MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying…He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (from Romans 12 & Ephesians 1)

Once I learned to have “confident hope” based on God the Father’s word, it became easier to be patient in times of doubt.  It took me awhile to learn to practice trusting and waiting.  I spent a lot of time using my own effort and ideas trying to get the result I thought was best (usually to no avail).  Praying and patient waiting help me to understand the wisdom of his plan.

I pray for you to trust and obey.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

…So now that you [found] know God (or should I say, now that God knows [found] you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual principles of this world?  Are you trying to earn favor with God by observing certain days or months or seasons or years…(from Galatians 4)

As a new Christian I became self righteous because I thought I had “found” God.  Only studying his Word did I discover the real sovereignty of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his plan for my life before the foundation of the world.

I pray daily for you to fall in love with my Lord.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

…Did you receive the Holy Spirit by obeying the law of Moses? Of course not! You received the Spirit because you believed the message you heard about Christ.. After starting your new lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort? (from Galatians 3)

I came to salvation through reading books written by people telling about their search for God; but did not realize I needed nurturing as well.  Now, I ask the Lord how he can use me to nurture any believer I meet.

I pray for you daily to hear the Spirit’s voice even if he only whispers.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.  (Galatians 5:1)

I got that gift of freedom through faith in Christ’s work on the cross; celebrated it, but did not comprehend the depth of God’s grace, his actual love for me.  The euphoria of peace lasted for a time, then the problems of the world (those that sent me to the foot of the cross in the first place) crowded in and the gift of life was forgotten in the midst of chaos.  

I pray that you, as a believer, will seek to understand the depth of God’s grace for you.

Luv Ya!