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2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.(Amplified)

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August 29

by: Linda Croft

Apple of Your Eye

6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
incline your ear to me; hear my words.

8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings.

15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;
when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
Psalm 17:6, 8, & 15

27 . . . "Great is the Lord,
who delights in the welfare of his servant!"
Psalm 35:27b

4 Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.

6 . . . I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
Psalm 54:4 & 6b

2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.
Psalm 63:2-4

Apple of Your Eye

Imagine that, we believers are the apple of God's eye! David certainly understood his place in God's eyes. As we read through each of the Psalms in today's reading, one thing is certain, no matter how bleak the situation, as David cried out to God for help, he never lost confidence in his standing in the sight of God.

Look at all of the positive assertions he made in the portions of the Psalms shown above.

* You will answer me, O God.
* I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
* Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant.
* Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life .

Remember, these were written by David during some of the darkest moments of his life. Saul was constantly seeking his life, he did not even know who his enemies were, and he had no place to flee.

What do we think of God when we are utterly surrounded by the circumstances of this life with no place to go? Does our confidence hold strong and true as did David's, or are we prone to doubt God? Are we able to say with David, "I am the apple of Your eye!"

Ponder that today as the circumstances of life unfold before you. Pray that God will give you a peace and confidence that no matter what happens, God will be there for you.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus .

Philippians 4:7

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Why study at Christian Success Institute?

God states in His Holy Word many times that He wants to prosper us. He created a magnificent world full of wealth, beauty and resources for those of His creation who love Him. Christ told us that if we love Him we will follow His Commandments. We are told to study to show ourselves approved. The mission of CSI is to teach Biblical Success Principles while making Christ the focus of our lives.

By seeking Christ, by studying the Word of God, we place ourselves in a position of favor in the eyes of our Holy Creator. We want everyone to learn the principles of Stewardship which will prove us. In the parable of the Servants and the talents, we see that God will prosper us and favor us with prosperity when we use His direction in the way we handle His property.

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