Don't Be Enslaved By The World
By-Crickettt
"This lesson is a little lengthy compared to the others. Please bear with me though because, I feel like this will bless you and open your eyes to the truth as you read." ~Crickettt~
I Cor. 7:22-24--And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, the Lord has now set you free from the awful power of sin. God purchased you at a high price. Don't be enslaved by the world. So, dear brothers and sisters, whatever situation you were in when you
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Psalms 34:18 NKJV
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalms 34:19 NKJV
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 NKJV
Picking Up the Pieces!
By-Crickettt
One day I was walking through my kitchen carrying a glass jar. I wasn't paying attention to the dog toys that lay there on the floor. As my foot came down on top of the toy, I lo
Spiritual Growth
By- Crickettt
Ephesians 3:14-30
When I think of all this, I fall on my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then, Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust Him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. I pray that you may have power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long,
Jeremiah 29:11--For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord," plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)
Proverbs 16:9--A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. (NKJV)
Psalm 20:4--May He grant you according to your heart's desire, And fulfill all your purpose. (NKJV)
Still in the Master's Plan
By Crickettt
Have you ever struggled back and forth with yourself wondering, what is God's plan for my life or am I alre
Tearing Down the Walls
By-Crickettt
In the book of Joshua chapter 6, a great story unfolds concerning the children of Israel outside the city of Jericho. Surrounding the city was a great wall which kept the children of God from entering their promised land. However, the Lord told Joshua and his army to march around the city once each day for six days and on the seventh day they must march seven times around blowing their trumpets and shouting. They obeyed God and the wall of Jericho fell flat. Th
The Silent Heart
By-Crickettt
Matthew 11:28-30-Come unto me, all you that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly of heart: and you shall find rest for your souls. For, my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 6:33-But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Isaiah 59:1-Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy
My Refuge
by-Crickettt
Psalm 62:5-8-Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.
Are you walking in a valley right now? Does it seem so difficult that you feel defeated and alone? God said in his Word, (Matt. 11:28-3
What's Next, When God Seems to Say, "No"?
By: Crickettt
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Have you ever put your trust in God concerning something in particular only to see it disappear right before your eyes? You walked in faith, believed that God can do the impossible, and stood your ground with His Word. Then, after all that standing, you get down to the wire of your
The Cross of Jesus
By Crickettt (*Revised*)
Let's take a moment to see the full picture of the crucifixion as it took place 2,000 years ago. First of all, during Jesus' ministry, He taught about a new covenant or promise made between God and mankind. The old teachings and old laws were considered the only way to get to heaven. When Jesus began to teach on receiving salvation through believing and not by works alone, the Pharisees would not accept His message and instead took it as an act of treas
Who Will You Serve?
By: Crickettt
Choose Life
(The following scriptures used are from HCSB at bible.com)
“This command that I give you today is certainly not too difficult or beyond your reach. It is not in heaven so that you have to ask, ‘Who will go up to heaven, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it? ’ And it is not across the sea so that you have to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it? ’ But the message is very near
A Faith That Moves Mountains
By: Crickettt
*Passages are taken from HCSB at Bible.com unless otherwise noted.
There is a Faith mentioned in the Bible that literally moves mountains out of our way. Jesus spoke about this kind of Faith in Matthew 21:21. Jesus answered them, “I assure you: If you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you tell this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be done. (Matthew 21:21 HCSB)
How is this t
Shepherd of My Heart
By-Crickettt
(Scriptures taken from the Living Bible and King James)
Psalm 34:18,19-The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking; He rescues those who are humbly sorry for their sins. The good man does not escape all troubles-he has them too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one.
Psalm 139:1,16,23-24-O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Search me,
Learning to Trust
By-Crickettt
Today, I learned a valuable lesson about putting my complete trust in God during difficult situations. I often miss the mark when it comes to following God and the path He has chosen for me. He teaches His perfect will sometimes in the most subtle ways and I do not see it the way I should or I miss it completely. I am reminded that our ways are not His ways and our thoughts are not His thoughts. I have allowed the devil to replace my joy and confidence too many time
God's Plan and the Power of Words
By Crickettt
Have you ever asked the question, "What is your plan for me God?" A large number of people would answer "Yes" to that question, while others would have no opinion at all. Inside of every living creature there is a perfect plan...God's Plan. From the very beginning of time, all life was given a purpose to be fulfilled. We may never understand exactly what those plans are but, God knows. There is such a wonderful mystery about the process of life; f
His Love Never Changes
By-Crickettt
The love of God cannot be measured, nor is it limited. However, mankind tends to place many different limits upon loving others because of fear. The Bible teaches that God is the same yesterday, today and forever; He changes not. He does not change the way He loves us even when we sin against Him. We love until we are hurt and then we stop, give up, and push others away. We change our minds so easily about loving them and yet, God’s love is never ending. H
Keep Your Dreams Alive!
By-Crickettt
Jeremiah 29-11(NIV)-"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Lamentations 3:25(NIV)-The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him;
Romans 5:5(NIV)-And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Romans 12:12(NIV)-Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful
Jesus Is Coming Soon!
By-Crickettt
I thought this would be a good opportunity to start sharing with you some lessons I began sending out in 1996 through a prison ministry. I hope these will be a blessing to you. I pray that God will open your Heart and Spirit to hear His Word to you today!
(KJV)Luke 12:37, 38, 40 "Blessed are those servants whom the Lord when He comes shall find watching; and if He shall come in a second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those serva
Waiting Here for You
By Crickettt
Genesis 49:18 (NKJV) -I have waited for Your salvation, O Lord!
Psalm 25:4-5(NKJV) -4/Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. 5/Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.
Psalm 27:14(NKJV) -Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say on the Lord!
Psalm 33:20(NKJV)-Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.
Isaiah 40:31(NKJV) -But those who wait
The Time is Now
By-Crickettt
Psalm 32:6 (TLB)-Now I say that each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is still time to be forgiven. Judgment will not touch him if he does.
Joel 2:12-13 (TLB)-That is why the Lord says, "Turn to me now, while there is still time. Give me all your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, mourning. Let your remorse tear at your hearts and not your garments. "Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful. He is not eas
Begin Again
by Crickettt
Today I want to share with you something God brought to my attention while I was doing my Bible Study. I hope this will inspire you as much as it did me.
The story is found in the book of Ezra. The Temple of the Lord had been destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar and all the vessels of the temple and its treasures were taken to Babylon. When Cyrus became king of Persia, he was visited by the prophet Jeremiah and given a word about the rebuilding of the temple. So, the king of Pe
