God is good in every way

RandalM — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:49:34 GMT

The mercies, blessings, and kindnesses of God are many and constant. From the very air we breathe to the Word we read, the Spirit of God overflows us with divine goodness. Our greatest good is salvation in Christ Jesus.

Each one has his own reasons to give thanks. God deals with us as individuals. Many of our reasons overlap, but each day reveals specific and individual moments of attention from the Almighty.

In all he does, the Lord wants us to see and know him. He created us for that reason. He brought us into being for love.

It is probably good to have a specific day to give thanks. We ought to be reminded that it is our first task every single day of our lives.

You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. Psalm 119.68 NLT.

Walking for spiritual health

RandalM — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:19:33 GMT

In her book, A Daily Dose of God's Word, Ruby Ramsey wrote for Feb. 11 about how to improve one's spiritual health by walking. The New Testament uses the figure of walking for progress in spiritual matters. She gave seven ideas about walking with accompanying texts.

Walk in Christ, Colossians 2.6-7.
Walk in truth, 3 John 3-4.
Walk in good works, Ephesians 2.10.
Walk as Christ walked, 1 John 2.5-6.
Walk in love, Ephesians 5.1-2.
Walk in light, Ephesians 5.8.
Walk in wisdom, Ephesians 5.15-16.

Then she ended with an eighth idea: Walk to please God, 1 Thessalonians 4.1-2.

She ended by saying, “Walking like this is important for your spiritual health ─ and your very soul!”