"We may come to God the Father."

November 16

"We may come to God the Father." Ephesians 2:18 (TLB) 18 "Now all of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, may come to God the Father with the Holy Spirit's help because of what Christ has done for us." In the days of Moses,and Abraham, and even the Lord Jesus. There was a High Priest who went into the Holy of Holy on behalf of the people. This Priest needed to pray to God and bring the sin offerings of the people. It is possible to actually talk to God, the Holy Spirit, dwells insideoue hearts. As we pray, we are able to draw near to God. The Holy Spirit in us brings our thoughts into alignment with that of God's. When we study God's Word we learn to embrace God. God's heart is for his children to know him, understand him, and seek him. A balanced discipline of reading God's Word heps us recognize God's heart. The result of seeking God is finding God! In coming to the Lord and praying to the Lord we find the heart of God. When Jesus gave His life on the cross, He was thinking of you and me, opening this door for us to speak to our God. I am not a Jew, and but I am in Jesus, I have the right to come to God with my prayers and petitions. So do you. What is hindering you from spending time with God? In fostering this habit of spending time with God in His Word we are able to see more of God's heart. What changes do you need to make in your daily quiet time? Prayer Heavenly Fater, Your instructions are pleasant because they draw me closer to You. Your commands are good because You want what's best for my life. Please help me not to fall back and away from You. LORD, please remind me of this and show me the joy that I find in Your presence. Fill me Holy Spirit with a deep desire to seek You. Help us with our needs and guide us with our plans. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Adopted Child of God

November 15

Adopted Child of God. Ephesians 1:5 (TLB) 5 "His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by sending Jesus Christ to die for us. And he did this because he wanted to!" It is so exciting knowing that I am so important to God that He made plans a very long time ago to adopt me into His family. I know the Lord Jesus Christ had to die for me. I now have the opportunity of being God's child. If the Lord Jesus didn't die on the cross for me, my life would not be worth living. Have you considered what has taken place? God has called us. We are His children, and He is our friend. We are the righteousness of God in Christ, He bought us with a high price, we are holy, and God has adopted us. Can you imagine what life would be if we did not know the Lord? My life would be an enormous big mess. I am so grateful that God gave me a second chance and third and fourth and so many chances, to keep on returning to God. His mercy is new every day. Praise be to the LORD God, who is, who will come. Today I am sitting here and I turn to God and this is my heart "Lord, everything I need to succeed in life I have in You!" Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You, Lord! We have so much to be grateful for. The fact that You have adopted each one of us as Your children bring great joy into our hearts today. We are growing and becoming strong in the spirit filled with wisdom, and the grace of God is upon each of us. Lord, thank You, for pouring the blessings over each of us today. We are ready for anything and everything. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

I am holy.

November 14

I am holy. Ephesians 1:1 (NIVUK) 1 "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God's holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus." The Apostle Paul is writing to the people in Ephesus, reminding them that they are the holy people of God. I am blessed, are you? Of course, you are blessed. You are holy on the grounds of what you think. The Lord, Jesus Christ, and so do you otherwise you would not be reading this daily devotion today now, would you? If you do not think you are holy, then you should start by committing your life to the Lord Jesus. Take this time to reflect on where you stand in your relationship with the Lord Jesus. Prayer Abba Father, I pray Your Word from Leviticus 20 verses 7 "I consecrate myself, therefore, and I will be holy, for He is the Lord my God." Because I am set free from sin and have become the slave of God, I have my present reward in holiness, and its end is eternal life. I embrace You, Lord Jesus Christ, and I surrender my life today, I have made an absolute dedication of my body as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God which is my reasonable service and spiritual worship. Amen.

"Joined together as one person."

November 11

"Joined together as one person." 1 Corinthians 6:17 (TLB) 17 "But if you give yourself to the Lord, you and Christ are joined together as one person." When you read this passage, have you noticed what it is stating? As I read it, this is what I understand if I give myself to the Lord, then Christ and I, together as one person. So, if we joined together as one person, that means that the Lord Jesus is one with me. Can you see the impact this can have on your life? What a remarkable understanding, we joined together with the Lord Jesus Christ. Both you and I are one with Christ. Let these words sink in and meditate on them today as you praise the Lord Jesus. God is so awesome that He gave Jesus to save both you and me from our sins. Now I know, and you know that we have been born again, we have surrendered our lives to the Lord Jesus. We are friends, we are in right standing with God. The Lord Jesus and to make it even better we joined together with Jesus Christ as one. Prayer Abba Father, Lord, we don't always think about where we stand with you in our lives. We do want to thank You, for the Lord Jesus, who is one with us today. Praise and worship Your Holy Name and give You all the glory, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Jesus Friend

