When a new child is born, godly parents stare lovingly at their gift from the Father and wonder, "What will this child grow up to be?" They name the child, taking great care not to give that child a name that will be a burden. They want their child to be blessed by God and to be a blessing to others. But they don't know, they can't know, what lies ahead. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter (Cephas), or the Rock.
Jesus could look beyond Peter's blustering ego and horrible failures to the man who loved God and who could be used mightily for the Kingdom. What does Jesus see in you? No matter where you have been or the road you have taken to this point, Jesus can give you a new life and a new name. He has great plans for you. Don't be dismayed.
Don't let discouragement claim you. If he can change Simon into the Rock, he can change you and use you mightily, too!
Thoughts
. You are either becoming more like Christ every day or you’re becoming less like Him. There is no neutral position in the Lord. - Stormie Omartian
. When the dream of our heart is one that God has planted there, a strange happiness flows into us. At that moment, all of the spiritual resources of the universe are released to help us. Our praying is then at one with the will of God and becomes a channel for the Creator’s purposes for us and our world. - Catherine Marshall
Daily Bible Promises
. Psalm 16:1
Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
. Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 68:3
May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
Let's join our hearts together today, tens of thousands of us, and let's pray for God to make us a joyful and happy people who live righteously to his glory. For those in difficulty, let's pray for our mighty God to give them reasons to rejoice. For those who have been bountifully blessed, let's pray he opens our eyes to see the glorious riches that he has already poured into our lives.
Jesus could look beyond Peter's blustering ego and horrible failures to the man who loved God and who could be used mightily for the Kingdom. What does Jesus see in you? No matter where you have been or the road you have taken to this point, Jesus can give you a new life and a new name. He has great plans for you. Don't be dismayed.
Don't let discouragement claim you. If he can change Simon into the Rock, he can change you and use you mightily, too!
Thoughts
. You are either becoming more like Christ every day or you’re becoming less like Him. There is no neutral position in the Lord. - Stormie Omartian
. When the dream of our heart is one that God has planted there, a strange happiness flows into us. At that moment, all of the spiritual resources of the universe are released to help us. Our praying is then at one with the will of God and becomes a channel for the Creator’s purposes for us and our world. - Catherine Marshall
Daily Bible Promises
. Psalm 16:1
Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
. Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 68:3
May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
Let's join our hearts together today, tens of thousands of us, and let's pray for God to make us a joyful and happy people who live righteously to his glory. For those in difficulty, let's pray for our mighty God to give them reasons to rejoice. For those who have been bountifully blessed, let's pray he opens our eyes to see the glorious riches that he has already poured into our lives.
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