Kadin- Romans 5:8

But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us. (Romans 5:8 AMP)

This truth is so good for us to understand.  So many people think God does not love us because of our shortcomings and failures.  Not true!   He would not have died for us if he did not love us.  His love endures forever and day out all fear.  

Let's share that love today.  Do not judge the sin but rather see them as Jesus does.  He died for them too and loves them just the same. 

Gina - Romans 12:1

I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1 AMP)

"Choose freedom over our self-will".  This statement caught me this morning.  Our own being can cause us to be in bondage.  If we choose to be truly free - we choose Christ and HIS way.  

We make a decision to turn our lives and wills over to the care of God. 

Tim - Ephesians 2:1-3

AND YOU [He made alive], when you were dead (slain) by [your] trespasses and sins In which at one time you walked [habitually]. You were following the course and fashion of this world [were under the sway of the tendency of this present age], following the prince of the power of the air. [You were obedient to and under the control of] the [demon] spirit that still constantly works in the sons of disobedience [the careless, the rebellious, and the unbelieving, who go against the purposes of God]. Among these we as well as you once lived and conducted ourselves in the passions of our flesh [our behavior governed by our corrupt and sensual nature], obeying the impulses of the flesh and the thoughts of the mind [our cravings dictated by our senses and our dark imaginings]. We were then by nature children of [God's] wrath and heirs of [His] indignation, like the rest of mankind. (Ephesians 2:1-3 AMP)

Everything around us could cause us to follow our selfish nature.  We have to understand that God is a jealous god and he wants all of us.  He hates what gets in the way of our relationship.  When we were in sin God had a wrath against sin and it's only through Jesus death and resurrection that we live and have life today. 

Livia - Genesis 27

So he went to his father and said, My father. And he said, Here am I; who are you, my son? And Jacob said to his father, I am Esau your firstborn; I have done what you told me to do. Now sit up and eat of my game, so that you may proceed to bless me. And Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found the game so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord your God caused it to come to me. But Isaac said to Jacob, Come close to me, I beg of you, that I may feel you, my son, and know whether you really are my son Esau or not. So Jacob went near to Isaac, and his father felt him and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau. He could not identify him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau's hands; so he blessed him. But he said, Are you really my son Esau? He answered, I am. (Genesis 27:18-24 AMP)

God shows favor to those who tell the truth.  Lies are an evil language.  they hurt and cause so much pain and trouble.  

Truth is what god speaks.  When we speak truth we show loyalty to our God. 

Help us Lord to choose truth always.  

Devin - Psalm 30:4-5

Sing to the Lord, O you saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, but His favor is for a lifetime or in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. [II Cor. 4:17.] (Psalm 30:4, 5 AMP)

Everyday should start with praise.  A reminding of who God is.   He's a holy, righteous and amazing God who deserves our respect and honor.  

We practiced ...

Thank you for -

Our family

Home

Church

Health

Food

Guitars

Drums

Pianos

Joy

Friends

Peace

A job

Animals

Beautiful nature

Our talents

A car 

He is...

All knowing and right and just. 

He is loving and compassionate.  

He walks close to us.  He never leaves us

Wow!!! He is good. 

Tim - John 13:15

For I have given you this as an example, so that you should do [in your turn] what I have done to you. (John 13:15 AMP)

Mark it down!   We are what we see.  If we only see ourselves then we only see our own appetite  our own shame, our own hurt.   Christ likeness is to see his love and forgiveness and to do the same!

To serve others.  To put others before ourselves.  That's true living!!!

We will feel more like we've LIVED if we live selflessly. 

Gina - Psalm 40

I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up out of a horrible pit [a pit of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay (froth and slime), and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings. And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord. [Ps. 5:11.] (Psalm 40:1-3 AMP)

Take a minute to reflect on each stage of this scripture.  Have you been on your knees waiting , have you been lifted out of a bad spot, have you sensed that you've been saved and set on a firm foundation??

Picture it!?

Now read on - he puts a new song in your heart - sing a new song today and let others see his goodness in you and find faith in him!!