Monday, June 22 – “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) These are the words of Jesus. Your eternal life is taken care of and nobody, but yourself, can change that. Yourself meaning that you can make the choice to turn down the gift of eternal life. So, knowing this, what’s preventing you from enjoying life and having fun today? Whatever it is, give it to Jesus and move on.
Tuesday, June 23 – “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.” (John 10:1) There’s always going to be someone trying to use Jesus to convince you to be who they want you to be. Their goal isn’t to help you grow closer to God, but to trick you into growing closer to them. It’s a power grab, using Jesus as the bait. Be very leery of anyone who uses the name of Jesus to sell hate and fear. For they’re a thief and a robber, in sheep’s clothing.
Wednesday, June 24 –“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) You may struggle with the shepherd imagery, but what Jesus is trying to tell you is that he’s going to take care of you, now and for eternity. Like a shepherd takes care of the sheep. This means that joy is yours. And if joy is yours, fun isn’t far behind. For fun is a by-product of realizing who is in charge.
Thursday, June 25 – “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” (John 7:38) Rivers of living water means that you’ll not only have life, but you’ll have it abundantly. Allowing you to be a blessing to others, because of who you are. You’ll literally flow out from yourself, giving others a drink of water in a dry and dusty world. Doesn’t that sound like fun?
Friday, June 26 – “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:17) Jesus didn’t come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. And the fulfilment of the law is, and can only be, found in the grace and truth of who Jesus is - Emmanuel or God with us. The law’s purpose was to teach us that we can’t do it, under our own power. So that we would want to believe in the one who could.
Saturday, June 27 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. (Psalm 23:1) Do you want to be more fun? Do you want to have more fun? Dwell on this verse. For this is the secret to being more fun and having more fun. God is your shepherd. Not simply your architect or your drill sergeant or your nosey neighbor that likes to catch you breaking HOA rules. You lack nothing. You’re like a child who has a solid home. Life is simply about learning, growing and having fun.
Tuesday, June 23 – “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.” (John 10:1) There’s always going to be someone trying to use Jesus to convince you to be who they want you to be. Their goal isn’t to help you grow closer to God, but to trick you into growing closer to them. It’s a power grab, using Jesus as the bait. Be very leery of anyone who uses the name of Jesus to sell hate and fear. For they’re a thief and a robber, in sheep’s clothing.
Wednesday, June 24 –“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) You may struggle with the shepherd imagery, but what Jesus is trying to tell you is that he’s going to take care of you, now and for eternity. Like a shepherd takes care of the sheep. This means that joy is yours. And if joy is yours, fun isn’t far behind. For fun is a by-product of realizing who is in charge.
Thursday, June 25 – “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” (John 7:38) Rivers of living water means that you’ll not only have life, but you’ll have it abundantly. Allowing you to be a blessing to others, because of who you are. You’ll literally flow out from yourself, giving others a drink of water in a dry and dusty world. Doesn’t that sound like fun?
Friday, June 26 – “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:17) Jesus didn’t come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. And the fulfilment of the law is, and can only be, found in the grace and truth of who Jesus is - Emmanuel or God with us. The law’s purpose was to teach us that we can’t do it, under our own power. So that we would want to believe in the one who could.
Saturday, June 27 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. (Psalm 23:1) Do you want to be more fun? Do you want to have more fun? Dwell on this verse. For this is the secret to being more fun and having more fun. God is your shepherd. Not simply your architect or your drill sergeant or your nosey neighbor that likes to catch you breaking HOA rules. You lack nothing. You’re like a child who has a solid home. Life is simply about learning, growing and having fun.
You try to eat right. You drink plenty of water. you exercise. don't forget your spirit - feed it!
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