Prodigal: You can’t hide the sun, the moon, or the truth.
Me: Amen
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs.
Proverbs 13:2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: I love this!
Me: Me too, the work was a work of love.
This is from the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan
When we are focused on loving Christ, it doesn’t mean we do less. I used to do many of the same things I do now, but I was motivated by guilt or fear of consequences. When we work for Christ out of obligation, it feels like work. But when we truly love Christ, our work is a manifestation of that love, and it feels like love.
In reality, not one of us will ever be worthy. It is useless to attempt earning it; you will never feel ready. It is unknown and uncomfortable. But there really is a God who forgives everything and loves endlessly.
Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: Got any veggies?
Me: Maybe a little…
This is from the book Plenty for Everyone by Corrie Ten Boom
Got any rivers you think are uncrossable?
Got any mountains you can’t tunnel through?
God specializes in things thought impossible,
He can do just what none other can do.
Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us. Psalm 90:17
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: There is more than one way to skin a cat.
Me: That is true.
This is a short video devotion
Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. (NKJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: I brought a friend to listen.
Me: I welcome all.
When all my endeavour is turned toward Thee because all Thy endeavour is turned toward me; when I look unto Thee alone with all my attention, nor even turn aside the eyes of my mind, because Thou dost enfold me with Thy constant regard; when I direct my love toward Thee alone because Thou, who art Love’s self hast turned Thee toward me alone. And what, Lord, is my life, save that embrace wherein Thy delightsome sweetness doth so lovingly enfold me?
Nicholas Cusa
Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
MATTHEW 4 : 10
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Me: This tree fell some time ago.
Prodigal: You can see a difference.
Me: Yes, sometimes I can see a difference in a lot of things.
This is from the book Defeating Dark Angels by Charles H. Kraft
I suspect the difference between my effectiveness and that of Jesus is that Jesus had perfect intimacy with the Father and did only what He saw the Father doing (John 5:19). Because of His complete intimacy with the Father, Jesus always worked at full power, full authority and with perfect timing. I am quite sure that I do not, and I am frequently amazed at God’s willingness to use me nonetheless.
Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12 NIV
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: No use letting yourself stew over it.
Me: Amen!
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs
Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. (NKJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: It is wise to be humble.
Me: Yes, it is but it can be a struggle for me.
Prodigal: Maybe we need to be reminded.
This is from the book Filled with the Spirit…Then What? by R. Mabel Francis
Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted, vexed, irritated, sore or disappointed. It is to expect nothing, to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at rest when nobody praises me, and when I am blamed and despised. It is to have a blessed home in the Lord where I can go in and shut the door and kneel to my Father in secret. I am at peace as in a deep sea of calmness when all around is trouble.
I need this word today. I had a great morning with the Lord. Then I met with some people and why do I suddenly feel my spirit with pride. I starting believing I am better than them. How false, how not of the Spirit. You have life because of the Lord. You have the Lord because of His grace. Remember who you are in Christ and how He has loved you. He loves those people the same no matter where they are in life. Get your spirit straight and humble and do not let pride continue. Ask God for forgiveness and pray that He gives mercy.
Mark 2:8
And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: Well, this is as welcome as a dust storm on a trail drive.
Me: Maybe so, but we are part of it and we can do something about it.
This is from the book The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis
If all men were perfect, what should we then have to suffer of others for God’s sake? But now God hath thus ordered it, that we many learn to bear one another’s burdens; for no man is without fault, no man without his burden, no man sufficient of himself, no man wise enough of himself; but we ought to bear with one another, comfort one another; help, instruct, and admonish one another.
Occasions of adversity best discover how great virtue each one hath. For occasions do not make a man frail, but they shew of what sort he is.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: We are idle as jackdaws.
Me: It is ok for now to take a break.
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs.
Proverbs 12:27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession. (NKJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
