Walking to purity of heart is a long walk you can’t take alone

July 26, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
Purity of heart isn’t possible alone. Only in and with Jesus can we receive His Spirit and begin the process of dying to ourselves.

A verse…

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:1 (NLT)

A devotion…
The Way to Purity
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/the-way-to-purity/

Initially we trust in our ignorance, calling it innocence, and next we trust our innocence, calling it purity. Then when we hear these strong statements from our Lord, we shrink back, saying, “But I never felt any of those awful things in my heart.” We resent what He reveals. Either Jesus Christ is the supreme authority on the human heart, or He is not worth paying any attention to. Am I prepared to trust the penetration of His Word into my heart, or would I prefer to trust my own “innocent ignorance”?

Purity is something far too deep for me to arrive at naturally. But when the Holy Spirit comes into me, He brings into the center of my personal life the very Spirit that was exhibited in the life of Jesus Christ, namely, the Holy Spirit, which is absolute unblemished purity.

A reading…
Matthew 15
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+15&version=NLT

Jesus teaches about inner purity

Matthew 15:18-20

Those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart….For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. These are the things which defile a man…

A prayer…
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior walk with me. Liken my heart to Yours. Tame my tongue. Remove from me any and all anger towards others, no matter what. Even when provoked. Help me die to myself. Amen

A song…
Point to You
We Are Messengers
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/point-to-you/1109641008?i=1109641168

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
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Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

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Jesus Centered Bible
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Bible Gateway
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The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

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My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
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Audible – current listening to…
Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

Recently finished…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord

Walking with love will change you

July 25, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
Sin is naturally, unnatural. What do you think about sin? Do you? How often do you ask yourself why you do what you don’t want to. My list is long, but starts with anger, lust, and the thought of have I become to patient avoiding to much. One thing I do know is, a lone I’m stuck in my sins. Only in and through Jesus can I be what God created me to be. So I fight in each moment to stay connected to Him.

A verse…

So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin. I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.
Romans 7:14-15 NLT

A devotion…
Becoming Love
CrossCards: Encouragement for Today – July 24, 2018

https://www.crosscards.com/devotionals/encouragement-for-today/encouragement-for-today-july-24-2018.html

People don’t grow where they’re planted; they grow where they’re loved…

I still mess up more than I want. When I do, instead of beating myself up, I hear Jesus’ gentle and kind voice reminding me again to stop laying sod where He’s planting seed in my life. His reason is simple: God’s more interested in making us grow than having us look finished. He wants me to realize I’m just not quite there yet.

A reading…
Romans 7:14-25
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A14-25&version=NLT

Romans 7:25 NLT
[25] Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.

A prayer…
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior help me fill my bucket with more love, so I can pour it out for the sake of others. Give me strength and courage to become love. May my actions reflect my belief in You. Help me to not just see the people who need love, but actually show them Your love. Thank You for Your loving-kindness. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Today’s prayer from today’s devotion.

A song…
Lord, I Need You
Matt Maher
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lord-i-need-you/634140898?i=634140973

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
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Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

Follow my Facebook page @OneWalk for more daily encouragement and resources for OneWalk under the Sun, with the Son
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Bibles Online
Jesus Centered Bible
https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

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My Smartphone Apps
Jesus Centered Bible
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The Word of Promise Audio Bible
My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
Pure Flix

Audible – current listening to…
Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

Recently finished…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord

Walking with conflict, but the right motives

July 24, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
We all want things to always be right (go the way we want), to have peace, to get along with everyone and be happy. They don’t and that just doesn’t happen. Problems and conflict are inevitable. But how we handle them is up to us. We control our intentions, our motives. How quickly we forgive. What we learn and how we grow.

A verse…

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV)

A devotion or two…
Why Conflict is Important to Your Story
CrossCards: Encouragement for Today – July 23, 2018
https://www.crosscards.com/devotionals/encouragement-for-today/encouragement-for-today-july-23-2018.html

The Bible is filled with stories of conflict and resolution — woven into the human experience. Perhaps one of the greatest stories is Joseph and his brothers, found in Genesis 37-50…

Joseph’s heart is tender and forgiving toward his brothers, and he speaks words that echo to this day for all of us who wonder if anything good can come out of the conflict we are experiencing: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” (Genesis 50:20, NIV)…

…life isn’t conflict-free today. Nor will it ever be. As a pastor once said, “You are either just getting out of trouble, in trouble now, or about to enter trouble.” It’s inevitable. But so is God’s power! When we look at conflict in light of eternity, it takes on a different perspective.

