JUDGMENT VERSUS GRACE ~ Isaiah 26:9-10

TITLE: JUDGMENT VERSUS GRACE

Key Verse(s): Isaiah 26:9-10

The Lord continually offers us Grace, but at times we still need his Judgment. That may sound contradictory, but often times we take God's Grace for granted. Hardship and discipline catch our attention and cause us to change our sinful ways and grow in righteousness. Hebrews 12:11 explains: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Judgment requires discipline and discipline creates righteousness. Viewed this way, judgment can be seen as a type of Grace! A Grace that is Greater than all our Sin!

By His Grace,

Karina

I STAND IN AWE OF YOU JESUS!

Today my devotion is from Ecclesiates 5!

"I Stand in Awe of God"

Verse 1: Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
Verse 2: Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
Verse 3: As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.
Verse 4: When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.
Verse 5: It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Verse 6: Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, "My vow was a mistake." Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?
Verse 7: Much dreaming and many words are meaningless.

Therefore stand in awe of God ~ My Jesus!

Graciously Yours,
Karina's Garden of Grace

A PRAYER OF CONTENTMENT!

MY PRINCESS...

"I WANT YOU TO BE CONTENT"

You were given my peace when you let ME into your life. It "is" possible, MY Princess, to enjoy your life with a peaceful mind and a contented heart. YOU have so much to look forward to when you are settled in your Heavenly home with ME. But, for now you must remember that nothing you buy or collect will calm your spirit or soothe your soul like I can! You came into this world with nothing, and that is how you will leave it. Let ME do more than give YOU the good gifts that this life has to offer. I will give you a place of peace, decorated with the light and filled with memories that will be more cherished more than anything this world has to offer. So let me be your treasure, and I will give you a rich life that will become more beautiful than money can buy!

Love,

Your King and Your Contentment

*borrowed from Sheri Rose Shepherd's Book "His Princess - Love Letters from Your King"

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Philippians 4:12-13

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have to plenty. I have learned the secret in being content in any and every situation, where well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength."

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I love this devotion for today. For you see, I have been struggling with my contentment with the Lord and Him alone! I know that is sin, but as humans we do find ourselves in these struggles often. Today, I thank God for His unending love and grace that He offered to me with this reading today.

I want you all to remember that WE are HIS Princesses and need to remember that our only true contentment can come from GOD ALONE!

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for your gentle reminder this morning that I need to find my true contentment only in YOU!

I love you precious Father! Please restore unto me the joy of my salvation today and show me your true contentment.

Love your Daughter,

Karina's Garden of Grace