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SUMMARY:Romans 12:19
DESCRIPTION:Romans 12:19 Do not bother yourselves to get even\, dear ones. Do not let anger or irritation distract you; that which we have in common with one another (righteousness) must set the pace. Scripture confirms that the Lord himself is the revealer of righteousness. (TMB) \nPsalms 89:18 For the Lord is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. (KJV) \nAre you seeking to get revenge? \nRevenge is a practice for someone who is not mature in God. If you choose to feel hurt\, you will most probably forget the fight is not against flesh and blood. Your choice can sometimes reveal an enormous amount of pain\, which will cause you to lose your ability to think constructively. Your decision to “be hurt” can create a snowball effect that ends in more pain for you. The word of God is true. You can choose not to be hurt. \nLuke 10:19 Behold\, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions\, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you. (American Standard Version ASV) \nNothing means nothing. When you choose to feel hurt\, you also look for someone to blame. The enemy convinces you revenge will cause the person\, you blame for your “hurt\,” will feel the same hurt you feel or felt. He will make you think you can get even. The devil is a liar. In those times\, you must believe the word of God. \n1 Peter 3:9 And never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding\, berating\, and any kind of abuse]\, but on the contrary\, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being\, contentment\, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose\, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being\, happiness\, and protection]. (Amplified Bible AMP) \nHe will even tell you to ignore the word\, and Luke 10:19 does not apply to your current situation. He will try to assure you revenge will reduce or even make your pain go away. None of what the devil says is true. What actually happens is the desire for revenge pulls you into a vicious cycle of planning and plotting\, which results in you indulging your flesh and not obeying the Spirit of God living on the inside of you. \nProverbs 27:20 Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied\, so human desire is never satisfied. (New Living Translation NLT) \nYou will never satisfy your flesh. You can’t. What you will do is keep trying to come up with something else to do. You will have wasted energy and time. All the while\, your heart is being darkened\, and your spirit is being drained. \nMatthew 6:22-23  “The eye is the lamp of the body; so if your eye is clear [spiritually perceptive]\, your whole body will be full of light [benefiting from God’s precepts]. 23 But if your eye is bad [spiritually blind]\, your whole body will be full of darkness [devoid of God’s precepts]. So if the [very] light inside you [your inner self\, your heart\, your conscience] is darkness\, how great and terrible is that darkness!” (Amplified Bible AMP) \nWhatever happened is over. Rehearsing it and playing it like a movie in your mind just causes you to relive the pain continuously. \nRomans 12:17-19 Never hold a grudge or try to get even\, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others. 18 Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.19 Beloved\, don’t be obsessed with taking revenge\, but leave that to God’s righteous justice. For the Scriptures say: “If you don’t take justice in your own hands\, I will release justice for you\,” says the Lord. (TPT) \nThe Lord will handle what happens for you and for them. As you pray\, He will provide answers and solutions\, and you will grow. You don’t have to defend yourself; just give praise to Jehovah Maginnenu [ja-hō-va mig-a-nū-nū] (The LORD Our Defense). \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I confess\, when I was young\, I wanted to get revenge. I would think about getting even with someone. Surprisingly enough\, because I spend a great deal of time thinking\, analyzing and rethinking\, I could never figure out something to do that actually made sense. I repent for the time I wasted. Thank You for revelation and guidance. I could never come up with anything because I am not You and whoever I wanted to get revenge on was not me. No one could or would not feel the way I felt. There was no need to try. You showed me if someone could feel the way I do about things\, there would be no need for revenge. They would not have done it. In addition to the time I spent plotting\, I wasted even more time trying to understand how to stop feeling what I felt. I would try to see if it was my fault. I would try to analyze my actions. I would rehearse the interaction in my mind to see if there was something I could’ve done differently. I thought that was the best thing to do as I prepared myself for the possibility of a next time or a next person. I did not want to do the same thing. The whole thing was exhausting. Also\, I had no guarantee that what I came up with would work. I repent for not spending that time with You and waiting in Your presence for what You wanted me to do . Thank You for stopping me and reminding me I have You. You let me know You use every experience to teach me. If I let You\, I will learn either what to do or what not to do. If I was in the wrong; I can ask for forgiveness\, and You will forgive me. If I wasn’t in the wrong; I can forgive whoever was. The point is\, You delivered me from being stuck in those moments\, then and now. Thank You! I am no longer tied to past situations\, stuff\, and junk. My heart is no longer heavy\, and my spirit is no longer drained. You are my defense. You will do what needs to be done\, and provide the recompense needed everytime…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/romans-1219/