His Nature and Our Motives
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/his-nature-and-our-motives/

The characteristic of a disciple is not that he does good things, but that he is good in his motives, having been made good by the supernatural grace of God. The only thing that exceeds right-doing is right-being…

The great wonder of Jesus Christ’s salvation is that He changes our heredity. He does not change human nature— He changes its source, and thereby its motives as well.

A prayer…
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior. Lord, thank You for the promise of Jesus’ resurrection. What hope it brings my current situation to know there’s no conflict so difficult, no moment so dark, no situation so hopeless that You can’t bring good out of it. Today I choose to trust You rather than rely on only what I can see. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Today’s prayer from today’s devotion.

A song…
Thy Will
Hillary Scott
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thy-will/1130031380?i=1130031399

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
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Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

Follow my Facebook page @OneWalk for more daily encouragement and resources for OneWalk under the Sun, with the Son
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Bibles Online
Jesus Centered Bible
https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

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Watch Online
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My Smartphone Apps
Jesus Centered Bible
Bible Gateway
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
Pure Flix

Audible – current listening to…
Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

Recently finished…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord

Walking through the doorway to the kingdom

July 23, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
To those who have had no agony Jesus says, “I have nothing for you; stand on your own feet, square your own shoulders. I have come for the man who knows he has a bigger handful than he can cope with, who knows there are forces he cannot touch; I will do everything for him if he will let Me. Only let a man grant he needs it, and I will do it for him.”
The Shadow of an Agony
Wisdom from Oswald Chambers

A verse…

"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him…

Matthew 5:3

A devotion…
The Doorway to the Kingdom
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/the-doorway-to-the-kingdom/

Beware of thinking of our Lord as only a teacher. If Jesus Christ is only a teacher, then all He can do is frustrate me by setting a standard before me I cannot attain. What is the point of presenting me with such a lofty ideal if I cannot possibly come close to reaching it? I would be happier if I never knew it. What good is there in telling me to be what I can never be— to be…

A reading…
Matthew 5
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5&version=NLT

Matthew 5:1-12 NLT
[1] One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, [2] and he began to teach them.
[3] "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
[4] God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
[5] God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
[6] God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
[7] God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
[8] God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
[9] God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
[10] God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
[11] "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
[12] Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

A prayer…
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior continue the work You have begun in me. Amen

A song…
Even Then
Micah Tyler
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/even-then/1293842423?i=1293842428

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/a-song/pl.u-yZyVE6XFaK6mE

Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

Follow my Facebook page @OneWalk for more daily encouragement and resources for OneWalk under the Sun, with the Son
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Bibles Online
Jesus Centered Bible
https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

Listen Online
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Watch Online
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My Smartphone Apps
Jesus Centered Bible
Bible Gateway
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
Pure Flix

Audible – current listening to…
Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

Recently finished…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord

Walking in His presence

July 21, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
Most Saturdays I get to enjoy a long walk with Jesus. Unlike my daily fight to focus on Him. During this time I feel like I really get to exercise my faith and grow closer to Him. Whether I listen to His word or a book or my favorite worship music. It’s just me and Him. You see I firmly believe the difference between believer and follower is how much time we spend with Him, and the difference between follower and disciple is how much time we spend doing His work and spreading His gospel. Those not evenly yoked will never be able to understand and know what their missing.

A verse…
Those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NLT

A devotion…
Depending On God’s Presence
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/dependent-on-god%E2%80%99s-presence/ Dependent on God’s Presence

There is no thrill for us in walking, yet it is the test for all of our steady and enduring qualities. To “walk and not faint” is the highest stretch possible as a measure of strength. The word walk is used in the Bible to express the character of a person— “…John…looking at Jesus as He walked…said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God!’ ” (John 1:35-36). There is nothing abstract or obscure in the Bible; everything is vivid and real. God does not say, “Be spiritual,” but He says, “Walk before Me…” (Genesis 17:1).

A reading…
Isaiah 40
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+40&version=NLT

Comfort for God’s people

A prayer…
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior build in me fire that doesn’t get dampened by the daily grind under the sun. Help me to use my one on one time with You to strengthen my faith and grow closer to You in knowledge and spirit. Amen

A song…
Soul on Fire
Third Day
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soul-on-fire-feat-all-sons-daughters/957560325?i=957560327

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/a-song/pl.u-yZyVE6XFaK6mE

Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

Follow my Facebook page @OneWalk for more daily encouragement and resources for OneWalk under the Sun, with the Son
https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#~!/OneWalkwithJesus/?ref=bookmarks

Bibles Online
Jesus Centered Bible
https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

Listen Online
http://www.klove.com/
https://www.moodyradio.org/

Watch Online
https://pureflix.com

My Smartphone Apps
Jesus Centered Bible
Bible Gateway
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
Pure Flix

Audible – current listening to…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels

Recently finished…
Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord

Tripping While You’re Walking

July 20, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
Ever wonder why those closest to you can be the most hurtful, critical and quickest to judge and attack your faith when you trip or fall in action or word, or just don’t do or say what they want or expect you to. Before my Mom went to be with the Lord, I talked to her about wanting to understand more about what Jesus meant when He spoke the words in today’s verse. For I feel the answer to my question starts in these words of His.

