Daily Devotion “If it is hard to follow Jesus, and it is, it is harder not to follow Him.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Seeking God's Counsel Day One … [Read more...] about Day 6/12 – Seeking God’s Counsel
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Day 6/9 – A Season of Miracles
Daily Devotion "If God is able to make everything that happens to us work together for our good, then ultimately everything that happens to us is good. We must be careful to use the word ultimately. On the earthly plane things that happen to us … [Read more...] about Day 6/9 – A Season of Miracles
Day 6/8 – The Disobedient Prophet
Daily Devotion "Reason’s first order is to understand revelation; but its second order is to subordinate itself to that revelation. But in today’s church, revelation must subordinate itself to human reason. This is utterly incompatible with the … [Read more...] about Day 6/8 – The Disobedient Prophet
Day 6/6 – Law and Request
Daily Devotion “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10). This is not judgment for sin, … [Read more...] about Day 6/6 – Law and Request
Day 6/4 – Never Say No to God
Daily Devotion "Jesus here tells us we cannot be assured of entrance into heaven unless we do the will of His Father. Note with me that, like the children of Israel, the people to whom He refers in this passage are deluded. They think they are … [Read more...] about Day 6/4 – Never Say No to God
Day 5/29 – God’s Memory
Daily Devotion "True faith will inevitably manifest itself in the performance of works of obedience... The performance of works are the result of faith and the fruit of justification." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of … [Read more...] about Day 5/29 – God’s Memory
Day 5/27 – Faith and Reason
Daily Devotion “God charges the state with the task of justice, the individual with forgiveness. When the state seeks to be merciful, oppression and injustice reign. When the individual seeks justice, relationships are broken, for all are … [Read more...] about Day 5/27 – Faith and Reason
Day 5/24 – Who is Watching?
Daily Devotion “Your mind controls your emotion and your will determines what you think, i.e., what the mind chooses to think about or dwell on is controlled by the will. You can choose to meditate on the goodness of God or on your wounded … [Read more...] about Day 5/24 – Who is Watching?
Day 5/21 – The Primacy of God’s Glory
Daily Devotion “There are only two people in life that can hurt you: you and God. Because He is good, seeking only your best, in the final analysis, only you can destroy your life.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts … [Read more...] about Day 5/21 – The Primacy of God’s Glory
Day 2/13 – The Capetivity of Job
Daily Devotion “Nothing you ever do for God can act as a substitute for a life of obedience." Walter A. Henrichsen ("Walt") "If God had perceived that our greatest need was economic, He would have sent an economist. If He had perceived that … [Read more...] about Day 2/13 – The Capetivity of Job
Day 2/9 – Muddled Motives
Daily Devotion "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will." Ephesians 1:5. "All that God does is for His glory, serving His purpose. God did not create you for … [Read more...] about Day 2/9 – Muddled Motives
Day 1/29- Thorns and Revelations
Daily Devotion “When you seek what is best for others, you are not manipulating; you are seeking to influence. This difference rests at the heart of being an ambassador for Christ." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 1/29- Thorns and Revelations
Day 1/27 – Delivered From Sin
Daily Devotion "…manipulation angers God; it is a manifestation of not trusting Him." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Delivered From Sin Day … [Read more...] about Day 1/27 – Delivered From Sin
Day 1/26 – Legitimate Expectations
Daily Devotion "When you live in sin, the past experience of God's deliverance does not help in building confidence during current crises." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”)---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A … [Read more...] about Day 1/26 – Legitimate Expectations
Day 1/25 – The Faith of Moses
Daily Devotion "You learn to glorify God by how you relate to others: with your wife by loving her, with you employer by obeying him, with your parents by honoring them, etc. All relationships have as their goal either the person coming into a … [Read more...] about Day 1/25 – The Faith of Moses
Day 1/24 – God’s Commandments Are Good
Daily Devotion "The whole of Scripture asserts that this life is the seedtime of eternity. Your only purpose for living this life is to prepare for an eternity with God. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. … [Read more...] about Day 1/24 – God’s Commandments Are Good
Day 1/19 – Correction and Punishment
Daily Devotion "Your reactions reveal more about your holiness than your actions, for the latter can be motivated by a variety of things other than true holiness. You may want to conform out of fear of what other people may say or think. Thus … [Read more...] about Day 1/19 – Correction and Punishment