, Lord Jesus!  Untin then, Your grace is with Your people (Rev. 22:20-21). 

This is another installment in my Beth Moore journey..Praying God’s Word Every Day.  Yes, He is coming.  Are you ready?  Do you think we are living in the end times?  Is there something more we have left to do?  I think we are living in the end times, and our job, our goal, is to win people over for Jesus Christ.  Lord, I just pray that You would give me the words to speak, and the wisdom and understanding that only You can provide.  Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that I can move souls to reach out to you.  Amen

“Moore” Monday #3

Yes, I know it’s Thursday.  Apparently time has passed me by this week, so I’m playing catch up.  Bear with me.  I’ll explain later, but want to get this done first. 

THE PEACE OF GOD SHOULD NOT BE AN INFREQUENT

SURPRISE BUT THE ONGOING RULE OF OUR LIVES.

Father, since I have been justified through faith, I have peace with You through my Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:1). 

How I praise You, my God, that in Christ and through faith in Him I may approach You with freedom and confidence!  (Eph. 3:12).  Help me to understand that the amount of faith I possess will greatly affect the freedom and confidence with which I approach You.

Father, You have written Your Word to those of us who believe in the name of the Son of God so that I may know I have eternal

 life (1 John 5:13).

Help me to know and stop doubting. 

That is from Beth Moores Praying God’s Word Day by Day.

 

Sunday Scripture 5

[sunday-scripture1.jpg]Since today is the beginning of Advent, I am choosing Isaiah 53:7 for my scripture.  It reads as follows.

He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth;

he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep fevore her shearers is silent,

so he did not open his mouth.

Adam and Eve lived in a perfect world.  It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it.  Anyway, it was perfect until they chose to sample from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.  In that instant, the perfect world became blemished with sin forever.  Adam and Eve’s eyes were opened, and they were ashamed, so they covered themselves with fig leaves.  God knew that they had sinned, and that they had to be covered in blood.  This is where the first animal sacrifice came in.  Adam and Eve were then covered with the skins from the animal, but God knew that there was a need for a permanent sacrifice.  That sacrifice would be Jesus.  Until that time, God commanded people to make animal sacrifices, or shedding of blood.  So now you know why the old testament contains so many sacrifices of animals, and why Jesus is called the Lamb of God.  The book of Leviticus is filled with rules for the different sacrifices which include the burnt offering, grain offering, fellowship offering, purification offering, and reparation offering.  And Jesus is referred to as the Lamb several times in the Bible.  Think and study on these things this season, and thank God for the sacrifice that was made to cover our sins. 

“Moore” Monday

I believe Beth Moore can teach a lot about prayer.  I’ve read her “Power of a Praying Wife, Mom, and Woman” books, and adapted some of the prayers into my everyday prayer life. So sorry, that would be Stormie O’Martian!  The stress of Thanksgiving has me confused still!  If you haven’t read any of Stormie’s books, I highly recommend them to anyone.  Now, back to Beth Moore, whom I have read a few books, and done some of her bible studies, including Believing God.  Please visit her website at Living Proof to see what she has to offer.  I  have 2 devotionals from her.  Praying God’s Word Day by Day, A year of Devotional Prayer, is so powerful, and speaks to me so often in times of need.  No matter what day it is, the daily devo is awesome.  I know that I’ve shared some in the past, and I have another one today. 

NONE OF US CONSISTENTLY GLORIFY GOD IN EVERYTHING WE SAY AND DO,

 BUT WE CAN STILL EXPERIENCE GENUINE LIBERATION IN CHRIST

You, the Lord my God, are my sun and shield;  You, Lord, bestow favor and honor; no good thing do You withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).

Lord, I can’t claim a blameless walk, but I ask You to please empower me to walk with You faithfully and to never cease pursuing it.  Help me, Lord, to hold unswervingly to the hope I profess, for You who promised are faithful (Heb. 10:23).

If I do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if I spend myself in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then light will rise in the darkness, and my night will become like noonday (Isa. 58:9-10).

That just put me in my place.  Empower me Lord, to do Your will, and profess Your name.  To stand by You, as You faithfully stand for all of us.  May my words honor and edify You, may my actions bring You glory.  Thank You Lord, that You faithfully love me and guide me, even when I fall short.  Thank You, for the gift of Your Son, and the salvation He brought.  Thank You for your grace, that I can be saved by faith through Your grace.  Thank You for carrying me when I succumb to the pressures, doubts and fears.  I have been blessed!