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DAILY GRACE INSPIRATIONAL

WHEN GOD RAN

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Nov

Luke 15:22

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.

If you are a believer, you are probably familiar with the touching story of the prodigal son that Jesus shared. Who do you think the father in the story represents? Jesus’ Father in heaven, of course. Jesus was giving us a picture of His Father, who is also our Father.

In the story, the father was seen running toward his son, who was returning home. (Luke 15:20) Do you realize that God is never described as being in a hurry in the Bible? He is always cool and composed. The only time He is portrayed as being in a hurry is in this story. Though improper in Jewish culture, the father held up his robe and ran. Where was he running to? Why was he in such a hurry?

The father was in a hurry because he had seen his son, who was still a long way from home. He was running toward his son as he could not wait to embrace and kiss his child again.

The father was in a hurry to clothe his son with the best robe. My friend, our Father has put the best robe—the robe of righteousness—on us. In doing so, He has reinstated us as sons of the Most High God, a position which we had lost when Adam fell.

The father was in a hurry to put a ring on his son’s hand. Like the authority that is invested in the signet ring of a rich man’s son, our Father is eager to put back into our hands the authority to invoke His name, so that we can walk in dominion every day.

The father was in a hurry to put sandals on his son’s feet to assure him that he was still his son—only servants went about barefoot. Our Father never wants us to feel like hired servants or outcasts. We are always His sons.

Beloved, if the Father appears to be in a hurry, it is only because He is in a hurry to assure you of your position as His precious child!

Thought For The Day

If the Father appears to be in a hurry, it is only because He is in a hurry to assure you of your position as His precious child!

'Joseph Prince Devotional'

http://www.josephprince.org/daily-grace/grace-inspirations/single/when-god-ran/

Thank you Lord Jesus.... Bro may God bless you real good for this daily devotional you always put up. You might not realise it, but this thing is saving lives!! Through this devotionals so many defeated Christians are being liberated from Wrong beliefs and unbelievers are accepting Christ . Big ups... The Lord is your strength.

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Does life seem like an uphill struggle with no breaks? In this three-part series, Joseph Prince shows you how a simple shift in your thinking can greatly transform your life. Whether it’s your personal walk with God, a life of good success for you and your loved ones, or freedom from destructive lifestyles, see how believing right about God sets you on a glorious path to victory.

Caught in the suffocating grip of depression, Jeff, a brother from Canada, found life spiraling more and more out of control each day. Days would pass with him buried in compulsive introspection from which he would emerge feeling increasingly useless, hopeless, and worthless.

Before he knew it, these bouts of introspection and self-condemnation brought on terrifying anxiety attacks that left him physically and emotionally battered.
Worn out by the depression and anxiety, this young man’s school grades began to suffer and his thoughts turned even darker—he began to contemplate suicide.

Desperate for a way out of his depression, Jeff turned to the Lord. But even though he read the Bible and many books on theology, listened to sermons by various preachers, and researched Bible topics online, his situation did not improve—until he discovered the gospel of grace. He shared:

It was not until I bought and read your book, Destined To Reign, that the huge boulder that was on my shoulders for almost a decade was finally lifted! I was already a Christian, but I was only set free after I discovered through your book the true meaning of grace and being saved.

It was such a simple shift in perspective that I can’t believe I didn’t know this before! It’s not our ability to obey in our thoughts, but it’s Christ’s obedience. Because my new identity is in Christ, I have no more fears as my focus is now on Him and not me! I am now even more confident and joyful than I was before the depression had even started!
What a beautiful testimony! Praise the Lord for every precious life He transforms.

Now, I would like to draw your attention to something powerful Jeff said: “It was such a simple shift in perspective that I can’t believe I didn’t know this before!” Herein lies the answer…the answer to why some people experience victory while others are still struggling with their depression, addictions, or fears. It’s a change in your perspective, or your beliefs. All it took was for Jeff to change his beliefs, and victory over a condition that was slowly draining him of life, was his. Those who are familiar with my ministry will know I always preach how it is right believing that leads to right living.

“ When you believe right, you will live right. ”

When you believe right, you will live right. Beloved, if you want to change your life for the better, then change what you believe!

