March 14 – Philippians 3:13b – 14
Philippians 3:13b – 14 NIV Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. He’s talking about not having yet reached the “know[ing] Christ” and becoming like Him. But don’t you love the “forgetting what is behind” part? Every day (or minute) is a new beginning. Look ahead; keep your eyes on Jesus.... Read More
March 13 – John 14:21
John 14:21 Amp The person who has My commands and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me, and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father. And I [too] will love him and will show (reveal, manifest Myself to him — I will let Myself be clearly seen by him and make Myself real to him. This is how we can know Jesus! Same principle again — as we obey, we come to know Him, we come to under- standing. He wants to show Himself... Read More
March 12 – Philippians 3:8a, 10a NIV
Philippians 3:8a, 10a NIV What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord….I want to know Christ… I want Paul’s passion to know Jesus, to be willing to let everything else go in order to know Him. It will cost. We can’t love both God and the things of the world. Jesus told us that. No man can serve two masters. Not “it would be hard,” but “can’t.”... Read More
March 11 – Isaiah 50:4b
Isaiah 50:4b He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. Just think, Annie — we can ask Him to do just that, and He’ll want to answer! I have these words right above my bed, but I forget too often when I lie down to ask Him to do it. To be awakened by your Lord — with a kiss or a whisper? With Him wanting to teach you, to open your eyes, to show you more of Himself. He would love for you... Read More
March 10 – Daniel 1:8
Daniel 1:8 But Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself by….(eating the wrong things). How would you finish that sentence? Are there habits sticking to you that you feel are “defiling” you? Looks like it begins (again!) as a heart issue. In our will, maybe. In Isaiah, he says, “Therefore I have set my face like flint.” I think he was talking about Jesus going to the cross, but that’s... Read More
March 9 – 1 Timothy 5:14
I Timothy 5:14 NIV So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes… Reading this was a revelation to me. At the time, I thought that, as a properly submitted wife, I basically needed to ask Daddy about everything. Here I saw that I’M to MANAGE my home! I have duties and responsibilities; I’m to make good decisions, allotting the right amount of time and money and effort to each thing. And my husband,... Read More
March 8 – Proverbs 24:27
Proverbs 24:27 Amp [Put first things first.] Prepare your work outside, and get it ready for yourself in the field, and afterward build your house and establish a home. See, Annie–Drew was SUPPOSED to buy two bottle calves before you even got the first box unpacked! Really, though, this verse is helpful for us. That field is going to provide for you; get it going first. It will be growing while you do other things. Lots of applications... Read More
March 7 – Proverbs 24:3-4
from Proverbs 24:3-4 (click here to read the verse and yesterday’s notes) Wisdom…built, understanding…established, knowledge…filled. I’m sure there is some overlapping of meaning, but, since the words are all different, there must be nuances of meaning. Wisdom – skill, learning in life, trade, war, or spiritual things. Built – to make, build, rebuild, establish. Understanding – insight, ability, skill,... Read More
March 6 – Proverbs 24:3-4
Proverbs 24:3-4 Amp Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house [a life, a home, a family] built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation]. And by knowledge shall the chambers [of its every area] be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A beautiful picture, isn’t it? A good solid foundation, and every room filled with precious, pleasant things. Out of the rich treasury of the godly family living there.... Read More
March 5 – Proverbs 14:1
Proverbs 14:1 Amplified Bible Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. You’ve just moved into the first house that’s really yours. A new beginning. Now…what kind of “house” will you build there? “Build” is such a proactive word. I see industriousness, joy, creativity, aprons, beauty, cleanliness, flowers, a piece of parsley tucked somewhere on a plate, looking... Read More
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