This is the Advent and Christmas devotional I can't put down this season.
I'm reviewing it today on The Sketchy Reader.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,
declares the Lord.
As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Colossians 4:2
"I will sacrifice a thank offering to you
and call on the name of the Lord."
Psalm 116:17
Today's devo truly warmed my heart. It is such a blessing to be able to commune with the King of the Universe. He loves us so much, and we are so blessed that he listens and encourages us to spend time with him!
Thoughts?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
This is an Advent devotional I have enjoyed in recent years.
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
Ephesians 6:12
"All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands."
1 Samuel 17:47
"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth..."
Philippians 2:9-10
"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
1 Peter 1:8-9
Isn't it comforting to know that we have a warrior in Jesus who fights our battles for us! The passage in Ephesians from today's devo tells us to put on the Full Armor of God because that's the only way we can be victorious over the "spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
Our prayer for today:
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6
"On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!' After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.' "
John 20:19-21
"Show me Your ways, O Lord;
Teach me Your paths."
Psalm 25:4 (NKJV)
As todays devo reminds us, we need Christ's Peace each moment to accomplish his purposes in our lives.
Please continue to pray 2 Chronicles 7:14 over our country as the Lord leads you.
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
My Christmas present to myself
"The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying:
'I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.' "
Jeremiah 31:3
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord."
Lamentations 3:22-26
I loved today's devo, and my prayer for us today is we will make time during this Advent Season to be still in His Presence. After all, the premise of Jesus Calling is "enjoying peace in his presence." I will admit that I find it even more difficult to be still this time of year, so I've decided to wake up earlier during the month of December.
How do you find the extra time during this busy season to spend with Christ? I could use some help here!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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