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Tag Archives: abilities
Grasping; December 21, 2022
Philippians 2:6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. We grasp, or grasp at, many things, but Jesus, our ultimate Example, didn’t do that. The things mentioned in this passage are … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, aging, Christ's example, faith, God's plan, grasping, identity, stewardship, the incarnation, trusting God
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Giving God Credit; October 22, 2022
Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. This chapter has a number of very deep statements, making it difficult to isolate one for meditation. Verse two – “You will … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, accomplishment, attitude, being used by God, complaining, God's grace, gratitude, human nature, pride, taking credit
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True Peace; July 10, 2021
Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. Coming to this awareness is a huge step of spiritual growth. We think we accomplish things and we get all puffed up, … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, accomplishments, God's love, God's power, gratitude, knowing God, peace, wisdom, yielding to God
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Confirmation; April 29, 2021
Judges 6:36-37 Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised– look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, dreams, faith, hearing God, plans, resources, spiritual growth
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Power; April 28, 2021
Judges 6:16 The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together.” The story of Gideon brings to mind Paul’s experience with his “thorn in the flesh,” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) in that it … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, accomplishments, assurance, fears, God's love, God's omnipotence, looking to God, power, seeing God, strength
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Talents; March 6, 2021
Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” The central place of the Bible … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, accountability, faithfulness, focus, gifts, God's grace, God's supply, inertia, stewardship, talents
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Seeking God; February 16, 2021
Jeremiah 29:13-14 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord Some people seem to seek God halfheartedly, and that really doesn’t cut it. God … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, blessings, commitment to God, depending on God, distractions, gifts, goals, intimacy with God, knowing God, priorities, seeking God, trials
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Stewardship of Abilities; September 21, 2020
Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. God gives gifts and abilities, and all power ultimately comes from Him, but … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, distractions, gifting, God's grace, occupation, rewards, serving God, stewardship of abilities, talents
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Conceit; February 5, 2020
Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! I have always loved this doxology, both the parts set to music and the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, conceit, faithfulness, God's gifts, gratitude, humility, perspective, pride, self-centeredness, stewardship
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Boundaries; September 16, 2019
Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. This verse expresses a truth that many people have trouble grasping, because the devil and our flesh regularly say the opposite: God’s rules aren’t restrictive, … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, boundaries, faith, freedom, God's commands, growth, limits, overcoming, parenting, restrictions, rules
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