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Is All Well with Your Soul?

Is All Well with Your Soul?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know all is well with their soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The famous song, “It is Well with My Soul,” was written by Horatio G. Spafford in 1873.

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

This song was written by a man who lost his four children when their ship sank in the Atlantic. His wife, Anne, survived. When Spafford was on his way to join his wife, he learned where the ship went down. That is when he wrote the words that Philip P. Bliss put to music in 1876.

Consider what the author of 3 John 2-4 (ESV) writes:

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”

May things go well with your soul. Troubled? In need? Turn to Christ! Open God’s holy and inspired word. Seek and you shall find.

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Doxology?

Doxology?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to give you all praise and glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Often Bibles will preview a section of scripture with the word, “Doxology.” According to the New American Standard Dictionary it is “A liturgical formula of praise to God.” One of the most famous doxologies was written by Thomas Ken: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”

Note how Jude concludes his letter in verses 24-25 (NIV):

“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.”

We should be praising God throughout each day and forevermore. Why wait? Don’t stop. Praise God!

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Are You Imitating Good or Evil?

Are You Imitating Good or Evil?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those believers who know that whoever does good is from God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Think of some good things people can do: Helping others in need; encouraging others; or coming alongside of a struggling brother or sister. All these can be acts of kindness and affirm others.

The author of 3 John 11 (ESV) writing to believers says,

“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.”

How do your actions align with this verse? Do you have the inclination to do the work of the Lord? Run from doing evil. Perhaps it is time to have a “Come to Jesus” moment. Is it time to dedicate or rededicate your life to Jesus?

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Support Missionaries?

Support Missionaries?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who serve as senders and support missionaries. In Jesus’ name, amen.

One church denomination relies on an annual offering to support their missionaries. Other churches make different arrangements. However funds are raised for these part and full-time workers, the funds and the people play an important part in spreading the Gospel.

Third John 7-8 (ESV) confirms the appropriateness of providing financial support:

“For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”

Ever been offered an opportunity to support a missionary? If so, come along side of them with prayer and financial support. If not, seek out an individual or organization and donate. Check faith-based organization’s credibility to see if they belong to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

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Christ the Cornerstone?

Christ the Cornerstone?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know Christ is the cornerstone. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In architecture, the cornerstone of a building is significant. All of the other stones that will make up the building are aligned to it. Placing a cornerstone often takes on a ceremonial meaning and is accompanied by some fanfare.

First Peter 2:4-6 (ESV) is not written about the cornerstone of a building, it is written about Christ:

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture:

‘Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,
a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.’

So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,

‘The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.’”

Christ is the cornerstone! Believers are living stones. With Christ as the cornerstone all things are possible.

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Love Casts Out Fear?

Love Casts Out Fear?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that perfect love casts out fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can cause many reactions. Some freeze. Others become excited. Then there are those who react violently. Fear should not be trivialized.

Scripture acknowledges that love and fear exist. Yet, what Scripture says about the combination of fear and love gives a different perspective. The author of 1 John 4:17-18 (NIV) says,

“This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

The next time fear strike—stop. Realize how powerful God is. He is in control. Counter fear with love!

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