Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: The Sovereign God knows those who are Gods. and everyone who confesses the Name of God must turn away from wickedness.
2 Timothy 2:19

We may be able to fool some people but we will not and do not fool God! Turn away from the things that separate you from God! Do it now please don't wait!

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Whatever is true,
Whatever is noble,
Whatever is right and of good report,
Whatever is pure,
Whatever is lovely,
Whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy ...
Think on and about such things.
Philippians 4:8

It is so easy to focus on all the other things that seek to take our attention off of the good things God has in store for us! We must think on the good things and put our energy and focus there!
Be blessed In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
-I will lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Sovereign God, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2

Lift your eyes beyond the problem and you will see the light of Christ. Look for the good, look for ways to serve others who are less fortunate than you are! Help comes in unlikely places!

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, be strong, do not fear; Your God will come ...
Isaiah 35:3-4a

We may worry sometimes about this or that but we need not worry about God. God will come to your side and help you in your time of need.

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Let love and faithfulness never leave you bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 3:3

God calls us to be faithful and to love; if we could just get these two thing as permanent fixture's in our hearts ... wow miracles would happen!
So today I encourage you to:
Check your love and faithfulness levels and if they are not where you / God thinks they need to be and if not then take action to correct it.

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward Gods Name in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
Hebrews 6:10

Sometimes it is not easy to minister to people. But this is exactly what God has called us to do and we do it by sharing our love of God. We have been and will be blessed as we continue even if there are difficulties. God will bless you! Let the praise continue!

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Now to God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Gods power that is at work within us, to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21

The glory of God can work in us and through us in awesome ways! God can do more than we can think or imagine ... wow ...
Are you fulfilling God imagination for your life?

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
... Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Sovereign God will bring you today ...
Exodus 14:13b

I know it is difficult sometimes to stand firm and keep on standing when all you want to do is give up! Be encouraged and don't let fear rob you from the joy and blessings God has in store for you.

In Christ Rev. Terri

Devotion

Dear Friends:
I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Christ who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency. ]
Philippians 4:13 (amp)

Amazing we will have all the strength we need to make it through! Keep pressing on ...
In Christ Rev. Terri

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Dear Friends:
May God grant you out of the rich treasury of Gods glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner being by the [Holy] Spirit [indwelling your innermost being and personality].
Ephesians 2:16 (amp)

This is a great prayer and blessing and I pray that we would allow the Spirit of God to permeate our lives from the inside out!

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Therefore let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God.
Hebrews 6:1

I believe we are to grow and develop in our faith. It doesn't mean the foundational things stop happening! However, we must build a solid foundation to grow into the people God is calling us to be. Sadly, some times people just want to live on spiritual milk and not grow or develop any further! God has so much more for us than that and I want to encourage you to seek the deeper places with God.
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for God who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:24-25

We hold on to hope by joining together in worship! SO many times people fall away and wonder why their life is in turmoil ... Come back ... come back to worship with God and with others in fellowship! You will not only be blessed but you will be a blessing to others.
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
So I ask you not to lose heart [not to faint or become despondent through fear] at what I am suffering in your behalf, [Rather glory in it] for it is an honor to you.
Ephesians 2:13

Struggling with life issues is not easy. However I've learned that you can work through issues once and for all so that they don't take over your life! I encourage you to wrestle and struggle and remember you have an advocate that will help you!
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the Sovereign God is coming ... it is close at hand.
Joel 2:1

Worship service is just a few days away but that doesn't mean we can't worship right where we are at! Blow your trumpet for God!
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Beloved do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, you are blessed for the Spirit of glory and of God rest on you.
1 Peter 4:12-13

I don't know about you but I need to be reminded that it is in the struggle that Gods glory will shine and empower me. I pray for the Spirit of glory and God to rest upon you.
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
You were called to be free, but do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather serve one another in love.
Galatians 5:13

As we learn and grow in our understanding we hopefully realize that it is as we submit to God that we become free. Turning our life over to God is the most powerful thing we can do!
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23

I pray for those of you looking for work! I believe God will honor your hard work of looking for employment. Keep the faith and keep looking God will open the doors of opportunity unto you.
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed for I am your God I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

I believe God is calling us to look and live beyond the headlines of each day. There will always be something to be dismayed about. We must be encouraged then to acknowledge God in all things and remember that we will be upheld in every thing we face.
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all humanity. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.
Titus 2:11-12

There is a blessed hope of eternity but in the mean time we must live in today! As you make decisions and go through your day be reminded that you are an example of a servant of God. The question is what kind of example?

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
I you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing right. James 2:8

Do something for your neighbor today that you would want done for yourself. Have a wonderful time!
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a person sows, that shall they also reap.
Galatians 5:7

Deception is something that can destroy even the best intentions of people. I pray that God would touch your life so that you can put positive into action by giving of your time, talents and your tithe.
Gods blessings be upon you!
In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotion

Dear Friends:
But just as you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
2 Corinthians 8:7

Last night at our Wednesday night Bible study we spoke about generosity! What a great reminder the study was for me! You can't out give God but it doesn't hurt to try! By doing so you will be blessed.

In Christ Rev. Terri

Daily Devotional

Dear Friends:
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12:14-15

It is not always easy to bless those who persecute you! It may not be easy to feel the sorrow of others or to be happy for someone who is getting a blessing you wanted. The depth of our spiritual maturity is developed in situations where we must act with compassion, hope and faith. How are you doing?

In Christ Rev. Terri