November 9

Jesus' friend. John 15:15 (TLB) 15 "I no longer call you slaves, for a master, doesn't confide in his slaves; now you are my friends, proved by the fact that I have told you everything the Father told me." We are no longer slaves the Lord Jesus has confided in each of us, and we have a relationship with the Lord. As a friend, we can now come and sit with the Lord Jesus and talk to Him about everything in our lives. We know this because the Word states it, and we can come into His presence. Think about your friends around you, and you call them continually telling them little things of importance in your life. You share all the funny jokes and laugh about good things taking place, and when you feel sad, you also share with your friends. Hopefully, they are there to cheer you up again. Prayer Abba Father, I humbly get down on my knees before You Father God, You are the magnificent Father who parcels out all heaven and earth. I ask You to strengthen me by Your Spirit - not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength - that Christ will live in me as I open the door and invite Jesus in. And I pray to ask Jesus with both feet planted firmly on love, reach out and experience the breadth and test its length! Plumb the depths and rise to the heights of Your fullness God. In Jesus Christ Name, Amen. November 10 I am the Righteousness of God. Romans 5:1 (TLB) 1 "So now, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us." As you start your day, I want to encourage you with the thought that both you and I are the righteousness of God in Christ. Once we have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, we have become right with God. Not only are we children of the Living God, but also we have a friend in Jesus who has made us righteous through His blood. Think of ways to say thank You, Lord Jesus. Think of the good things that you have experienced in the past week and months. Without the Lord Jesus, both you and I, our souls, need saving. Why don't you tell someone about the Lord Jesus today? Allow them to change their lives. Prayer Abba Father, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Please keep my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking deceit today, and I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Help me, stay focused on You, clothe me in Jesus Christ today. Amen.

Is there an interpretation to my dream?

In my dream, I dreamt of my deceased Dad?

Is there an interpretation to my dream? Dream: I was walking in a shopping centre with my sister, I didn't see her face but I know it was her. We walked into a coffee shop and I immediately turned around to leave the shop. I saw Coke A Cola bottles stacked against the back wall. She said: "no, wait look there's Dad." We walked into the shop and against the wall were 3 tables with two chairs. My Dad and his second wife were drinking coffee. All the chairs were against the wall standing on their heads and the feet of the chairs to the ceiling. We took chairs and placed them down in front of my Dad. On the coffee table were sweets that looked like little umbrellas but only the cane was visible. I picked one up and said: "I don't know why I'm so stingy lately." My Dad passed away on 31 March 2008 and I have never dreamt of him until this morning.

I am a Child of God.

November 8

I am a Child of God. John 1: 11-12 (TLB) 11-12 "Even in his own land and among his own people, the Jews, he was not accepted. Only a few would welcome and receive him. But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them." The Lord Jesus was not accepted among His own people, the Jews but for a few who would welcome and receive Him. Now, as Christians, we have the honour and privilege to accept Him as our Lord and Saviour. The Lord Jesus gave us who believe in Him the right to become children of God. We need to trust in the Lord Jesus. I want to encourage you today to study and meditate on these words, think about the price that made for you and me. Take this opportunity to thank God for His only begotten son. Prayer Abba Father, as for me, I will enter the Lord's house through the plenty of His steadfast love and mercy. I will worship toward and at His holy temple in reverent fear and awe of Him. I am not wise in my own eyes. I fear and worship the Lord Jesus. Amen.

Teach me to live in an attitude of prayer.

November 7

Teach me to live in an attitude of prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (TLB) 18 "No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." As part of our journey, we know life can bring challenges all the time. So to curb these challenges, we should start our day in prayer. We humble ourselves before our living God. We asking for what we need and thanking the Lord for what we have in Jesus name. Because we belong to Christ Jesus, we will be able to draw for the Holy Spirit in our lives. Our lives are in the Lord, and we will live according to it, choosing life each day. In humble prayer, we commit our lives to God, asking Him to teach us to live in an attitude of worship. Not acting all spiritual but actually living a spiritual experience. Prayer Lord, teach me an attitude of prayer, You Lord, are near to me and all who call upon Your Name. Who call on You and in truth. You, Lord, will fulfil the desires of those who fear You, You will hear our cry and will save us. In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.

