Devotional | Judith Ingram

I Know Your Name

Posted August 11, 2014 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Psalm 91:14 (New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Because he clings to me I will deliver him; because he knows my name I will set him on high.

Consider

We have a marvelous, sovereign, all-powerful God who nevertheless longs for an intimate, one-on-one relationship with us. He has even told us his Name so that we can call on him directly and with the familiarity of a cherished child. Our God desires our worship and praise, but he also hungers for our affection, our loyalty, and our company.

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A Heart That Forgives

Posted August 4, 2014 | Judith Ingram

Jeremiah 17:1 (New Living Translation)

“The sin of Judah is inscribed with an iron chisel—engraved with a diamond point on their stony hearts and on the corners of their altars.”

Ezekiel 11:19-20 (New Living Translation)

“And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart, so they will obey my decrees and regulations.”

Consider

God’s words quoted by Jeremiah and Ezekiel encapsulate a problem we still suffer today—we have stubborn hearts that prefer the ways of sin to God’s ways.

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Come, Follow Me

Posted July 28, 2014 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Matthew 4:18-20 (New International Version)

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

Consider

Peter and his brother, Andrew, knew that Jesus was seeking more than mere traveling companions. At this point the brothers had known Jesus for more than a year. They’d had time to consider his teachings…

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Impossible Peace

Posted July 21, 2014 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Romans 12:18 (New International Version)

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Consider

The apostle Paul urges us to live in peace with one another, yet he also acknowledges that peace is not necessarily within our grasp. A conflict always has two sides to consider, and the other person may not want peace or reconciliation. Even the wisest words have no effect on people who are not willing to listen. Some people view conflict as a contest they must win by seeing the other side defeated.

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Delivered From Darkness

Posted July 14, 2014 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Isaiah 61:1 (New International Version)

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.

Consider

How did the people who raised you handle hurts and offenses? If they had difficulty forgiving, chances are that you do, too. The behaviors that were modeled for us become our default reactions that kick in whenever we encounter conflict—unless we learn new habits.

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I Know Your Name

Scripture

Psalm 91:14 (New American Bible, Revised Edition)

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