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Devotional for By Minister Mamie L. Pack Free 16"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. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” John 3: 16-17 NIV I am a couponer. Each week, I take some time to gather my coupons from the Sunday paper as well as subscribing to various websites that provide me with online printable coupons. As a matter of fact, I very rarely go out without my coupon bag placed somewhere within my vehicle. Most of my friends often laugh when they mention going to the store to get something and I quickly state, “Wait. I think I have a coupon for that”. I have learned how to continue to use the products my family enjoys without paying the large prices. There have been several times when I have purchased over $100 worth of groceries for less than $10. The best shopping experiences are when I am able to purchase the items we use for Most people love the idea of being able to get something free. What most people don’t realize about those free coupons is that, we may be getting the item free but the company has paid the price for that coupon to be available to us. The company is the one that is responsible for paying the cost with the varying stores so that the customer may benefit. Well, it is similar with Christ. We often overlook one of the greatest treasures available to us personally and to share with others. We each have the opportunity to receive Christ as our Lord and Savior freely. We don’t have to wait until we get ourselves “right”. We don’t have to be a certain age. We don’t have to perform works in exchange for the benefits. All we have to do to receive Christ freely is to confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in our heart that God hath raised him from the dead and we shall be saved. Jesus paid the price in full for our sins when He died for all of us on Prayer My Heavenly Father, I am very thankful for the sacrifice you sent for me. I thank you for Jesus shedding His blood for my sins. Thank you for the ones who prayed for me when I didn’t have an intimate relationship with you. I pray that I may continue to spread your gospel everywhere I go, bringing others closer to you. May I always be humble in service to you. Everything I have and everything I am, it is for your glory and your service. I pray that I may be sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit in building your Kingdom. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Suggested Weekly Monday John Tuesday Job 31: 6 Wednesday Proverbs 15: 9 Thursday Psalm Friday Jeremiah 25: 5 Saturday Proverbs 17: 3 Sunday Psalm 26: 2 Application If you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, take time to celebrate Him being the head of your life. And . . . bless others by sharing Jesus (just like sharing coupons with others). About the author: As a wife, mother, educator, daughter, friend, I, Minister Mamie L. Pack, seek to be an accessible tool to the Lord. It is my desire to use my gifting of writing to reach the lost, encourage the believer, and teach the people through the Word of Jesus Christ. Click here for other writings available at the author's blog www.LifeINowLive.blogspot.com Devotional for By Minister Mamie L. Pack Work out “19) What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of Go, and ye are not your own? 20) For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s”. 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20 KJV Another new year is once again coming our way. Just yesterday while looking through the papers, I saw all sorts of exercise equipment on sale for those individuals who are planning to begin their new year with a new exercise regimen. Gyms are offering a variety of no monthly fees, free months, and great new classes to bring in those new members who are planning to start fresh in the New Year. Even I have plans for a work out schedule that I have hopes of executing in the New Year. Yet, while we do all the planning to get our physical bodies in shape, we should also be just as vigilant in working out the spiritual man in us. Let’s begin the New Year by working out our faith as well. Just like there are workout plans for the physical man, God has provided a work out for the believer as well. Some of His plan for us requires us to:
These are but a few of exercises that we can do to live a life that is pleasing unto God. Each day we have the opportunity to exercise love to others regardless of whether they are able to return our love. We are able to exercise our prayer lives by praying for those who are lost, those who are hurting, and those that are sick. We are able to exercise our faith by trusting God in knowing that He alone is able to be our provider, our guide, and our Savior.
Most heavenly and gracious Father, I am eternally grateful for your presence in my life. I am thankful to have your Word to guide me through every path. I don’t have to worry about having all the answers or focus on those things to come, for you have already worked everything to my good. Lord, I pray that I continue to build my relationship with you each day. I pray that I continue to exercise faith in all situations regardless of how they may seem. Thank you for the teachers, the pastors, the evangelists, the prophets, and the apostles that you have raised up to help us as we continue to run the race of faith. Forgive me for placing anything or anyone before you. I pray that my life may glorify you in all ways. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen. Suggested Weekly Monday 1 Corinthians Tuesday Mathew Wednesday 1 Thessalonians Thursday James Friday James Saturday John Sunday Proverbs 6: 3-4 Application Spend time each day building your relationship with Christ. About the author: As a wife, mother, educator, daughter, friend, I, Minister Mamie L. Pack, seek to be an accessible tool to the Lord. It is my desire to use my gifting of writing to reach the lost, encourage the believer, and teach the people through the Word of Jesus Christ. Click here for other writings available at the author's blog www.LifeINowLive.blogspot.com
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