BELIEVING THE TRUTH OF GRACE IS WHAT FREES YOU

Jesus said it this way: “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). When Jeff got hold of the truth, and believed the truth, his life began to change. The depression lifted. Joy filled his soul. He was finally set free.

You may be wondering, “What is the truth?”
The truth here is not more principles, rules, or self- discipline and self-control techniques. It’s not seven more steps or laws to your freedom. No, the truth Jesus is talking about here is the truth of God’s grace. Jesus didn’t come to give us more rules and laws that bind. He came to give us the liberating truth of God’s abundant grace (John 1:17).

You see, a lot of people, who are struggling to break free from their bondages and change their lives, think the answer lies in applying more principles, obeying more rules, and exercising more discipline and self-control. Then, when they can’t do what is required or prescribed, they feel condemned. And when they feel condemned, their problems only worsen. It’s a double whammy that leads to a vicious downward spiral.

This was exactly what happened to Jeff. And it was only when he realized that the truth that sets one free is not more laws to be followed, but the abundance of God’s grace to be freely received that everything began to change. Jeff spoke of his discovering the true meaning of God’s grace, and how it is not about his obedience (or performance, even in his thought life), but all about Christ’s obedience demonstrated at the cross, for him.

My friend, is fear, depression, or addiction holding you captive today? Then believe that it’s not about what you have to do to deserve God’s deliverance, but what God has done for you through Christ’s finished work. Believe He loves you. Believe He will empower and deliver you through His unmerited favor when you look to Him, even when you’ve messed up, are still struggling, and feel least deserving. That’s God’s amazing grace. That’s the truth that you need to start believing that will set you on the path to freedom!

GRACE IS BELIEVED AND RECEIVED

“Pastor Prince, can God be that gracious to me? I really don’t deserve it.”

That’s why it’s called “grace”—you can’t deserve it, you can only receive it, and you do this by believing that Christ, through His perfect finished work at the cross, has qualified you to freely receive it.

The apostle Paul states, “For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17). How do you reign in life over that depression, fear, or secret sin? How do you walk in lasting victory? Beloved, it’s through God’s grace, not by you achieving or meriting it, but by you simply receiving it in abundance.

“ Choose to believe in the truths of His grace. ” Every day, instead of looking at your lack-luster performance, feeling condemned, and believing that God is disappointed with you, believe in the truths of His grace. Say, “Father, thank You for an abundance of Your grace in my area of weakness. I receive it freely and gladly. I thank You that You don’t condemn me and see me as a rotten sinner, but that You love me unconditionally and see me wholly righteous by the blood of Jesus. I thank You that Your grace is working powerfully in me, through me, and in my situation to give me victory and lasting freedom. Because You are for me and because of Your abundant grace upon me, I can’t help but reign in life!”

Beloved, when you swap your negative beliefs for such right beliefs about God’s grace, that destructive sin, that long-term depression, those debilitating fears, that chronic sickness, that financial lack…they’re all coming off your life. Change what you believe, change your life!

RIGHT BELIEVING COMES FIRST

Please don’t read all this and think that Pastor Prince is not interested in right living or right behavior. Like any pastor out there who loves his flock, I want the people in my congregation to live lives that glorify God. But we shouldn’t put the cart before the horse. Right believing in the truth of God’s grace must come first, then there will be right living.

A lot of people are trying to live right without really believing right first. They give themselves more rules and resolutions, and resolve to exercise more willpower and self-discipline to do the right thing. They want to please God, and I don’t for one moment doubt their sincerity. But you know, you can do all that and only have temporary results (as long as your willpower lasts), because there has been no real change in your beliefs. Unless your beliefs change, there will be no lasting change. Unless there’s inward heart transformation, there will be no God-empowered, God-sustained life transformation on the outside. God goes to the root. When you believe right in your heart and mind about His love and grace, you will have right living.

“ What do you believe about God today? ” So if you want to break free from any bondage, first and foremost, check what you are believing and thinking about God. Right now, do you believe that God is disappointed and angry with you, and that you have to do a lot more to earn from Him your breakthrough? Or do you believe that He is a God of grace who accepts you, loves you, and is for you despite your many failures? Do you believe that the answer lies in His abundant grace and not in your smarts and self-efforts?

