Our relationship with Christ and our inner transformation [as a result of it] isn’t an automatic process. It’s more like a metamorphosis, similar to the growth of a butterfly. Our minds are renewed “daily” as we grow in the things of God and spend time with Him daily. All so that we can prove and ultimately see and walk in the will of God for our lives. We are in this world but not of it. Our “walking in our divine purpose” from God isn’t a one day commute. It is a path that we travel every day that we are given the gift of air in our lungs.
The more that we focus on the things of God, His precepts, etc. the further we progress down the path of His “perfect will” and allow Him to transform our hearts and minds. Commit today to conform to Him and take advantage of the Helper (John 14:26) that He’s given us in the process. Have a blessed day!
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On this day that we celebrate those who are fathers, we also are grateful for those who truly do strive to encourage, comfort and lead their offspring towards the Kingdom of God. Even more comforting is the fact that if we have accepted Christ into our lives, we are privy to a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father, and He is a GREAT Father! It is always His heart to provide all that His children need - spiritually, physically, financially and emotionally (Philippians 4:19); and He know what we need before we ask.
Whether you’ve been blessed to have an earthly father in your life or not, be comforted with the fact that not only is He Father to the fatherless, but His love for you is authentic and it runs deep. He truly does desire the absolute best for you, and to comfort, encourage and lead your life, so let Him!
May God continue to bless those of you fathers that have endeavored to be a blessing, encourage and offer godly inspiration in your children’s lives. May He continue to give you wisdom and favor in all that you put your hands to. #HappyFathersDay
🙌 Our Heavenly Father desires to be near us at all times. He wants to be “in our midst” and to work in and through us daily (John 14:12, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:13). We only have to call His name, humble ourselves and come to Him with a pure and humble heart.
Regardless of where the paths of your feet tread today, determine to commit your life to God and yield to Him for wisdom in your decision-making. When you do, you set the scene for Him to act on your behalf (Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 3:5-6). Rest and have confidence in knowing that today. Have a blessed day.
#devotional #callonHim #committed #vccharlotte #faithful #bible
💪 We can draw our strength from God spiritually and sometimes it can manifest physically. We have the privilege of His boldness operating on the inside of us so that we can we can represent Him properly and share His love with the world. May we rest in the authority and power that we have through the power of His Son Jesus.
#boldness #righteous #strength #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #iamvictory
God is not moved by outward appearances (I Samuel 16:7), He is moved by the condition of our hearts. When we earnestly seek God with all our hearts, He is moved to speak and reveal Himself to us. Take the time daily to pray in the spirit to stir up your spirit man. Seek God’s face in prayer and by meditating on His Word as desperately as a deer pants for water at a stream (Psalm 42:1). Only Jesus can quench our soul’s thirst.
#bibleverse #mattersoftheheart #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #iamvictory #encouragement
❤️ God loves us so much that He desires for us to grow and mature in our understanding and application of His Word and precepts. We don’t have to be manipulated by the enemy or by any inaccurate doctrine of the Bible that we may find ourselves presented with. God gives us discernment and with the direction also of the Holy Spirit, our feet can remain firmly planted on Him - the Rock (Psalm 62:2). In fact our daily conversations and lifestyle should reflect this maturation as we make strides daily to mimic Christ. His loving correction is given "in love".
He will guide us every step of the way. Trust His leading and the authenticity of His love and desire our growth in our daily walk as believers together.
#dailydevotional #growth #spiritualgrowth #maturity #discernment #therock #children
🏃🏾♂️🏃♀️We can run to God for protection both in the physical and spiritual realm. A shield is strong and impenetrable just like our Father. He will protect you from any danger seen or unseen; He will keep you from the wiles of the enemy. Rest today knowing that there is safety in His arms and regardless of any circumstance that you may be experiencing today, He is more than able to keep you from any harm; and the peace (John 14:27) that He also provides in the process is unbothered by the “storms” of life, so rest.
#protection #hidingplace #dailydevotion #vcccharlotte
🙌 The Holy Spirit is our Teacher, Helper and Guide and can give us wisdom and insight for carrying out our assignments as His ambassadors. We are literally the hands and feet of Jesus in this earth and with all that is going on in this world, it’s important that we not only pray for all man to be saved, but that we obey the charge to keep our nation and it’s leader in prayer.
The state of earthly affairs can play a role in impacting whether we are able to live our lives “peaceably” while carrying out God’s will. When we pay special attention to pray along these lines on a regular basis, we are strategically placing our faith out for God to operate on our behalf in areas we are not even aware of in the spirit world. Take advantage of the opportunity you have on a daily basis to operate on the “offensive” for the Kingdom of God. We don’t have to wait for something to take action in the spirit realm; we can be proactive. Never forget the power is unleashed through our faith in God through prayer…our world depends on it. Have a blessed day!