A verse…

Matthew 13:57 NLT
Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.”

Mark 6:4 NLT
Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.”

Luke 4:24 NLT
But I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his own hometown.

John 4:44 NLT
He himself had said that a prophet is not honored in his own hometown.

A prayer…

Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior, hear my prayer. Give me the understanding and wisdom I need for today. Bless me and mine, keep us from evil and causing pain. Touch us, opening and likening our heart to Yours. Amen

A song…
Who You Say I Am
Hillsong Worship
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-you-say-i-am-live/1351626128?i=1351626129

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/a-song/pl.u-yZyVE6XFaK6mE

Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

Follow my Facebook page @OneWalk for more daily encouragement and resources for OneWalk under the Sun, with the Son
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Bibles Online
Jesus Centered Bible
https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

Listen Online
http://www.klove.com/
https://www.moodyradio.org/

Watch Online
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My Smartphone Apps
Jesus Centered Bible
Bible Gateway
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
Pure Flix

Audible – current listening to…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels

Recently finished…
Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord

Walking joyfully vs happily

July 19, 2018

Walking with Jesus…

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son

A thought…
Have you ever been around someone obsessed with your happiness. So much so, that they don’t give you a chance to be. Maybe it’s because they don’t understand the difference between joy and happiness. Maybe even though they believe, they don’t really know or have a personal relationship with Jesus.

A verse…

Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)

More thoughts…
Joy and happiness are wonderful feelings to experience, but are very different. Joy is more consistent and is cultivated internally. It comes when you make peace with who you are, why you are and how you are, whereas happiness tends to be externally triggered and is based on other people, things, places, thoughts and events.
https://www.psychologies.co.uk/joy-vs-happiness

For many, the words joy and happiness are the same. We don’t have a way to differentiate them. However, when we look at the ways we get joy, found in the Bible, we see that these two things are very different. We can have joy and be unhappy! Happiness comes from circumstances in our lives. When things go our way- we are happy. However, when things don’t go our way, we are no longer happy- but we can still have joy. Why is this – and how do we focus on joy and not happiness?
http://worshipfulliving.com/2017/01/13/joy-vs-happiness/

A prayer…
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, Jesus my Savior. You tell us to take up our cross and follow You. I pray for those who don’t know the joy that comes from following and having a relationship with and don’t understand how this differs from happiness. I am so thankful for all Your blessings, and fight to focus on You in every moment and to maintain a grateful spirit. Help them see this in me and a understand the peace and joy I have in and with You. Even when circumstances may keep me from being happy. This I pray in Jesus name. Amen

A song…
joy.
for King & Country
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/joy/1398353335?i=1398353596

Grace Got You
MercyMe
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/grace-got-you/1204836754?i=1204836878

Listen to my ‘A songs’ playlist on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/a-song/pl.u-yZyVE6XFaK6mE

Links to surround yourself with Jesus:

Follow my Facebook page @OneWalk for more daily encouragement and resources for OneWalk under the Sun, with the Son
https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#~!/OneWalkwithJesus/?ref=bookmarks

Bibles Online
Jesus Centered Bible
https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/
Bible Gateway
https://www.biblegateway.com/
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
http://www.thewordofpromise.com/

Online Resources
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm

Devotions
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion
https://lifeforleaders.depree.org/devotionals/
Today in the Word
https://www.todayintheword.org/

Listen Online
http://www.klove.com/
https://www.moodyradio.org/

Watch Online
https://pureflix.com

My Smartphone Apps
Jesus Centered Bible
Bible Gateway
The Word of Promise Audio Bible
My Utmost
Jesus Calling
My K-LOVE
Moody Radio
Pure Flix

Audible – current listening to…
Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels

Recently finished…
Malcolm Muggeridge’s: A Third Testatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The End of Christendom by Malcolm Muggeridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heretics by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saving Truth – Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just As I Am by Billy Graham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hear My Heart – What I Would Say To You by Billy Graham⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Connections by Johann Hari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#WalkingWithJesus #OneWalk #PrayWithoutCeasing #MyDailyPrayers #HearMyPrayers #Jesus #Truth #FightingToFocusOnJesus FFJ #ILoveYou #IAmSorry #ForgiveMe #ThankYou #MyUtmost #JesusCalling #LifeforLeaders #LeadLikeJesus #TodayintheWord