Reasons to Rejoice!

Happy Thursday!

Morning Devotion: God's Word Stands Forever

Good morning and praise God for another day in the land of the living! Everything including our earthly lives are like the grass and flower of the field. Trust and hope in the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, whose Word stands forever.

A Prayer from the Psalms

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Sing to the Lord, all the earth...

Blessings That Cannot Be Reversed

In the scriptures, Balak, king of Moab sent for Balaam, son of Beor to pronounce a curse upon Israel (who had camped in the plains of Moab) because he saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites, and Moab became exceedingly afraid of the children of Israel because they were many.

So Balak sent messengers to Balaam to come at once and curse the people. However, when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go as at other times, to seek to use sorcery. As he set his face toward the wilderness and saw Israel encamped according to their tribes, the Spirit of God came upon Balaam and he bountifully blessed the children of Israel.

Reflection:

Ye blessed of the LORD, rejoice! If God be for you, who can be against you? What He has blessed, no man can curse. Praise His Holy name!

Make Life a Garden of Prayer

What a Loving God!

 

The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, 

slow to anger and great in mercy. 

The LORD is good to all, 

and His tender mercies are over all His works. 

{Psalm 145:8 & 9)

Kingdom Faith—It's Glorious

Luke 17:5 & 6
When the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith," the Lord said to them, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, "Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you."

In Matthew 17:20, Jesus mentioned the disciples' unbelief as the principal reason they could not cure the afflicted child, and there was also a need for prayer and fasting. He said to them, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to here,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."
 
In Matthew 14:28-31, Peter believed the word of Jesus to come to Him on water; He stepped out of the boat and did walk on water. He was doing fine until his focus became the wind around him. "And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

John 11:40 Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus, said to Martha, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?"

The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed — Mark 4:30 & 31
Jesus uttered a parable "To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out large branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under its shade."

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."

Reflection
The power of God is not manifested based on an abundance of faith, for even the smallest measure of faith can move a mountain.  In the Matthew 17 narrative, the disciples were trying to bring about a miracle, but their "doing" was not from a place of deep-rooted faith in the living God. Jesus has given power to His people, but faith is the key.

A Prayer
Lord God, help us to truly believe, so that we may experience your power in our daily lives and make an impact in the world in which we live. Remove the weeds of doubts in our minds and anoint us Lord for your service. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

A Walk In The Garden Devotions

Beside Still Waters

From Psalm 23:

Happy Friday! Enjoy the sweet calm of God's presence.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Behold the Wonders of God in Creation

Fruitful Life

Good morning,

Praise the Lord God who is the true vine and the vinedresser. We cannot bear fruit of our own, unless we abide in Him.

Devotional Readings:

Bible Verses About Being Fruitful

Christian Journey: Pruning

A Bowl of Fresh Fruit

Fruit of the Spirit in a Yielded Vessel

The Name of the Lord is All Powerful!

Monday Greetings, Encouragement for Life's Journey

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Everlasting Joy and Peace, Rejoice!

The Future Glory of Zion

The Lord be glorified in Zion, whom He calls the branch of His planting, the work of His hand.

From the Beatitudes

Happy Father's Day!

Dads, we thank God for you and honor you, this day and always. Thank you for taking the time to nurture, to teach and guide your children with the skillfulness of God's hand. For understanding and being obedient to your duty to raise your sons and daughters to be respectable men and women in the world. Moreover, for instructing them in the ways of God and loving them with unconditional, sacrificial love. You are truly a gift from God in the home and in the church. May the Lord bless you continually.

Choose from a selection of  Father's Day eCards at A Walk In The Garden Greetings.

Healing for Mind, Body, Soul & Spirit

"A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones."

- Proverbs 17:22

The Lord is Good, Give Thanks, Rejoice!

A new day has dawned; another reason to give thanks, be glad and rejoice!

"Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with rejoicing." (Psalm 107:21 & 22)

Life Lessons: Thank God for the Tests & Trials

"When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold." (Job 23:9 & 10)

Read a Prayer for Life's Journey