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Category Archives: Building character
Fit Feet
Many thanks to the unknown soul who penned this prayer: “Lord, grant that the fire of my heart may melt the lead in my feet.”
My Best Time
Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time. Most of the time, procrastination isn’t my “best use of the time.” It’s time for a … Continue reading
A Fit Prayer
Lord, I’m like the athlete who loves victory but hates practice. You know when I fail to eat healthy and exercise, the days I skip worship and Bible study, the times I look for the easy way out. Give me … Continue reading
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Fit for Service
What does it take to be physically fit? Perseverance and discipline. What does it take to be spiritually fit? Perseverance and discipline.
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Fit for a New Year
My “one-word” for 2019: –fit– Luke 9:62 (NIV) Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Fit for service–body, soul and spirit. Happy … Continue reading
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Excuse: “Not Now”
“How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never.’” Martin Luther (1483-1546) Let God be the one to say, “Not now.”
Excuse: “We’ve Always Done It This Way!”
Remember Peter’s vision of the sheet filled with unclean animals and God’s command, “Kill and eat.” Acts 10:14 (NLT) “No, Lord,” Peter declared. “I have never eaten anything that our Jewish laws have declared impure and unclean.” … Continue reading
Excuse: “Not Me!”
The Spirit nudges you, and you think you’re not up to the job. You’re in good company. Remember Moses: Exodus 4:13 (NIV) But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” God did send “someone … Continue reading
Good Work
That wise saint, Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) “was content doing the smallest chore if he could do it purely for the love of God.” from Second Conversation, The Practice of the Presence of God Follow the good Brother’s example.
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Tagged Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God, Work
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