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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-24-19

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Psalm 51:10 (NKJV) 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

How does our heart get clean? By letting God touch those dark spots; those hard spots, those spots that need repair. Also, by letting His love grow in us.

How does that happen? By doing what His word says; do good to those who hate us, and pray for those who spitefully use us.

Matthew 5:44 (NKJV) 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…

Love will grow in our heart and bring healing to that hardness.

We don’t want to do good and pray occasionally or whenever we are in the mood.  We want to have a steadfast spirit, meaning resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

We do this on a regular basis, no matter how we may be feeling that day. Our emotions are not going to like this when we don’t let them have a say in the matter.

Be steadfast in the cleansing of our heart and loving one another.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-22-19

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Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Have we ever noticed that when we face a crossroad and don’t know what moves or steps to take, we can tend to get miserable, angry and even frustrated?

We can completely relate to this. Remaining balanced when change is approaching is crucial.

We will be seeking God and discerning at all times. It can be exhausting. But if we keep the right attitude it will all unfold and we will be happy we stuck it out and took the necessary steps .

Don’t let the frustration of not knowing every detail defeat you. Trust God and enjoy the ride. This is not a race, so don’t try to get ahead of God with our plans. We will get there when and how God says to.

Stay focused, lose the attitude and keep the joy! We will finish strong. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-21-19

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Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV) 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.

God is true. His promises never fail.

Sometimes we may face things that cause us to question Him. Sometimes those things can be very difficult. Some can even change our lives forever, leaving scars that time seemingly can’t erase.

Life has a way of rising up in our faces from time to time, presenting challenges to us on varying levels.

As we face the things that are hard, it’s important that we don’t point a finger at God, blaming Him for them. God is not to blame. God does not bring evil. He only brings good.

James 1:17 (NKJV) 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

God brings only light to the world, and to our lives.

1 John 1:5 (NKJV)5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.

Life won’t always be easy. God hasn’t promised us that we will be free of trials. Despite being a child of God, we will still face difficulties at times.

The important thing for us to remember is that when we face those difficult times, He will be there to lead us through them, bringing us out on the other side.

No, it won’t always be easy. And no, it won’t be pleasant.

But one thing is for sure; He will be there, guiding us through each and every step.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-20-19

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1 Chronicles 16:25 (NKJV) 25 For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.

Today, as I write this devotional, I ponder on my life and how through it all God has been so very good.

He has saved me from a lot of things; things that I thought would be OK to step out in, but obviously weren’t good for me.

He has intervened at times when I thought there didn’t need to be any intervention or I wasn’t aware of any danger.

He has walked me through some tough days, and not just me, but people I love and care about. He has been there all along.

It’s funny how you can look back and see the hand of God in our lives so many times. He is so gentle, so loving and so subtle, we can almost miss it if we don’t pay close attention.

Sometimes it takes us slowing our lives down so we can take the time to reflect on God’s greatness.

He surely is great and greatly to be praised!! Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-19-19

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Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

These verses have become my “words to live by”. Every day it becomes clearer and clearer to me what this really means.

It’s all part of the faith walk, that path that God puts you on that takes you somewhere you’ve never been and to a destination you have no idea about. You will only know that you have reached your destination when God says, “you’re there”.

Without the Holy Spirit, this walk will mess with your head. It will have you questioning yourself and the choices you make. It will have you asking yourself if what you chose was God or your emotions.

But then God speaks and tells you that it’s all OK. You’re not off. You’re not crazy, and you’re not weird. You’re on the right track.

As God has shown me this more and more, I have begun to notice it in action in the lives of people in the Bible.

Joseph, who became the “father” of Jesus, probably wrestled with this as Mary told him that she was pregnant, but still a virgin. And then again when God gave him a dream and told Him to flee to Egypt to protect his newborn Son from Herod.

Abraham, the “father of many nations”, dealt with this when he was told by God to leave and go “to a place I will show you”.

Genesis 12:1 (NKJV) 12 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you.

Think about that. He had to leave his country, his family and his father’s house. But he did so not even knowing where he was supposed to end up.

And then he was promised a son when he was 100 years old. Now that’s a mind bender right there.

But Abraham obeyed, and God was faithful to keep His promises.

There’s something we need to be clear about; God didn’t stop doing these kinds of things when the people in the Bible died. He still does them today in the lives of people like you and me.

We just have to be alert and discerning to hear Him and then follow His leading.

Yes, it’s odd at first. Yes, it’s scary sometimes. And yes, people might think you’re crazy if you tell them about it.

But that doesn’t make it any less real. And it doesn’t make God any less faithful.

He still does these things! He still shows us and tells us things that require His spirit for us to get understanding and then make the right moves.