CATEGORIES:December
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SUMMARY:Luke 11:1
DESCRIPTION:Luke 11:1 And it came to pass\, that\, as he was praying in a certain place\, when he ceased\, one of his disciples said unto him\, Lord\, teach us to pray\, as John also taught his disciples. (KJV) \nPsalms 4:1 Hear me when I call\, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me\, and hear my prayer. (KJV) \nHow do you approach the Lord? \nThere are many ways to pray. You can journal as you spend time with the Lord\, writing what He says. You can pray the scripture. You can pray alone or with a prayer partner. You can be still before the Lord and allow your mind to be clear. The disciples wanted to know how to approach God. They were asking Jesus to give them instruction on how to pray\, when to pray\, and what to pray for. They wanted Him to teach them what they should say. Because of Jesus’ death\, burial\, and resurrection\, you have a free path to the Lord. \nHebrews 4:16  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace\, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (New King James Version NKJV) \nAs you submit your requests to the Lord\, both for others and for yourself\, remember you are coming before your heavenly Father\, confiding in Him and trusting in His power and goodness. Please remember\, you are still approaching THE Almighty God. He is holy and does not look on sin. You can come\, not because of anything that you are doing or have done. You come because of faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. \nPhilippians 3:9 And be found in Him\, not having my own righteousness\, which is from the law\, but that which is through faith in Christ\, the righteousness which is from God by faith. (New King James Version NKJV) \nYou approach Him in prayer because you acknowledge God’s love and mercy. However\, do not ever forget His power and authority. \nNehemiah 1:5 And I said\, O Lord God of heaven\, the great and terrible God\, Who keeps covenant\, loving-kindness\, and mercy for those who love Him and keep His commandments. \n(Amplified Bible\, Classic Edition AMPC) \nGod wants us to come to Him just as Jesus did. He wants us to pray for ourselves and for others. As you humble your heart\, your prayers rise as a sweet-smelling incense that pleases Him. Don’t stop with prayer\, give Him praise. Bless the Lord for He is El Elyon [el el-yan]  (The Most High God). \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, though You are El Elyon\, I can come to You. You are listening every time I come to You when I’m in distress and when my loved ones are in distress. You show mercy. I know You hear my prayers. I trust You will answer them as You see fit. I repent when I allow my confidence to dictate how You should answer me. It is not my job to give You the solution as if I have some information You don’t have. You don’t have to figure it out. You were there before we got there. You don’t have to work things out; You have already worked them out. You know how things are going to work because You have a plan for my life. If I got to the place\, I am in because of Your plan or my free will; You have already resolved it. Jesus taught me how and when to come to You. He also taught me what to say. He even taught me my job is to believe I can ask You and know\, because of Him\, You hear me and will answer…\nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/luke-111-2/
CATEGORIES:December
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SUMMARY:James 4:3
DESCRIPTION:James 4:3 You have asked\, but God seems reluctant to give it to you\, you may say. But when your motivation is to get something just so that you can squander it on yourself\, you are doing it all wrong! (TMB) \nPsalms 96:13 Before the Lord: for he cometh\, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness\, and the people with his truth. (KJV) \nAre you asking amiss? \nAre there times when you ask God for something in particular that you want? If you are being honest with yourself\, are all of your requests purely for the advancement of the kingdom? Do you sometimes make a request to fulfill the lust of your flesh\, the lust of your eyes\, or pride in your life? Now\, you might be able to justify to yourself the possibility that God could get some glory. You may even have a conversation with your friends\, your prayer partner\, your family members\, etc. and convince them it would be such a blessing. However\, you know the real reason for the request. God also knows what is in your heart. He will judge every request on its merit. There is no sense in trying to make your request into something other than what it is. Rather than trying to pretty up your wish\, know that God has already given you permission to ask for whatever you want. \nPhilippians 4:6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything\, but in every circumstance and in everything\, by prayer and petition (definite requests)\, with thanksgiving\, continue to make your wants known to God. (Amplified Bible AMP) \nYes\, you can ask what you will. However\, you have to keep in mind there is a part you play in making your requests. Your request should be what God wants for you. If you abide in the Lord\, the requests you make will glorify Him. \nJohn 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is\, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart]\, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (Amplified Bible AMP) \nWhen you abide in Him\, you spend time learning what He wants. You allow Him to show you what is best for you\, even if it is contrary to what you want. Your desires stop being what gratifies your flesh and they become what edifies your spirit. \nPsalms 37:4 Find your delight and true pleasure in Yahweh\, and he will give you what you desire the most. (The Passion Translation TPT) \nYou don’t have to ask amiss. God has given you the path to prayers that reverence Him. \n1 John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask\, we receive of him\, because we keep his commandments\, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (KJV) \nHonor your promise when you accepted the gift of salvation. You confessed Him as Lord. Lord means He takes preeminence over your life\, over your decisions and over your desires. You no longer belong to you. Everything you do and all you obtain is to be used for the glory of God. As you continue your walk with the Lord\, you may make a selfish request now and again. The Holy Spirit will convict you\, not condemn you\, and your prayers will change. \nGive God praise because He is Jehovah–Adon [ja-hō-va a-dōn ]  (LORD of lords our judge) and He will help you purify your requests. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather God\, I am amused with myself sometimes. I am sure sometimes You are and other times You are not. You have given me the ability to influence; I know it. I know it’s possible for me to have a convincing conversation with almost anyone. I can present my prayer request in such a way; they will believe and agree with me about the magnitude of the blessing. I cannot convince You. I repent for trying to. Even as I am writing\, I have such conviction. You see what was in my heart\, though others may not. I am forever grateful You say ‘no’ to fleshly requests. You taught me and continue to teach me; all my ideas are not spiritual ones. You have shown me when my requests don’t honor You\, they will not turn out the way I envisioned and most probably will cause me pain. Often I don’t take into consideration the consequences of my requests. You showed me I can’t because I don’t have all the parts to the picture. Because I don’t have enough information\, I often asked for the wrong thing and for the wrong reason. As You were teaching me\, I know You will grant some of my requests. I also know You will not do what I requested because You know what’s best. Thank You for judging every petition and requiring me to ask what the ultimate goal for the desire is\, why I want it\, and who will benefit from it.? If I see myself at the end of my request\, it is not what You would have for me. I need to make requests that honor and glorify You\, the Almighty\, Most High God…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/james-43/
CATEGORIES:December
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SUMMARY:2 Corinthians 1:3
DESCRIPTION:2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort\, (NKJV) \nPsalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (KJV) \nAre you worrying or praying? \nThere can be times in your life when there’s a lot going on. Your cares may pull your focus\, or you may be so exhausted you can barely muster the energy to pray. This is the time when you need to pray the most. You should encourage yourself to pray because the Lord wants to hear from you; and if you don’t find rest and comfort in His presence\, you will worry. \nPsalm 46:1 God\, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you. (The Passion Translation TPT) \nWhy do you worry? Because: \n\nYou have forgotten; you don’t have to be uncertain about your future (Jeremiah 29:11).\nYou don’t know how to wait (Isaiah 40:31).\nYou think you have to do something instead of giving full control to the Lord (Philippians 4:6–7).\nYou are allowing your thoughts to control you instead of the other way around (2 Corinthians 10:5).