GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 4 - Day 5

S:  Hebrews 4:15-16  This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.  So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.  there we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

O:  Understands weaknesses.  Come boldly.  Receive mercy.  Find grace.

A:  It amazes me to think Jesus came as a man, was tempted beyond what I have ever been tempted, never sinned, yet took on all my failures so that I could come boldly before God and receive His love and mercy.  Like Whitney said this morning it is His glory and my good.  I can come before him and confidently ask God for help.  I need to remember that even in my trials and when things don't go my way, it is for his glory and my good.  I like to think of this as sharpening me for things to come.  Making me stronger to be able face the challenges of tomorrow.

P:  Father, God, thank you for your sinless precious Son you sent to save me.  I am a failure but through his blood I am victorious.  I come before you boldly and with confidence and ask for your mercy.  I am so sorry for doubting and not trusting you.  You know my future and know what is best. ~Amen

FFF ~  Father I lift each of my friends in this group.  They are faithful.  We love you.  Help us when we are weak.  Let us know that each situation we may face is one we should use to bring you glory and even though we may not know it at the time, it is for our good.  I especially lift Amy to you.  She is your faithful servant.  In Jesus name I pray.  ~Amen

Have a beautiful weekend ladies.  We have a busy one ahead of us.  Showing today at two.  Meeting with the movers at 4:00 and heading out of town for the remainder of the weekend to spend time with family. 

GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 4 - Day 3

S:  Ephesians 2:8,9 God saved you by his grace when you believed.  And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.  Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

O:  By GRACE when you believed.  No credit.  Gift.  No reward for anything I have done.  No bragging.

A:  I did nothing to receive salvation.  I only need to believe and confess.  I can do nothing.  NOTHING!!  It's a gift.  Wrapped in the blood of Christ.  Without this precious Gift I would have no hope.

P:  Father, forgive me for trying to earn this gift.  I am a giver and find it hard to receive.  I do not deserve your Gift.  I believe!  I accept!! I am saved!!!  Thank you.  ~Amen

GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 4 - Day 2

S:  Ephesians 2:4  But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much.

O:  So rich in mercy.  Loved us so much.

A:  Realizing what a desperate position I was in.  So lost.  Without hope.  But he loved me so much.  He poured out his mercy to the point where no parent would ever want to be.  Such sacrifice and love. 

P:  Father, your mercy, new each and every day is breathtaking.  Your love is beyond measure.  I am an undeserved child and fail miserably but you love me in spite of all my failures.  Help me to turn from my sins.  Help me to think of your mercy and love on the verge of each sin and turn me in the opposite direction.  In Jesus precious name.  ~Amen

GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 4 - Day 1

S:  Romans 5:6,8  When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.   But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

O:  Utterly helpless.  Right time.  Great love.  Still sinners.  Died for us.

A:  I can do nothing and am nothing without Christ.  He came at the perfect time to save me. 

P:  Father, I am a sinner and need your love and forgiveness to save me.  Thank you for sending your Son to save me from my wretched self.  Help me to feel your ever presence throughout each moment to help me know I am forgiven and yours.  ~Amen

GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 3 - Day 5

S:  Lamentations 3:22-23 The faithful love of the Lord never ends!  His mercies never cease.  Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.

O:  Faithful love.  Never ends.  Never cease.  Faithfulness.  Mercies new each morning.

A:  If you haven't read Jen's message today, I encourage you to do so.  It is wonderful.  In it she quotes John Piper, "If we don’t wear it, we can’t wield it."  He is speaking of the Sword.  I need to remember how stealthy satan is.  He uses my weaknesses to work against me.  I realize I am not worthy of God's unconditional love and his mercies or his compassions at all, but He rescues me constantly.  Praise Jesus that he has brought me into His fold; for if not, I would belong to the evil one.  Oh, praise Jesus.

P:  Father, I praise you for your faithfulness and Love.  Thank you for saving me from the lies of the Liar.  He doesn't deserve the victories he gets out of me every time I sin.  I hate to think of the smirk on his face when I sin and can't even bear the thought of the pain on Your face when I sin.  Oh my heart, dear precious Savior.  Forgive me.   I am in tears at this thought.  Forgive me.  Help me to serve you and have just a mustard seed of the faithfulness you pour out.  Give me your mercy.  Help me to be a light for You and only you.  Help me not give the deceiver one victory.  I want others to only see You.  I love you Lord.  Oh what joy to be able to come to you in prayer and pour out my heart.  Oh my soul.  ~Amen

GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 3 - Day 4

S:  1Peter 2:9  But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people.  You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession.  As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

O:  Chosen people.  Royal priests.  Holy nation.  God's possession.  Goodness of God.  Wonderful light.

A:  Wow!!  Talk about packed full of goodness.  This verse picks me up!  I am going to keep this one around all the time.  When I am feeling down and beating myself up and letting the enemy win, I will shout this from my depths.  I am CHOSEN!  I am God's VERY OWN POSSESSION.  I am no longer in darkness.  SWEET JESUS!!

P:  Father, I need your forgiveness for allowing the enemy to let me think I am not worthy to be your possession.  I need forgiveness for beating myself up and letting myself belong to this world.  Thank you for your son, Jesus who saved me from the darkness and brought me into the wonderful light.  Thank you for choosing me.  I am yours, Lord.  I am yours.  ~Amen

GMG ~ You are Loved Study - Week 3 - Day 3

S:  Romans 8:1  So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

O:  No condemnation.  Belong to Jesus.

A:  I am free!!!  Hallelujah!!  I belong to Jesus!!

P:  Father, what a wonderful prayer for today!  I am free.  You have sent your Son, Jesus to free me.  I am not condemned.  Thank you for your saving grace.  Thank you for freeing my from condemnation.  Praise the name of Jesus.  ~Amen