God still speaks. Are we listening?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-18-19 – You Will Find me

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Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus, 

We hope you’re having a great week and that you’re growing in your walk with God. 

God desires that we seek Him. His word says that if we seek Him, we will find Him! 

Today’s video, You Will Find Me, is about that very topic; Seeking God and Finding Him. 

We discuss the various ways that God meets us when we seek Him, even if they are ways that we might not be familiar with. 

We hope you will take a few minutes to watch it. 

Please click here to watch the video now. 

Enjoy the rest of your day. 

Love in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-17-19

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Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

No matter how much we try to prepare and make everything go smoothly, we all know that sometimes it doesn’t take much for chaos and confusion to show up and try to throw us off.

Some days we are ready and can handle what comes our way very easily. Other days we are moved quickly and distracted to the point where we get nothing accomplished and feel like we are walking in circles. Why is that?

One word; emotions.

Our emotions are a funny thing; they are up and down. It can be hard to keep them calm, collected and steady. It’s only through staying close to God that we will remain peaceful.

When we heed His voice, taking to heart what He says, it brings a steadiness in our thoughts and our reactions to things going on around us. It doesn’t mean we won’t freak out at times, but it won’t happen as much if we spend time in God’s word.

His word brings us peace, even in the most difficult changes or circumstances that we may face.

Give time to Him and His peace will be there for us.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-16-19

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Psalm 119:130 (NKJV) 130 The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.

God’s word is the most valuable thing we can have introduced into our lives.

His word is a light to our path (Psalm 119:105).

It is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12).

His word gives life (Psalm 119:50).

His word cleanses us (Psalm 119:9).

If we keep it in our hearts, it keeps us from sinning (Psalm 119:11).

It revives us (Psalm 119:25).

It strengthens us when we are weak (Psalm 119:28).

His word brings us salvation (Psalm 119:41).

It’s safe to say that we need God’s word hidden in our hearts. Without it we will struggle through each day, trying to find our way.

With it, we grow stronger, bolder, more courageous, more righteous, kinder and more compassionate.

But here’s the key that unlocks all of this; we have to read it!

God’s word can only help us if we get it in us, where it changes us from the inside, out.

Be sure that we are taking time to feed on His word each and every day. We will never regret it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-15-19

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Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV) 1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven…

The deeper we go with God, the more we will realize there is a certain place where we belong, and a reason why we do what we do. Timing is everything!

We are not just here to live the lives we want or imagine. We can very well do that, it’s our choice. But, if we want God’s will in our lives continually, we will be willing to listen and watch for His direction and then do our part as well, taking steps when needed and in the right time. It takes us giving up our will and walking out His.

The most important thing to remember in this type of living is that God will move us to do things that we would never have expected or thought of doing. And that’s OK, as long as He is in it.

Being led by the Spirit of God is going to change us in many ways. Our mind will be transformed to think more about Him. It will no longer be so easily persuaded to just do whatever. Those normal, everyday, routine thoughts and things we do will no longer be as important as our submission to Him.

This won’t happen overnight, but over time, as we continue to give Him our all.

We will learn His voice and His promptings, and recognize when change has come and seasons have ended.

Psalm 143:10 (NKJV) 10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-14-19

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Psalm 56:3 (NKJV) 3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Fear can be a terrible thing. It can cause us to do things we might think we would never do. It can make us run and hide at times, cowering from the thing we are in fear of.

On the other hand, fear can be a good thing in certain situations. Fear can keep us from doing things that are harmful to us or to others. We can learn from that kind of fear. It can protect us.

As a whole, though, God doesn’t want fear to play a major role in our lives. Why? Because fear can really mess us up if we’re not careful.

Fear can stop us from doing things that God wants us to do. It can push us back from the steps that we need to take at times. And it can cause us to question our faith, or maybe even doubt God.

Look at what fear did to Elijah when he became afraid of Jezebel.

1 Kings 19:3 (NKJV) 3 And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.

Elijah’s life had been threatened by Jezebel, so it’s understandable that he would run. But in doing so, he quickly forgot what God had just done through him a short time earlier, when he slayed a large number of prophets of Baal.

So, if fear can cause Elijah to run after such an amazing feat, it’s no wonder that it can also cause us to turn and run.

The important thing to remember about fear is that we can’t conquer it on our own. With God, though, we can overcome it and do whatever it is that God wants us to do.

We need to trust Him at all times, even when things might look bleak and we are fearful, not just when everything is going smoothly.

It’s during those times of fear that our trust in God can grow and be strengthened, if we will stand with Him and follow His leading. It’s not always easy, as Elijah found out. But when we do stand firm, it can be very, very rewarding.

And, as we stand firm, trusting in God, our relationship with Him will grow stronger as we watch Him move on our behalf.

Whenever we are afraid, trust in Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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