by wapaugmt | Jan 7, 2021 | Bible study, Faith, Inspirations, Prayer, Spirit-led, Spiritual Maturity
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].2 Timothy 1:7 Jesus knows how we...
by wapaugmt | Jan 5, 2021 | Bible study, Inspirations, Prayer, Spirit Within, Spirit-led, Spiritual Maturity
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.John 15:7 Sometimes we over complicate things and sometimes God’s Word is taken out of...
by wapaugmt | Dec 31, 2020 | Bible study, Inspirations, Spirit Within, Spirit-led, Spiritual Maturity
All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], but the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].Proverbs 16:2 We justify our actions based on other people,...
by wapaugmt | Dec 29, 2020 | Bible study, Inspirations, Prayer, Spirit Within, Spirit-led, Spiritual Maturity
Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words].1 John 3:18 Many talk...
by wapaugmt | Dec 17, 2020 | Bible study, Faith, Inspirations, Spirit Within, Spirit-led, Spiritual Maturity
…strive always to have a clear conscience before God and before men.Acts 24:16 Far too often we can get caught up in our own head thinking on things that Jesus never intended for us. When we focus on Jesus, things become much clearer and we tend to allow Him to...
by wapaugmt | Dec 15, 2020 | Bible study, Inspirations, Prayer, Spirit Within, Spiritual Maturity
For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity] they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.2 Peter 1:8 Jesus’ desire...