Category Archives: Morning Prayer

The Fruit of Heaven

  This passage from John’s description of heaven intrigues me.   Revelation 22:1-2 (NIV) Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb … On each side of … Continue reading

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Heaven: Our Happy Place

  The next time I stub my toe or burn my finger, I’ll think about this verse:   Revelation 21:3-4 (NLT) … Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his … Continue reading

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Hope of Heaven

This week, we’ll catch a few glimpses of our future in heaven. “It is not darkness you are going to, for God is Light. It is not lonely, for Christ is with you. It is not unknown country, for Christ … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Day Blessing

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Growing Self-Control

  Self-control is one of many godly attributes we should be eager to embrace.     2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Self-Control

“We must have a spirit of power towards the enemy, a spirit of love towards men, and a spirit of self-control towards ourselves.” Watchman Nee (1903-1972)   Power, love and self-control — working together for good.   Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading

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The Gift of Self-Control

  2 Timothy 1:6-7 (MEV) Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God … For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control. The spirit of self-control is a … Continue reading

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Self-Control or God-Control

    Who’s in control?   Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. My self-control is the product of God’s control.   Good morning, Lord. When I let You take control, … Continue reading

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No Self-Control

  Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.   “Broken into and left without walls” — in other translations of the Bible: breached, helpless, without protection, defenseless, conquered. Without self-control, … Continue reading

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Face to Face

  Exodus 33:11 (NIV) The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.   Friends with God … face-to-face conversations … anytime, anywhere.   Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for our friendly conversations — … Continue reading

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