by lighthouse | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:19 “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Seeking revenge is the worst thing a person can even consider for their own emotional well being. Never is a person happy and content when getting even. Inner turmoil is the only result when revenge is even hoped for. We must always place revenge thinking in God’s hands, clear our minds, go on with life and walk the purposeful life God intends we live.
by lighthouse | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:16 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” What would make any of us think we are above or better than anyone else? I have never looked into a mirror and have seen perfection. I have never imagined myself perfect. I have always known I, without question am in need of a Savior. Have you found the same for yourself? If anyone reading this has found themselves without a desperate need of their Savior—email me and you can take over writing these devotional thoughts. (I am very anxious to hear from you.)
by lighthouse | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:13 “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” A true characteristic of a Christian is helping those who are in need. About 15 years ago I voluntarily was the executive director of a Pregnancy Counselling Center. We had purchased a strip mall and also ran a used clothing/household goods store. Donations were so strong from the local churches that the store was always overflowing with the back large warehouse space also always full. Christian people were very generous. We should always practice generosity.
by lighthouse | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Every Christian, without exception, experiences hope, affliction and prayer. Because God takes great care of all of us He knows attitude is everything and therefore is very specific in regard to our mental state as we live through these three experiences in life. Hope or confident expectations, afflictions or sorrows in this life and prayer or communicating with our Heavenly Father daily happen. You and I do well when we listen to God and practice joy, patience and faithfulness.
by lighthouse | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:11 “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fever, serving the Lord.” About 15 years ago our children and their children (our grandchildren) were at our home celebrating Christmas. We were all opening presents when one of our grandchildren received the best gift ever given–a tooth brush. She was so excited she jumped up and down to the surprise and enjoyment of all of us. That picture will always be in my mind. Why the story? That excitement is exactly what all of us should continually experience because of the loving relationship we each have with our Heavenly Father! We jump up and down with excitement! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” The difficulty of sincerely following the thoughts of this passage approaches the impossible left to ourselves and our normal way of thinking and living. We normally live thinking with a capital I. Only with God’s help can you and I turn our thinking from a capital I to a small i and a capital YOU. Our self image is not destroyed; however, YOURS is magnified. What a wonderful way of Christian thinking.
