devotional – Christ Chapel South Bend

23 January

Piercing the Soul

Devotional, featured, January 23, 2020

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” ~Proverbs 12:18 There are times when strong words are necessary. Words can shore us up, change our thinking, and support and strengthen our resolve. But, sharp harsh words are piercing, they wound, bringing nothing but pain. Have you heard the old expression, “soul weary and heart sore”? This well describes the bruising of our spirits and the weariness of our souls. The weight of the world and challenges of life often enough weigh heavy on our hearts and minds. Callous, thoughtless, hurtful words add.

6 June

We Are of Those Who Believe

Devotional, June 6, 2018

Where do we find strength to run this race of life with endurance and finish strong? “For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” ~Hebrews 10:36 “We are not of those who shrink back and perish, but are among those who believe and gain possession of their souls.” ~Hebrews 10:39 We are of “those who believe.” Now is the time to run our race in truth, with confidence. Unheeded anxiety, self doubt, insecurity, carnality and sin will undermine and sabotage our effort to run the race.

9 January

A New Year

Devotional, January 9, 2018

We may be asking, “What will 2018 bring?” Our prayer is, “What will we give to this New Year?“ With God’s help—through prayer and a determination not to “grow weary in well doing”—we can bring a positive influence for good to our world by giving and sharing our faith. (Galatians 6:9) Every child of God can spread hope and share a legacy of faith that will heal. What is faith? Faith is complete trust and confidence in our God. What is a legacy? “Anything handed down from the present and past, as a gift.” In this New Year, we can.

17 February

Prayer: Conversation with God

Devotional, February 17, 2016

The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. He responded with a wonderful outline starting with where to begin and how we should end. Jesus began with saying, “Our Father in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9) How beautiful! Recognition that God is our Father and we belong to Him is the first place to start. It is good to remind ourselves that we are beloved children of God. Our heavenly Father loves us. (John 3:16) The next step on this journey of prayer is worship. Our God is sovereign and our affirmation of who He is, and the truth that.

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