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Tag Archives: blessings
Stored Up Goodness
Sometimes following the LORD takes us down a difficult path. People might look at us and wonder why God seems not to have noticed our injustice and pain. One day he will vindicate you for your faithfulness. Those who stay true and trust, will one day experience the “stored up blessings” of God in such a way that all will see and know that God is with you, and has been all the way, Continue reading
Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit
As we go through the tough times of life, some who had started well lose ground. Anger, bitterness, discouragement and a whole host of other emotions cause our faith to wither. The word without faith only withers and dies. Yet the very same trials are intended to bring maturity and growth. Keep your eyes on Jesus in these trying times so that you do not lose hope. Persevere to the end. Continue reading
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Tagged bear much fruit, blessings, good soil, materialism, on the path, Parable of the farmer, rocky soil, Satan, scattering seed, temptation, thorns, thorny soil, trial
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The Blessing
In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Blessings bring healing to wounded emotions and encouragement to the discouraged and disheartened. They bring joy, peace and hope–and we all need that. Continue reading
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Tagged blessing children, blessings, Genesis, healed by blessing, Hope, Joseph, joy, peace, speak well of, wounded by cursing
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Stored Up Goodness
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD” (24). Your faithful waiting will one day be rewarded. Continue reading
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Tagged answer to prayer, blessings, goodness, goodness of God, stored up blessings, waiting on God
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Priestly Duties
In “Open Up Your Heart” by Jeff Syverson, the priestly duties of Aaron and his assistants are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of blessing others. The text emphasizes the need for blessing in the midst of life’s struggles. Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron, blessings, ministry of blessing, priestly duties, the priesthood
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Accountable
Make the most of this life. Make the most of the gifts God gives. Be a wise and faithful steward of what God gives you. Continue reading
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Tagged accountable, blessings, possessions, stewardship, wise and faithful
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Fertile Soil
Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, fertile soil, fruitfulness, good soil, obedience, rocky soil, thorns, trials
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Stored Up Goodness
God is storing up blessings for you. He is a good, benevolent and generous God who loves you and looks to bless you. There are times when life seems unjust and unfair—times when we wonder if God is ever going to answer our prayers. But be strong and wait in hope. When the time is right he has goodness stored up for those who fear him. And he intends to bestow those blessings in the sight of all when the time is right. Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, faithfulness, goodness, Stored up goodness, vindication
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What a Blessing! (Oct 10)
Paul’s prayers and blessings are always instructive to us as we learn to pray. This prayer is in the form of a blessing. He blesses them by asking God to fill them with love for each other. He has already commended them for their love, but here he prays for even more of it. “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other.” There is always need to pray for God to give us increasing and overflowing love for each other Continue reading
The Mountaintop (Aug 2)
The crisp, cool air blows through your hair as you as gaze upon the majestic beauty of other mountain peaks. You are above them all. You are on the mountaintop. It’s an exhilarating place to be, a dangerous place. It was quite an adventure to get there and even more difficult to stay there. Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, mountaintop, on the mountaintop, pride, temptation
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