Christsavedme's Daily Devotions!

[christsavedme]

Well just a little something that I wanted to try. Some of you may remember awhile back I was posting devotions pretty often in the main devotion room. Well I decided to start my own little place here and hope that everyone will get something out of it!

I try to spend time daily in God's word and thought I would start sharing that with everyone.

Hope it blesses each and everyone of you!

In His Grip,
Josh aka Christsavedme

[BACKWOODS]

THATS COOL BROTHER, IM NEW TO THE BOARD AND WHEN I WAS LOOKING THREW THE POST'S I SAW YOURS I THANK THATS A WONDERFUL IDEA. IM A MEMBER OF A OUTREACH/HUNTING CLUB WHERE I LIVE.I THANK THE HOLE HUNTING COMMUNITY COULD USE SOME DEVOTION.

[christsavedme]

"Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart." 2 Timothy 2:22

A life of righteousness is lived in accordance with God's commandments. A righteous man strives to be faithful, honest, generous, disciplined, loving, kind, humble, and grateful, to name only a few of the more obvious qualities which are described in God's Word.

If we seek to follow the steps of Jesus, we must seek to live according to His teachings. In short, we must, to the best of our abilities, live according to the principles contained in the Holy Bible. When we do, we become powerful examples to our families and friends of the blessings that God bestows upon righteous men.

Wow, what a message! You know I sit back and think about what kind of example I am to those around me......my family included, and I become ashamed. I know that there are more times in my daily life that I don't "follow the steps of Jesus" and "seek to live according to His teachings," than the times I apply those things. But you know what. He still loves me. What grace He has....What love!

Our God is so amazing! It just blows me away to know that there is someone out there that loves me that much and you know what.....it didn't cost me anything! NOTHING! His grace is enough!

Todays Prayer:
Dear Lord,
This world is filled with so many temptations, distractions, and frustrations. When I turn my thoughts away from You and Your Word, I suffer. But when I turn my thoughts, my faith, and my prayers to You, I am safe. Direct my path, Father, and let me discover Your will for me today and every day that I live.

AMEN

[christsavedme]

Thanks backwoods...welcome to the forums. Looks like you are from TN.....I am located just south of Memphis. Anyways, hope to see you around here for a while. Great place here! God Bless!

[BACKWOODS]

THANKS BROTHER. HOPE TO BE HERE 4 A LONG TIME......REMEMBER.......STRONG AND MIGHTY ARE THEY THAT WALK WITH THE STAFF OF THE LORD.

[christsavedme]

Amen my brother! AMEN!

[christsavedme]

"Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life- even though invisible to spectators- is with Christ in God. He is your life." Colossians 3:3 MSG

Christ's love is perfect and steadfast. Even though we are fallible, and wayward, the Good Shepherd cares for us still. What does the love of Christ mean to His believers? It changes everything. Even though we have fallen short of the Father's commandments, Christ loves us with a power and depth that is beyond our understanding. And, as we accept Christ's love and walk in Christ's footsteps, our lives bear a testimony to His power and to His grace. Yes, Christ's love changes everything; may we invite Him into our hearts so it can then change everything in us.

"There is not a single thing that Jesus cannot change, control, and conquer because He is the living Lord." Franklin Graham

I tell you one thing....Mr. Graham kindof sums it up in a nut shell...wouldn't you say! I am so glad to know that My God loves me even when I am fallible and wayward. He cares for me no matter what. Now if that doesn't bring peace into your heart I don't know what will. Just knowing that no matter how bad you mess up.....He still loves you and me! God bless you all!

Today's Prayer:
Dear Jesus, my life has been changed forever by Your love and sacrifice. Today I will praise You, I will honor You, and I will walk with You. Amen

[christsavedme]

Okay I know that technically I have already posted a devotion for today, but since I will be at the firehouse tomorrow thought I would go ahead and post one for tomorrow!

"But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, you of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm." Matthew 8:26 Holman CSB

Sometimes, like Jesus' disciples, we feel threatened by the storms of life. During these moments, when our hearts are flooded with uncertainty, we must remember that God is not simply near; He is here.

