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I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? SICKNESS (continued) Now, back to the scripture – James 5:15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. James says that when we pray for others their sins will be … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? CHILDREN Since God made us, He has the option of deciding what’s best for us. We do the same thing for our children, don’t we? Although we would like to give them everything they want, we determine what is good for them and what could cause problems. God gave us children … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. (Proverbs 15:32) MEDITATION: Do you have an addiction to some sin that will just not ‘go away’? It impacts your entire life, doesn’t it? Whenever bad things happen in your life, you immediately equate it to the sin you … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? JOY Most of us can say that when we are in church on Sunday, we see some people who claim to be saved but appear to be missing the joy of the Lord. In fact, some even have the appearance that they aren’t even sure why they came to church, and … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PRAYING (continued) Some people have said that the most enjoyable time for them to pray is when they are feeling good or when they have seen their prayers answered. Our emotions and health can have a major impact on our demeanor, but they should never have an impact on our times … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PRAYING One of the best uses of our tongue is praying. Prayer is how we communicate with the God of the universe (our Creator). We can have many questions that pertain to prayer. For instance, when should we pray? Should we pray in times of trouble or when we have pending … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? USING OUR TONGUES WISELYBasically our tongues can be used in one of two ways – constructively or destructively. Constructively we can use our tongues to encourage others andlift their spirits. We can use it to comfort, console and compliment others. During those times when we don’t know what to say to … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PATIENCE EXHIBITEDBack to the topic of patience. We can sometimes be encouraged in our efforts to develop patience when we see examples of others who have exercised patience during trials. We can see in the following verse that James understands how we can be influenced by examples. Brothers and sisters, as … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? TAKING A STANDNot only are we told to be patient, but we are instructed to stand firm as well. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. (James 5:8) ‘Stand firm’ sounds like going into idle mode, but that’s not what is meant at all. … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PATIENCE Have you ever heard someone say, “I need patience and I need it right now!”? It doesn’t sound like someone who really has a desire for patience, does it? Most of us have been programmed to expect everything immediately. As a result, most of us have a struggle with … Continue reading
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