Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"And he said, Lord I believe" (John 9: 3i8)

Reflection:

This was the response the blind man gave after
being healed by Jesus. Wow! What a response
to an unbelievable miracle, "I believe". You
know there is a very important question surrounding
that declaration. Do You Believe? I wonder what
your response is. I believe because of the life
changing miracles that take place in my life. My
whole life completely changed when I accepted
Christ into my life. When I opened the door to
my heart to Jesus, my life became a miracle.
One of the biggest changes was I went from a
person who really didn't care, to a very caring
person. To me this is a miracle. I learned that
I could love my enemies, my friends, my family,
and even strangers, people who I never met but
felt a deep compassion. I became a caring
person, who was suddenly and dramatically
aware of the world around him. I now wanted
to contribute to the betterment of that world. This
is one of the reason's I believe. How about you!

Prayer:

Thank you God that I believe. Thank you for
the miracle of compassion. Most of all Lord
Thank you for your greatest gift, Love. THANK
YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD.

Scripture:

The Lord will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too.
Isaiah 58:11 NLT

Reflection:

When I was a kid, I was a dreamer. I used to love to dream about all the
possibilities ahead of me in my life. I was always dreaming, and
wondering what was going to happen. Of course they were dreams,
they really never happened. But I still catch myself wondering what's
in store for me a year from now. I have discovered something
very important to me. Jesus leads me one day at a time, like they
say in AA, one step at a time. There is really no need to worry
about coming events in my life. I'm still a dreamer, but it's nice
to know God is there guiding me. I believe I often know the the way
Jesus is leading, but I still humbly count on His guidance.
God is their for you too, let Him guide you in your life. All you
need to do is have faith, believe in Jesus, let Him guide your
life.

Prayer:

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more.
(William Williams) THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD

Scripture:

"You rescue those who are humble, but you humiliate
the proud. Psalm 18:27 NLT

The high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, the Holy One,
says this: "I live in that high and holy place with those
whose spirits are contrite and humble. I refresh the humble
and give new courage to those with repentant hearts."
Isaiah 57:15 NLT

Reflection:

I really can't begin to tell you how many sermons I have
heard on the subject of Pride and Humility. I've given a few
myself. We are constantly reminded that the original sin was
the sin of pride. Adam and Eve were so full of pride they elevated
themselves above God. Boy did they Blow It. Then we are told
to be humble, a kind of self effacing humility. To elevate yourself
above God is wrong, but to destroy one's self-worth is certainly
not acceptable because it cheapens the high worth God placed
upon us when He created us in His own image. Contrary to
what Martin Luther stated we are not worms. We are people
that God loved so much He gave His Son to die for our sins.
You see we have great value in God's eyes. My goal is to
see myself as God sees me.

Prayer:

Oh Lord thank you for creating me in your own image.
Make humble to the fact that you are my creator, and
that Your love is my biggest desire. THANK YOU GOD
FOR BEING GOD