2 Timothy 2:6
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands...
Dana's Thoughts
Paul is encouraging Timothy here by telling him to use the gifts God has given him. When we use the natural gifts and talents that God has given us they get stronger. Don't be afraid to use your abilities to point back to the reality that Jesus has made you who you are.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Week 3: Refocus on the Future
Philippians 3:13
13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead...
Dana's Thoughts:
It is so easy for us to dwell on the past. As Christians it's easy for us to focus on all of the bad we've done and give into the temptation to just give up. Paul is showing us by his example here, that if we focus on the future and the hope that comes from Christ, we can rest in knowing The Holy Spirit will guide us.
13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead...
Dana's Thoughts:
It is so easy for us to dwell on the past. As Christians it's easy for us to focus on all of the bad we've done and give into the temptation to just give up. Paul is showing us by his example here, that if we focus on the future and the hope that comes from Christ, we can rest in knowing The Holy Spirit will guide us.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Week 2: Raise Your Expectations
Matthew 19:26
26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Dana's Thoughts:
Jesus says this to his disciples because of an encounter they all just had. A rich young ruler comes to Jesus and asks Him what it takes to get to heaven. Jesus responds by telling the young man to keep the commandments. At the time the Pharisees were teaching many different commandments to follow which is why the young man responds with "which ones?" After Jesus tells him which ones the young ruler says "I have followed them, why do I still lack?"
In this case Jesus asks the young ruler to give up all of his money and possessions and follow Him. Sadly, the man could not. which leads us to this verse. Our salvation is not dependent on what we can do but what Christ can do and has done. Maybe you feel like something is lacking in your walk with God, try asking Him what he wants you to do and trust that he will show you. Then hold on to this verse because sometimes what He wants is impossible for us to do without him.
26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Dana's Thoughts:
Jesus says this to his disciples because of an encounter they all just had. A rich young ruler comes to Jesus and asks Him what it takes to get to heaven. Jesus responds by telling the young man to keep the commandments. At the time the Pharisees were teaching many different commandments to follow which is why the young man responds with "which ones?" After Jesus tells him which ones the young ruler says "I have followed them, why do I still lack?"
In this case Jesus asks the young ruler to give up all of his money and possessions and follow Him. Sadly, the man could not. which leads us to this verse. Our salvation is not dependent on what we can do but what Christ can do and has done. Maybe you feel like something is lacking in your walk with God, try asking Him what he wants you to do and trust that he will show you. Then hold on to this verse because sometimes what He wants is impossible for us to do without him.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Week 1: Recharging Your Batteries
Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Dana's Thoughts:
Take some time each day to meditate on this scripture as you commit it to memory. Having hope that God is with you, can change your perspective on what you face in your day to day life. As you walk through your day, try to remember to "hope in the Lord" and cling to the promise that he will help you "run and not grow weary" and "walk and not be faint."
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