“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.”1 Peter 5:8
Not only is this the day Halloween is celebrated but it is also my birthday. I am not a huge fan of Halloween even though yeah I get it children love dressing up and getting candy but it is the demonic dark aspect of this day I hate to pay tribute to.What a religious nut are you? No I love Jesus and I hate seeing evil paraded as fun and yes there are those that say “for crying out loud Becky get a grip it is all for fun” and I am reminded of how the power of darkness has gripped our world trying to call dark light and light dark.
Black magic, fortune tellers, ouija boards, witches, and little red devil outfits to make toddlers look cute. The Holy Spirit has to bring conviction upon your heart before you decide enough is enough. Each and every day wake up praising God for teaching you truth through the word and get up and be a light for the kingdom.
PRAYER: Father thank you for each day you have given us and even in the midst of Halloween activities let me not be holier than thou but instead pray for conviction to come upon others. Keep our children safe as they trick or treat. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Represent Christ
“So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation, then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”Philippians 2:15
I was thinking of how important a parents’ job is to teach little children about Jesus but also about taking care of things and picking up after yourself. On a recent visit to an elevated ‘lounge’ at my local grocery store many people had left litter behind or dirty tables. It reminded me of a sign that used to be hanging in the break room American Red Cross I think at Wright Patterson AFB which said “your mother doesn’t work here please clean up after yourself.”
Especially when those with you know you are a Christ follower how much more important to set an example. You can even pick up stuff others left behind kind of what adopt a highway does even though you didn’t throw litter out you serve your community by helping tidy up the roadside.
Wherever you go don’t be a secret service Christian but shine the love and light of Jesus’. Don’t do things to get noticed but to be an example for Christ.
PRAYER: Father God thank you for this Earth and my home. Help me be a good caretaker or what you entrust me with. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Stop Arguing
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.Proverbs 12:16 ESV Bible Gateway
Let God fight your battles. Arguments cause so much trouble and are right from the pit of Hell. Having little arguments about stuff that doesn’t even matter uses so much mental energy.
Let things go. Don’t try to prove your point. Rise above the fight or argument. Get it stopped now before it escalates into something worse.
Would you rather live in peace or turmoil? Obviously the answer should be peace. Then seek to end arguments. Now go have a good day.
PRAYER: Lord God help me stay calm in my spirit and avoid getting into foolish conflicts. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Many
“For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.” Matthew 24:5
The Bible speaks of many people who will come and say they are Jesus and many will be deceived. In the last days many false prophets will arise. That is why it is crucial to know scripture and be planted in a good Bible preaching church.
Don’t follow after a man anyway because only Christ is to be followed no one else. Many will misuse scripture to sway people so be on your guard.
In Matthew 24 it says many will be offended and betray and hate one another. This is why you need to know the truth. Even today there is so much deception so be on your knees in prayer and ask yourself “what would Jesus do”.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus you are good and your mercies endure forever. Show me the way and help me walk in it. Guard my heart from the lies of Satan. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
It’s In The Bible
“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other.”Matthew 24:9-10 NIV Bible Gateway
First of all before starting let me say it is the Holy Spirit not a person that brings conviction needed to change hearts and lives. Satan is the great deceiver and has blinded the minds of many some of who once called themselves believers.
Don’t get into arguments about the Bible and truth but simply pray for friends and family you know who have maybe taken Satan’s bait and are messed up about truth. It can happen if a person doesn’t stay grounded in God’s word they can easily slip and get caught in the enemies trap and their intellectual minds will laugh at truth.
The Bible is not old fashioned or old school that would be a lie the enemy plants in minds. This country of America was founded upon truth and many have tried to skew that truth. Run your race to win keep speaking the truth in love and pray that those who are caught up in a lie of culture and are ho hum about things of the Lord be set free. Let the Holy Spirit work, you pray.
PRAYER: Lord God thanks for believers who speak the truth and especially believers who lead churches to know truth. May God protect all those who speak His Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Is There Room In Your Heart For God?
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” – Mark 1:35
Each day you are given 24 hours done of which are sleeping but in that 24 hours do you make time for God in prayer or a daily quiet time?
Often times you have to be intentional about making sure quiet time to talk to God happens. You can just talk normal no need for thee or thou or anything fancy.
So my friend do you have room in your heart each day for God? Maybe less social media scrolling and download a Bible app. Don’t be legalistic about it but make it important enough to schedule daily and give Him your concerns.
PRAYER: Father you are most high and mighty and thank you for hearing my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Is There Something You Need To Totally Give To God?
Often times if you are trying to be in control of outcomes of things it can cause you much anguish. Stop wearing yourself out mulling over things.
What has you concerned? World situation? Election? Your job?Comparing yourself to another? Fear of death? A family issue? You really truly have to take today’s verse to heart. Try to relax. Anxiety can lead to health issues.
Try this. Get up and read some of the Psalms. Talk to God in prayer. Turn off TV and stay off social media. Go for a walk. Have a blessed day.
PRAYER: Lord help me stay focused on ‘above’. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Give It To God And Keep Giving
“Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning.”Mark 13:35
Each day is a gift from God to get up and be breathing and be able to help others around you. Do you suppose people in communist dominated countries feel that way?
Whatever has you ‘singing the blues’ today get on your knees and pray for God to get you out of your slump. Only Satan wants you in an unproductive negative slump.
Every day we are closer to the Lord’s return. Pray for people you might know who are far away from God or even those who make a mockery of Heaven and Hell. Tell the devil to get his hands off God’s property and then name those loved ones you are praying for. You have a reason every day to rejoice.
PRAYER: My heart aches for believers who have taken Satan’s bait and are following false gods. Every day I say thanks for helping me to run my race to win. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Hell Was Full So I Came Back
This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.Matthew 39:49-50 NIV Bible Gateway
Today’s title is a bumper sticker I saw on a car in Boise, Idaho. Obviously the person in the car thought it was cute but it broke my heart for the person driving as first off I assumed they thought Heaven was a joke and secondly what kind of a life this person must have to have to tell that to everyone who passes them on the highway.
Heaven and Hell are both very real places and you should not want anyone to go there not even those in the world who mock believers. The god of this age Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers so they can’t know the truth and even some who once were on fire got off the path but many prayers going up for prodigals to return to their first love.
So where is your heart today? Don’t let the dark spirit of Halloween invade your heart but stand strong and firm and keep praying for the lost.
PRAYER: Lord I lift up to you those who mock your name. I pray for Christians to cross the paths of unbelievers to share your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Don’t Make Your Mind A Trash Dump
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.Philippians 4:8
Satan truly is in the business of destroying peace, families, relationships, and governments. One of his biggest tools in his arsenal is wrong thinking and hate and just plain being an ugly soul.
How can you have the joy of the Lord if you wake up each morning and fill your mind with anger towards different people groups? Instead of turning on the news or diving headfirst into social media try some praise and worship music. Say “hey Siri play Highlands Worship”.
Count your blessings today. Focus on good. Give people in your life who you can’t reach over to the Lord. Continue to pray and don’t lose heart.
PRAYER: Lord God I choose joy over ugliness and help me shine your light into hurting people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
