Prodigal: That quilt is dandy!
Me: I am glad that after all the long hours the quilt is enjoyed.
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs
Proverbs 7:6
For at the window of my house I have looked out through my lattice, (ESV).
Jennifer Van Allen
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Me: I think for my decision, I am choosing ice cream.
Prodigal: That is a good decision but I was thinking something else.
I have made my choice forever
I will walk the narrow way,
‘Till with Christ I dwell forever
In the realms of endless day.
Take the world with its pleasures
They can never satisfy,
Give me Jesus my precious Savior
He will all my needs supply.
by Helena Steiner
1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or the thing in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world–the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions–is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
Jennifer Van Allen
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Prodigal: I think that its a perfect place for the turtles to be.
Me: They have the perfect place to receive the son.
This is from the book Open Heart Open Home by Karen Burton Mains
The church should be the ideal environment to provide safe places for people to touch each other’s lives. Safe places are small groups with whom we can be who we really are in our brokenness and disability and receive assurance of acceptance and spiritual nurturance. We must have guarantees that confidentiality will be maintained; that what we say in the group will not be repeated outside. We must have massive applications of love and loving correction. We must find people who will be truthful without being harmful. When we find safety we are often able then to receive the strength we need to do the hard work of growth that we can only do ourselves.
Being a friend means that we do not repeat what is being told us in confidence. We show love, patience and acceptance. We then tell the truth in love and not in attack mode. We make sure that we look at ourselves and we are not contributing to the problem due to our own sin. This takes work and it is the first step is all about us and our own work.
Mark 10:29
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Jennifer Van Allen
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Prodigal: So many books….
Me: So little time….
This is a short video devotion.
Proverbs 7:5
That they may keep you from the immoral woman, From the seductress who flatters with her words. (NKJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
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Prodigal: He ain’t done a nary thing in this game.
Me: Don’t push yourself up to far and put someone else down.
This is from the book Soul Winner by C.H. Spurgeon
Some men who have not had humility have been sent adrift from the ministry, for the Lord will not use those who will not ascribe the honor entirely to Him. Humility is one of the chief qualifications for usefulness. Many have passed away from the roll of useful men because they have been lifted up with pride, and so have fallen into “the snare of the devil”(1 Timothy 3:7).
Now you know what you are dealing with. You know the heart, and you know where evil has deceived. Make decisions based on this knowledge from God today.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Jennifer Van Allen
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Prodigal: God is all around us and He shows us His light.
Me: Amen to that.
Breathe On Me Breath of God
Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew,
That I may love what thou dost love, and do what Thou wouldst do.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure,
Until my will is one with Thine to do and to endure.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me glows with Thy fire divine.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die,
But live with thee the perfect of Thine eternity.
-Edwin Hatch, 1878
John 6:47
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.
Jennifer Van Allen
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Prodigal: I reckon today is going to be a hot one.
Me: Good to stay in the shade.
Prodigal: Let’s get started so that we can get a movin’.
This is a short video devotion on proverbs
Proverbs 7:4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding our nearest kin,
Jennifer Van Allen
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www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: Sometimes it is upsetting with what some people do.
Me: I agree, but God will judge all.
This is from Miroslav Volf from Croatia
If God were not angry at injustice and deception and did not make a final end to violence–that God would not be worthy of worship….The only means of prohibiting all recourse to violence by ourselves is to insist that violence is legitimate only when it comes from God….My thesis that the practice of non-violence requires a belief in divine vengeance will be unpopular with many…in the West ……(But) it takes the quiet of a suburban home for the birth of the thesis that human non-violence (results from the belief in) God’s refusal to judge. In a sun-scorched land soaked in the blood of the innocent, it will invariable die…..(with) other pleasant captivities of the liberal mind.
You do not have to think about, or seek vengeance because vengeance is the Lord. Praise Him that He knows all and you can not deceive Him.
As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
Psalm 17:15
Jennifer Van Allen
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Prodigal: Sometimes we need to start out the day with a song to the Lord.
Me: Yes, Jesus paid it all and all to Him I owe!
Prodigal: I will sing that one with you.
This is from the book Vocabulary of Faith by Hampton Adams
Do not be hindered by those who scoff if you are about to adventure in this faith. There are plenty of people who scoff at love, but there are plenty more who are not affected by their scoffing because they know the strength and inspiration and peace of a love that has filled their days.
To capture the love of God and you spirit is filled with the faith that He does love you. To start your day and end your day knowing that this love has not changed. How would that change how you interacted with others. How would that change how you view yourself?
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”
Jennifer Van Allen
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www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: Your speakin’ truth now.
Me: Amen, Amen.
This is a short video devotion.
Proverbs 7:3
Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. (ESV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
