Protection Archives - RevivedLife.com https://revivedlife.com/tag/protection/ Spreading the Gospel of Grace and encouraging Bible Study, Rightly-Divided Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:50:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 130276281 ๐Ÿ‘‘ A Strong And Focused Sense Of Future https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/ https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:40:53 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=447 “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … โžก

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]]> “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/feed/ 2 447 ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ‘‘ Are We Blessed Because We Are Fruitful? https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/ https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:23:29 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=375 One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … โžก

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]]> One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/feed/ 1 375 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Complaining And Disputing https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/ https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:13:34 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=360 Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … โžก

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]]> Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/feed/ 1 360 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Freedom From Lust And Sexual Immorality https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/ https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:38:20 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=355 If we know in our minds that it is against our core beliefs to entertain thoughts of lust and sexual immorality … yet we continue to allow access … we can begin to develop a “covered” relationship with God.

We are instructed many, many times in the word that … โžก

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]]> If we know in our minds that it is against our core beliefs to entertain thoughts of lust and sexual immorality … yet we continue to allow access … we can begin to develop a “covered” relationship with God.

We are instructed many, many times in the word that … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/feed/ 1 355 ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ‘‘ Why Does God Seem To Wait? https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/ https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:44:51 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=333 Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of Godโ€™s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that Godโ€™s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … โžก

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]]> Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of Godโ€™s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that Godโ€™s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/feed/ 0 333 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Serving When Called https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/ https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:23:17 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=310 When my kids were small, they were enamored with Siberian huskies because … well, they’re sled dogs and they’re cool! They wanted a husky more than anything and mentioned it often (by often, I mean often). After caving in to my daughter (a common occurrence), we found a beautiful … โžก

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]]> When my kids were small, they were enamored with Siberian huskies because … well, they’re sled dogs and they’re cool! They wanted a husky more than anything and mentioned it often (by often, I mean often). After caving in to my daughter (a common occurrence), we found a beautiful … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/feed/ 2 310 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Prayer For Discerning Opportunities https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/#respond Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:31:40 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=160 Heavenly Father,

As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … โžก

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]]> Heavenly Father,

As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/feed/ 0 160 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Prayer To Release Fear https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-release-fear/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-release-fear/#respond Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=149 Heavenly Father,

Please protect us with the shield of your strength and keep us safe from all fear, evil and harm. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”ย May the power … โžก

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]]> Heavenly Father,

Please protect us with the shield of your strength and keep us safe from all fear, evil and harm. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”ย May the power … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-release-fear/feed/ 0 149 ๐Ÿ‘‘ GUIDANCE ยป Dancing With God https://revivedlife.com/guidance-dancing-with-god/ https://revivedlife.com/guidance-dancing-with-god/#respond Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:31:26 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=137 GUIDANCE: Dancing with God ~ via ChristianForums.com [+]

When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing ‘dance’ at the end of the word. I remembered reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t … โžก

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]]> GUIDANCE: Dancing with God ~ via ChristianForums.com [+]

When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing ‘dance’ at the end of the word. I remembered reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/guidance-dancing-with-god/feed/ 0 137 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Prayer For Comfort And Guidance https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-comfort-and-guidance/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-comfort-and-guidance/#respond Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:22:59 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=135 Heavenly Father,

I praise You as the God of all comfort and patience and the Father of all mercy. Please impart your wisdom within us so that we willingly and lovingly begins to lay our lives at Your feet. Please be merciful to us and fill us with the … โžก

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]]> Heavenly Father,

I praise You as the God of all comfort and patience and the Father of all mercy. Please impart your wisdom within us so that we willingly and lovingly begins to lay our lives at Your feet. Please be merciful to us and fill us with the … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-comfort-and-guidance/feed/ 0 135 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Prayer For Pure Thoughts https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-pure-thoughts/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-pure-thoughts/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:12 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=146 Heavenly Father,

Lord, please help me to discern the lies of the enemy so that I do not give any credence to thoughts that are not in alignment with Your truth. Help me to examine my thoughts in light of Your Word at all times. In Psalm 26:2, we … โžก

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]]> Heavenly Father,

Lord, please help me to discern the lies of the enemy so that I do not give any credence to thoughts that are not in alignment with Your truth. Help me to examine my thoughts in light of Your Word at all times. In Psalm 26:2, we … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-pure-thoughts/feed/ 1 146 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Fears And Anxieties Over Unfulfilled Dreams https://revivedlife.com/fears-and-anxieties-over-unfulfilled-dreams/ https://revivedlife.com/fears-and-anxieties-over-unfulfilled-dreams/#respond Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:21:23 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=219 I’ve endured my share of fears concerning jobs and how big dreams were slipping away, becoming less and less attainable. I’ve found however that when I became genuinely honest with myself, I acknowledged that I wasn’t trusting God’s Word. I recall a while back reading the following verse from … โžก

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]]> I’ve endured my share of fears concerning jobs and how big dreams were slipping away, becoming less and less attainable. I’ve found however that when I became genuinely honest with myself, I acknowledged that I wasn’t trusting God’s Word. I recall a while back reading the following verse from … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/fears-and-anxieties-over-unfulfilled-dreams/feed/ 0 219 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Love And Peace Beyond Understanding https://revivedlife.com/love-and-peace-beyond-understanding/ https://revivedlife.com/love-and-peace-beyond-understanding/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:16:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=10 If you or anyone close to you is currently involved in a personal relationship that is in turmoil, I would like to offer the following as an out of the box, and most importantly, a Godly perspective to approaching and resolving these difficult times in our lives and to … โžก

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]]> If you or anyone close to you is currently involved in a personal relationship that is in turmoil, I would like to offer the following as an out of the box, and most importantly, a Godly perspective to approaching and resolving these difficult times in our lives and to … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/love-and-peace-beyond-understanding/feed/ 1 10 ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ‘‘ Is It Judgment Or Accountability? https://revivedlife.com/is-it-judgment-or-accountability/ https://revivedlife.com/is-it-judgment-or-accountability/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:14:45 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=20 “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike, an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 17:15).

There is ample wisdom in this verse regarding judgment.ย  I believe that we justify the wicked in the way that we hold them accountable. When we hold someone … โžก

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]]> “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike, an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 17:15).

There is ample wisdom in this verse regarding judgment.ย  I believe that we justify the wicked in the way that we hold them accountable. When we hold someone … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/is-it-judgment-or-accountability/feed/ 0 20 ๐Ÿ‘‘ Releasing Our Right To Be Justified https://revivedlife.com/releasing-our-right-to-be-justified/ https://revivedlife.com/releasing-our-right-to-be-justified/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:13:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=7 Releasing our right to be justified is one of those “rubber meets the road” moments of our faith. We can try to take control and refuse to be denied our definition of justice, or we can let go and entrust ourselves to a Savior who “understands our weaknesses, for … โžก

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]]> Releasing our right to be justified is one of those “rubber meets the road” moments of our faith. We can try to take control and refuse to be denied our definition of justice, or we can let go and entrust ourselves to a Savior who “understands our weaknesses, for … โžก

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/releasing-our-right-to-be-justified/feed/ 0 7 ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ‘‘ What Is Love And Does Everyone Possess It? https://revivedlife.com/what-is-love-and-does-everyone-possess-it/ https://revivedlife.com/what-is-love-and-does-everyone-possess-it/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:11:59 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=5 What is love?

Love, to me first and foremost, means that your heart is sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling. It encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.… โžก

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]]> What is love?

Love, to me first and foremost, means that your heart is sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling. It encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.… โžก

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