Devotion: Which Is Your Element?

 Daily Bible Verse

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall not pass away. ~Matthew 24:35

Daily Inspiration

Christ’s words are everlasting. Though kingdoms around us rise and fall, the Kingdom of God reigns forever. We have faith in every word spoken by our Lord and Savior because He is trustworthy, dependable, and will never break a promise. His promise of salvation brings us hope and happiness; Christ’s message is more precious because it is eternal. We are delighted to serve our heavenly Father and will continue to praise Him for His love and dedication.

Daily Prayer

Dear God, You are the beginning and end. We trust Your Word because You have repeatedly proven Your unconditional love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

All I need is You, Lord!!!!!

Which Is Your Element?

By David Jacobs

Which Is Your Element?: God encompasses all things, but we obviously cannot. Learn to better understand yourself and enunciate your strengths through God. ~Hebrews 12:23-29

If you had to describe your general emotional state with one of the five elements, which one would you be? Would you be cool and calm, like water? Vibrant. And growing like wood? Strong and cold like earth? Fast and powerful like wind? Or passionate and fierce like fire? In my case, I think I would be like wood; sensitive, wanting to be close to others, but susceptible to outside influences. Now ask yourself this: with which element would you describe God?

In these verses, Paul shows God’s dominion over nature by stating that His voice shakes the earth and heaven, and describing Him as a consuming fire. All earthly creations will be consumed by the power of God. We have seen nations come and go, but they are man-made creations, at the mercy of God’s power. As Christians, we have been given a chance at eternal life; the Apostles themselves explained that Christ has taught that believers have a chance to join him in the Heavenly Kingdom, a kingdom that cannot be moved (Hebrews 12:28). All the elements are under God’s command. All nations are under God’s command. All nations and kingdoms will eventually crumble until only one remains; the all-encompassing heavenly fire that is God.

Prayer

I came to set fire to the earth. And I am watchful that the fire grew.

May the fire of love grow in our hearts?

May the fire of transformation glow in our movements.

May the fire of purification burn away our sins?

May the fire of justice guide our steps?

May the fire of wisdom illuminate our paths?

May the fire that spreads over the Earth never be extinguished?

Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Better days are coming!!!!!!!

When You Are Angry

A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger. ~Proverbs 15:1