Get rid of all bitterness

Get rid of all bitterness - Ephesians 4:31.       

We will fail to obtain the grace of God        

              Bitterness is poisonous when we allow to grow in our heart and we will fail to obtain the grace of God. When bitterness root grows, it causes trouble to us and corrupts many. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many - Hebrews 12:15.

Bitterness hinders our prayer

          We cannot receive anything in prayer when we have bitterness in our heart by holding grudge against anyone. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too - Mark 11:24-25. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins - Matthew 6:15. Jesus set us a perfect example for us by forgiving those who mocked and crucified Him. Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing - Luke 23:34.  

Bitterness affects our health

            We cannot be joyful and enjoy a good health when we have bitterness in our heart. A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones - Proverbs 17:22.

We lie against the truth 

            We lie against the truth if we have bitterness in our heart. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there - James 3:14-16.   

We cannot inherit the kingdom of God             

             We cannot inherit the kingdom of God if we have bitterness in heart and hate others. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God - Galatians 5:19-21.

           Let us get rid of all bitterness and lead a peaceful life. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you - Ephesians 4:31, 32. Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord - Hebrews 12:14.                                                                            

               

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Deliver us from every root of bitterness in our heart. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen

The Word of God Is Living And Powerful

              For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart - Hebrews 4:12.

               The Word of God that is living and powerful gives us life, health, direction, refreshment, strength, joy, delight, healing and protection. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God - Matthew 4:4.

Gives life & health

            My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body - Proverbs 4:20-22. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God -Mathew 4:4.

Gives direction

             Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path - Psalm 119:105. For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life - Proverbs 6:22,23.

Gives understanding to the simple

             The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple - Psalm 119:130.

Gives refreshment & strength

              The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul - Psalm 19:7a. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word - Psalm 119:28. 

Gives joy & delight

             Your words were found and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart. For I am called by your name, O Lord God of hosts - Jeremiah 15:16. I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure - Psalm 119:162. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches - Psalm 119:14. If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction - Psalm 119:92.

Gives healing

             He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions - Psalm 107:20.

Gives protection

             His truth shall be your shield and buckler - Psalm 91:4.

               Let the living and powerful Word of God that gives life, health, direction, refreshment, strength, joy, delight, healing and protection for us dwell in us richly. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord - Colossians 3:16. Your word I have hidden in my heart  - Psalm 119:14. As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow – 1 Peter 2:2. 

                                                           

PRAYER: We thank You and praise You for the living and powerful Word of God that gives us life, health, direction, refreshment, strength, joy, delight, healing and protection. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Give Him Glory

                              Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory - Revelation 19:7. 

Give glory to God by praises as He is worthy

               Our God is worthy to receive glory and honor and power and so let us praise Him with all our heart. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever - Psalm 86:12. Whoever offers praise glorifies Me - Psalm 50:23.  You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power - Revelation 4:11.

Give glory of God by all doings

              Our actions should bring glory to God. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God- 1 Corinthians 10:31. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven -  Mathew 5:16. 

Give glory to God in all situations

               Abraham gave glory to God irrespective of his situations  and grew strong in faith as he believed that God will keep His promises to him. He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.  - Romans 4:19-21.  

               Let us be glad, rejoice and give glory to God. Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness - Psalm 29:2. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O lord; they will bring glory to your name - Psalm 86:9. Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! - Luke 2:14.

                                                                                               

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us give You glory by our praises, by all our doings and in all our situations. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Restoration of Joy And Peace

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit - Romans 15:13.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me - Psalm 51:12.

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands -  Isaiah 55:12.

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy -  Psalm 30:11.

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them - Psalm 126:5-6.

I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land - Leviticus 26:6.

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning - Psalm 30:5.

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy - Psalm 94:19.

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full - John 15:11.

And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places - Isaiah 32:17-18.

Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours - Isaiah 61:7.

Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength - Nehemiah 8:10.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer - Romans 12:12.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice - Philippians 4:4.

Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! - Psalm 32:11.

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace - 1 Corinthians 14:33.

You make known to me the path of life; You fill me with joy in Your presence - Psalm 16:11.

Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble - Psalm 119:165.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you - Isaiah 26:3.

Those who promote peace have joy - Proverbs 12:20.

You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety - Psalm 4:7.

And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace - James 3:18.

May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace! - Psalm 29:11.

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful - Colossians 3:15.

                                                                                

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for restoring our joy and peace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Pray For Others

Pray for each other  - James 5:16.

                Praying for others is a powerful way to bear each other’s burdens and a blessing we can give others. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ - Galatians 6:2. Let us remember people by name and need and pray for them. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness - 1 Timothy 2:1-2.

Paul prayed for the believers in Rome

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, making request  - Romans 1:9,10a. 

Paul prayed for the Ephesians 

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God - Ephesians 3:14-19.

Epaphras prayed for the believers in Colossae, Laodicea and Hierapolis

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured - Colossians 4:12.

Jesus prayed for Simon Peter

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” - Luke 22:31,32a.

Jesus prayed for all believers

I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word - John 17:20.

                                                                                          

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us pray for others and be a blessing to all. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

This Is The Day The Lord Has Made

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it - Psalm 118:24.

                  Everyday is the day made by God and gift for us and so rejoice and be glad. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God - Isaiah 61:10. He loads us with benefits daily. Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! - Psalm 68:19. 

Praise God

Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever - Psalm 145:2.

Thank God

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His love endures forever - Psalm 118:1.

Pray to God

In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation - Psalm 5:3.

Meditate God's Word

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path - Psalm 119:105.

Obey God

If You love me keep my commands - John 14:15.

Submit to God

Submit yourselves then to God and the resist the enemy and he will flee - James 4:7.

Be glad & rejoice

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! - Psalm 32:11.

                                                                       

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for the day You have given us. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Be Doers of The Word

 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves - James 1:22.

              We are deceiving ourselves when we are hearers of the word only and not the doers. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was - James 1:23,24.

                 We lie against the truth if we have bitterness in our heart. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth - James 3:14. We are liars and the truth is not in us when we do not keep His commandments. Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him - 1 John 2:4.  

             We are not the doers of the word unless we get rid of anger and humbly accept the word planted in us which can save us. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you - James 1:19-21.     

                 We deceive ourselves when we do not control our tongue, do not help orphans and widows in their distress and do not keep us holy. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless - James 1:26. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world - James 1:27.                   

              We love God and we are the friends of God and blessed when we are the doers of the Word. Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him" - John 14:23. You are my friends if you do what I command you - John 15:14. Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it! - Luke 11:28.  

              We will be blessed in what what we do when we are the doers of the word.  But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do- James 125.       

              We will have a long, good life when we are the doers of the Word. My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life - Proverbs 4:10. 

              God instructs us to stay away from people who are just having a form of godliness but always learning and never coming to the knowledge of the truth. Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth - 2 Timothy 3:5,7. 

              Let us be the doers of the word, and not hearers only. Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them - Psalm 119:129. Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams -1 Samuel 15:22.

                                                                                

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us be doers of the word, and not hearers only. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.