focus on how you live

Focus on making each day meaningful, rather than just counting them.

Ephesians 5:15-16

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."1

This verse encourages us to live wisely and make the most of our time, which resonates with the concept of focusing on the quality of each day.

Does this verse inspire you?

God prepared us beforehand

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10

Father God, 

Thank you, God, for creating us in your image and for the good works that you have prepared for us to do. As it says in Ephesians 2:10, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” We are grateful for the blessings you have bestowed upon us and for the opportunity to serve you. May we always be mindful of your love and grace, and may we use our talents and abilities to glorify you. Amen. 

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finding your true identity

Ephesians 1-1-3

Thank You, Gracious Father,

I thank You for Your grace in my life, that sustains me in all my troubles. You found me and saved me by Your grace, and You keep me and hold me by Your grace. I ask that Your perfect peace may fill my soul, as I rely on You. we join our hearts in songs of praise for all the spiritual blessings You have lavished on those who believe in the precious Lord Jesus for salvation. Thank You that we have been born of the Spirit of God, Who has positioned us in Christ, and raised us up with Him in heavenly places. May my desire for my life be conformed to Your desire for my life so that I may enjoy all the spiritual blessings that are mine in Christ Jesus. To You belong all power and majesty, dominion and praise, glory, honour, and blessing, forever and ever. 

In Jesus Mighty Name Amen 🙏 

Ephesians 1:1-3

“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”

 

The enemy cannot defeat you if he can’t disarm you.

The enemy cannot defeat you if he can’t disarm you.

Ephesians 6:10-20
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.


~~~Reflections~~~

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—  and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,  for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

~~~Prayer~~~

 Lord, Thank you for always keeping me prepared. Completely armed at all times with the whole armor of God. You ready me, in all situations. My enemy cannot defeat me, for he can not disarm me with your armor.  Thank You Jesus

by His grace they have been erased

Ephesians 2:8-10

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.


~~~Reflections~~~ 
God loves us with such significant love. He is so rich in compassion and mercy. I cannot think of anything I would rather be rich in, then to be rich in God's grace.



I may not know all my flaws, imperfections, sins, or my own weakness.
I DO know that I have many of them. And by his grace they have all been erased.

I do not boast in my good works, for all the Glory goes the Lord.
Salvation cannot be earned. It is truly a free gift from God. There is nothing we can do to earn it. We have to accept this gift of Grace.  For this is all a part of the Lords plan. He wants that we should walk with him. We were created in Christ for good works, to bring Glory to God.


~~~ Prayer ~~~
Father of grace and mercy thank you. Thank you for extending grace even when I have not deserved it. Thank you for giving mercy when I most needed it. Thank you for giving life. Thank you for being my God. Thank you for preparing my way. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.

What if it cost you nothing?

Kind words don't cost anything,
They can accomplish Much!

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth
but what is good for necessary edification,
that it may impart grace to the hearers.





~~~Reflections~~~

Paul speaking to you as believers, one who is found Salvation. Being good stewards of Christ.
Remembering that you have been made new in Him. Taking off your old garments, or foul language, old ways of life.  Being renewed and transformed in your mind. Paul explains to us as believers to put off  rotten speech like one would toss out rotten fruit or fish. I like to think of the stench of spoiled milk, or the reek of POOP.

Think about rotten food, it contaminates, sickens, smells foul and creates an unpleasant surrounding for all who come near to it. So it is as with the words you speak. Speak life, Kind Words. To edify and lift up. To show others the goodness of our Lord.

Not an easy task if you try to do it on your own. Pray, Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your words, speech, thoughts and actions. Encircle yourself with the Holy Spirit, God's word, meditate on His word. The enemy would try to break you down, have you stay corrupt. Placing stumbling blocks in your path, with corrupt speech, people to antagonize you, provoke you or annoy you.


Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Prayer
Lord of Hosts, Send your angels with a divine hedge of  protection. So that we can meditate on your word. Renew us Lord and transform us, with the your Holy Spirit. If there is anything foul, or os causing warfare in our mouth,  Lord we seek you to use your divine intervention. In Jesus Name Amen.

Accelerate beyond those challenges or building bricks of faith

Accelerate beyond those challenges or building bricks of faith !

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Ephesians 3:14-21

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,  that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,  that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height, to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~~~Reflections~~~

When I think about all that God has in store for our futures, It makes my head spin.
We are about to accelerate beyond those challenges or building bricks that built our faith from of our past and into the fullness of our destiny!

Does 't matter if you have a huge pile of bricks, small pile or a of bricks. Some of your bricks may have been shattered, some may have been neatly cleaned up with your faith. All those bricks of Faith were used to build up your faith, so you could be bold, strong and gain understanding that He will always be with you and never forsake you!   The future where we are about to have a growth spurt in knowledge and understanding, the comprehension of Faith, Love and the and the fullness of the Lord. That He is going to do exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask for or think of.

The light switch is about to be turned on.  Knowledge and Understanding is welcomed here. Thank You Lord for Faith, knowledge, Love, and Understanding  and the fullness of the Lord. For strengthening our souls with your Overflowing Love and Trust in You.
How do we do this? Spending time with the Lord. By designating time with the Lord. Worshipping, Word, and Prayer. Telling Him Thank You. Ask him to give you the understanding of his Word.  Use us Lord, Accelerate us with Boldness and Faith abundantly.  Build us up Lord. In Jesus Name we pray.

God and Father Lord Jesus Christ

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