July 30, 2010
Psalm 91:4
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt
thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
When a summer storm suddenly appears and catches us outside, we run
for shelter to get out of the wind and rain. From the vantage point of
heaven, we look like little chicks, running under the protective wings
of a mother hen when they feel threatened. As God's children, we are
never without a place to run when we are threatened by the storms of
life! God's presence and promises are always near! Do you see Him?
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Jesus Every Day is a ministry of Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, Texas.
July 29, 2010
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his
friend.
There ought to be a verse in Proverbs that says, "Getteth thou over
it!" or "Letteth it go!" We are all in need of relationships that make
us sharp, not dull; better, not bitter! Do you have a friend who will
be honest with you at all times and tell you things you don't exactly
want to hear? We all need these iron to iron relationships in our
lives, even if it causes a few sparks from time to time. In a loving
way, resolve to be a better friend today!
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Jesus Every Day is a ministry of Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, Texas.
July 28, 2010
Psalm 103:11
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy
toward them that fear him.
Are you down and discouraged today? Let this verse lift your
spirits! God's mercy, which describes His kindness and His commitment
to treating you better than you deserve, is measureless. It reaches
higher than the heavens! This means that there is not one situation,
not one problem, that is beyond His ability and desire to help you!
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Jesus Every Day is a ministry of Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, Texas.
July 27, 2010
Isaiah 46:4
And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I
carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will
deliver you.
Statistics from the Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life seem to
indicate that with age, passion for daily prayer increases. Forty-two
percent of Gen Xers, those born between 1965-80, said they prayed
daily in the late 1990's. Now, fifty four percent of those same Gen
Xers say they pray every day. Forty seven percent of Boomers, those
born between 1946-64, said they prayed daily in the early 1980's.
Now, sixty two percent of the same Boomers, say they pray every day.
Perhaps the older we get, the more we understand our need for God to
carry us! May His promise to carry you into old age motivate you to
give all you can now and calm your fears regarding tomorrow!
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Jesus Every Day is a ministry of Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, Texas.
July 26, 2010
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Storms are part of our lives. Someone observed that either we are
in the midst of a storm, just coming through a storm, or there is one
looming on the horizon. The question is, "What will you do when it
arrives?" What if we stopped telling God how big our storms are and
instead tell our storms how big our God is? You may be going through
some trial or storm right now. God has not left you. He is present to
lead, guide, and encourage your heart!
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Jesus Every Day is a ministry of Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, Texas.
