Monthly Archives: July 2015

THE “PARADOX” OF GRACE…

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

COLOSSIANS 1:29: “For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” (ESV‬)‬ OBSERVATION: There is a “paradox” of grace in the Christian life. When we think of grace we think of God’s action toward … Continue reading →

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CAN I REALLY DO “ALL THINGS”?

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PHILIPPIANS 4:13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” OBSERVATION: Can I really do “all things” through Christ who strengthens me? If I take this Scripture and stand it alone, out of its’ context, it really causes … Continue reading →

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LEAD ME TO THE CROSS…

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALM 62:8: “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” (ESV)‬‬ OBSERVATION: Do I trust in the Lord at ALL times? This is a difficult question to … Continue reading →

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HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALM 55:22: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” (‭ESV) PSALM 56:8-11: “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they … Continue reading →

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KNOW YOUR ENEMY…

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EPHESIANS 6:10-12: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle … Continue reading →

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BUT I DON’T LIKE WAITING!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALM 40:1-3: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps … Continue reading →

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HOW DO WE “GRIEVE” THE HOLY SPIRIT?

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EPHESIANS 5:30: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” OBSERVATION: How do we grieve the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is a person, not a force. You cannot … Continue reading →

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CHANGED HEARTS…CHANGE NATIONS!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALM 32:12, 16-19:  “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! “The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The … Continue reading →

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THE “SIXTH SENSE”

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EPHESIANS 1:15-20: “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God … Continue reading →

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AM I MY BROTHERS KEEPER?

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GALATIANS 6:1-5: “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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