Blessings of What Really Matters

May 31, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

I pray that your love will overflow more and more,

and that you will keep on growing

in knowledge and understanding.

For I want you to understand what really matters,

so that you may live pure and blameless lives

until the day of Christ’s return.

Philippians 1:9-10

Blessings Of Being Ready To Face The Day

May 30, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Stand your ground,

putting on the belt of truth

and the body armor of God’s righteousness.

For shoes,

put on the peace that comes from the Good News

so that you will be fully prepared.

In addition to all of these,

hold up the shield of faith

to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

Put on salvation as your helmet,

and take the sword of the Spirit,

which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:14-17

Blessings of Resistance

May 29, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies,

but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world,

against mighty powers in this dark world,

and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor

so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.

Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.

Ephesians 6:13-14

Blessings of Triumph

May 28, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…Be strong in the Lord

and in his mighty power.

Put on all of God’s armor

so that you will be able to stand firm

against all strategies of the devil.

Ephesians 6:10-11

Blessings of Heart Music

May 27, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Don’t be drunk with wine,

because that will ruin your life.

Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,

singing psalms and hymns

and spiritual songs among yourselves,

and making music to the Lord in your hearts.

Ephesians 5:18-19

Blessings Of Understanding What The Lord Wants You To Do

May 26, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

So be careful how you live.

Don’t live like fools,

but like those who are wise.

Make the most of every opportunity

in these evil days.

Don’t act thoughtlessly,

but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Ephesians 4:15-17

Blessings of Being Tenderhearted

May 25, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Get rid of all bitterness,

rage,

anger,

harsh words,

and slander,

as well as all types of evil behavior.

Instead, be kind to each other,

tenderhearted,

forgiving one another,

just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:31-32

Blessings of Encouragement

May 24, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

Don’t use foul or abusive language.

Let everything you say be good and helpful,

so that your words will be an encouragement

to those who hear them.

Ephesians 4:29

Blessings of Releasing Anger

May 23, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…”don’t sin by letting anger control you.”

Don’t let the sun go down

while you are still angry,

for anger gives a foothold to the devil.

Ephesians 4:26-27

Blessings of Renewal

May 22, 2017 janrhodes Leave a comment

…let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

Put on your new nature,

created to be like God—

truly righteous and holy.

Ephesians 4:23-24

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