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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28" Devotion : Sometimes, as God's children, we go through tough situations. These tough situations work together to strengthen our faith. Whatever happens to you, dear reader, it will definitely work for your good. In the Bible, Job went through all the hardships you could think of but in the end they worked together for his good. It is only Christians that have this assurance that the good and bad things they suffer in life work together for their good. This is simply because it is God who is working behind the scenes to enhance the life of His loved ones. Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.  Mark 11:24" Devotion : The Christian cannot do without prayer as long as he has desires. Any time we decide to pray, we should believe that God is able to give it to us and we shall have it. If we entertain doubt, we cannot receive what we pray for. The number one enemy of our prayer is doubt; we must not entertain it. Dear reader, do you receive whatever you pray for? Share your story with other readers! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

Daily devotional with John Piper SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 How to Know the Will of God Finding Direction with the Renewed Mind Good Shepherd Community Church | Portland, Oregon Resource by  John Piper   Scripture:  Romans 12:1–2     Topic:  Sanctification & Growth The following is a lightly edited transcript. We are going to look at  Romans 12:1–2  and talk about the will of God, what it means, how to find it, and what it means to have your mind renewed to find it. As you know, chapter 12 follows the first eleven chapters. And it begins with a glorious “therefore” (“I appeal to you therefore”). The wonders that he is calling us into in walking with Christ in a renewed way are built on massive theology in chapters 1–11. It doesn’t get any bigger than Romans 1–11. It doesn’t get any deeper than Romans 1–11. And this is what it was all building towards: new minds discerning the will of God and lives of worship. Pleasing God Romans 12:1 : ...

"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Luke 6:31" Devotion : The world would be a better place if we all lived by this standard. Everybody wants to be loved, respected, treated with kindness, etc. We should do likewise to others. Whatever we sow on earth, we will definitely reap; therefore, it is wise to observe the above scripture so that we can reap a good harvest. Be blessed! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Ephesians 6:1" Devotion : It is right for children to obey their parents in the Lord. To make it easy for children to be obedient, they need to be taught from a tender age the norms and values of God and of society. Parents must live an exemplary life for their children to emulate. Many children are becoming wayward because parents are shirking their responsibility. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4  this verse must be added to it, because by our attitude and character our children may decide not to obey us. We must be a perfect example of holiness as much as God helps us to our children. Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. Song of Solomon 8:6" Devotion : King Solomon, a man of wisdom, was moved by love to utter such wonderful words. This is true of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, who was sufficiently moved by love to die for the salvation of mankind. His love could not be hidden; therefore, the Father proved his love for Christ by raising Him from the grave. What a wonder! Share your thoughts with us. http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6" Devotion : Moses encouraged the Israelites to be strong and courageous because God was with them and would lead them to the promised land. God reiterated this in Joshua 1:9 to give the Israelites the confidence to move forward. Fear has the tendency to create doubt in our minds to keep us from pursuing our vision. The solution is to have faith in God and in His Word, and move forward. Dear reader, have you ever felt forsaken? Share the story with other learners! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline