lovingkindness – Brian Friedl https://brianfriedl.com Making Your Life's Mission Possible Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:04:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.17 64732294 https://brianfriedl.com/1489-2/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:04:00 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/1489-2/ For the LORD’s lovingkindness is better than life! Said another way; the gift of Christ is better than anything we will ever encounter this side of life.

A belief like that changes everything. When we have the best, we don’t need to go searching for satisfaction in some other thrill or experience. We have what is sufficient through God’s grace.

When our greatest need is satisfied, we are able to live in confidence and without fear of missing anything. We can carry out our mission joyfully knowing He has supplied our every need in Jesus. This joy quickly spills over into praises to great for words!

Reflection

Do you believe that His lovingkindness is better than life?

What would this belief do in your life and relationships?

How would this confidence affect the way you carry out your mission for God?

Prayer

Gracious Father, you have given us reason to never stop praising You. For You have rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of light. We are now Your sons and daughters. Our lips run over with praise. May our lives be a living sacrifice for You and increase Your Kingdom in Jesus’ name, Amen!

]]> 1489 How To No Longer Thirst https://brianfriedl.com/how-to-no-longer-thirst/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:54:44 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/how-to-no-longer-thirst/ There have been many things in this life that I have thirsted for; only to find out later, they were nothing more than a perpetual desert offering no refreshment.  They produced more bitterness, resentment, complaint, and sin. 

There is only one Source of living water that promises and delivers that we will “never thirst” again. In fact, He promises “…the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”  For it will supply out every need for all eternity!

Thankfully, I enjoy this spring of ever-flowing water and refreshment because of my relationship through Jesus Christ with my Father in heaven.  For on my own, I could strive a lifetime and never reach Him, but He in His great mercy has dipped His hand down in the mire, drawn me out, and set my feet in the firm foundation established by His son Jesus.  For His lovingkindness is better than life!

If you are striving and thirsty, consider commenting below this article. I would love to talk with you more.  

Reflection

Are you truly satisfied in Jesus?

Can you honestly say that His lovingkindness is better than life?

Spend some time reading your Bible and reflecting on all that was paid to purchase your salvation and what love was offered as a result.  

Set your phone/watch alarm today to praise Him before every meal as well as before bed.  For He is worthy of our praise indeed!

Prayer

Father, you are a mighty God of grace.  While we could not measure up, You have reached down and established a covenant relationship with us. You have rescued us from eternal darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of Your son.  You have made us joint heirs in that kingdom.  Our lips could never praise You enough, yet we will never stop bringing glory and honor to Your great name.  Thank You gracious LORD.  For we are nothing without You. May You have Your way in our hearts today. In the name of Christ we pray, Amen!

]]> 1425 Praise Marathon https://brianfriedl.com/praise-marathon/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:21:09 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/praise-marathon/ We must never forget that our access to the Father was initiated and secured by His love through His Son, Jesus Christ.  As we walk and experience His blessing, it’s not long before we are tempted to think we are “doing a good job” and soon after we go back to trying to carry out righteousness in our own strength. 

The Psalmist humbly and rightly understands that His access was granted to Him by the LORD’s lovingkindness and thereby bows in reverence. 

Personal Reflection

When was the last time you went on a praise marathon?  Maybe never?  What I mean by that is focusing on what to praise God for and praising him every time you remember throughout the day.  You could even set up a reminder on your smartphone, calendar or have someone call you every hour to remind you.  This day will be a day of praise!

Try this for one day and post the results in the comments.  Can’t wait to hear what you praised Him for and any ways God has affected you through this. 

Prayer Focus

Gracious Father, you are the victor over all darkness. By Your great love our debt has been paid through Your Son Christ and You have made us Your children for all eternity.  Our lips could never praise You enough.  Fix our eyes and teach our hearts to bow and revere You as you deserve.  Let us never forget the victory You have won in our hearts for Your glory.  We praise You in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

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