#powerofprayer #vcccharlotte #truth
Our Heavenly Father is omniscient: He knows all.He literally already knows the end from the beginning and can give you the wisdom and direction you need for your situation. In order to truly be “living” (active, full of life or vigor, functioning) epistles of our Father, our relationship with God cannot remain in a dormant state. We have to actively stir up the gift and rely on the Holy Spirit for day-to-day instructions and leading for the will of God to be in operation in and through our lives. Just like with any other meaningful relationship earthly relationship, God wants to be “present” AND “active” in your life. Stay sensitive to His voice so that He can be.
#dailydevotional #livingepistles #vcccharlotte #present #presentandactive
Your future is safe with God. He already has a divine purpose for your life, and though they may need to be developed and honed, He’s already equipped you with the natural gifts and talents to ultimately walk in it.
God loves you, and there is nothing you can do about it! He established that when He sent His Son Jesus to die for you so that you could be brought into right-standing with Him. If you’re God’s child, then you are privy to His “perfect peace” (John 14:27), wisdom and favor. Trust Him, and let Him lead your life (Proverbs 3:5-7). Tap into the “internal compass” that God has given you through the Holy Spirit. Pray in tongues. He not only will comfort you, but He will give you the power, guidance and discernment that you need. Rest in Him; He’s got you!.
#vcccharlotte #dailydevotion #hope #purpose #plans #goals #biblestudy #scripture #verseoftheday
🍇🍏 How is your fruit looking today? Bearing spiritual fruit means becoming more and more like Christ by allowing the fruit of the Spirit to transform our character. That fruit is what helps us to better perform our role as ambassadors of Christ on this earth. Let's trust God to help us to intentionally to walk in the Spirit of God.
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☀️ As you prepare for the day, be sure to reflect on the mercy of God. He clearly demonstrated His love and grace through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus. It’s nothing that we did in and of ourselves, but through our salvation in Jesus, we have the freedom to live and walk around justified in God’s eyes. Not only do we have the gift of eternal life, but we have the benefit of having an actual relationship with Him and the privilege of receiving direction and comfort through the Holy Spirit on a daily basis.
Don’t lose sight of the benefits of that relationship. God’s love for you is profound (John 15:13), and He desires for you to live victoriously in life. Just trust Him for direction and favor and be sure to give Him the glory every step of the way.
#mercy #confidence #victorious #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte
It’s important that we daily exercise humility and examine whether we’ve truly submitted our will and desires to God. Once we do this, we position ourselves not only to be honored by God, but for Him to save the time that we often waste trying to figure out our own lives and purpose as well as the fruitless efforts spent attempting to bear the cares of this world. God wants us to put our confidence in Him and trust that He is more than able to handle any burdensome emotions or concerns that have tried to come against our minds. He cares about each and every detail of your life. So give them to Him once and for all. He’s consistent even when others and even our own emotions are not (Hebrews 13:8); and His affection towards you won’t change. Rest in that fact today. YOU. ARE. LOVED. .
#dailydevotional #humility #confidence #confidenceinGod #consistentlove #vcccharlotte
While happiness is literally a human emotion that can vary from day to day, minute to minute, the joy of the Lord, just like our Father God, is unbothered by the circumstance of this world or our lives. The joy that we get from God and through honoring Him with our lives is truly a gift. The more time we stay in His presence, the more joy we are filled with (in His presence is fullness of joy). Take the time today to fill up on His joy and to continue to meditate on His Word.
#joy #happiness #unbothered #biblestudy #dailydevotional #scripture #verseoftheday #vcccharlotte #iamvictory
As believers in Christ, we have received a new identity, but have you truly embraced that identity? We belong to God, and our citizenship is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20). Our conversation, values and ways of doing things may appear to be foreign to this world the more we become like Christ and the fruits of the Spirit manifest themselves in our lives.
Rejoice today that your identity is in Christ: you are redeemed from the curse of the law (Gal.3:13)! You are the righteousness of God (2 Cor. 5:21), you are THE healed (1 Peter 2:24), accepted (Ephesians 1:6), you have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5-8) and so much more! Meditate on who and Whose you are and your confidence on the authority that you have IN Christ will grow.
#identityinChrist #newcreature #newlife #heavenlycitizenship #redeemed#dailydevotions #vcccharlotte
🙌 There is healing and breakthrough in your worship whether on your knees or through your daily walk with God. Allow God to transform you and your mind daily so that you will understand what His will is for your life. Trust and find comfort in the fact that He knows best for you.
#selah #vcccharlotte #dailydevotion #biblestudy #transformation #scripture #verseoftheday
🤔 Are you known for showing mercy and kindness to others? We have the awesome responsibility and privilege of representing the King of all kings - the Creator of the universe (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are His ambassadors and that means communicating His priorities and passions with love and truth being at the core of them. Let’s commit anew and ask for God's help in more accurately demonstrating the heart of God to others. Extend mercy today to someone that doesn’t deserve it. Be kind to those you interact with today. Not only will it make God proud, but it will bring us favor both in His sight and in the sight of others. Have a blessed day.
#dailydevotional #mercy #kindness #saturday #vcccharlotte
