Precious Promises: The Lord Strengthens those whose heart is perfect toward Him

“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him…”

2 Chronicles 16:9

   I first recall having this verse click when Vincent Newfield came and shared a devotion with my Ranger group one Wednesday evening. One of the verses he shared was this one: that “the eyes of the Lord range (search) throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him… (parenthesis added, NIV1984).” That verse built my faith—as long as I was fully committed to my God, HE would strengthen me. It was a promise that I grabbed to stand on. Are you fully committed to the Lord? The Lord is looking about, yea searching, for those who are.

    Lord, thank You for sending this verse into my life through the hand of Your servant Vincent Newfield. Lord, I pray that all who read this will have the Holy Spirit illuminate the true condition of their heart and that they will walk away with a heart that is fully committed to You. Father, I know that I have forgotten this great moment and verse that You gave me the privilege of experiencing in the past and I pray that You will help me to remember it and share it so that others may see Your greatness and be en-couraged by Your great Word as well. Amen.

　

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Thougt 190: Are you crazed by "love" from Ryan's devotional book series Thoughts

                                                                Thought 190

Are you crazed by “love”

What is “love"? It is that gushy, bubbly, suspenseful feeling that you get when you are around someone that you are attracted to…right? Wrong. You see, in our culture, and in past times, men and women have accepted this common lie. Even Solomon and David seem to have been ensnared,  just look at all those wives; many men have fallen prey to a pretty face or a “hot” body. But the book of Proverbs teaches us differently…

God’s Word applies to every area of our lives, but sometimes we have to do a lot of prayer, Bible reading, and study before we know what to do. God does not always just tell us what to do, but rest assured that His Word is TRUE and HE wants you to have a personal relationship with Him.

Examine your soul, motives, and your past…pray about, and do some Bible study, on how God wants you to approach romance, whether you are married or single. I believe the Lord’s Word has something fresh for all of us—it may be a reminder or something new.