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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
The Kindness of the Lord
Isaiah 63:7 (NIV) I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us …. Am I giving God credit for all the … Continue reading
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Understanding Patience
Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Great understanding doesn’t require an explanation or an end-date. Patience acknowledges God’s wisdom and timing. Good morning, Lord. It is so … Continue reading
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Patience that Is Slow to Anger
What is patience? The Greek word translated as patience is literally makrós, “long” and thymós, “passion, anger” – waiting a long time to express anger. It brings to mind this wisdom from the Apostle James. James 1:20 (NIV) My dear … Continue reading
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Wide-Suffering Patience
James 5:11 (NIV) As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. Job’s suffering seems wider than long. He lost his children, his … Continue reading
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Longsuffering Patience
Ephesians 4:1-2 (NKJV) … walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love. The same Greek word is sometimes translated patience, sometimes longsuffering. I don’t mind … Continue reading
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Prince of Peace
“Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.” Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1875 Know Jesus, know peace. Good morning, Lord Jesus. You are the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). You fill … Continue reading
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Peace that Passes Understanding
Philippians 4:7 (ESV) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. God’s peace isn’t logical. It is beyond anything we can conjure up in our own minds. We … Continue reading
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No Peace
Jeremiah 6:14 (NIRV) They bandage the wounds of my people as if they were not very deep. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say. But there isn’t any peace. The world’s version of peace is like a band aid on a … Continue reading
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Know Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (MEV) Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Know God, know peace. No God, no peace. ‘Nuff said. Good morning, Lord. The … Continue reading
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Joy Lost
“If you have no joy, there’s a leak in your Christianity somewhere.” Billy Sunday (1862-1935) I plug one leak, and the enemy drills another. I have to be vigilant. Good morning, Lord. Some days I feel joyless. … Continue reading
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