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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Sufficient Grace
Paul asked God for more, and this was the answer. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP) He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation].” I say, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, grace, more than enough, Robert Robinson, sufficient
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Personal Prosperity
What is it to prosper personally, to be prosperous? Let’s take King David, for example. 1 Saurel 18:14 (AMP) David acted wisely and prospered in all his ways, and the Lord was with him. “Prospered” — in Hebrew, sakal, meaning to have insight and … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Samuel 18:14, prosper, we've come this far by faith
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National Prosperity
How would you measure the prosperity of a nation? Here are some possibilities. Total wealth Economic output Employment rate Average income How does God evaluate a nation’s prosperity? Perhaps he looks at justice and righteousness. Proverbs 17:15 (EXB) … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged justice, prosperity, Proverbs 17:15, righteousness
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Sufficiency or Prosperity
I pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11) It is a request for sufficiency–for what I need. But sometimes I make it into a request for personal prosperity–for me to provide for myself everything I … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged enough, Matthew 6:11, prosperity, sufficiency
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Earthquake and Darkness to Come
The book of Revelation gives us a peek into the future: Revelation 6:12 (NLT) I watched as the Lamb broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became as dark as black cloth, and the moon … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged coming kingdom, earthquake, eclipse, Revelation 6:12, Your will be done
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Shaky Ground and Darkness
“On shaky ground” means I’m in an uncomfortable position. “In the dark” means I don’t know what’s going on. Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922) knew the feeling and wrote these words: My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged coming kingdom, Higher Ground, hope of heaven, Johnson Oatman Jr.
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Earthquake, Eclipse and Easter
Friday, I felt a small earthquake. On Monday, I saw a partial eclipse. It brought to mind Scripture I read during Easter week. Matthew 27:45, 50-51 (ESV) Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged earthquake, Easter, eclipse, glory and power, Matthew 27:45-51
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The Unexpected and the Predictable
Friday: an unexpected earthquake Monday: a much-anticipated eclipse They bring to mind God’s conversation with Job (read the whole thing in Job, chapters 38-42). Job 38:4, 33 (NIV) “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged earthquake, eclipse, Job 38, Your will be done
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Eclipsing the Glory
Psalm 19:1 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. The sun and the moon declare the glory of God … especially during today’s eclipse. Good morning, Lord. Augustine said it better than … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustine, eclipse, Psalm 19:1, sun and moon
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More or Less
John 3:30 (NLT) He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. Less me, more God. Less self-centered, more God-centered. Good morning, Lord. I know the world doesn’t revolve around me, but sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged John 3:30, self-centered
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