God Give Grace to the Humble
February 28, 2011
Truth: God takes sides. He is opposed to those who think too much of themselves and comes to the aid and rescue of those who are filled with humility. If you want to be on His side today come humbly to Him, recognizing that He is the source of all things good in your life and that His love is what has made the pathway to forgiveness possible.
Scripture: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Today I am in need of Your grace. In so many ways I find myself inadequate or falling short of expectations. To make matters worse my own attempts at self-improvement often don’t generate much change. I need You and the power of Your grace to minister to my brokenness and to heal me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
From Guilt to Grace – Wally Odum
February 27, 2011
God’s Throne Room is Filled with Grace
February 27, 2011
Truth: God’s dwelling place can be described as a place of grace. His throne room is filled with mercy and grace to help you in times of need. In fact, the place where God dwells is called a “throne of grace.”
Scripture: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
Prayer: Father of all Creation, Your throne sits high above every ruler and authority found in the heavens and on the earth. You rule with power, might and dominion yet Your throne room is filled with grace. I come to You today seeking the unmerited favor available to me through the amazing work of Your Son, Jesus Christ. I cry out to You in my time of need, confident that Your gifts of grace with provide mercy to my soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God’s Grace Make You Strong
February 26, 2011
Truth: When life’s difficulties are faced alone the result is a stressed and worried-filled life. But when you and I embrace the grace of God it provides the wisdom, courage and strength needed to overcome every obstacle. God’s grace has power!
Scripture: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:1
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your gift of grace. I know that You have offered it to me so that I may find strength in my times of need. Help me today to rely on You and to find courage to meet the obstacles of my day with your grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God’s Grace Brings Encouragement and Hope
February 25, 2011
Truth: The grace of God opens the door for you to receive the eternal blessings of forgiveness, salvation and friendship with Your maker. Without God’s grace it is impossible to qualify for God’s blessing, but with His grace a covenant relationship begins that will last for eternity.
Scripture: “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16
Prayer: Gracious Father, Thank Your for your eternal blessings and favor. I know that I do not deserve them, but through Your Son, I receive the inheritance You have reserved for Your chosen people. I am grateful today for the hope and encouragement I have in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God’s Grace Can Shape Your Conversation
February 24, 2011
Truth: When you allow God’s grace to minister through you it brings life to your words! The grace of God is designed to help guide your conversations so that they are filled with God’s goodness and mercy, and so that every word you speak becomes a blessing to others.
Scripture: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank Your for the blessings of Your grace. Help me today to call on You to fill my thoughts and words with your transforming power so that I can share the riches of Your wisdom and be a blessing to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God has Given Gifts to Every Believer
February 23, 2011
Truth: When Jesus’ conquered death, hell and the grave and ascended back to the eternal throne room of heaven His next act was to pass out gifts of grace to each of His followers. The purpose of His gift giving is to create for us an opportunity to serve and bless each other.
Scripture: “But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:7
Prayer: Eternal Father, Thank You for valuing me enough to entrust me with your gifts of grace. Help me today to seek You and to listen to your gentle direction so that I may be an instrument of your grace, extending You love and healing power to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
details please…Guilt 2 Grace
February 22, 2011
Here they are…
Lot’s of people have been calling, emailing, texting and just plain asking about the details of this weekend’s Guilt 2 Grace Seminar.
So, here is everything you need to know:
1. What is the Seminar really about?
The presence of “false” guilt and shame are prevalent in our world and their presence can adversely affect our entire lives. In this Seminar we will look at the solutions to guilt that don’t work. In fact, some of those solutions produce more guilt. Finally, we will examine God’s wonderful gift of grace. When Paul said, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1) he was talking to us as much as he was talking to the Christians in Rome.
2. Time: the Guilt to Grace Seminar is:
Session 1 Friday 7:00 – 8:30pm Guilt is Universal
Session 2 Saturday 9:00 – 10:15am Solutions that Don’t Work
Session 3 Saturday 10:15 – 12:00pm God Turns the World Upside Down
Session 4 Sunday 9:00 or 11:00am Grace Reigns
3. Is there Childcare? Yes, contact Connie Brew @ <conniebrew@greenbrierchurch.com>
4. Who is it for? This Seminar is best suited for high school age to adult, seeker, new believer and mature leader.
5. Where will the Seminar be held? Guilt 2 Grace is being held in the Greenbrier Church Fellowship Hall.
6. For further information please contact Connie Brew <conniebrew@greenbrierchurch.com
7. What does the Seminar cost? It’s TOTALLY FREE!
See You There! 
The Riches of His Grace Bring Forgiveness
February 22, 2011
Truth: Grace is unmerited favor. Grace that comes from God is the poured blessings that are pointed toward you without regard to what you or I have said or done. It is a free gift from God to you. The riches of this grace brings the power of eternal forgiveness of your sin and redemption into His Kingdom.
Scripture: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He lavishes on us with all wisdom and understanding.” Ephesians 1:7-8
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for the richness of Your grace. This precious gifts contains the treasures of forgiveness and redemption. Help me to remember that Your love toward me is a gift that I can not earn, but it is a blessing I can receive! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God’s Promises Come by His Grace
February 21, 2011
Truth: Most people think that blessings from God are earned or achieved. They think the reward for good performance will be an eternal benefit of some kind. But God’s purposes for you are entirely different. In fact, it is His gifts of grace that empower to do right. When you are in a difficult place, ask for the promise of His grace to be at work in Your life!
Scripture: “For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.” Galatians 3:18
Prayer: Eternal God, Thank You for designing our covenant relationship to be based on Your promises and to be empowered by Your grace. Help me to live out my day enjoying Your goodness and experiencing Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.