Today's Bible Promise and Prayer: The power of self-sacrifice

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The power of self-sacrifice - Mark 8:36

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Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? What could you ever trade your soul for? Mark 8:35-37 MSG

Belief: Jesus sacrificed His life on the cross to show me and the world how much He loves us. Learn more

Prayer to be self-sacrificing

I'm grateful and amazed at Your sacrificial love for me Lord Jesus. Thank You for revealing to me the importance and long-term value of self-sacrifice. Forgive me for running away from suffering that You use to liberate me from my self-centeredness. Holy Spirit, teach me the power of being other-centered by putting the needs of people before my own. Bring family and friends across my path who need my love, sacrifice, and compassionate care this Christmas season. In the wonderful name of JESUS.

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My Life Verses (Top 5)

"For God has not given us (me) a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV

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"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble." -Psalm 46:1 NLT

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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 KJV 2000

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"The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?" - Psalm 27:1 NLT

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"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.." - Philippians 1:21 ESV

God's Names in the Bible

Graduation Poem for Christina from Dad

Today marks a memorable milestone in your life. Its the start of new beginnings and paths unknown. Let your heart be true to God and He will make your life a living stone.

I pray God open doors of blessed opportunities, That fill your heart with perfect peace, hope, love and liberty.

I pray your dreams are big as God’s leads you to His perfect plan and will, to the highest of your hopes, abilities and skills.

From your papi who loves you. 6-21-08

Graduation Scripture & Promise: My beloved child, do not forget my teaching. Let your heart keep my words. For they will add to you many days and years of life and peace. Do not let kindness and truth leave you. Tie them around your neck. Write them upon your heart. So you will find favor and good understanding in the eyes of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not trust in your own understanding. Agree with Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:1-6 NLV

My Departing Words

To my loving and patient wife, Michele, my beloved son David, my radiant daughter-in-law Blair, my cherished son Joshua, my compassionate daughter Anna, my steadfast son-in-law, Jeff, my empathetic daughter Christina, my go-getter son-in-law Miles, my bright and persevering granddaughter, Blake, my beautiful and tenderhearted granddaughter, Zoey, my strong and handsome grandson, Wyatt, my tender-hearted and precious granddaughter Talia, my jubilant and adorable granddaughter, Romi, and to all of my caring family and faithful friends. I will consider my life a great success if I have the joy of seeing each of you in God's eternal Kingdom. I ask you to please forgive me if I've wronged any of you and did not ask for your forgiveness. I love you and pray my life has influenced each of you in a small way to believe in Christ Jesus and to accept Him as your personal Lord and Savior. I'm grateful to my Lord and humbled to have experienced an abundant and full life that was only possible by abiding in Him. It's difficult to put into words just how grateful I am for God's salvation. When I was 18 years old and lost all hope, Jesus came to my rescue. I'm so thankful that I've been able to experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit from the moment I accepted Christ and decided to follow Him. The Holy Spirit has been my Helper, Teacher, Comforter, Counselor, and Guide in teaching me to be like Jesus and relying on Him, until my last breath. I fought the good fight and learned that living for God, serving Jesus, and loving people has eternal rewards and zero regrets. To live for Christ is unimaginable gain and glorifying God is what matters most in life. Apart from Jesus, nothing else made much sense to me in life, and nothing else the world offered was worthy of my life's investment. To die in Christ is not the end, it's the doorway in Eternal Life through the power of His resurrection. I'll see you in a little while and pray to see you in heaven. Hector Perez.

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