Am I walking in God's will?

November 6 Am I walking in God's will? Romans 8:6 (TLB) 6 "Following after the Holy Spirit leads to life and peace, but following after the old nature leads to death." As a Christian, the Holy Spirit lives inside of me and when I come to an awkward situation, I can call on God. The Holy Spirit will help me, and I will have peace in my life. So, I am still human, and my flesh wants to have its way all the time. How do I know which one is the best option to go with? Because in Christ, I will follow my spiritual prompts and look for guidance in the Bible. The Lord Jesus told His disciples how He would die. Peter couldn't come to terms with this and he refused to accept it. Matthew 16 : 22 "Heaven forbid sir, this will never happen to you." Peter didn't think what would Jesus do, and he was thinking about what can I do. That's when the Lord Jesus said: "Satan get behind me." Am I walking with God? We all try and it's only through reading Scripture and prayer that we draw near to the LORD. God expects us to use faith and wisdom. We need to share the Word of God with fellow man. Prayer In humble prayer, Lord Jesus, guide and teach each one of us to keep our minds focused on You Lord. Lord, I ask and keep on asking, and I receive. I seek and keep on exploring, and I find. Lord, I am knocking and keep on knocking, and the doors open unto me. We want to do God's will each day. Lord help us keep Your word. Amen.

We are find out God's will.

November 5

We are finding out God's will. Proverbs 3:6 (TLB) 6 "In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success." Daily, we need to come to the Lord first thing each morning and pray about the day ahead of us. By dedicating our day into God's hand, we are asking Him for guidance, protection, and wisdom for the day ahead of us. God directs the steps of a godly person; He delights in every detail of their lives (Psalm 37 verse 23). We have some direction; each time we are facing a challenge we are able to bring this to the Lord in prayer. Nothing is too small or too big for the Lord, He can and will solve it for us. What is holding you or I back from finding out God's will for our lives? Come to think about it, and I would say my own will. When I decide on a matter I act on it, and there is no place for God to intervene, I made my decision. We need to step back and trust God and let his will prevail. Remember obedience is the doorway to blessings. We need to spend time with God praying daily; "in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion" Psalm 27: 5 KJV Are you letting things that don't matter overwhelm you today? Are you upset about things that should be dismissed as trivialities? Here's your chance, get alone with the LORD today, and let Him restore your perspective. Remember don't be to proud to ask for help. Find someone you know is in a relationship with the LORD, to give you advice and help you. Prayer O Lord God, please guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation, for You do I wait all day long. I trust in and rely on You, Lord; I say You are my God, and I believe my life and time is in Your hands. In Jesus Name, Amen.

"if anyone loves God."

November 4

"If anyone loves God." 1 Corinthians 8:3 (NKJV) 3 "But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him." God is awesome and beautiful, He is our counsellor and our friend, and He loved each one of us before we loved Him. As I ponder on the words I read here, I want it to take root in my heart. If "I" love God, then "I" will be known by God. Does God know you? Yes, you, and I are. Remember, God knows your name (Isaiah 43 verse 1); God even knows where you live (Psalm 139). God called you by name. These couple of verses reminds me that from the minute of my birth to the day I lay my head down; God knows me. He is omnipotent, all around us, we are His. I remind myself always that I am here for a reason and a purpose. John 3 verse 16 reminds me of God's unfailing love towards me. Today, I want to challenge you to meet Good in the pages of Scripture. Let the Word of God wash over you, cleanse you, and heal you. When we focus on God's love for our lives we see the Scripture is alive. The Spirit of God will take the Word of God and revive our souls. How does it work? Why does it happen? Easy - this book - the Bible is alive. Pulsating with life, God's life. It's not a dead, book of theology, it's aflame with life-giving power. Reading the Scriptures we breath the breath of God. This renews, restores and rejuvenates our souls. My hearts desire is to stay focused on Scripture, I want the Word to become infused in my soul. Because I am a neurotic, unstable, middle-aged woman I need my feet planted in God's Word. I want to encourage you to carefully study the Scripture. Because without it I do not believe I would make it. Prayer Father God, thank You for giving me Scripture. I am asking You Lord, that when I read or listen to it, it will change me. Lord, I know You love me, I love You. Lord, open my ears and heart this morning so Your words can penetrate my heart, so that I will never be the same. Lord, make me receptive to hear from You. I want to Your Holy Spirit to teach and guide me. Taking me to the next level in my life. Thank You, Lord, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen