27/66 Bible Series #42

PATIENT: Romans 8:25 (NIRV) says We hope for what we don't have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it.

How many of us have said, I can't wait until the flowers bloom or I can't wait until it gets hot or I can't wait until I go on vacation. All 3 of these examples require patience. On a spiritual level, we may be waiting for a special blessing. It's coming. Just be patient. Keep praying and believing in God as a provider.

27/66 Bible Series #43

QUALITIES: Ephesians 4:6 (NIRV) says There is one God and Father of all. He is over everything. He is through everything. He is in everything.

Romans 1:20 (NIRV) says Ever since the world was created it has been possible to see the qualities of God that are not seen. I'm talking about his eternal power and about the fact that he is God. Those things can be seen in what he has made. So people have no excuse for what they do.

As believers, we should be witnessing and talking about God and his power everyday. We should be thanking, praising and worshipping God and his power everyday.

27/66 Bible Series #44

REST: Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) says Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.

Resting is just as important as working. Let God show you and you'll be fine.

27/66 Bible Series #45

SELF CONTROL: Proverbs 25:28 (MSG) says A person without self control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.

This verse gives a visual picture, a house with doors and windows knocked out. To me, a house like this is not peaceful or pleasant. It's also incomplete and fractured. We should be peaceful, pleasant and complete. With God's help, we can be.

27/66 Bible Series #46

THOUGHT: Colossians 3:2 (TLB) says Let heaven fill your thoughts; don't spend your time worrying about things down here.

Having happy thoughts should help you feel better. It frees your mind and body. Being stress free, not worrying also frees your mind and body. Thinking about God can brighten your day and night. When you go to bed, smile and think about God. When you get up, smile and think about God.