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One of My Reformation Days

I first wrote this 9 years ago, so it’s about 19 years ago at this point. We recently discussed that about the time of her next birthday she will have known me longer than she didn’t. I am still 5 years away from me knowing her for more than half of my life, but this wonderful lady has definitely changed my life to the glory of God!

Daniel

Many today are commenting on Martin Luther, the other Reformers, the Reformation in general, or something along those lines. Those are very important, and I will undoubtedly share something in the future. Today, however, instead of focusing on the 95 Theses of Luther, I will do my wife a favor. You see, we met ten […]

One of My Reformation Days

VerseD: Psalm 24:1

The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord

Psalm 24:1, HCSB

God is faithful to keep His promises, and He promised to redeem us. We are His, and with faith in Christ truly become His family and treasured possession.

VerseD: Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints — and you continue to serve them.

Hebrews 6:10, HCSB

God is faithful in keeping His promises, and He has promised to always be with us and help us love others well. And He has promised us eternal life and His presence and goodness forever.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 13:6

Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth.

1 Corinthians 13:6, HCSB

God is faithful in keeping His promises, so we celebrate when others seek truth and faithfulness, helping each other to better love and faithfulness in Chrost by the power of the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Psalm 46:10

“Stop your fighting — and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”

Psalm 46:10, HCSB

Satan tried to divide and sow hatred, but God brings peace and love to His people. May we abide in Christ and bring His peace into all our relationships.

VerseD: Proverbs 22:6

Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6, HCSB

Satan seeks to divide and sow hatred and disobedience, but God demonstrates that obedience and discipline are good and promote goodness and peace.

VerseD: Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

Galatians 6:10, HCSB

Satan seeks to divide and stir up hatred, but Christ has come to heal, draw together, and bind in love. May we live out the love of Christ and grow in unity within the Church.

VerseD: Exodus 20:8

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy

Exodus 20:8, HCSB

We keep God’s Word, and means remembering time for rest, and ultimately that we find rest in Christ alone. Let us help bring others into His rest.

VerseD: 1 John 4:19

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19, HCSB

We are in a spiritual war, and the love God has shoen us is our greatest weapon against the enemy, showing through Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit the power of God against fear, doubt, and lies.

VerseD: Philippians 4:19

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19, HCSB

We are in a spiritual war, and we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to act in God’s love toward fellow believers and an unbelieving world, to faithfully walk out Christ’s commands.