\n\nThe Lord calls to you and tells you\, come and speak freely. You do not have to fear your request is unimportant. You don’t have to worry about your request being rejected. \nSong of Solomon 2:14 [So I went with him\, and when we were climbing the rocky steps up the hillside\, my beloved shepherd said to me] O my dove\, [while you are here] in the seclusion of the clefts in the solid rock\, in the sheltered and secret place of the cliff\, let me see your face\, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet\, and your face is lovely. (Amplified Bible AMP) \nThe sound of pure and sincere prayer is sweet and acceptable to God. You will be like a child who raises his arms for the love and comfort of his daddy. Whatever a father could give to his child\, God can and does give more. \nMatthew 7:11 If ye then\, being evil\, know how to give good gifts unto your children\, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? (KJV) \nHe created you\, and He knows exactly what you need. There is nothing too hard for Him. If you are worrying you’re not praying. If you are praying; you don’t have to worry. You are taking your problems to El Shaddai [el- sha-di] (God almighty\, the many breasted one). He completely nourishes\, satisfies\, and supplies you as a mother would her child. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, You are Elohim\, my Creator and my God. I can make any request to You. Many times\, I have said I directly model how I relate to You after how I relate to my Dad. I love him\, and I know he loves me. People would always say he spoiled me. It is debatable whether or not that is completely true. I just know there were times when I needed him\, and he was there for me as much as he could be. When he thought I was wrong; he did what he thought was best. When he thought I was right; he cheered me on. After I grew up and married; he was still there. Father\, You showed me that same way I would go to him\, I should come to You. As limited as my earthly Dad was; he showed me love. I repent for limiting Your love to the love my Dad gave me. You can and You do show me infinitely more love because of Your immeasurable power and wisdom and because You are love. I will remember that when my thoughts try to make me anxious again. I will come to You about anything. I will crawl into Your lap\, just like I have done time and time again with my earthly Dad\, lay my head on Your chest and tell You all about it. Thank You for being El Shaddai…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/2-corinthians-13/
CATEGORIES:December
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SUMMARY:Jude 25
DESCRIPTION:Jude 25  to the only God our Savior\, through our Lord Jesus Christ\, be endless glory and majesty\, great power and authority—from before he created time\, now\, and throughout all the ages of eternity. Amen! (TPT) \nPsalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. (KJV) \nAre you constantly talking to God? \nIsaiah 9:6 For a child will be born to us\, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor\, Mighty God\, Eternal Father\, Prince of Peace. (New American Standard Bible NASB) \nGod is your Wonderful Counselor; He is there to listen to every concern you have and give you guidance. He is Almighty; there is nothing He cannot do. He is your Eternal Father; the Daddy you call on like a little child running to the only one that makes you feel safe. He is the Prince of Peace; The One who can calm you no matter what is going on in your life. Why wouldn’t you need to talk to God\, constantly? \nThe average adult\, according to the USA Today\, makes about 35\,000 decisions each day. Most of them rather simple ones. Where will I sit\, what will I have to eat at each feeding\, how much will I pay\, am I thirsty\, should I call to let them know I’m late. Along with driving a car and what lane to be in\, looking for other drivers\, etc. (John Reitmeier) \nBecause you are continually making choices\, both instinctively and because of intense thought\, it makes sense you would pray without ceasing. You want to consult God in all things. \nProverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him\, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV) \nRealistically\, you cannot spend every waking moment with your head bowed and your eyes-closed in prayer. The goal here is to have an attitude of prayer continuously. \n\nLive your life aware of God; what He requires; what He desires (Romans 10:8\, Psalm 119:11).\nKeep in mind His love for you is unchangeable (James 1:17\, Hebrews 13:8).\nStand on the fact that God will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6\, Matthew 28:20).\nSubmit all your decisions to Him\, not just the major decisions you have to make (Psalm 37:5\, Isaiah 30:21).\nAccept the path God has laid out for your life. He knows what is best (Matthew 6:8\, Romans 8:26).\nLive your life trusting what the word says and don’t doubt (James 1:5-7\, Matthew 21:21).\nDon’t give up on the Lord\, no matter what is looks like (Luke 18:1-8\, 1Thessalonians 5:17\, Acts 16:23-25).\nLive your life motivated by the right thing (1Kings 3:6-9\, Galatians 6:9).\nDesire for God’s will to be done\, not yours (Matthew 26:39\, Matthew 6:10).\nKeep the commandments of God\, obey (John 14:15\, 1John 3:22).\nLive a life of thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:18\, Hebrews 13:15\, Ephesians 5:20).