Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - Why Are We Here?

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Listen to Pastor Eric's Latest Message Online    Why Are We Here?                                                        Today's Devotional Reading: Prov. 16-18; Rom. 12    CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan. May 31, 2014 By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!   "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples."  (John 15:8) TODAY'S WORD    , while it's true you'll find the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, you won't find it in the Bible. God did not put you here with the express purpose of seeking personal happiness. Now that is not to say He does not want you to be a happy, fulfilled person, because I think the most fulfilled people, the happiest people, are the children of God. But He did not put us here to merely pursue happiness. So why did God put us here? First, we are here to know God and to glorify Him. As the apostle Paul said, "We who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory" (Ephesians 1:12). Glorifying God means that we try to honor Him in whatever we do. And when we succeed in certain endeavors, when we achieve, we must remember that God gave us the strength to do so. It all comes as a gift from God.  Secondly, we are here to bear fruit. Jesus said, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit" (John 15:16). If we are true children of God, then spiritual fruit should be evident in our lives. Now one thing about fruit is that it doesn't grow overnight. It takes time. And sometimes we grow impatient in our lives when we don't see the growth we would like to see. So don't be discouraged. Don't give up. Just stay rooted in Christ, and you will bear fruit, to the glory of His name.   A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY     God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human race, O Lord; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth.   That, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. , my your life be full of His blessings.  Pastor Eric & Rita Sign a Friend up to Receive These Daily Devotionals ************* Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust Check Out Our Mission-Based Hotel in Kalispell Montana Pastor Eric & Rita Bahme - PO Box 301471- Portland Oregon 972794 - Ph 503-296-4900 ext. 426

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Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - Beyond First Gear

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Listen to Pastor Eric's Latest Message Online    Beyond First Gear                                                        Today's Devotional Reading: Prov. 13-15; Rom. 11    CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan. May 30, 2014 By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!   "But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation."  ( Hebrews 6:9) TODAY'S WORD    , when it comes to our salvation, many of us are like someone who drives a Ferrari Testarossa, the ultimate sports car, but never shifts out of first gear: "This thing doesn't seem very fast to me. . . . I can't even get it to go more over nine miles per hour." A lot of believers are living the Christian life in first gear. There are many today who will talk about the problems they have, even as Christians. They say, "Salvation is pretty good, but I don't know. . . . I am a Christian, and I still have a lot of problems." I wonder if they really understand how significant their salvation really is. They need to take advantage of the power that is under the hood, so to speak. God has given us this great gift of salvation. Let's realize the resources that He has placed in our lives and start drawing upon them. Let's start utilizing them and start living out our faith. Then, as we let these truths affect our lives, we will realize that salvation is enough. We don't need anything else. Because you are a Christian, because you have put your faith in Jesus Christ, God has forgiven you of everything you have ever done. He has placed the righteousness of Christ into your spiritual bank account. He has adopted you. You are His child. And you can approach Him at any time. Now, that is a lot to be thankful for!.   A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY     Now unto him that is able to keep me from falling, and to present me faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever, in Christ's name I pray, Amen , my your life be full of His blessings.  Pastor Eric & Rita Sign a Friend up to Receive These Daily Devotionals ************* Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust Check Out Our Mission-Based Hotel in Kalispell Montana Pastor Eric & Rita Bahme - PO Box 301471- Portland Oregon 972794 - Ph 503-296-4900 ext. 426

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