Wisdom and Discernment

“What we have have received is not the spirit

of the world, but the Spirit who is God,

so that we must understand what God has freely

has freely given us…we have the mind of Christ.”

Corinthians

“The apostle Paul warned the Corinthians to be on their guard lest the enemy deceive them and lead them astray. He was saying that you have to recognize the enemy’s lies and schemes. The enemy can be convincing, but you have the advantage. Because you have the Holy Spirit inside, you have the mind of Christ. The Spirit of truth will check every lie that would try to stop you. Every morning, it’s good to pray that God will give you a spirit of wisdom and discernment. Pray that you’ll have wisdom that comes from knowing God’s Word and make decisions that honor Him. Discernment has to do with recognizing where a thought is coming from, what’s right and what’s not. God’s still small voice inside will alert you to things that are deceptive. It may sound and look fine, but the Spirit of God will rise up in you and you’ll feel a check, an uneasiness. Something says, “It’s not right.” When you’re sensitive and listen to that inward witness, that’s the Spirit of truth revealing the lies. God will always speak to your spirit.”

~ Joel Osteen Devotional

 

Pentecost /Holy Spirit

 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit,

whom the Father will send in

his name, will teach you all things and

will remind you of everything I have said.”

John 14:26

“Pentecost commemorates descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Disciples, Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, celebrating exactly 50 days after Easter Sunday.

The Holy Spirit stands alongside believers to comfort and encourage.  He helps believers in their weakness and prays for them according to God’s will.  The Holy Spirit produces “spiritual fruit” - such as love, joy and peace - the Holy Spirit lives in us”.

A great book to read is…Life With the HolySpirit by Katherine Ruonala

God Is Amazing!!!

 “You are the God who performs miracles;

you display your power among the people”.

Psalm 77:14

“God is amazing” means recognizing His supreme greatness, unfailing love, and miraculous  nature.  God actively steps into the lives of His people performing wondrous deeds and signs that display His supreme authority over nature and circumstances.  It reflects a sense of holy wonder at His power, character, continuous presence in our lives.”

~ anonymous 

Relying On God’s Strength

 “The Lord is my strength and my shield.”

Psalm 28:7

“Relying on God’s strength involves a conscious decision to trust in His power rather than one’s own.  This trust is cultivated through prayer, and meditation on scripture.  By trusting in God’s strength, believers can face life’s challenges with confidence, knowing that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.”

~ Bible Hub.com

“Be strong in the Lord in his mighty power.  

Put on the armor of God, so that you

can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

Ephesians 6:10-11

God Listens

 “Call to me and I will answer you…”

Jeremiah 33:3

“God is ready to answer our prayers, but we must ask for His assistance.  When we ask, we are acknowledging that He alone is God and we cannot accomplish in our own strength.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

God Gives Us Strength And Peace

 “The Lord gives strength to his people

and the Lord blesses his people with peace.”

Psalm 29:11

“The scripture means it is a promise of divine strength and peace.  It is a blessing, promising that God offers inner strength and tranquility to his people amidst life’s challenges”.

~ anonymous 

Seeking God’s Help

 “Hear me Lord…”

Psalm 86:1

Simply saying, "Lord, help me," is a powerful prayer. You don't need perfect words; share your honest heart, worries, and needs directly.

• Use the H.E.L.P. Method:
• Hear me Lord (Psalm 86:1): Acknowledge your need for him.
• Establish my steps (Psalm 119:133): Ask for direction and strength.
• Let your compassion meet my needs (Psalm 79:8): Seek grace and mercy.
• Protect me (Psalm 16:1): Find refuge in Him.