He saves and rescues us. He redeems. He is with us. We deserved punishment but we are saved. He is patient. He takes us back. He keeps His promises. He will return. He is our strength and stronghold. Our refuge. He is trustworthy. He changes hearts. He is the fountain of the living water. He is the example. He is order. He is God.
16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory. – 1 Timothy 3:16
16Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
What a doxology!!
Our God is a God who restores. He loves restoration and reconciliation with us!
14“Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when it shall no longer be said, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt,’ 15but ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the north country and out of all the countries where he had driven them.’ For I will bring them back to their own land that I gave to their fathers.”
20And I will make you to this people
a fortified wall of bronze;
they will fight against you,
but they shall not prevail over you,
for I am with you
to save you and deliver you,
declares the Lord.
16Your words were found, and I ate them,
and your words became to me a joy
and the delight of my heart,
for I am called by your name,
O Lord, God of hosts.
❤️
How encouraging! I am reading this on Saturday evening. I have had a challenging week and I am looking forward to a day of sweet rest and joining the church in praise to God
I found this on another site about the topic in question. Personally, I confess my sins to the Lord. I don’t feel the need to confess to anyone else. I forgive and ask for forgiveness. “We should seek forgiveness from the Lord for every sin. He desires “truth in the inward parts” (Psalm 51:6). 2) If our relationship with the Lord is right, then our relationships with other people will fall in line. We will treat others graciously, with justice and honesty (Psalm 15). To sin against someone and not attempt to make it right would be unthinkable. 3) The extent of the apology for a sin should match the extent of the impact of the sin. In other words, we should seek forgiveness from whoever was directly involved in order to ensure healing.”
I believe strongly that verbalizing our sin to another human helps us to truly face our behavior and brings significant humility and increases our desire to turn away from those actions in the future. It also helps to see a face of love and encouragement/ maybe to help make a plan to avoid the sin in the future- keep me accountable. If you don’t feel safe talking to your family or friends- consider a women’s leader in your church, going to a Christian counselor, or even a 12-step group like Celebrate Recovery which is for ANYone with hurts, habits, or hang-ups. These experiences have truly helped me be more free from sin and to grow more like Christ. http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
I agree with AnnieB. For the longest time (years) I only confessed a secret sin of mine to the Lord but never felt true freedom from it until I confessed it to my community group of women. Through confessing, the sin was brought to the light and out of the dark place it was hiding by just being something I and the Lord knew about. I also found out that others in my group struggled with the same thing and had also been embarrassed about confessing it. BRING THAT TO THE LIGHT, GIRL! Darkness runs when light comes–run from the darkness of keeping your sins to yourself and allow the lord to shine light on it. It’s hard but so worth it. Having others hold me accountable and trusting the Lord in His grace and mercy were the only ways that I felt freedom from that sin.
19 Therefore, this is what the Lord says:
“If you return, I will restore you;
you will stand in My presence.
And if you speak noble words,
rather than worthless ones…” (Jeremiah 15)
My heart is resting here today. Knowing that my Creator will restore me to His presence when I return to Him with my whole heart. Not with worthless or even fancy words, but with true, right, pure words spoken from the depths of my heart and soul for Him. Grateful He truly desires my whole heart.
1 Timothy surprised me today – I’ve been thinking about that first verse. when we desire to lead others in truth – we desire something noble. my church is currently going through some big changes and we’re currently looking for two new women’s ministry co-leaders. I’ve volunteered myself for the position because I DESIRE to lead these women in truth! I LOVE dreaming up new adventures for the women in my gathering and in my community. but my wanting the position (so bad, I might add) makes me feel like I’m not supposed to have it, as if wanting to volunteer my time in this way is somehow selfish or greedy – but here we see that desiring to be part of the leadership in the church is the first step in leadership! we are made to want the sort of things that we feel we ere made to do! praise God that desiring something doesn’t not mean it’s motivated by selfishness! my church will be voting for our new leading November 1st and I appreciate any prayers for my heart to be tuned to God in this waiting time. thanks ladies :) have a happy Wednesday!
I Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Every phrase separated by commas just emphasizes more about Jesus.
Looks like the same verse has touched us all today! Amen! Jeremiah 7:7 -8 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
My life verse!! Jer. 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.” No matter what comes our way in life, feast or famine, may our roots go down deep into Him and stand in faith!!!! Have a fab day girls! You were created for a purpose…. His purpose!! To glorify Him!!!
9 The heart is deceitful above all things,
and desperately sick;
who can understand it?
14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
save me, and I shall be saved,
for you are my praise.
God knows the depths of our hearts more than we know ourselves. Praying today when the busyness of the day comes, I can lean on God’s healing and perfect plan!
that verse really struck my attention too! I sometimes let my feelings hold more weight than the Word of God – but my heart will never be in a position to define truth. it’s deceptive and ever changing – and the truth is right before me in His Word. my feelings may come and go but praise God that His Word is rooted in truth!
Jeremiah 15: …for I am with you to rescue and save you,” Lord 21 “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”
He saves and rescues us. He redeems. He is with us. We deserved punishment but we are saved. He is patient. He takes us back. He keeps His promises. He will return. He is our strength and stronghold. Our refuge. He is trustworthy. He changes hearts. He is the fountain of the living water. He is the example. He is order. He is God.
❤️
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❤️
✔️
❤️
16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory. – 1 Timothy 3:16
♡
✝️
I loved reading the list of the qualifications for elders. We can all strive to have more of each of those qualities!
