LJC Devotional | 2023/01/28 (watch the video)
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Prayer
- Am I listening to God, being still and resting in His presence?
- Am I easily angered or do I display peace in the Father’s sovereignty?
- Am I remaining in the Lord so I may be taught by the Holy Spirit?
Ecclesiastes 5:1-2
”Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.“
1. Am I listening to God, being still and resting in His presence?
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Proverbs 14:29
”Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.“
2. Am I easily angered or do I display peace in the Father’s sovereignty?
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James 1:19-21
”My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: 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.“
3. Am I remaining in the Lord so I may be taught by the Holy Spirit?
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How do I follow Jesus?
- I remain still with Jesus in the midst of trials. I allow His peace to fill and change me into His likeness. I surrender all of my pain to Him.
(All scripture references are in NIV)