Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way."
(Exodus 13:21)

Reflection:

Have you ever watched the movie "The Ten Commandments"? Even
better have you ever read the Biblical account of the Exodus. One of the most
graphic images is the children of Israel being led through the barren wilderness
by a cloud. With this cloud before them these children of God never loose their
way. God has given us all a cloud in our lives, this cloud is the Holy Spirit. As
the cloud of Moses, the Holy Spirit is a gift from God to His trusting children.
It is there to guide us through life. As the cloud remained with the Israelites
in the wilderness, so the Holy Spirit remains with us forever. Think of it! With
the power of the Holy Spirit God Himself dwells within our hearts. When we are
led by the Spirit, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, and self-
control (Galatians 5:16,22-23). We will be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ
as we travel through the wilderness of this world.

Prayer

Jesus thank you for the Holy Spirit from above with all you power. Come cover
me with your love, knowing that your love will kindle mine. THANK YOU GOD
FOR BEING GOD

Scripture:

"While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world." (John 9:5)

Reflection:

Boy can I identify with this verse. When I was a kid, I had a terrible
fear of the dark. When I was in darkness I saw and heard things
that weren't there. I had a very difficult time with all of this growing
up. Darkness began to fill my night and days. Darkness became an
overwhelming fear of mine and a real worry for my parents. There was
fear around every corner. This became such a problem there was
absolutely no light in my life. Then I opened my heart to Jesus Christ,
Jesus gave me light. Christ became the light of my world. No more
fear, no more seeing or hearing things that weren't there. Christ is there
now giving me light, showing me the way. Christ is in your world
why don't you let Him light your way.

Prayer:

Thank you Lord, because of you I know no fear, for now I have eternal
life. You have set me free. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!

Scripture:

"For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of
God at work, saving everyone who believes-- Jews first and also Gentiles."
(Romans 1:16) NLT

Reflection:

Well I don't know about you but I'm sure not ashamed of the Good News of
Jesus Christ. What a Gospel, a Gospel of faith and love, there is nothing there
to be ashamed of. What is key to me is that the Good News is the power of
God at work. What is really great is that, that power is at work in me right now!
I really feel that power at work in my very soul, saving me from a life of sin, and
ultimately death and giving me eternal life. That's right I'm going to live forever
because I am saved by the power of Jesus Christ. And you can be saved too,
all you have to do is believe, and that power can be yours, right now! Believe Christ
died on the cross for your sins, was ressurrected so you can live forever. He could
do this because Jesus Christ was God's own Son, Christ had this power and
through the Holy Spirit He gives it to you. Do you believe this? It is my very
prayer that you do, because you will share with me and other brothers and sisters,
a power that is unmatched in all of the universe. A power given to us by Jesus
Christ. ACCEPT THAT POWER, ENJOY THAT POWER, LIVE IN THAT POWER!!!

Prayer:

Lord thank You for Your power. The power of Jesus Christ, the power of the
Holy Spirit. I love You, accept You, come into my heart Lord Jesus, come
into my life today. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD