Daily Inspiration

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, ...

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...