02/11 Romans 14:7 -9
For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
FREE
We are free from slavery when we have Jesus. He sets us free from all the things that condemn us. We are strong in Jesus. Weak in self.
02/10 Romans 14:5-6
One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. 6 Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
HARMONY
When we bend the knee to God, giving thanks for all things we discover how important gratitude is in our view of who we are. We are His children and as such will act more like Jesus every day. God is love and He is calling us to love one another.
02/09 Romans 14:4
Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand.
CAREFUL
Be careful what you think and say. First take it to the Lord. Is it kind? Is it proper? When criticize someone we are elevating ourselves and saying I’m better than them because …. We are children of God and as His child we love one another and lead humble, unassuming lives. Love the Lord and love His people.
02/08 Romans 14:1-3
Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. 2 One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.
PEOPLE
GOD loves people. He calls us to love people. All people. People count with God and they should count with us. Make sure you are treating others the way you would like to be treated. Jesus is Lord.
02/07 Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. 12 For you bless the godly, O LORD ; you surround them with your shield of love.
REJOICE
We can rejoice every day for our Lord Jesus lives. He lives forever. All that He does is right. Jesus said He and the Father are One and indeed He is the mighty God worthy of all praise and honor and He loves us.
02/06 Psalm 5:9-10
My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery. 10 O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
REBELLED
It is easy to see who has rebelled against God. They ignore His commandments and destroy the value of people. Everyone is fair game for destruction to them. Tragically, even though they mistreatment many, they will not escape judgment from the Lord. God’s way is perfect. Man’s way is destruction.
02/05 Psalm 5:8
Lead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
DESPERATE
Lord I am desperate for you to lead me in the Godly path. Your way O Lord is the right way and I will perish on my own.
02/04 Psalm 5:7
Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.
HOLY
Our God is a Holy God, and so unlike us. His ways are amazing and always perfect. He loves us with a perfect love that is very different than anything we can imagine. Our God is worthy of all our praise, our awe, our respect our fear for He is God and knows all things from the end to the beginning. We don’t.
02/03 Psalm 5:4-6
O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked. 5 Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil. 6 You will destroy those who tell lies. The LORD detests murderers and deceivers.
SIN
It’s simple, The Lord God Almighty hates sin. He is at war with those committed to sinning. Keep short accounts with the Lord. Confess your sin now, while you remember it, and repent of your sin and change your ways. Pride is indeed a sin. Be careful. Bend your knee to the Father and confess your sin to Him.
02/02 Psalm 5:3
Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
PRAY!
The Lord God Almighty is here with us. He is waiting for us to get settled and give Him our full attention. Begin with praise, our Lord is worthy of all our praise. Our praise will lead us into repentance, Lord forgive me and list those things you need to erase and change your ways. We are sinful people and desperately need the Lord’s cleansing. As you listen to the Father and the Lord Jesus, give Them time to respond. The Holy Spirit will move you to an awareness of their communication and you will be able to begin the process of asking them about your needs and other’s needs. Pray to the Lord with confidence knowing He will answer your prayer requests. And then before you leave His presence yield your heart, your mind and soul to Him with commitment to do His will today, all day. PRAY!
