September 10

Spiritual Vitamins Day 10

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN E: EXERCISE
“I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.” Acts 24:16 (KJV)

Today’s Thought:
Today our Spiritual Vitamin is: Spiritual Exercise.
We need to put into action what we believe.
For “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT)

Today’s Action:
“…exercise yourself toward godliness”
1 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

Reverence God: Psalm 89:7 NKJV
Respect others: 1 Thess.5:13 (NLT)
Review daily: Isaiah 43:26 (NLT)

What exercise do you need to do to get yourself spiritually healthy?
Perhaps you need to practice forgiveness?
Maybe you need to work on enlarging your heart to hold more love?
Or possibly you need to develop and train your mind to think godly thoughts?

Whatever you need to do, remember God is right there beside you to help you for He wants you to succeed!

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Isaiah 40:31 'Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'

- As we hope and trust in God something miraculous takes place.
- In the process our strength gets renewed.
- When we know His strength in our lives, we can walk, run and soar.
- Let us tap into His strength and life today.

PRAYER: Lord, I consciously and deliberately place my trust and hope in You right now. Cause me to walk, run and soar as I am carried and enabled by Your strength. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert

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I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand

For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13

Don't know about you but I can blindly believe this verse without asking for any proof. I love the concept of our God holding our right hand. Clearly it shows how protective He is of us.

Let us repeat the verse, slightly altered: For you are the Lord, my God, who takes hold of my right hand and says to me not to fear and that you will help me. Amen!

As if to reiterate the statement, in the very next verse He says: Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself will help you,” declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 41:14

To sum it all up: Do not fear about anything. Just as He has promised He will help you! He Himself will help you!! Remember He is holding your right hand... Praise the Lord!

Have a blessed day!

Coffee with Jesus

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Make The Devil’s Job More Difficult by Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Paul writes in Ephesians 4:26-27, “In your anger do not sin, Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, an do not give the Devil a foothold.”

Paul is saying that when we get angry, we are making the Devil’s job of tempting us easier.

There are many things in life we should avoid to keep from “giving the Devil a foothold.”

We should take a moment and think about whether we are setting ourselves up for temptations that we may not be able to control.

Dear Lord, we cannot always avoid temptations, but help us make good decisions that make the Temptor’s task more difficult, not easier. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is for one to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in all the labor in which he labors under the sun all the days which God gives him—for this is his [allotted] part. Also, every man to whom God has given riches and possessions, and the power to enjoy them and to accept his appointed lot and to rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God [to him]. — Ecclesiastes 5:18–19 (AMPC)

Enjoy Your Everyday Life by Joyce Meyer

I want you to notice the words allotted part and appointed lot in the above passage. What King Solomon is basically communicating here is this message: Enjoy your life. Take your appointed lot in life and enjoy it. In other words, embrace the life—the personality, the strengths and weaknesses, the family, the resources, the opportunities, the physical qualities, the abilities, the gifts, and the uniqueness— God has given you.

The only life you can enjoy is your own. That statement may seem so obvious that it's unnecessary but think about it. One of the primary reasons many people do not enjoy their lives is because they are not happy with the lives they have. When I speak to them about enjoying their lives, the first thought they often have is, I would enjoy my life if I had your life, Joyce! Instead of embracing the realities of their lives, these people spend their time thinking, I wish I looked like So-and-So. I wish I had So-and-So's job. I wish I was married. I wish my marriage wasn't so difficult. I wish I had children. I wish my children would grow up. I wish I had a new house. I wish I didn't have such a big house to clean. I wish I had a big ministry…

The truth of the matter is the first step to enjoying our everyday lives is to be grateful for the lives we've been given. We must not allow jealousy to cause us to be absent from our own lives because we want what someone else has. You have to take what you have and decide you are going to do the best you can with it. What are you doing with what you have been given?

Prayer of the Day: Father, help me to trust You and be faithful with the life You have given me and not to compare my life with the lives of others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Bible Verses

1 Peter 5:6 – Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

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"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. " (Romans 12:10)

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Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

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Isaiah 59:1 – Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.

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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

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Psalms 127:1 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

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Titus 2:2 “Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.”

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Prayers

Lord, pour your love into my heart, that I may love you above all things, and my neighbors as myself. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Trusting

Father, my trust is in You; I believe, Lord, I believe. Lord God, You will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Lord, You are not slack concerning Your promise, as some men count slackness; but You are longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. My trust is in You; You have never failed one word of Your good promises. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Scripture Reading Isaiah 50:7 2 Peter 3:9 1 Kings 8:56

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"To answer your question, 'How can I get to know You better?' -- the same way one gets to know a friend or family member, by spending time together, one on one. If you will read My Book, in the Old Testament, you will learn of Me as Creator, and Sovereign God, 'I AM.' I brought into existence ALL that I have for you to enjoy and use creatively. ... I set forth rules and discipline for man's greatest good. I inspired the writers of the Bible to present both My shepherding love and My severe mercy. ... In the New Testament, I sent My only beloved Son to be the last 'sacrificial Lamb' for the lost sinners of all future generations to find their way back into My fold. It is open to all who choose to accept My Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior. I have promised forgiveness and eternal life to those who accept Him as the Way, the Life, and the Truth." ... Thank You, Lord, for Your answer to my question. Help me not forget to seek fellowship with You each day, that I may know Your will for my life and be obedient to Your leading.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father, may I live that my spirit may never feel lost from thee; and when I am in great need of thee, even unto death, may I know that thou art very near. Amen.

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God our Father, the Bible reminds us that your love for each of us is great and that you are faithful for ever, never letting us down. Inspire us to value friendship and loyalty, and grow in faithfulness to those who love and trust us. Amen.

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Attention to Teaching

Hebrews 2:1-4

Dear Father,

Help me to pay close attention to all of your teaching, lest I drift away from it. How shall I escape if I neglect so great a salvation?

Thank you for your message of hope. Thank you for the teaching of repentance and the kingdom that was proclaimed by the Lord himself and then passed on by his emissaries to the world, and then to my generation, then to me.

Thank you for the signs, wonders, miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit by which you bore witness to the truth of this message.

Father, let me live in the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus, that wonderful Good News that you love us and want to make of us your pure and holy children.

For this, Father, all praise, honor, glory and dominion belong to you.

In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105, NIV

Lord our God, we stand before your presence. Look in mercy upon us poor, weak children of men, who do not know where to turn unless you help us with your mighty hand. We trust in you. You will help us, you will always be with us, and even in hard times you will accomplish your will for what is good. Bless us today as we gather to hear your Word. May your Word always be our strength and joy. Your Word gives victory in us and in the whole world so that your will may be done on earth as in heaven. Amen.

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Dear Father, thank you for all you have done for me. Please help me to be appreciative for what I have and what you have given me, for that is what matters.

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“A Prayer For Rope Holders”

Father, we are so grateful for the rope holders who’ve helped pull us out of despairing situations. Those who have given us an uplifting message, interceded in prayer on our behalf, given of their time and expertise to help us in our dilemma. We too want to be a rope holder and offer a word of encouragement, be a listening ear, and extend tender compassion and mercy to one in need. Help us to be Your hand extended to those in need we pray. Amen.