Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita -Don't Stop Short


Don't Stop Short

 

Today's Devotional Reading: Zech. 13-14; Ps. 147; Lk. 15

 

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October 2, 2012

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!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE   
"And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation]"
(2 Corinthians 9:8, AMP)

TODAY'S WORD   
, too often, it's easy for people to get satisfied in life and think, "Well, I'm blessed. I've got a roof over my head. I've got money to pay my bills." And that's good. But that's not God's best. God is a God of abundance. He wants you to not only have enough for your own needs, but He wants you to have so much left over that you can be a blessing to somebody else. We need to go beyond thinking, "I'm blessed because I've got food on the table." Let's be grateful for what we have, but we can't stop there. We need to stretch our faith for others as well. When you have enough to meet the needs of others, that's when you're walking in the fullness of His blessing.

Today I encourage you to ask God to show you ways that you can be a blessing to someone else. Put actions behind your faith even if you start with something small. Don't stop short of the fullness of His blessing. Reach out and help others and watch God increase you in every area of your life!

 

A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY   

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your hand of blessing on my life. I desire to be used by You to help the people around me. Teach me to be sensitive to You, Holy Spirit, as I yield every area of my life to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

, we really do love you and we believe in you!

Pastor Eric & Rita

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - The Fullness of the Blessing


The Fullness of the Blessing

 

Today's Devotional Reading: Zech. 10-12; Ps. 126; Lk. 14

 

CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan.

October 1, 2012

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!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE   
"I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ"
(Romans 15:29, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD   
, as believers in Jesus, we have what the Scripture calls "the blessing." It's God's empowerment, His divine enablement to accomplish the dreams He's given us. The blessing is simply God's favor on your life. It's when He's breathing in your direction. When you walk in the blessing, you make good decisions. You see supernatural opportunities. The right people come across your path. You realize it's not your own strength or ability; it's the blessing of God on your life.

We've all experienced a measure of this blessing. We've seen a measure of God's favor. But I believe there is a level of blessing that God wants to release in your life like nothing you've ever seen before. He wants you to experience the fullness of His blessing. That word "fullness" means "to the highest degree and the greatest measure."

 

Today, I encourage you to open up your heart and mind up to receive the fullness, the highest and greatest measure, of His favor and blessing. Don't settle where you are. Instead, look for ways to yield yourself more to Him and allow Him to work in your life to a greater degree. Through faith and patience, you will inherit His promises and enjoy the abundant life He has prepared for you!


 

A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY   

Father God, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness. Thank You for increasing in me as I yield myself to You. Help me to be more like You, full of Your love and goodness as I receive Your favor and blessing upon my life today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

, we really do love you and we believe in you!

Pastor Eric & Rita

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