St. James' Episcopal Church, Winsted, CT

09/07/2026

Have you ever thought about it? LEFT WITHOUT WALLS
The Bible says in Proverbs 25:28, "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."
It's interesting that God would compare having self-control to a city broken into and LEFT WITHOUT WALLS. What happens to a city or country without walls or without being surrounded by some kind of protection? It can be invaded by an enemy who wants to take away your freedom or bring violence or lawlessness to your way of life. It can open up your citizens to bad influences that go against your belief system. In todays' world of technology, if you think of your laptop, PC or phone as a city, you probably have a "firewall" software to protect it from viruses that can shut your computer down forever or can steal your private information, credit or money. Our Heavenly Father always wants to protect His children and we read about how He had one of His children, Nehemiah, build a wall around Jerusalem for protection, to reinstate worship, and re-establish the identity of God's chosen people. A wall is steadfast, secure, solid, tall, impenetrable, durable, weatherproof, soundproof and retaining. Do you see how all of those descriptive words about a wall could be used to describe a person who has self-control? That person is stabilized in the wisdom and guidance of the Lord (steadfast, secure, solid, tall). When you have self-control, you do not make decisions based on emotion or impulse, you show restraint. (impenetrable, durable). When you have self-control, your behavior is disciplined (weatherproof). When you are self-controlled, you maintain calm, even in stressful situations (soundproof). A self-controlled person practices moderation (retaining). With the Holy Spirit's help we can learn to have self-control and by His grace, we will experience peace within our walls. Choose Jesus, Choose Life!

💝💝IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE JESUS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE, SAY THIS PRAYER: JESUS, I REPENT OF MY SINS, COME INTO MY HEART, I MAKE YOU MY LORD & SAVIOR, IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN!

09/07/2026

BEDTIME ARROW PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father, Give us a zeal for justice & strength of self-control daily, In Jesus' Name, Amen.

09/07/2026

[DAY 12]😭🙏💜 CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL! 😭🙏💜
Dear Heavenly Father, I CONFESS TO YOU, LORD, I have lusted after material possessions & people.
PLEASE FORGIVE ME and grant me true repentance through the power of Your Holy Spirit, In Jesus' Name, Amen!

09/07/2026

💟💟💟💟💟 TODAY IS THE DAY I WILL! 💟💟💟💟💟💟

09/07/2026

WISDOM FROM ABOVE!
The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 10:9

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Bible Verse Fill in the Blank: Psalm 119:127 Because I love Your commands more than gold, more than pure
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09/07/2026

09/07/2026

MORNING MEDS!
It is time for You to act, Lord; Your law is being broken.
Psalm 119:126

09/06/2026

Have you ever thought about it? REAL LOVE FOR EVERYONE
The Bible says in 1 Peter 1:22-23, "Now you can have real love for everyone because your souls have been cleansed from selfishness and hatred when you trusted Christ to save you; so see to it that you really do love each other warmly, with all your hearts. For you have a new life. It was not passed on to you from your parents, for the life they gave you will fade away. This new one will last forever, for it comes from Christ, God’s ever-living Message to men."
Did you ever wonder how it's possible to have REAL LOVE FOR EVERYONE? Is that really what Jesus is telling us to do? Who does "everyone" include. Doesn't He just mean to love the people who are nice and easy to love? In Bible terms, "Everyone" means "Everyone". . . . . nice people, mean people, happy people, sad people, angry people, friendly people, sarcastic people, people that help you, people that take advantage of you, people that smile at you, people that yell at you, rich people, poor people, healthy people, sick people, loved ones, enemies and in conclusion, "Everyone." And the verse above tells you why, too. After you were raised to new life by salvation through Jesus, He gave you a new life, a new heart and the ability to have real love for everyone. You can do it, with God's help! Choose Jesus, Choose Life!

💝💝IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE JESUS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE, SAY THIS PRAYER: JESUS, I REPENT OF MY SINS, COME INTO MY HEART, I MAKE YOU MY LORD & SAVIOR, IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN!