Trust In Him

July 18, 2013

Scriptural Ground

 

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12 NIV).

 

Prayer of Approach

 

Almighty God, Source of strength for living and hope for the future, let me be empowered by your grace to fulfill your will and expectations of me as I turn to you in this moment. It is you who drew me to yourself. It is you who gave me a place in your household of faith, surrounding me with those who have learned your ways and discovered your purposes for their lives. You placed your Word of truth in my mind and nourished my soul with the knowledge of your goodness. You strengthened me in spirit as you brought me into your presence and caused me to worship at the foot of your glorious throne. Continue to pour into my life the fullness of your eternal life that my relationship with you may grow and prosper. Remove from before me what seeks to oppose your will that I may be able to accomplish all that you have purposed for my life.

Through Jesus Christ who is Lord, receive this prayer.

Amen.

 

A Moment With God

 

For the Christian believer it is important to be able to look back and remember how the journey to the present situation got started. We were not alone. Different witnesses to the reality of Christ’s saving power influenced our understanding. We encountered His presence for ourselves and could not escape His call to us to belong to Him. We discovered that He could communicate with us in meaningful ways and we were assured of His guidance. The objections to advancement in our relationship with Him only serve to remind us of how important it is to keep that relationship alive and growing from day to day. He will watch over us and guard our lives as we continue to trust in Him. The present obstacle must be met with the knowledge that His Word is true. It is upon His Word that we must fix our minds as we seek the way forward. It shall surely guide us rightly in the midst of the changing scenes of life.

 

Posted by The Rev. Albert Bailey. Posted In : Receiving The Word 

 

Complete Your Task

December 30, 2012

Scriptural Ground

 

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:3 NIV).

 

Prayer of Approach

 

Eternal God, you know the times when I am tempted to give up. You are aware of those occasions in my life when your presence seemed far away from me. You know when I have been plagued with thoughts that could not have come from you, thoughts that wanted to pull me away from your will for my life. Grant me grace to fix my att...


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Posted by The Rev. Albert Bailey. Posted In : Receiving The Word 

 

Position Yourself Properly

November 8, 2012

Scriptural Ground

 

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners —of whom I am the worst (1 Timothy 1:15 NIV).

 

Prayer of Approach

 

O God of salvation and of grace, your interest in human lives continues in every generation from day to day. You are always seeking out that which was lost. Draw near this day once again to examine the condition of the life that I am living in this world. You know that I want to be cleansed...


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Posted by The Rev. Albert Bailey. Posted In : Receiving The Word 

 
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About the Lord


The Bible teaches that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23 NIV). It is also written that "the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23 NIV). Do you know that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16 NIV)? It is also written: "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." (1 Peter 2:24 NIV). Jesus said: "I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in" (Revelation 3:20 NIV). Dear friend, what is happening in your life? Are you experiencing the effects of sin, the evidence of death? Jesus died on the cross, bearing your sins so that you would not perish in death. Do hear His invitation to open your being and your life to Him that you may not continue to perish. Say this prayer that you may receive God's gift of eternal life right now: Lord Jesus, there is the presence of sin and the evidence of death in my life. Thank you for bearing my sins on the Cross. I need the gift of eternal life. In your Name, Lord Jesus, I do now open every door of my being and of my life to you. Come in and let me experience all that eternal life is meant to be for me. Thank you for hearing my prayer. Amen.
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