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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
The Best Place to Be
They say real estate is all about location, location, location. Psalm 23:6 (NLT) I will live in the house of the Lord forever. My permanent address is the house of the Lord … no better location! Good morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged House of the Lord, John 3:16, Psalm 23:6
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Forever Home
Psalm 27:4 (NIV) One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged forever home, hope of heaven, House of the Lord, Psalm 27:4
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Trading Spaces
John 14:2 (NKJV) In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Mansions, rooms — moné in Greek, meaning dwellings or permanent residences. “The house itself … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged John 14:2, mansions, Matthew Henry, rooms
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Rooms Under Construction
John 14:2 (ESV) In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? As I sleep, eat and clean in my rooms here … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged John 14:2, rooms, the Father's house
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Repentant People
Daniel repented for his own actions and those of all God’s people hither and yon: Daniel 9:4-5 (MEV) Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant and mercy to those who love Him, and to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged corporate reprentance, Daniel 9:4-5, Lent, repent
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Self-Righteous Child
There’s a second son in the parable of the prodigal son. He seems stuck in the moment. No somber reflection, no change of heart. Luke 15:28 (MSG) The older brother stomped off in an angry sulk and refused … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 15:28, Prodigal Son, self-righteous
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Repentant Child
Luke 15:21 (NIV) The son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” Jesus told the well-known parable of the prodigal son. This rebellious young … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 15:21, Prodigal Son, repent
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Repent for Lent
Acts 3:19 (NIV) Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Repent — metanoeó in Greek, from the words meta (after or beyond) and noeo … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 3:19, change my mind, Lent, repent
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Step up to the Throne
I imagine stepping up to Gods’ throne: Praise. Repentance. Submission. In humble submission, I kneel before the Lord, my Maker. Good morning, Lord. I come to You with praise on my lips, repentance … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's throne, Holy Holy Holy, Psalm 95:3-7
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Lord God Almighty
In my imagination, I approach the throne of grace, starting with praise, followed by repentance. As I get closer to God’s throne, I’m totally in awe of His power. The only response I can imagine is to fall to my … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Lord God almighty, Matthew 6:10, Romans 12:1-2, submission
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