Chats with Chaplain Anthony

Maybe you've heard the words, "He must increase, but I must decrease." Do you know who said this? Do you know WHY this was said? Best of all, what does this verse carry over into your own life? My prayer for you is to find areas of your life to slowly shed away your flesh and let Him shine brighter. Take the same attitude that John the Baptist did. Point not to yourself but to the one who is responsible for it all. 

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

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What does freedom mean to you? A better question is what does freedom mean to God? With this question properly answered then you are able to live an effective and Godly life for the sake of others and not only for yourself. Today, pursue ways to actively love others by serving them. Pray for God's strength and peace in order to accomplish this. 

Galatians 5:13

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

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The unique nature of Jesus is his ability to relate and understand our hurt, emotions, and desires. The only difference is that he didn't allow those passions to overtake his thoughts or actions into sins. This seems like too perfect of a mark to reach on our own and IT IS! But with his help, grace, and mercy we are able to access the very help that we need. He understands you and wants to help you through your worrisome and frustrating times. You are not alone. 

Hebrews 4:15-16

15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

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A verse that is often misquoted is James 4:7. The idea of being a strong superhero who can resist the devil is big and exciting. But our strength is not enough on its own. Our years of spiritual practices or built-in safeguards are not the only tools we should be relying on. The first thing we should do is submit to God. Be humble and surrender to Christ first and the rest will follow. 

James 4:7-8

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

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A hope that is only for today is a hope to be pitied. God's plan of hope for believers is not merely for a good life. The hope we have goes beyond that and beyond the grave. Listen in as Anthony shares 1 Corinthians 15:14, 19. These two verses communicate the greatness of a hope that Christians have in Jesus Christ. 

1 Corinthians 15:14, 19

And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.

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Today's Chats with Chaplain Anthony is focused on living in harmony with those around us. As Christians, we still tend to find and highlight our differences and frustrations with one another. But God has called us to live differently from those around us. Seek God's strength and understanding with these difficult moments in life. As you do, you'll find yourself authentically following Jesus exactly where you are at. 

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

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