Your Daily Crossroad
07
May '20
Love Not Guilt
07
May '20
For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (Romans 6:20)
Often the world looks on Christians and doesn’t understand why we would feel guilty or uncomfortable with our sin.
Unsaved people may fear that Christianity is about shame, fear or rules… and want no part of it.
Before salvation we were largely guilt-free, conviction-free and highly comfortable living for ourselves, by our own values.
Before salvation… SELF was paramount!
Let’s show the world there’s so much more to a life in Christ than sin.
Let’s show the world there is partnership with God as He gives us love, guidance, mercy, favor, open doors and healing.
We should demonstrate a life with Christ that provokes the world to want him. (Romans 11:14)
Let us demonstrate to the world that we are Christians, not out of guilt, but out of love!
When I read this devotion it blessed me. I was reminded that through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present is given meaning and our future is secured. Salvation is by far the best gift we can ever receive. Show others today that you walk and serve God in love not guilt.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
05
May '20
Wait On The Lord
05
May '20
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. (Psalm 27:14)
Dr. Seuss has a book called, Oh, the Places You’ll Go.
In it, there’s a part that reads,
“You can get so confused, that you’ll start in to race down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace and grind on for miles cross weirded wild space, headed I fear, toward a most useless place. The Waiting Place… for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or waiting around for a yes or no, or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting.”
It goes on to say, that eventually you will escape the waiting.
No one likes to wait.
We want faster internet speeds.
We don’t want to wait in long lines.
We don’t want to wait for our dinner to arrive.
We want what we want, and we want it yesterday.
But, God tells us that we are to be strong and wait for the Lord!
We are to take heart and be confident.
In our patience, we will see the goodness of the Lord.
Isn’t that just the opposite of what our nature wants to do?
Are you waiting on something from God? You can trust Him that His timing is perfect and His ways are good!
What might He be wanting to teach you today during this time He has you set apart?
When I read this devotion I felt their were many who could relate to this right now. There are so many unknowns and so much waiting. Trust in God’s timing. It’s better to wait a while and have things fall into place than to rush and have things fall apart. Remember, stress will make you believe everything has to happen right now, Faith reassures you that everything will happen in God’s timing.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
30
Apr '20
Call Unto Him
30
Apr '20
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Jeremiah 33:3)
I think one of the sweetest sounds is the voice of a loved one.
Hearing your child say, “Mama, or Daddy” is a life-changing moment.
Getting a call from someone special can make your whole day!
But it isn’t just the call. It’s the person, the voice behind the call.
Did you know that God loves you so much that He desires to hear from you?
His Word says to call out to Him and He will answer – He will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
How exciting and awesome is that!?
It’s like being a child and opening a box of cereal to get the prize that is inside.
What amazing and wonderful things does Jesus have to reveal to you today.
God is ready to answer your prayers. All He asks is that you call to Him. His desire is to have a relationship with you.
When you pray, it gives you an opportunity to see Him answer. It acknowledges your need for Him.
When you pray, it gives you an opportunity to see Him answer. It acknowledges your need for Him.
Lord, thank you for guiding me. Open my heart to your Word. Teach me the great and hidden things as I seek you! Amen.
After reading this devotion it caused me to pause and think about how much time I actually give Him in a day. How often do I reach out to him on a daily basis. He longs to hear from you and I, make time for Him today. He’s waiting. It’s God’s passionate pursuit of us that calls us to prayer.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
28
Apr '20
Our Words
28
Apr '20
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Proverbs 18:21)
Have you heard the saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me?”
The truth of the matter is … words can be life giving or life taking.
The tongue is one of the smallest parts of the body, yet it can crush the spirit, causing terrible hurt and damage.
Words can create, encourage, and give life, but they can also discourage and deliver a terrible blow.
In the book of James, we are told that the tongue is like a fire.
Fire can warm us and cook our food. But, it can also be destructive.
If not used properly, fire can destroy.
The same is true of the tongue.
As you go about your day and start to speak, how will you use your words?
Will you express words of affirmation and appreciation for others?
Or will you let a little burning ember escape and ignite an entire forest fire of destruction.
Remember, words are powerful.
God spoke the world into existence by the power of His words!
As you seek to follow Him, ask Him to guard your heart, tongue, and words. Let your words be used for His good – to uplift and encourage!
When I read this devotion I felt it was something that needed to be shared. Words are indeed powerful, remember this devotion today before you speak. I pray we are all encouraged to let our words be used for His good. Words are like seeds, what seeds are you planting?
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!