Monthly Archives: September 2013

Giving thanks to God

Posted on 09/28/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Was feeling Thankful this evening and found some nice verses.  My prayer today is a thank you to God, for the opportunity to learn about his grace, love and forgiveness. 1 Corinthians 1:4 [ Thanksgiving ] I always thank my God for … Continue reading →

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Guilt, failure, healthy fear of the Lord

Posted on 09/23/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today – I am struggling with guilt, shame and failure.  I will complete this post later today but the pastor of my church suggested I prayerfully consider the following verses. Doing that now. Follow-up comment from August 9, 2015.  I … Continue reading →

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Can I have a messy desk and be close to God at the same time?

Posted on 09/22/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today, when I returned from a meeting, I felt inspired to clean up my desk, something I haven’t done for well… maybe ever.  I can remember living in NYC and my roommates had an ongoing bet about my desk and … Continue reading →

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Looking into how God wants me to manage money

Posted on 09/21/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Over the last week, God has been convicting me about how I manage money or perhaps better stated how I don’t manage money well.  The verses below look at handing money from three aspects – planning for today and the … Continue reading →

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Turning to God to get rid of my self-righteous behaviors

Posted on 09/19/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today was a bit of a revelation for me, in a meeting with two people I trust and respect, God revealed to me a long history of self-righteousness. It has been a tool I have used to justify or cover-up … Continue reading →

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Giving and receiving

Posted on 09/13/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Just met with a friend, an amazing person that always gives in Jesus’s name.  I pray for strength and blessing for her. Proverbs 11:24-25 (NIV)  24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;    another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous person … Continue reading →

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Repentance to Jesus paves the path for rebuilding trust

Posted on 09/12/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

My goal has been to post something every weekday.   The objective – to form consistent daily Christian study, prayer and action habits.   I missed yesterday and on one hand I am disappointed but I did complete a repentance … Continue reading →

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Dad always looked ahead, not back

Posted on 09/10/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today I received an email from a friend with this brief statement: “Amen!  We must look forward not back.” This reminded me of my father. Why, you ask? Growing up on the farm, I spent a lot of time plowing, … Continue reading →

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Dad was kind and compassionate to everyone

Posted on 09/09/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today marks the one year anniversary since Dad left us to be with the Lord.   Not a day goes by that I do not still think about Dad and now a suspect this will never change.  I am so … Continue reading →

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Healing a Broken Heart

Posted on 09/08/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Troubled times sooner or later result in broken heart.  These times are caused by sins against God and others and there is only one path out – Jesus. It starts with a full confession to the ones you’ve hurt and to someone … Continue reading →

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