A Sip from the Cup of Grace
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A Sip from the Cup of Grace
To sit still and wait on God involves a tremendous strength ~
If you choose to make something happen rather than waiting for God’s leading, you could very well miss a bigger blessing. That is called picking your mercies green. Many times I have chosen to pluck my fruit from the tree before it has ripened. Oh yes, I could still eat it; but it wasn’t as sweet as it could have been. The strength to wait comes from the Holy Spirit. He will tell you the exact moment of fully ripened fruit. So, when he reveals this to you, move on it. Pick the fruit and see how easy it comes off the vine. Oh, how sweet it is!!
Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.”
Isaiah 30:18
Stay the course, the Lord will give you his grace ~
Grace is similar to receiving a drop of water when you’re thirsty, a pebble of food when you are starving or a driver stops to help on the evening your car broke down in the dark. Your gratitude rises up from the very lowest ventricle of your heart and you feel you are indebted for life. You wonder, how can I ever pay them back. What about the day you learned your sin helped nail Jesus to the cross? He took your place and paid the price for your sin; just because he loved you. You didn’t even have to do anything to receive that grace; you didn’t even have to ask! There is nothing we can add to what Jesus did for us and it’s all because of grace. He gives it to us way before we ever know we are in need of it. So don’t give up; His grace will always be sufficient for you. He said so!
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy to help us in our time of need.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you.”
Consider the value of affliction ~
This scripture in 2nd Corinthians is about Paul going through physical pain. Paul became weak and felt he was not able to handle the situation he was in. He asked God three times to remove the burden. God reminds Paul that His power is made perfect in our weakness and He tells him that his grace is sufficient for him. God was actually allowing Paul to go through this trial as a means of keeping him humble. God knew exactly what he was doing. It’s a great story and one that reminds us that we are not alone in our sorrows. Even though it may seem God is nowhere to be found, he is there and is working in you and for you. You may not see the results until you walk further down the road.
Job 5:17-18 “Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For He wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal.”
2Corinthians 12:8-9
Hebrews 4:16
Think Positive ~
Jesus’ red-letter words create a great example for positive thinking. He spoke in parables and answered many questions submitted to him with a question. He stuck to the facts and spoke only the truth. Jesus said, “Know the truth and the truth will set you free.” You can check out or buy books about thinking positive, but the best way to have a positive attitude is to receive the mind of Christ and be led to all truths through his Holy Spirit.
When we remain focused on Jesus, the author of life, we will have that little God-shaped hole in our heart filled with the red-letter truths. The negativity will positively be overcome.
Colossians 3:2 “Set your mind on things above not on early things.”
Philippians 4: 8-9
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This daily devotional contains thoughts that go back almost a half century yet are relevant in today’s world. In 1986, Vicki purchased a new Bible and has progressively filled the front blank pages with one-liners she heard and thought to be profound over the years. She listened to messages of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness during church services, Bible studies, and spiritual conferences and soaked up his grace and peace during prayer time, everyday conversations, and just life. She has decided to share these insightful thoughts with you through this daily devotional; her first attempt at being a writer and author. In her early Christian faith, Vicki found God to be her safe haven, and she believes every person needs a daily reminder to stay focused on the absolute truths through Jesus’ teachings. She is bursting with excitement to share the wisdom and knowledge she has experienced over her forty years of growing in Christ. Come, feast at his table!
About the Author
Vicki considers herself to be a common soul, among many, who has a desire to help others find God’s grace through a daily walk with him. Over the years, she has participated in speaking to women’s groups and, just recently, spoke at a women’s conference on marriage. She loves the elderly and has enjoyed many years of nursing-home ministry, which has inspired her next project—a book about aging gracefully. She believes everyone has a story to tell and hopes she can hear yours someday. While penning this book, she took time out to spend with her family and love on her five grandchildren. She now lives in North Branch, Minnesota, with her husband, Denny, of forty-eight blessed years.