19 “O Lord, my strength and my stronghold,
my refuge in the day of trouble”
Our hope is in a glorious throne set from the beginning.
16Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
What a doxology!!
Our God is a God who restores. He loves restoration and reconciliation with us!
14“Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when it shall no longer be said, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt,’ 15but ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the north country and out of all the countries where he had driven them.’ For I will bring them back to their own land that I gave to their fathers.”
20And I will make you to this people
a fortified wall of bronze;
they will fight against you,
but they shall not prevail over you,
for I am with you
to save you and deliver you,
declares the Lord.
16Your words were found, and I ate them,
and your words became to me a joy
and the delight of my heart,
for I am called by your name,
O Lord, God of hosts.
❤️
Jeremiah 15:19 if you return, I will take you back
What an incredible, loving, gracious God we have!!
How encouraging! I am reading this on Saturday evening. I have had a challenging week and I am looking forward to a day of sweet rest and joining the church in praise to God
I have a question! Is it biblical to confess our sins to others to receive forgiveness? And what do we do if we feel we cannot tell anyone around us?
I found this on another site about the topic in question. Personally, I confess my sins to the Lord. I don’t feel the need to confess to anyone else. I forgive and ask for forgiveness. “We should seek forgiveness from the Lord for every sin. He desires “truth in the inward parts” (Psalm 51:6). 2) If our relationship with the Lord is right, then our relationships with other people will fall in line. We will treat others graciously, with justice and honesty (Psalm 15). To sin against someone and not attempt to make it right would be unthinkable. 3) The extent of the apology for a sin should match the extent of the impact of the sin. In other words, we should seek forgiveness from whoever was directly involved in order to ensure healing.”
Thank you very much!
I believe strongly that verbalizing our sin to another human helps us to truly face our behavior and brings significant humility and increases our desire to turn away from those actions in the future. It also helps to see a face of love and encouragement/ maybe to help make a plan to avoid the sin in the future- keep me accountable. If you don’t feel safe talking to your family or friends- consider a women’s leader in your church, going to a Christian counselor, or even a 12-step group like Celebrate Recovery which is for ANYone with hurts, habits, or hang-ups. These experiences have truly helped me be more free from sin and to grow more like Christ. http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Thank you this was very helpful!
I agree with AnnieB. For the longest time (years) I only confessed a secret sin of mine to the Lord but never felt true freedom from it until I confessed it to my community group of women. Through confessing, the sin was brought to the light and out of the dark place it was hiding by just being something I and the Lord knew about. I also found out that others in my group struggled with the same thing and had also been embarrassed about confessing it. BRING THAT TO THE LIGHT, GIRL! Darkness runs when light comes–run from the darkness of keeping your sins to yourself and allow the lord to shine light on it. It’s hard but so worth it. Having others hold me accountable and trusting the Lord in His grace and mercy were the only ways that I felt freedom from that sin.
19 Therefore, this is what the Lord says:
“If you return, I will restore you;
you will stand in My presence.
And if you speak noble words,
rather than worthless ones…” (Jeremiah 15)
My heart is resting here today. Knowing that my Creator will restore me to His presence when I return to Him with my whole heart. Not with worthless or even fancy words, but with true, right, pure words spoken from the depths of my heart and soul for Him. Grateful He truly desires my whole heart.
1 Timothy surprised me today – I’ve been thinking about that first verse. when we desire to lead others in truth – we desire something noble. my church is currently going through some big changes and we’re currently looking for two new women’s ministry co-leaders. I’ve volunteered myself for the position because I DESIRE to lead these women in truth! I LOVE dreaming up new adventures for the women in my gathering and in my community. but my wanting the position (so bad, I might add) makes me feel like I’m not supposed to have it, as if wanting to volunteer my time in this way is somehow selfish or greedy – but here we see that desiring to be part of the leadership in the church is the first step in leadership! we are made to want the sort of things that we feel we ere made to do! praise God that desiring something doesn’t not mean it’s motivated by selfishness! my church will be voting for our new leading November 1st and I appreciate any prayers for my heart to be tuned to God in this waiting time. thanks ladies :) have a happy Wednesday!
Just one! Wonderful! Prayers for you at this time. I hope it is the Lord’s will that you get the position!
Sorry my autocorrect changed Justine to “just one” for some reason!
I Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Every phrase separated by commas just emphasizes more about Jesus.
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
So thankful I read this one today
Loved reading out of Timothy today!
Looks like the same verse has touched us all today! Amen! Jeremiah 7:7 -8 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”
My life verse!! Jer. 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.” No matter what comes our way in life, feast or famine, may our roots go down deep into Him and stand in faith!!!! Have a fab day girls! You were created for a purpose…. His purpose!! To glorify Him!!!
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord. This verse sums up so much, I am going to try to repeat it throughout the day.
9 The heart is deceitful above all things,
and desperately sick;
who can understand it?
14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
save me, and I shall be saved,
for you are my praise.
God knows the depths of our hearts more than we know ourselves. Praying today when the busyness of the day comes, I can lean on God’s healing and perfect plan!
that verse really struck my attention too! I sometimes let my feelings hold more weight than the Word of God – but my heart will never be in a position to define truth. it’s deceptive and ever changing – and the truth is right before me in His Word. my feelings may come and go but praise God that His Word is rooted in truth!
Jeremiah 15: …for I am with you to rescue and save you,” Lord 21 “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”