Mere Talk or Power?

"I know the great value and importance of spending time alone with God in His Word and prayer each day--I've written a book on the subject. But far too often I find myself turning my attention to the details and tasks of the day without first taking adequate time to 'inquire of the Lord.'" 

Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Lies Women Believe

 

Surprisingly, many Christians consider their quiet time a low priority.

I know that I need time with God each day, but I don't always live that way.  

Sometimes I rush through my quiet time as if I have more important things to do. Sometimes I worry instead of praying. Sometimes I share a problem with a friend but not with the Lord. I often forget to thank the Lord for a blessing.

If you are like me and sometimes have these inconsistencies in your faith, join me today and memorize this short verse: "the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power" (1 Corinthians 4:20, NLT).

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See also 1 Thessalonians 5:17,  Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2.

The words of this old hymn are so true:

I Need Thee Every Hour 

by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry, 1872 

 

⌚ I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. 

⌚ I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow’r when Thou art nigh.

⌚ I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.

⌚ I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises in me fulfill. 

⌚ I need Thee every hour, most Holy One; Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. 

  

Refrain: I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee; Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.

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