May 01 2021

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Our world has drastically changed over the past 20 years. The Internet, cell phones, video chats, and electric cars are common as technology is becoming more advanced every day.

While genius minds continue to improve how we live and work, we must remember that even our ideas are not our own. They were placed in us when we were created in the image of God.

God is the ultimate Creator.

In Genesis 1:1, the word created means "brought into existence." Our human minds can't comprehend that before God created the heaven and earth, nothing existed.

God didn't create the universe out of something—He created everything out of nothing. Throughout creation, we see God's nature.

He is powerful … God only needed to speak to bring the world into existence. He is a God of order. He didn't just create the world and walk away. He has remained involved in every aspect, including our lives.

In the Bible, we read about people who had little to nothing to offer God, but they surrendered their lives to Him, and He used them in incredible ways.

We were created in the image of God, and only God has the ability to change and mold us into His image. That process begins when we give everything back to the One who created us in the first place.

God, I praise you as the Creator of everything. Thank you for giving me life and a free will to live however I desire. God, I choose to live my life for you. I surrender my heart to you and ask that you would mold me into your image.Thank you for allowing me to live in this beautiful world you created. In Jesus' name, amen.

Apr 30 2021

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. :

What makes us afraid? Is it our lack of understanding or ability? Does the future make us afraid?

When we experience fear, it's like something has taken over our bodies. Our hearts start beating faster. A surge of adrenaline rushes through the bloodstream. Our senses are on high alert.

This is actually a natural human reaction known as the fight-or-flight response, and it can save our life if we're facing a real threat. But if this reaction happens too often, such as with prolonged stress, it can be very unhealthy.

When we are perpetually fearful, we're focusing on the worst-case scenario, instead of turning to God and immersing ourselves in His love. God's love for us is so great, so immense, that it overcomes fear and casts it aside. That's what the Apostle John meant in this afternoon's verse when he said, "there is no fear in love" and "perfect love [casts] out fear." His reference to perfect, of course, means God's love.

Perfect love only exists in the context of God and His gift to us. If our concept of love for others is based on how God loves us, we will finally see the world as God sees it—and we will never have reason to fear. Love will have conquered it.

Father God, I know your love is greater than fear. I also know that love alone can cast out all fear. I pray that fear will no longer haunt my life or the lives of my family, but instead, that my fear is transformed by your perfect love. Help me to trust in you. In Jesus' name, amen.


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