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Should something happen again, I will just make my own back up for readings or you can read a head some if you would like. I know there has been a few times where the encourager and chapters have been delayed. So I apollogize about that.
I have been sharing alot lately what has been burning in my heart. It seems this is a message others sense as well. I am glad to hear that. Our heart should always be guarded and kept safe from anything and everything. There is no telling what the enemy will use or do to bring us down. Remember he is out to steel, kill and destroy.
Over the last few weeks, I have sensed there was an "Urgent Call" to search our souls. Our Father must be up to something and I assure you there will be a good reason behind all of this. So I want to continue to remind each of us, as we draw closer to our Father [even struggling to draw closer] The enemy is out there waiting for us to reveal our weakest areas so that He can move in for His attack. We are the prey in a sense and He is out searching for food.
So over this next week as we read our daily word, I want to encourage each of us to meditate on the scriptures/chapters we read. Some chapters and scriptures may stand out. If you are still journalling, Jot them down and go back over them, pray about them. There will be a reason behind these scriptures or chapters standing out. Search our self and ask for His help with the understanding and or releasing from anything that sits within.
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I feel I should remind for whatever reason this:
At some point in our life everyone has struggled and still struggles with the releasing of certain or [secret] sins or other things that were past related or even present related. For some reason or another we carry this urge to hold on to them causing them to take root in our life and hindering growth in the Lord. Now is the time to be released from these sins, idols what ever it may be. GOD WANTS/NEEDS us to grow and NOW!
Be it we may be afraid to share it or release it- for fear of others or it could just be a fear of growth - afraid to move out when He calls us to. [a fear of growth often is due to a fear of others and what they will say]
With out offending anyone, I want to speak with love from my heart - We should not fear ANY MAN that is living, breathing and walking here on this earth. WE SHOULD FEAR The LORD above anyone and anything. Now is the time to live this life for Christ and pleasing only Christ. Let go of the fears of man and what others may think.
The truth is: "If they are not willing to help you, be loving, forgiving and understanding" - then they are not reflecting a life of Christ. Christ is loving, forgiving, understanding and He WILL help us every time WE are in need!
Remember, the bible says, that when Christ walked this earth - HE was always sitting with, in fellowship with or drawn near the sinners. Why? Now this does not mean He was there to encourage their sin. No! He was there to be a light in the darkness and show them the way. Teaching them why their sin was wrong and teaching them about God, His love and His laws. The truth is - Who would help save the lost if He would of never sat with them and teach them.
This is the same question for all of us today. This is why it is so important to be completely cleaned in Christ. I never understood why our life had to be an open book. I never wanted my life and open book. But going through this journey and many others just like this one has helped me in many ways to open up more and deal with other things. How else are we going to be able to reach the lost? You can not reach or try to save someone if you are not willing to open up and share what God has done in you, through you and for you. Gods work is important and its not just for you! He works with in each of us to USE us to HELP others!
This is why during this journey I feel like He is calling each of us on a soul search to relase our self from any hinderances that is NOT of Him. Consecrate and surrendering everything to His Ways and In His Hands! ***********************************************************
I hope this is a call that is heard by the many who may be sleeping in a deep sleep while they walk with Christ. It is clear that we will be expecting a return of Christ. But will we be ready? No man knows the time, the hour, the day, the month, the year. NO MAN KNOWS. It is important that we are always ready and waiting for His Call. Be expectant it could be anytime!
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Revelations 3:1-4 To the angel of the church in Sardis write:
These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy.
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Remember to pray before or during your readings, Listen for His voice and always Put on the FULL ARMOR of God Daily!
God Bless you!
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The B90 Daily - Day 39
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in this issue
Today's reading
Something to ponder
Key verse
Reminder
Encouragement
Resources + Community
Today's reading
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Pages 456-468 (Job 42 - Psalm 24)
Something to ponder
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Find a life lesson in Psalm 1 and explain it.
Key verse
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(The are too too many from which to pick!)
Reminder
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Some people find it particularly jarring to journey through Psalms at a 12-page-a-day rate. As mentioned previously, breaking the reading into several readings throughout the day can help immensely.
Encouragement
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"Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face."
Ronald Reagan
Resources + Community
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As you are reading through the psalms, consider your friends and loved ones. Why not share a psalm with someone. Pick up the phone... or walk to the next room... or (if you must :)) email.
More on Resources + Community
Please know that our ministry is here to support you throughout.
Blessings,
Ted Cooper Jr.
Founder
Bible in 90 Days - The Ministry
www.biblein90days.org
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