Daily Inspiration

My Daily Walk Bible devotion today is still in Deuteronomy, not exactly my favorite book but you know how God is, He puts us where we need to be. I got a ticket today, not for speeding. I285 was slammed so I got off at Buford and while at the traffic light I noticed the backup on the interstate seemed to break loose so decided to just jump right back on...well guess what...you can't do that, seems you can only turn right or left and not go straight. The police stopped over 10 cars and trucks when they stopped me. I'm not sure how many others got a ticket but it seemed like a lot. I've got to be honest, I was not a happy camper but, then I open my Bible and there it is, talking about civil laws and why they exist. And even though I didn't see the sign, the law is probably to prevent accidents and protect people. It's just too bad I need the baseball bat approach instead of an easier way to learn my lessons.

Ok, I admit it, this one is hard for me sometimes. I'm willful, stubborn and want things my way...does that constitute pride, yup, I'm sure it does. So there you go, my confession today is that I'm full of pride...unfortunately, I really have nothing to be proud about. In Deuteronomy 8:1-2 God reminds His people to obey Him and to remember the things He has done for them. "Be careful to obey all the commands I am giving you today. Then you will live and multiply, and you will enter and occupy the land and the LORD swore to give your ancestors. Remember how the LORD your God led you through the wilderness for forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would really obey his commands." Wow, although this was originally a message to God's chosen people Israel, the lessons still apply today to those called to Him. I must be the one to obey. I'm not sure of the land He is giving me to occupy but I know I...

I've been out and about this weekend so did not get this posted yesterday. Thought I'd change things up and post something from my own bible study here today. I'm linked up to Crosswalk.com and doing their Read through the Bible in a Year program. The verses below are from yesterday's lesson which I found most meaningful. Scripture: Luke 5: 1 – 9 New American Standard Translation 1. Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; 2. and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake ; but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets. 3. And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little way from the land. And He sat down and began teaching the people from the boat. 4. When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch." 5. Simon answered and said, ...

FRIDAY For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. --Proverbs John 3:16New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...Did you know the Bible doesn't just say, "God loves you?" Now don't let me confuse you, it does say God loves us many times, but each time it does, it shows us that love as well. God loved us so much time he didn't just say I love you with a valentine, he showed he loved us by sending his Son! MY PRAYER...Loving and almighty God, thank you for loving me. Thank you for both saying it and showing it. Please know, dear Father, I love you, too! Accept my words and actions today as a testimony to my love. Through Jesus I pray. Amen. * Copyright 2008 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. http://www.crosswalk.com/

THURSDAY Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. --1 Corinthians 13:6-7New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...Always love - pretty tall order and pretty tough stuff. Only God is "always." But then Christians are fueled to a always love through the Holy Spirit! Check out the promised source of "always" love in Romans 5:5. MY PRAYER...Sweet and Glorious God on High, I humble myself before you, recognizing your boundless power to love, the incredible need for love in the lives of those around me, and my limited ability to love. Please pour your Holy Spirit into my heart and fill me with the power to love as you do, always. In Jesus' sweet name I pray. Amen. * Copyright 2008 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. I want to be sure to give credit on the daily inspiration I've used this week so added the copyright information.

WEDNESDAY Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. --1 Corinthians 13:4-5 New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...Love does not focus on me, but on others. Each of these qualities of love is based upon an affectionate, compassionate, and forgiving attitude that regards others of value and not just self. No wonder the old saying goes "The middle of sIn is a big I!" MY PRAYER...Holy God and Sacrificial Father, teach me to notice others and value them just as you do. I know you loved me when I was not lovable, and redeemed me when I was not worthy. Help me to take my eyes off myself and see others as you see them. Through Jesus I pray. Amen. * Copyright 2008 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. Wow, it's hump day already. This week I've posted the daily verse information from Crosswal...

Well today has been hard. Two nights with very little sleep have left me beat. I'm extremely thankful to the Lord for His blessings in my life. He has shown me grace and sufficiency even when I so didn't deserve it. Thank you Lord for helping me through the day. I love you Lord. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

TUESDAY If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. --1 Corinthians 13:1-3New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...Love - in the week before Valentine's Day we want to remember the real meaning of love. Without the motivation and expression of love, all "Christian" activities are more "activity" than Christian. Love is the expression of Christ's character and presence in our lives through deeds done for others. MY PRAYER...Loving Heavenly Father, thank you so much for your demonstration of love in Jesus. Help me to love as he did - selflessly, sacrificially, and consistently, so others may know of your love...

I get weekly verses from Crosswalk.com so I thought I would put them here and add my own thoughts and prayers. I'll put their info in italics and mine in regular type. MONDAY We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE..."Increase my faith, O Lord." "Increase my strength." "Increase my wisdom." We often pray for these things, but when is the last time you thanked God for your love increasing? Can you think of anything more exciting to say about your church than "The love every one of you has for each other is increasing!" Lets pray and act to make it so! It's been a while since I've prayed to thank God for the love in my life, yet I have been blessed. My mother, daughter, father, step-mother and friends are there for me and love me...