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July 5th 2023 – Loyalty Through Christ’s Example

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It’s often a good idea to reflect upon the significance of loyalty in our lives as followers of Jesus. Loyalty is a virtue that not only strengthens our relationships with one another but also deepens our connection with our Lord. Let us dive into God’s Word and discover how we can cultivate unwavering loyalty in our lives.

Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”

Loyalty is an essential attribute that reflects the character of Christ in us. As Christians, we are called to demonstrate loyalty in our relationships with God, our fellow believers, and the world around us. Our loyalty should be rooted in love and faithfulness, just as Proverbs 3:3-4 reminds us.

Our loyalty to God is the foundation of our faith. It involves wholeheartedly committing ourselves to Him, trusting in His promises, and obeying His commandments. Loyalty to God means seeking His presence daily through prayer, studying His Word, and surrendering our lives to His will. Let us be devoted to serving Him faithfully, even in the face of challenges or temptations.

As members of the body of Christ, we are called to love and support one another. Loyalty to our fellow believers means standing by their side, offering encouragement, and demonstrating unwavering commitment. Let us strive to build authentic relationships, bearing each other’s burdens, and rejoicing in one another’s victories. In times of conflict or disagreement, let our loyalty be a unifying force, promoting forgiveness and reconciliation.

Our loyalty should extend beyond the walls of our churches, reaching out to a broken world desperately in need of God’s love. We are called to be ambassadors of Christ, shining His light in every sphere of our lives. Our loyalty be evident in our integrity, honesty, and compassion towards all people, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Psalm 136:26 “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”

Take some time today to:

1.  Reflect on your loyalty to God. Are there areas in your life where you can deepen your commitment to Him? Seek His guidance and ask for His strength to remain steadfast in your faith.

2.  Examine your relationships with fellow believers. Are there any instances where you can demonstrate greater loyalty, support, or unity? Pray for wisdom and take steps to foster loyalty with other Christians you know.

3.  Consider your interactions with the world around you. How can you demonstrate loyalty, love, and compassion to those who may not yet know Christ? Pray for opportunities to be a witness and allow God’s loyalty to flow through you.

loyalty is a powerful virtue that has the potential to transform our lives and impact those around us. Let us strive to cultivate unwavering loyalty in our relationship with God, with our fellow believers, and with the world. As we embrace loyalty rooted in love and faithfulness, we will experience the favor of God and become beacons of His grace and truth.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, grateful for Your unwavering love and faithfulness in our lives. You are the epitome of loyalty, and we are in awe of Your steadfastness. Lord, we humbly ask for Your guidance as we seek to cultivate loyalty in our hearts and actions.

Help us, Lord, to be loyal to You above all else. May our hearts be steadfast in seeking Your will and following Your commandments. Strengthen our faith, that we may trust in Your promises and remain devoted to You even in the face of trials and temptations. Fill us with a deep desire to honor You with our lives, knowing that Your love endures forever.

Lord, we also ask for Your grace in being loyal to Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to understand the truths contained within Scripture. May we eagerly study Your Word, meditate on its teachings, and apply them in our daily lives. Help us to live in accordance with Your commands, that our loyalty to You may be evident to all.

We pray for the grace to be loyal to one another as You are loyal to us. Teach us to love one another with a selfless and sacrificial love. May we stand by each other’s side, supporting and encouraging one another in our journey of faith. Give us compassionate hearts that seek to serve and uplift our brothers and sisters in Christ. Help us to forgive and reconcile, knowing that true loyalty is demonstrated through unity and harmony.

Lord, we confess that at times our loyalty wavers and our hearts become divided. Forgive us for our shortcomings and strengthen us to be faithful in all areas of our lives. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in loyalty and honor You in everything we do.

In Your precious name, Amen.

If you have never experienced the love of God through a relationship with Jesus then come to Him today. He will never turn you away.

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

http://www.scripturalseeds.org

July 4th 2023 – Celebrating Independence

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On this glorious day, as we commemorate the independence of our beloved nation, let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of freedom through a Christian lens.

As Americans, we cherish the principles of liberty and justice for all. But as followers of Christ, we understand that true freedom extends beyond earthly boundaries. It is an inner liberation of the soul, granted by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

In (Galatians 5:1), the apostle Paul reminds us, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Through his sacrifice on the cross, Jesus broke the chains of sin and granted us eternal salvation. His love and grace have given us the ultimate freedom, freeing us from the bondage of guilt and shame.

Let us not take this spiritual freedom for granted. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, let us also remember to give thanks to God for the spiritual freedom we still enjoy.

Today, let our hearts be filled with gratitude for the countless blessings we receive as Americans and as believers. Let us remember to pray for our country’s real leaders, that they may govern with wisdom and seek justice for all people not just a political party. 

As fireworks light up the sky, may they remind us of the light of Christ that shines within us. Let us share this light with others, spreading love, compassion, and unity in our communities.

Have a blessed and joyous 4th of July, celebrating the freedom we have in Christ and the freedom we enjoy as Americans!

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

On this special day, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and thanksgiving. We thank you for the blessings you have bestowed upon our nation and for the freedom we enjoy as Americans.

Lord, we recognize that our freedom was not achieved without sacrifice. We remember and honor the brave men and women who fought for the independence of our country. We ask that you bless them and their families, and may their sacrifice never be forgotten.

We also thank you for the freedom we have in Christ. Jesus, you laid down your life for our sins, and through your resurrection, you granted us eternal freedom. We are grateful for the forgiveness and redemption we find in you. May we always cherish and embrace this spiritual liberty.

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate, we ask for your presence to be with us. Fill our hearts with joy and unity, as we remember the values this great nation was founded upon. Help us to live out these values, promoting justice, equality, and love for one another.

