The Lord God Is ... Month of July

 

JEHOVAH ELOHIM CHANNUN

THE LORD YOUR GOD IS GRACIOUS

2 Chronicles 30:9

"For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; He will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.”

    JEHOVAH EL RACHUN

THE LORD GOD IS COMPASSIONATE

Exodus 34:6a

Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness."

JEHOVAH EL QEREN YESHA

THE LORD GOD IS THE HORN OF MY SALVATION

Psalm 18:2

The LORD is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer. My God is my Rock, in whom I take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my Salvation, my Stronghold.

JEHOVAH ELOHIM SEMES MAGEN

THE LORD GOD IS SUN AND SHIELD

Psalm 84:11

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Peace & Contentment

 In all things I am content: through every trial, in every situation I have the peace that passes understanding, the Prince of Peace reigns in my heart. It may look like apathy to you, but it's truly peace. The peace that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can bring. By applying the Word of God to my life on a daily basis, I remain in the will of God.

Philippians 4:6-9, 11-13

6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

7. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

9. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

11. I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

12. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need.

13. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

9. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. 

10. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

 

REST In The LORD

 To rest in the Lord is to be silent and motionless; to be astounded, astonished; to cease from any and all activity when in the presence of the Lord.

Psalm 37:7
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
Worry causes wrinkles and stress, which only lead to a host of other ailments.
Rest causes peace and silence. We hold our tongues and say nothing, unless we are saying it in our private prayers with God.
Doubt causes paranoia and fear, which breeds anger and bitterness.
Rest brings hope and joy, a joy beyond happiness, which is fleeting and always being pursued.
Worry adds nothing positive to our lives, but only takes away.
Rest adds contentment and thankfulness, which increases our faith in our God.
Let us REST in the LORD our GOD. Cease from activity and be silent before Him. As the Scripture says, Wait Patiently on Him.
Wait for God to speak.
Wait for God to act.
Waiting on God also means to serve God. So, while we wait for God to speak we remain in His presence and do whatever He asks us to do. As we wait for God to act, we serve Him with joy, trusting that God knows best what must be done in every situation.
Let us REST in the LORD our GOD.

Know Your Priorities-Most Important Relationship

 

Foundational Living

Psalm 118:22

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Isaiah 28:16

So this is what the Lord GOD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

Acts 4:10-12

"...then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Ephesians 2:19-21

Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

Matthew 4:19

And He said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”

1 Corinthians 14:1

Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy.

     Without this Foundation, this relationship which is made possible by believing that Jesus is the Christ, Who is our only means of salvation, a person is doomed to fail in this life. Success is not measured by how much we own, nor is it measured by our level of happiness.

     What we own in this life (material possessions, wealth or lack thereof) is not what we take with us when we die. When our bodies cease to have life, there is an immediate separation. The body remains earthbound while the spirit/soul travels to its destination, which has been determined by that soul while it lived on this earth. 

     Each and every one of us will give an account for our actions, our thoughts and our words. We are responsible in our lifetimes for making wise choices/decisions. Particularly the decision to believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation. That must be done on an individual basis by each person who ever lived. 

Acknowledge our sins and repent of them

Believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ

Confess that He Is Lord

Determine to follow Him

     This can be accomplished through simple prayers. God wants to hear us speak what is in our own hearts. We can recite a prayer, but unless we really mean it, that prayer is just words and has no power to change our lives. 

Dear Heavenly Father,

I admit I have sinned against You and against Your Word. Forgive me of my sins and make me new in You. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for my guiltiness and rose from the dead walking out of the grave. 

I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Please be Lord of my life. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may be able to live a life that pleases You. 

In Jesus' Precious Name,

Amen