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Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord!
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No, That’s Not The True Meaning of Christmas (Reposted from a friend of mines post – Christian Grandfather Magazine)
by John MacArthur The fact that people think of Christmas trees, decorations, and Christmas movies as religious symbols proves Christians have not …
No, That’s Not The True Meaning of Christmas
Israel, by sowing tears of repentance over sin, the nation reaped the harvest of a joyful return to the land of Israel. Lord, May we sow our own tears of repentance as a country, and as a church , that we may also reap the joy, of your forgiveness, and your lovingkindness. You are the God who, rejoices in our coming before you with a humble heart. (See link below for link, My Chain are Gone by Chris Tomlin)
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Oh Lord, help us to remember that we are not to take on the job of the Holy Spirit. Our job is to speak the word in Love, to all. We are not to try and convict, but to explain your truth that has changed us. Our role is spiritual, not political. Government cannot save us, but Jesus can.
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Transformed = Metamorphosis (This is a Process in our daily life. One day we will be completely transformed). See notes & video below!
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transformed. The Gr. word, from which the Eng. word “metamorphosis” comes, connotes a change in outward appearance. Matthew uses the same word to describe the Transfiguration (Mt 17:2). Just as Christ briefly and in a limited way displayed outwardly His inner, divine nature and glory at the Transfiguration, Christians should outwardly manifest their inner, redeemed natures, not once, however, but daily (cf. 2Co 3:18; Eph 5:18). renewing of your mind. That kind of transformation can occur only as the Holy Spirit changes our thinking through consistent study and meditation of Scripture (Ps 119:11; cf. Col 1:28; 3:10, 16; Php 4:8). The renewed mind is one saturated with and controlled by the Word of God
A Note from the Apostle Paul on Prayer. A Spiritual Battle indeed.
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This verse introduces the general character of a believer’s prayer life: 1) “all prayer and petition” focuses on the variety; 2) “at all times” focuses on the frequency (cf. Ro 12:12; Php 4:6; 1Th 5:17); 3) “in the Spirit” focuses on submission, as we line up with the will of God (cf. Ro 8:26, 27); 4) “be on the alert” focuses on the manner (cf. Mt 26:41; Mk 13:33); 5) “all perseverance” focuses on the persistence (cf. Lk 11:9; 18:7, 8); and 6) “all the saints” focuses on the objects (cf. 1Sa 12:23).
A Christmas Discussion from my Community Group A few years back.
For those that couldn’t make it, we had a brief time of singing some Christmas Carols and then talking through Luke 1:26-55. What a beautiful story of God’s messenger (Gabriel) telling Mary of not only her part she would play, but more importantly the coming birth of the one who would change the world. What an amazing story of faith on Mary’s part, and Love on God’s part coming together.
I didn’t have time to throw out some of these things to think about so I thought I would throw out a few practical thoughts to ponder as you think about this passage.
In the sixth month – God’s clock was already ticking when the angel came to Mary. Just because God announces something to me doesn’t mean it began with me.
Pledged to be married – We have our plans. God has his. What do you do when the two come into contact with each other? This is a practical question for today, just as much as it was for Mary 2000 years ago.
Mary was greatly troubled at his word – Mary isn’t the only person who ever found herself troubled by God’s message.
You will be with child – Sometimes we enlist in the purposes of God, sometimes we are drafted. Does God, have the right to draft us into his service?
How will this be? – There is a world of difference between asking God “How” and asking him “Why” Do you know the difference?
For nothing is impossible with God – You heard him
I am the Lord’s servant – Even though Mary was drafted, she responds with a willing heart. The secret of a willing heart flows from our identity as servants of God.
A Prayer of gratitude, to our Loving Father.
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Father, we come before you in humility. You are Holy & Righteous & Perfect & Just & Know & See all things. Before you, we bow, because our heart are grateful for your gift of your son, Jesus. He has made all things right, that we might stand before you as clean and whole, in spite of our sinfulness. We are eternally grateful, and bless your name, today, and everyday. Amen
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Living Waters 