\n\nIf you make the adjustments necessary to have an attitude of prayer at all times\, you will live a life that is pleasing to the Lord. Meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6 again. If all does not mean all for you\, how much of the time will you acknowledge God? Start some place; as you continue to seek him more and more\, you will live in a higher level of spiritual awareness. He is with you. Your thoughts and actions are His concern; they involve and engage Him actively. More importantly\, He will be your guide when you are making decisions. \nDeuteronomy 4:29 But if from there you will seek (inquire for and require as necessity) the Lord your God\, you will find Him if you [truly] seek Him with all your heart [and mind] and soul and life. (Amplified Bible\, Classic Edition AMPC) \nHere is another thing to remember: He is Lord when you pray for His guidance and when you don’t; when you do what He says and when you don’t. He is everlasting. He is always there. You praise God because He is Elohenu Olam [el-a-hū-nū  ō-lim]  (Your Everlasting God). \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, it never occurred to me I made thousands of decisions every day. When I realized I did\, I had to repent because I know I was not acknowledging You in all of them. In all my ways\, means in every decision I make. Do You really care what dress I wear? You have shown me You care about anything and everything concerning me. Contrary to what I might have thought\, the answer to my question is\, yes. Does that mean I should spend hours in prayer to see what I am supposed to wear to work tomorrow? I don’t think so. If I am wrong\, please show me. What I do know is: every detail of my life concerns You\, what I consider to be the minor issues as well as what I consider to be the most important problem. The choice that is insignificant or significant; could have repercussions I do not know of. I repent for not acknowledging You in every decision I make. I purpose to from now on. I don’t want to be flaky in how I acknowledge You; yet I want You to be in my thoughts continuously. I want You to be my confidant\, my guide\, my conscious\, my border\, and my doorkeeper. I need You to be whatever word in any language that describes the everlasting God Who makes sure I make the right choices. I don’t have to want You to be Elohenu Olam\, all I have to do is allow You to…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/jude-25-2/
CATEGORIES:December
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SUMMARY:Matthew 6:7
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray\, use not vain repetitions\, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. (KJV) \nDeuteronomy 10:17 For the Lord your God is God of gods\, and Lord of lords\, a great God\, a mighty\, and a terrible\, which regardeth not persons\, nor taketh reward: (KJV) \nDo you know God is listening to you when you pray? \nWhen there is altar call at church\, are you willing for someone other than the pastor to pray for you? If the pastor is not available\, and several other altar workers are standing there to pray\, do you have a preference? If so\, why? Do you think one person’s prayer will get through\, and someone else’s won’t. Do you think one elder has a greater connection to God than another? Have you heard the deacon pray the same prayer\, often enough\, you could recite it with him? None of that matters because God does not have a pecking order. \nActs 10:34-35 Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth\, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says\, the door is open”. (The Message MSG) \nThe truth is\, God is there\, listening for your prayers. \nPsalm 34:15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the [uncompromisingly] righteous and His ears are open to their cry. (Amplified Bible\, Classic Edition AMPC) \nGod answers your prayers based on the condition of your heart… \nMatthew 9:29 Then He touched their eyes\, saying\, “According to your faith let it be to you.” (NKJV) \n…and what aligns with His will and His plan. \nProverbs 19:21 A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for his life\, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end. (The Passion Translation TPT) \nThe Bible says God looks on the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). He hears you and He can see what is in your heart\, no matter who is praying for you or if you go to Him on your own. He is not looking for a loud prayer or a perfect prayer. God desires your prayer to come from an intense desire and unwavering faith to see His will manifested in your life. \nGive God praise because He is Elohei Haelohim [ē-lō-hī  hī-lō-him] (The God of gods). \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I can remember many times when I wanted the pastor to pray for me. I had respect for the pastor because\, after all\, “the pastor\,” is Your chosen one. The thought never occurred to me it wasn’t the person. I am sorry for the creating a pecking order that I thought You adhered to. I repent for making it someone else’s responsibility to pray for me. You hear the cries of Your people. I fall into the category of “Your People”. I am to live in a way that shows the degree or the intensity of my relationship with You. I am Your child\, and You hear all my prayers. You teach me to come to You because You are my God; You love me\, and You want what’s best for me. I can’t have faith in someone else. My faith must be in You. I remember when I was a child. Because I was the baby\, my sisters would tell me to ask Dad or Mom for what they wanted. They thought I could get a “yes” when they would get a “no.” I can’t get someone else to ask for me because I think You will cater to them or I think You will respond to them and not me. There is no person who has better words to say; no matter how long they have been walking with You or how You use them. You are the same God for me as You are for them. If I am humble and sincere in the request\, I make to You; You hear me. According to Your will\, You’ll answer…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/matthew-67/
