Monday, February 11, 2013

Connected But Not Altered


When you give your life to Christ, He moves in, unpacks his bags and is ready to change you into His likeness. So why do I still have the hang-ups of Max?

Part of the answer is in the story of a wealthy but frugal lady living in a small house at the turn of the century. Friends were surprised when she had electricity put in her home. Weeks afterward, a meter reader appeared. “Your meter shows scarcely any usage,” he said. “Are you using your power?” “Certainly,” she answered. “Each evening I turn on my lights long enough to light my candles; then I turn them off.”

She’s tapped into the power but doesn’t use it. Her house is connected but not altered. Don’t we make the same mistake? God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept His offer?

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (Ephesians 1:18-19a)


Max Lucado


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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Prayer Verse and Quote


Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12: 12 ESV

Prayer changes things, but more importantly.. Prayer changes you!


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Friday, February 1, 2013

Verses and Quotes


No matter how bad a situation is, it will always improve when God is in the picture.

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4: 11 ESV

Now the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees, but the water is bad, and the land is unfruitful.” 2 Kings 2: 19 ESV


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