Posted on Jun 26, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: a woman of faith, blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, daily devotoin, forgiven blog, poem
By Marc Hays
She knows her Lord and Savior
she talks with Him
pleas with Him
puts her trust in Him
she seeks the Lord in all matters
She prays for strength
to be strong
for those she loves
She strives
fully and selflessly
for those she loves
She hopes
and seeks the best
for those she loves
She sacrifices
Posted on Jun 24, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, church, churhc, daily devotional, dailydevotion, forgiven blog, prayer
By Anita Mondragon
Back in 2006, the modern term of ‘cloud computing’ really took off. Old paper files became a thing of the past and now virtually everything is put in the cloud. This clears up a lot of space for the important things.
I had to look up that term to get its full meaning. Here’s what I found… Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user.
I really began thinking about the Spiritual connotation to this concept…especially the last part. You see, I have an old file cabinet I need to get rid of! You know the one I’m talking about…it’s the one in the back of my mind. You probably have one too.
Mine is full of folders that are decades old.
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Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, mariuan alterntive, the red solution
By Anita Mondragon
Just off I-70, here in Colorado, stands a warehouse turned dispensary called, The Green Solution. Its very name suggests that whatever ailment you possess…they have the solution …the cure for all of your problems.
However, their solution is only temporary. It only lasts for a short while. Once the effects of the drug, Marijuana wears off, your problems are back and as big as ever. Your anxiety is still there. Your depression…still there. Loneliness?… Yep! It’s still there.
So if I could have a moment of your time, I’d like to talk to you about The Red Solution. Read more…
Posted on Jun 19, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, PCC, poem
By Mark Hays
I’ve walked through the valley of the shadow of death,
Been in situations where I couldn’t catch my breath;
Had fears, like shadows, follow me wherever I go
Searched far and wide for something to ease my soul,
Until one day I found this Shepherd, a man from Galilee,
Who said leave everything behind and follow Me;
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Posted on May 27, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, justice, mercy
By Anita Mondragon
“AND WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU? TO ACT JUSTLY AND TO LOVE MERCY AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD.” -MICAH 6:8
Someone may say…”So that’s all God requires of me once I’ve made Him my Savior?”
YEP! That’s it. But let me tell you something that most of us have already come to know…It ain’t that easy! It’s hard to act justly when you know all the facts sometimes. Especially when you and your loved ones have been affected by those facts! You’d rather let ’em have it with both barrels!
Then God said, we’re supposed to LOVE mercy.
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Posted on May 25, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, shaft o sonlight, shaft of sunlight
By Anita Mondragon
I awoke this morning with a shaft of sunlight piercing my eyes. It was still early, so as I lay there, a song kept playing over and over in my head…. It goes like this:
“When I think about the Lord, how He saved me, how He raised me, how He picked me up, how He turned me around, how He put my feet on solid ground…it makes me wanna shout- Halleluja! Thank You Jesus! Lord, you’re worthy of all the honor and all the glory and all the praise! Yes…it makes me wanna shout!”
I must have been singing that in my sleep, because it was the first thought that came to mind.
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Posted on May 22, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: abortion, blog, daily devotinal, daily devotion, forgiven blog, Praise Center Church
By Anita Mondragon
I’ve been thinking about my life quite a lot lately. Even though I was raised in a Christian home, my life was very difficult. Most of that was from my own bad choices, but it seemed like I was always being hounded by the enemy. He was always there, whispering in my ear, encouraging me to go the wrong way.
I’ve recently come to realize that perhaps the enemy wasn’t after me…he was after my womb. You see, I had the option of abortion presented to me, but chose to keep my baby.
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Posted on May 20, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, pcc. praise center church
By Anita Mondragon
I love the way God speaks to me! I woke up this morning with a verse playing over and over in my mind…”My grace is sufficient for thee: for MY strength is made perfect in weakness.” -2 Cor. 12:9 I thought about it for a bit and said, “Thank you Lord for the reminder…” But, then I went on with my day-same worries, same anxieties, and never thought about the verse again.
By late in the afternoon, I was exhausted!
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Posted on May 15, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, justice, Praise Center Church
By Anita Mondragon
Do you ever question God about His choices? I sadly admit I do at times.
I look at folks around me who disregard the things of God and dismiss HIM entirely-yet they prosper and live long lives. Then, I observe those that love the Lord and serve Him with fervor, and they struggle with all aspects of life on a daily basis. The wicked live long, but like the old song says-‘only the good die young…’
As I was watching the news this morning, I saw corrupt people in places of high authority. This doctor that seems to be calling all the shots regarding the COVID 19 virus has been exposed! And yes! I had a very unholy thought cross my mind regarding his possible outcome. I actually asked the Lord, out loud no less, ‘why’ He couldn’t go ahead and infect this guy because he is evil personified. Then I added- “That would be justice, Lord!” I almost heard Him answer me audibly with these words-“Yes…but it wouldn’t be mercy!”
So, I sighed deeply and had to agree. I then remembered my own past and the ‘justice’ I deserved from God-but the ‘mercy’ I received instead.
With good, decent friends and loved ones dying around us from this virus, and seemingly the evil ones live on unscathed, I find I have to pray every day and ask God to make me merciful! I find myself praying and asking God to deal with them harshly. I’m kind of like David, when he wrote Psalm 83. Look at verses 15 through 18. Take a look…
“So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord. Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.”
But, then I remember that if these folks that spread such evil in the world today would die without KNOWING Jesus…they will end up in hell for all eternity. That’s when I pray for mercy instead of justice. And, I add, “Lord, forgive me! Give me your heart…make me merciful!”
Posted on May 7, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, body of christ, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, play it again sam
By Anita Mondragon
The other night I went up in the gym and began playing the old piano that sits against the wall. Now, keep in mind I am not an accomplished musician. In fact, I can’t even read notes; I play by ear.
Well, as long as I stayed right there in the middle of the keyboard, things sounded real good. However, when I got in the lower or upper keys, I found that the old piano was out of tune.
The more I pondered on this, I realized the body of Christ is sometimes like that old piano. Then I made it personal and examined myself. What I found was appalling!
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