Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything by prayer and petition (definite requests) with thanksgiving continue to make your wants known to God.
Philippians 4:6

I for one need to be reminded not to worry or fret about 'things'. Things have a way of getting in the way of Gods will when we get distracted by them. The answer ... prayer and petition, doing what you know to do, allowing God to be first place and pray some more!

In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Keep justice, do and use righteousness (conformity to the will of God which brings salvation) for My salvation is soon to come and My righteousness (My rightness and justice) to be revealed.
Isaiah 56:1

Gods salvation is available for every person who will receive it. I've heard so many negative things about the word salvation but I believe it is a powerful and loving word that God has given. I believe we must take back word and make it positive. Justice work is about that ... May God be revealed in you.
in Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Do all things without grumbling and faultfinding and complaining [against God] and questioning and doubting [among yourselves].
Philippians 2:14

Many times those who grumble and complain don't want to do anything except that! What are you doing that is part of the solution instead of creating more turmoil or problems? Think about your actions lately ...
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
For as the human body apart from the spirit is lifeless, so faith apart from [its] works of obedience is also dead.
James 2:26

In James 2 we read about some people that made a difference by using actions of their faith. It was not convenient or even safe but they chose to live by faith in action. How about you are you professing your faith with words and actions? Or are you saying you have faith but have not yet moved to action? I encourage you to move into action because we learned that faith without works is dead.

In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward.
Hebrews 10:35

Many times you may have to endure painful struggles. These struggles can build your confidence and carry you through many difficulties! Be steadfast and use Godly endurance so that you may overcome!
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward.
Hebrews 10:35

Many times you may have to endure painful struggles. These struggles can build your confidence and carry you through many difficulties! Be steadfast and use Godly endurance so that you may overcome!
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
... If you will diligently listen to the voice of your God and do what is right in Gods sight, and will listen to and obey Gods commandments and keep all of Gods statues, I ill put none of the diseases upon you which I brought upon the Egyptians, for I am the Sovereign God who heals you.
Exodus 15:26 (amp)

Seeking healing is more than going to the doctor ... you usually do what the doctor tells you to do don't you? Gods healing is like that in some ways because we must do what we can to obey and keep the spiritual commitments of God. Healing is within Gods power and I seek Gods healing in my life you can do the same!
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
O God, You are my God, earnestly will I seek You; my inner self thirsts for You, my flesh longs and is faint for You, in a dray and weary land where no water is.
Psalms 63:1

Are you playing hide and seek with God?
Does your inner self wander and wonder? Then blame God for the struggle ... when you have been hiding from the reality of all of Gods love ... God is always present and will not hide from You and I encourage you not to hide from God.
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
It is God Who confirms and makes us steadfast and establishes us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ and has consecrated and anointed us [enduring us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit].
2 Corinthians 1:21

God confirms the blessed gifts by encouraging us to use them wisely. What are you called to do that you are not doing?
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Remind people to be submissive to [their] magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be prepared and willing to do any upright and honorable work. To slander or abuse or speak evil of no one, to avoid being contentious to be forbearing (yielding,gentle, and conciliatory) , and to show unqualified courtesy toward everyone.
Titus 3:1-2

Being submissive does not mean being a door mat for others. If we are obedient and prepared for the work we are called to do then we will be able to stand firm and be clear with acceptable and healthy boundaries. In all of this we still need to extend courtesy to others.
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
For this very reason, adding your diligence [to the divine promises] employ every effort in exercising your faith to develop virtue (excellence; resolution, Christina energy) an in exercising virtue [develop] knowledge (intelligence) .
2 Peter 1:5

We are told to develop in knowledge and we do that in may ways. We can read, write and discuss issues? I believe we can increase our base of knowledge by developing self-control and being steadfast with our service as well spending time with God in prayer! I am praying for your spiritual development! Amen
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
For God is not unrighteous to forget or overlook your labor and the love which you have shown for Gods name sake in ministering to the needs of the saints. (Gods own concreted people), as you still do.
Hebrews 6:10

Remember the things you do for others are a blessing unto God and God will pour a blessing and favor over your life! Keep on keeping on!
Remember to attend your place of worship this weekend and give God praise for being free to worship!

In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God's many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor]
1 Peter 4:10

Each one of us has been given spiritual talents by God to use to benefit others. What have you done lately with the gifts you have been given? God has some unmerited favor to pour over you and you will be blessed.

As a pastor I know the struggle of trying to empower people to see beyond their own needs to help others, I pray that God would open your eyes to the areas of service where you are needed and have the ability to serve! Amen
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Do not, therefore fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36

I like to say don't give away your power ... you have the ability for greatness! If you can be steadfast and endure through the tough times you will see and experience what has been promised.
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Do not spurn the gift and utterances of the prophets but test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good [to that hold fast.]
1 Thessalonians 5:20-21

Listen always for what is good and put your focus there! Look for the good in others and keep your energy testing and holding fast to the good. There are always things that try to disrupt the good and the positive things in life.
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; For our God [is indeed] a consuming fires.
Hebrews 12:28-29 (amp)

Are our acts of worship and service pleasing to God? If you have missed worship lately there is no time like the present to come home to the heart of God. See you on Sunday ... I hope!
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony.]
Colossians 3:14

Putting on love means that you don't always get your way! We are told to be gentle and forbearing with one another and by doing so we can work out the grievance we may have with self and others. Think the best of others and allow God to enter the situations of struggle.
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Dear Friends:
And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Sovereign God worshipping.
2 Chronicles 20:18

It is amazing that we can worship God in spirit and in truth and when we worship battles are won! What battle do you need to lay down before God in worship? Give God praise and glory today for the battle is not ours but Gods.
In Christ Rev. Terri"

Daily Devotion

"Friends:
The Jews were amazed and asked, how did this man get such learning without having studied? Jesus answered, 'My teaching is not my own. It comes from God who sent me (John 7:15-16, NIV).

God we thank you for revealing yourself to us in Jesus and for speaking your words of truth through your Son. Continue to help us as we seek to understand and obey Jesus' words and honor your will.

In Christ, Vergie

Enjoy the holiday and be safe. Pastor Terri resumes the daily devotion on 7/5."

Daily Devotion

"Friends:

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal (Matt 6:20, New American Standard).

What if you were asked to give up your house, car or money to follow Jesus? Depending upon your response, you can determine what or whom you are serving? Lets remove the barriers that keep us from serving God fully. Nothing should hinder or stand in the way when it comes to following Jesus.

In Christ, Vergie"