It’s Faithful Friday once again! In this week’s episode I am discussing my Christian Girl Must Haves! I highlight my favorite books, Bible resources, devotionals, journals and much more.
Here’s a list of my “Christian Girl Must Haves” mentioned in the video.
Has there been a time in your life where you neglected to read the Bible daily? For a good part of my twenties, I only opened my Bible when I needed an answer to something I felt I could not figure out on my own. See that? I relied on my understanding initially and wondered what Jesus would do secondarily. That is no way for a follower of Christ to live.
A follower should constantly be seeking out God’s will.
Do you agree?
Let me give you four reasons why it is imperative to read the Bible daily.
Reason number one…
The Bible is Our Daily Spiritual Nourishment
Humans need food and water to survive and prosper. The same goes for a follower of Christ. Spiritually we need nourishment for different things. Two things that come to my mind are to fight spiritual attacks and second to prosper as a disciple in the kingdom of God.
There are several other reasons that we need nourishment. I invite you to think of your own reasons and write them down.
Matthew 4:4 AMP says,
But Jesus replied, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’”
Next Reason,
The Bible teaches us who God is
The phrase, “Who wouldn’t want to know a God like this?!” is absolutely true. Our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is awesome! God is multifaceted. There is so much to learn about Him. I guarantee that not one of us will learn everything about God in our lifetime.
Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV says,
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,
John 14:6 ESV says,
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Revelation 22:13 ESV says,
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
Thirdly,
The Bible teaches us the truth
The Word is one of the ways that God speaks to us. It holds all truth and the promises of God toward us. God’s Word teaches us.
2 Timothy 3:16 NLT says,
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
Hebrews 4:12 ESV says,
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Lastly,
The Bible shows God’s love for us
Honestly, self-love is such a struggle for many, but we find some clarity about how much God loves us in His Word.
John 3:16 ESV says,
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 5:8 ESV says,
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Wrap Up
These are just a few reasons why daily bible reading time is important. I encourage you my sisters, to commit as much time to read the Bible as possible. If you find yourself short on time, I have two ideas for you.
Prioritize your time in God’s Word to the top of your list of things to do.
If you find time to be an issue, consider using the Bible app or another resource to listen to God’s Word. You can do this while getting ready for your day, doing chores, or commuting to work.
Before you go, do you need prayer? If you feel led to, submit your prayer request here.
5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:5-6
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Ladies, it’s that time of year again, where we give Valentine’s Day gifts to the ones we love. Sometimes, some of us even spoil ourselves. I had that in mind when I decided to write this post.
Have you ever wondered what gifts are available for women, regardless of their age or relationship status? The products listed in this post are great for a female relative, girlfriend, your church’s First Lady, and the list goes on.
GIFT A BiblE
I’m the type of woman who loves to collect Bibles . I have a whole collection, full of different versions and types of Bibles.
Recently I have found enjoyment in bible journaling. I’m not the best doodler, but I do enjoy writing notes in the margins of my Bibles.
The Illustrating Bible is perfect for journaling or creating art in your Bible. This Bible has plenty of space in the margins and thicker pages to prevent bleeding. It is large, measuring 9 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 2″.
You or someone you love will love the keepsake box that it comes in and the high quality of the book itself. And what’s perfect for Valentines Day is that it’s pink in the NIV Version.
Click here to see more images and details about this beautiful Bible.
GIFT a devotional
Next, I believe a great addition to gifting a Bible would be to give a devotional.
Many of you may know Candace Cameron Bure from the hit show Full House and Fuller House. She wrote a devotional guide called Jesus Every Day: Love Over All. Here’s a short description of what you will find in the book.
In this devotional guide by Candace Cameron Bure, you’ll find 25 selections from God’s Word that explain what love really is, tell us why we should love others, and provide examples for how we should love other people.
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With Valentine’s Day being about love, this devotional is perfect to gift to a Christian woman.
Gift Jewelry
Another option if you are looking for something special is to gift jewelry.
A special card is included with the necklace and it says,
You are loved by Jesus. Higher than the sky. Deeper than the ocean. More than you’ve dared to dream. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You have a purpose and there is a good plan for you. You are fully and amazingly known by One who loves you more
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Gift Clothing
Next, graphic tees are popular to lounge in and dress down. Candace Cameron Bure also has a line of fun tees. The following is just one of many t-shirts available as a choice.
Also, consider giving a keepsake. They are great treasures that can be kept around the home or at work. The You Are Loved Glass & Metal Plaque is the perfect keepsake to display as a reminder that God eternally loves us.
Peace is the subject of my first declaration. I value peace because it creates a calmness in me when I’m going through the pain of trials, sickness, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Jesus Christ has overcome sin, the enemy, and death. He is our sovereign King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I have eternity in my view and I know during my time on this earth, Jesus’s power will reign.
Trials and sorrows may not disappear or cease for us, but having Jesus Christ as our Savior lightens the load.
Therefore,
I DECLARE despite my circumstances, I have peace knowing that my Savior, Jesus Christ has overcome the world.
In addition to peace, I’m focusing on rest which is similar. 2020 was a stressful year of uncertainty. I allowed the stress to overwhelm me at times.
While stress and uncertainty still may be present in 2021, I look forward to being more at rest. After all, the devil is already defeated. So once again, I’m giving my burdens and baggage to Jesus. I refuse to be bound by stress.
Matthew 11:28-30 in the New Living translation says,
As a believer, salvation has given me eternal rest. I no longer have to be weighed down by the guilt, shame, and pain of sin. And neither do you…
Christ lightens all our burdens. Jesus offers us his yoke, which in essence brings us to a point of surrender where we release our will and submit to His.
I feel at rest knowing that despite the stresses of this life, I have salvation and an eternity with God, free of pain.
Therefore,
I DECLARE that I have taken on the yoke of Christ and found rest in him. I am his disciple and have eternity in my view.
In Conclusion
This was a fun activity. It gave me the time to reflect on my needs and study the scriptures for answers to them. I intend to recite these two declarations every morning during my AM routine.
I’d love to know, are you making declarations this year or plan to do something like this?
If you do and you want to share with the community, please share with us in the comments.
Thank you for being a part of this community. I pray that Her Faith Walk continues to bless you during 2021.
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