CATEGORIES:December
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SUMMARY:Matthew 21:13
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 21:13 And said unto them\, It is written\, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. (KJV) \nGenesis 35:7 And he built there an altar\, and called the place El-beth-el: because there God appeared unto him\, when he fled from the face of his brother. (KJV) \nWhy do you fellowship with other believers? \nYour fellowship may be in a virtual meeting\, on a conference call\, or in a building. You may have many reasons for participating; out of duty or obligation\, to get your needs met\, to feel good\, to be inspired\, because you have a function to perform during the service you are attending\, etc. Because the rules\, regulations\, environment\, and etiquette for Christian fellowship have become more causal\, believers often use it as a networking venue. If asked\, would you say you are going to meet with the Lord or “Meet Up”? Do you have an expectation to encounter the presence of God? Do you anticipate hearing the Lord speak to you? Do you look for God to transform your life\, or do you come and leave the same? Do you really want to be changed or do you just want to be able to say you fellowshipped today? Here are some reasons for you to consider. \n\nTo learn and better understand Scripture. It increases your growth on your walk of faith.\n\nColossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ live in you richly\, flooding you with all wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms\, and with festive praises\, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit\, so sing to God with all your hearts! (The Passion Translation TPT) \n\nTo get wise counsel.\n\nProverbs 11:14 Where there is no [wise\, intelligent] guidance\, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm]\, But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory. (Amplified Bible AMP) \n\nTo create the right atmosphere for the presence of your Lord.\n\nMatthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers]\, I am there among them.” (Amplified Bible AMP) \n\nTo share with\, encourage\, teach\, love\, help\, etc. other believers.\n\nHebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider and give attentive\, continuous care to watching over one another\, studying how we may stir up (stimulate and incite) to love and helpful deeds and noble activities\, 25 Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers]\, as is the habit of some people\, but admonishing (warning\, urging\, and encouraging) one another\, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching. (Amplified Bible\, Classic Edition AMPC) \n\nTo keep from being isolated and becoming easy prey.\n\nProverbs 18:1 He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire\, \nHe quarrels against all sound wisdom. (Amplified Bible AMP) \nDon’t allow your time to be some sort of non-spiritual activity where you get a temporary lift until the next time. Jacob built an altar (Genesis 35:7) because he had an experience with the Lord that changed his life forever. In fellowship with believers\, you can have the same type of transformation. The next time you decide to take part in a time of fellowship with other believers\, prepare your heart. \nGive God praise and ask Him to meet you because He is Ruach Elohim [roo-auk el- ō-hēm] (The Spirit of God) \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, in Your infinite wisdom\, You have taught us that coming together to fellowship with believers does not have to happen in a building. I have many reasons for participating in fellowship. Sometimes I have to sing\, intercede\, or someone asked me to preach the word. There are times when I have had a responsibility in the service as an altar worker\, a greeter\, or usher. Anyone could ask me why I was taking part in fellowship or going to church. My answer would have been one of those reasons. I never got up and said I’m going to the house of prayer to meet the Lord; I’m going for my life to be transformed; I’m going because I expect to be changed and never be the same. I repent because those should have been my answer. I give You praise\, glory\, and honor because they are my answer now. I want to go to fellowship to meet You with my brothers and sisters. I want You to change me every time. Add something that I don’t have\, develop something that is weak\, remove something that is not like You. When I am in Your presence\, I never want my life to remain the same. If I am changed every time I am in fellowship with other believers; I will see a manifestation of Your glory in my life and as I live on this earth. Your presence\, fortified by other believers\, will ultimately transform me into the person You ordained for me to be…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
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