Lord, we pray for our leaders, both in government and in the church. Grant them wisdom and discernment as they make decisions that impact our nation and our communities. May they always seek your guidance and strive for the well-being of all people.

In the midst of the celebrations, may we never forget those who are less fortunate, the marginalized, and the oppressed. Help us to be vessels of your love and compassion, reaching out to those in need and working towards a world where everyone can experience true freedom.

Finally, Lord, we lift up our nation to you. Bless America, protect it from harm, and guide it towards unity and peace. Help us to once again be a beacon of hope, prosperity and righteousness in a broken world.

We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus, who sets us free and grants us true independence.

Amen.

If you have never experienced the love of God through a relationship with Jesus then come to Him today. He will never turn you away.

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

http://www.scripturalseeds.org

March 4th 2020 – Speak Life, Not Death

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Then his wife said to him (job), “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” (Job 2:9)

In the Book of Job. (pronounced “Jobe”) It begins with an introduction to Job’s character, he is described as a blessed man who lived righteously in the Land of Uz. The Lord’s praise of Job prompted Satan to challenge Job’s integrity, suggesting that Job served God simply because God protected him.  Satan caused much pain and greif for him, tormenting Job to try to break his faith.

We often think, well, Satan left Job’s wife alive because she was carnal. That could be. It’s interesting we are not told where she is in her faith before this statement. Maybe she was walking with the Lord before losing her wealth, her house and grounds, her children and is now watching her husband in pain. And maybe just giving in, she said “Curse God and die, I give up Job!”

This can happen to any of us. We all go through hard times, and it’s easy to speak poorly during those times. Be watchful of anyone speaking contrary to the Word, or speaking negatively in hard times. Be the person who speaks life, who speaks the truth, and speaks love. Allow God to use you to bring healing to others who are hurting, and to empower you to be a witness for His glory even while you are going through hard times.

“The beauty and strength of a marriage is that often when one is weak, the other is strong.”

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank You for empowering us through Your Spirit to speak life and blessings to others even during the hard times. Help us to be loving when it’s someone else hurting, and help us to speak wisely when we are hurting. We lift up to You all those in our life going through difficult situations, and ask You to use us to be a blessing in all of our relationships. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

http://www.scripturalseeds.org

October 18th 2019 – Teach Me to Love Like Jesus

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“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 14:28)

Have you ever showed attitude toward someone? Maybe a cheek or a cold shoulder? We treat people with whatever emotion and feelings we have at that very moment. Sometimes we’re sad and seek comfort from those around us. Other times we’re just angry and all we want to do is find someone to blame and take our anger out on. But the worst feeling of all? Not feeling loved and not wanting to love in return. Lucky for us, we have Jesus who taught us how to love and how to treat others. How did Jesus love? Let’s see.

“If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”. (Phillipians 2:1-11)

How do you treat the people around you?

Take a moment to think about this for each of the following categories: family, friends, neighbors, random classmates, strangers, your teacher or you boss.

How did Jesus treat others?

How did Jesus treat those times of anguish and pain? How encouraged are you to live with that loving mindset?

I will say that, for myself, I don’t always treat others right. Sometimes I feel spiteful. Sometimes I feel lonely or hurt. Other times I’m just angry and or just wretched. So what can you do when you’re in that state? Going to God isn’t always option 1, but it should be. Paul instructs us to do nothing out of selfish ambition, but to do things with others’ interest in mind. I know I don’t always “consider others better than myself”. Or I don’t treat them like I should.

But think about Jesus. He took all that pain and lowered himself to the standing of a servant. He loved and he served. He saved and then, He lived. That’s how we must live. There’s a song that goes something like this; “We live, we love, we forgive and never give up, cause the days we are given are gifts from above, so today remember to Love.

“Jesus gave us the commandment to Love one another. As He has loved us, so we need lto show compassion and love to others. If you dont know how, ask Jesus to teach you to love like He does.”

Prayer: 

Heavenly Father, you are so awesome, you never cease to amaze me. I praise you for my wife, my family and my friends that express their love into my life everyday. Please teach me to live my life by loving others like You Love me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

http://www.scripturalseeds.org

March 4th 2018 – Speak Life Into Others

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Then his wife said to him (job), “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” (Job 2:9)

In the Book of Job. (pronounced “Jobe”) It begins with an introduction to Job’s character, he is described as a blessed man who lived righteously in the Land of Uz. The Lord’s praise of Job prompted Satan to challenge Job’s integrity, suggesting that Job served God simply because God protected him.  Satan caused much pain and greif for him, tormenting Job to try to break his faith.

We often think, well, Satan left Job’s wife alive because she was carnal. That could be. It’s interesting we are not told where she is in her faith before this statement. Maybe she was walking with the Lord before losing her wealth, her house and grounds, her children and is now watching her husband in pain. And maybe just giving in, she said “Curse God and die, I give up Job!”

This can happen to any of us. We all go through hard times, and it’s easy to speak poorly during those times. Be watchful of anyone speaking contrary to the Word, or speaking negatively in hard times. Be the person who speaks life, who speaks the truth, and speaks love. Allow God to use you to bring healing to others who are hurting, and to empower you to be a witness for His glory even while you are going through hard times.

“The beauty and strength of a marriage, business partnership or friendship is that often when one is weak, the other is strong.”

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank You for empowering us through Your Spirit to speak life and blessing even during hard times. Help us to be loving when it’s someone else hurting, and help us to speak wisely when we are hurting. We lift up to You all those in our life going through difficult situations, and ask You to use us to be a blessing in all of our relationships. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you are in need of prayer for yourself or others, please Click Here

If you are seeking Jesus in your life or want to recommit your life to Him. Click Here to learn more.

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Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

http://www.scripturalseeds.org