Beloved, believe in a God of grace today. Lean wholeheartedly on His grace—His unearned, undeserved, unmerited favor—and see Him shatter every chain and fling wide open every prison door in your life!


http://blog.josephprince.com/change-what-you-believe-change-your-life-part-13/

StormRex is no longer with Pent Hauze.... Since last year..... She's no longer with Phyno....

johnydon22:
Afraid of hell? Chai ayaff die sef.... lmao you keep telling yourself this to make yourself feel good, well you are free to masturbate over any imbecilic thought.

I'm above your pay grade bro, I can't engage you.. now go play with your mates..

little boys of nairaland.... whatever makes you sleep better at night...... na my fault though... I think i play too much... Have a nice day.

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Demigods666:
Don't pity someone who is light years ahead of you.

It's not my business wether you wake up or not.

I'm enjoying and controlling my life aNd getting whatever I want.

#peace.

Look who is light years ahead of me? i laugh in Swahili.... For your info... Accepting Christ is the best decision i made in life.... Life is good and enjoyable for me, i don't lack. Christ lives in me and i have a bright future ahead of me... I am reigning in life through Christ...... And my eternal destiny is super glorious cos i will live it with Christ....

Its obvious you are a Satanist and i wonder what you are doing on a Christian thread. Light and darkness don't have anything in common.... So be gone!!!!! Keep to your belief... That is your damn business... Live and let's live, that's my policy..... Have a nice night.

Demigods666:
Dude there is nothing to search for anymore when I have found the right path and known the truth.

You people are just too stubborn. You Nigerians never listen or earn that's why we are in this mess Nigeria is facing today.

Anyway whatever. Enjoy what u believe in. On a normal day I wouldn't even waste my time typing but it would only make father Satan happy to share the truth about the false things said about him that they made us believe for centuries. That's why when we were born we were never allowed to choose. So we never find the truth. Do you know the great energy being stripped of Christians? If only you could open your spiritual eyes to see. That's why Christians and Islam strongly go against opening any of your spiritual door way because they know you will figure out the truth. Now why are they making sure you never figure out the truth?

So they keep you all under control with mind slavery while they take your spiritual energy and physical possessions such as your money when you are told to make offerings and tithes, sow seed , look at the Bible who brought Christianity, the Jews. They control the world

Just Google. Rothschild exposed.

Jewish conspiracy and the Illuminati

Who are this Jews really and the world power.

You needs to research and figure out the truth.

You are just deluded and lost.... i pity you seriously...

Genesis 12:7
Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” And there he built an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him.

I don’t know about you, but I am not satisfied with just knowing that I am righteous by faith. I also want to get to know the One who made me righteous. I want to have an intimate relationship with my Savior!

Abraham was such a man. He was righteous by faith, but he also had a close walk with God and was blessed by God in all things. (Genesis 24:1) His nephew Lot, on the other hand, although righteous too (2 Peter 2:7–, had no heart for God. He ended up losing a lot when Sodom, the city he dwelt in, was destroyed along with Gomorrah. He was saved by the skin of his teeth!

My friend, do you want to be a Christian like Lot, righteous but always finding yourself in trouble, or do you want to be a righteous-and-blessed Christian like Abraham? Then, like Abraham, have a heart for God.

From place to place, Abraham would build an altar to the Lord. And in between altars, he grew very rich! (Genesis 13:2) There is no biblical record, however, of Lot ever building an altar to the Lord.

What is an “altar” in today’s context? It is a place where you know that you have a close relationship with God. For example, when my late father was in the hospital, I was worried and did not know what to do. I remember driving down the road and crying. After a while, I just threw my cares to the Lord. When I reached the hospital, I just laid my hands on my father and said, “Be healed in Jesus’ name.” And he was healed!

Till today, I can remember the place where I had cast my cares to the Lord and leaned on His love for me. That is my “altar”. And it is not the only one.

We have got to have this kind of relationship with God, one full of “altars” that remind us of His love, goodness and faithfulness. Let’s not live the Christian life like Lot, saved by the skin of our teeth. Let’s walk closely with God as Abraham did, and be richly blessed in every area of our lives!

Thought For The Day

Choose to have an intimate relationship with the One who made you righteous.

http://www.josephprince.org/daily-grace/grace-inspirations/single/not-satisfied-with-just-being-saved/

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