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The Quick and the Dead

Posted on Mar 18, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, matthew 23;27, matthew 7:17, matthew 7:23, the quick and the dead

By Clem Fitzsimmons

The return of Jesus Christ is imminent. It’s gonna happen.

But this time it won’t be as a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes. “He shall come again in glory to judge the quick and the dead, and His kingdom shall have no end” (1 Corinthians 15:23). Jesus is coming back as Judge and this is sobering. Are you ready?

A good place to start would be to know that you are truly saved. I know that when I stand before Him on that great day I want to hear “well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:23). No one wants to hear those horrifying words “I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity” (Matt. 7:23).

It’s important to remember that God’s kingdom, Christ’s kingdom, is one of power and not pretense. It is one of righteousness and obedience and not a mere profession of fruitless words and empty show. For Jesus said, “Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit” (Matt. 7:17).

All Things

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: all things, blog, daily devotional, daily devoyion, forgiven blog, romans 8:28

By Anita Mondragon

I have a few things I’ve been praying about for sometime now, but I don’t see any progress on the horizon. I have my moments of doubt, but in my heart, I KNOW that God hears me and will answer in His time.

I awoke this morning with a heavy heart, again bringing my petitions before the throne of God Almighty. He directed me towards my Promise Box. As I stood before the box, I silently prayed that God would reassure me that He was indeed listening to my pleas. Here is the promise He gave me….

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.-Romans 8:28

AN OPEN BOOK

Posted on Mar 5, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: an open book, blog, daily devotion, daily devotional

By Anita Mondragon

Have you ever heard that old saying, “You think you’re pulling the wool over my eyes, but it’s 99 % cotton!” ?

Most of us walk around every day, wearing a fake smile, ‘doing good things’ but with wrong intentions and motives, acting holy…but not even close, etc. And be sure…I’m not just preaching to you! I’m preaching to myself as well! So today, I want to be transparent…an open book, and confess to you what God already knows.

The Bible says Galatians 6:9, NIV: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” … Galatians 6:9, KJV: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Here’s the deal…I’m weary! I admit it! I’m ready to faint! I’m tired. In fact, for the last two Sundays, I’ve had to make myself climb out of bed, get dressed, and go to church. Sad… but true! Am I angry at God? Hardly!

HOME IS WHERE THE HELP IS!

Posted on Mar 3, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily dvotional, home, home is where the help is, Lord 'Im coming home

By Anita Mondragon

I was watching the movie GI Joe the other night. That’s where I heard the above quote which I used for the title of this post.

Remember the old hymn, ‘Lord, I’m Coming Home’ by William J. Kirkpatrick? It goes like this…

I’ve wandered far away from God,
Now I’m coming home;
The paths of sin too long I’ve trod,
Lord, I’m coming home.
- Refrain:
  Coming home, coming home,
  Nevermore to roam;
  Open wide Thine arms of love,
  Lord, I’m coming home.

ADDICTIONS

Posted on Mar 1, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: Addiction, blog, daily blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, Drug Addiction, forgiven blog, Substance Abuse

By Eileen Martinez

Jude 1:24-25 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen

Addiction – noun

The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, activity or practice.

Synonyms: dependency, dependence, craving, habit, weakness, compulsion, fixation, enslavement: informal monkey: informal jones

Jealous – adjective

Fiercely protective or vigilant of one’s rights or possessions.

Synonyms: protective, defensive, vigilant, watchful, heedful, mindful, careful, solicitous, attentive.

Addictions… we all have them. They disguise themselves as good habits like exercise, money makers, clout chasers, and for some just plain bad habits. These are just a few: Alcohol, nicotine, bad thoughts, low self-esteem.

ONLY ONE LOVE

Posted on Feb 26, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: daily devotional, divorce, forgiven daily devotional blog, healng from divorce, one love

By Esther Hernandez

The love I knew is no more. Broken promises are what’s left – mine and his. Fear, anxiety, worthlessness, disconnect and an overwhelming and confused feeling have quickly joined the bitterness in my soul.

The means to escape this valley of death to my purpose and worth is nowhere near. Until at last a ray of light broke through the darkness. Hope showed me the way out of that dark and lonely hole.

The warmest most loving hand lifted me to my feet. “I’ll never leave you. My promises are true. I’ll be your Father and Friend. I’ll be your Companion and Husband too.”

WHY CAN’T I FORGET

Posted on Feb 24, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, PCC, why cant I forget

By Esther Hernandez

Genesis chapters 37-47 tell the story of Joseph, Jacob’s 11^th son. Joseph was favored by his father Jacob and his brothers were jealous. They mistreated him, talked about him, hated and rejected him. They even sold him to a caravan of Midianite merchants going by in the field where they were. Joseph landed up in Egypt. But Joseph trusted God even in the strange land where he was. In Genesis 41:51 he named his first son, Manasseh, because God helped him forget all his trouble and all his father’s household.

Sometimes we can’t forget because we don’t fully accept or receive all that God has done for us in bringing us back to Himself. Isaiah 64:6 says all our righteous acts everything good we’ve done are like filthy rags. We forget what God has done for us in giving us life, redemption and forgiveness of sin – past, present and future.

HERE AND THERE

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: be the light, blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, here and there

By Anita Mondragon

Have you ever become unsatisfied with your life? Have you ever looked around and thought…”I wish I wasn’t HERE in this place! “? When you observed the success of your friends, have you longed to be THERE in their shoes? I think we have all had a bite out of that apple.

I went to a gathering last night. It turned out to be a rip-roaring party. Mostly family, a few new acquaintances, and some folks I’d never seen before. It started out with light conversation and food but soon turned into something else. I have to admit I felt pretty alone and uncomfortable. I was shocked and saddened by those closest to me. I thought Jesus and His teachings had rubbed off on them a little more. I sat quietly and refused the drink offered to me. When asked “Why?”, I merely said, “I don’t drink.” Now being a Christian, I could have started quoting Scripture to them. I could have pulled out my Bible and slapped them upside the head with it, but instead, I was a quiet witness. I hopefully let them SEE the Jesus in me.

There are four things we can do when we find ourselves in this situation. They are as follows:

1. Stand firm in the truth. If we are firmly grounded in the truth of God’s Word, we will not be swayed to join in.

2. Continue in every good work and word. We must keep the attitude, speech, and conduct that will reflect Christ.

3. Have a prayer life. You can pray quietly to yourself and ask God to give you an opportunity to share the truth. Your simplest words done in love can have an amazing effect on someone when those words are directed by the Holy Spirit.

4.Stay in obedience to the Lord! Godly influence on others will only come if we ourselves are obedient to our Father in Heaven!

People watch us. They listen to what we say, and they watch how we respond and act. You can’t say one thing and then live differently. Folks want to see if you really believe what you’re saying is TRUTH.

I used to be in that place of HERE, wishing I could be THERE… Then someone showed me the only difference between HERE and THERE was the cross. Jesus in my life made all the difference.

BE A LIGHT. SHOW OTHERS HOW TO GET FROM HERE TO THERE!

COVID 19 VERSUS ROMANS 1:16

Posted on Feb 19, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, corona virus, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, peace in jesus

by Art Herrera

Today at the gas station a man yelled at me using some very colorful language…! He said for me to use hand sanitizer that way I do not infect him and his wife with this virus that is going on. I didn’t see any hand sanitizer so I asked him to show me. He came over next to me really close and showed me where the sanitizer was attached. I pointed out to him that he was only two feet away from me and if one of us was infected now both of us are. The man asked me why I am so calm with all of this that is going on in our world. I told him I have great peace because God is the one that has given me the peace.

JESUS DOESN’T CARE!

Posted on Feb 17, 2021 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily deotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, jesus doesnt care

By Anita Mondragon

Some of you may be scratching your head right now saying, “Now…wait a minute! I thought this was a Godly blog…”

Well, it is! My point here is that we as Christians sometimes concern ourselves with things that really don’t matter to God. We set our own standards of ‘how’ folks should behave…we have different ideas about sin-maybe we hold one sin greater than another; we pass judgment on certain behaviors, while God sits back in amazement at our forgetfulness of how WE were when He found us.

Like the religious people of Jesus’ time, we think because we are educated, have jobs, cars, houses, and the like, that we are better than those not as blessed as we.

One Response to “Forgiven- A Daily Devotional”

Anita says:

February 1, 2019 at 5:54 pm

What a great prayer! As Believers, this is the kind of stuff we should be seeking God for on a daily basis!
Thanks for the reminder sister Francine!
-anita

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