Have you ever felt your faith in God slipping away? If so, you are in good company. Even the most faithful Christians are, at times, beset by occasional bouts of discouragement and doubt. But even when you feel far removed from God, God never leaves your side. He is always with you, always willing to calm the storms of life. When you sincerely seek His presence-and when you genuinely seek to establish a deeper, more meaningful relationship with His Son-God will calm your fears, answer your prayers, and restore you soul.

Isn't that an amazing concept.....to know that no matter the uncertainty of our hearts God is always near....HE IS HERE!

No matter how far away WE feel He is always right there beside us ready to take over....We just have to hand him the reins and let Him lead the way! Now ain't that something to shout about! As the song says.....HIS GRACE IS ENOUGH FOR ME! May God bless all of you!

Today's Prayer:
Dear God, sometimes this world can be a puzzling place, filled with uncertainty and doubt. When I am unsure of my next step, keep me mindful that You are always near and that You can overcome any challange. With Your love and Your power, Father, I can live courageously adn faithfully everyday. Amen


Just wanted to add on here that the devotions so far have been taken from " 365 Daily Devotions For A Righteous Man."

Hope you all are enjoying!

God Bless!

[christsavedme]

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 Holman CSB

A loving family is a treasure from God; so is a trustworthy friend. If you are a member of a close knit, supportive family, offer a word of thanks to your Creator. And if you have a close circle of trustworthy friends, consider yourself richly blessed.

Today, let us praise God for our family and for our friends. God has placed these people along our paths. Let us love them and care for them. And, let us give thanks to the Father for all the people that enrich our lives. These people are, in a very real sense, gifts from God; we should treat them as such.

Now this one really speaks to me about the RT Forums.....what a circle of friends I have come to know and love here. What a gift from God! I thank Him daily for giving me a place like this. May God bless each and everyone of you!

"God often keeps us on the path by guiding us through the counsel of friends and trusted spiritual advisors." Bill Hybels

Todays Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for my friends and family. Let me be a trustworthy friend to all, and let my love for You be reflected in my genuine love for them. AMEN!

[coles]

Thanks soo much for doin this Josh. this is goin to help me more than i can express with my walk with the lord here in college. please keep up the good work and god bless.
cole

[christsavedme]

Cole,

Man hearing that what I am doing is touching just one person means more than I can express. If you ever need to just chat send me a pm and I'll throw my cell number your way. I know that there are alot of things in college that can rush you...man been there done that.

Prayers are on there way!

In His Grip,
Josh

[christsavedme]

"And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us." Luke 11:4 NKJV

God's power to forgive, like His love, is infinite. Despite you shortcomings, despite your sins, God offers you immediate forgiveness and eternal life when you accept Christ as your Savior.

As a believer who is the recipient of God's forgiveness, how should you behave towards others? Should you forgive them (just as God has forgiven you), or should you remain embittered and resentful? The answer, of course, is found in God's Word: you are instructed to forgive others. When you do, you also free yourself from a prison of your own making.

Now this one really hits home with me. That is why I chose it for today. I know as well as anyone that it is tough to forgive freely all those who wrong us. But then I sit back and look at what God has done for me and how He loves me, NO MATTER WHAT I DO! That says alot.

"It is said that forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. If so, could there be a fragrance as sweet in all the Bible as that of Jesus washing the feet of the very one whose heel was raised against Him?" Charles Swindoll

Today's Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, Today Father I just lay it all at you feet. All those who wrong me and led me to hold grudges, Father just help me to forgive them freely. Father help me to be more like You. Help me to free myself from a prison of my own making!

[coles]

thanks josh. now that you are doin this i am going to make it a habit of readin it and applyin it to my life on that day. so thanks again and ill keep your offer in mind. god bless.

[coles]

where's today's devotion man? oh well ill just read my bible. thanx again for all of this.

[christsavedme]

Sorry bud....just got off of work at the fire house this am and had to go to the mother-in-laws and pick up my little girl. Just got her in the bed for the morning nap... So here comes todays!