Six Notes Blog
Welcome to our Six Notes Blog. This is a place we’ll dive deeper into scripture and find guided prayers. We’ve put together spotify playlists, screensavers, and images to inspire and encourage. You can also find bible verses to reflect on, memorize and save. Our goal is to constantly connect right here with ways to deepen your faith and walk with Jesus.
There are many ways to connect with the Lord, get creative! God doesn’t care HOW you do it; He just desires you.
God vs. The Law - The Ladder Analogy
“Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more,” - Romans 5:20
God vs. Law
In Romans 5 the Apostle Paul is writing about the need for the law to show where sin is, the need to know right and wrong. He also shares with us how sin came to be and that is through Adam. But we now have Jesus and with Jesus we have hope through grace that covers all sin because Jesus is the perfect Adam.
Encouragment to stay Steadfast
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58
In my study bible I read these words, “Paul says this because of the resurrection knowing that Christ has won the ultimately victory should affect the way we live right now. Don’t let discouragement over the apparent lack of results keep you from doing the work of the Lord enthusiastically as you have the opportunity.”
Thanksgiving Devotional
Thanksgiving might not be a biblical holiday but its reasons to celebrate are scattered throughout the Bible.
History of thanksgiving
Squanto was a Native American who became the pilgrims “trusted” friend by offering them help and wisdom to survive their first harsh winter in a new land. Please note that this is not a blog on history. The motives behind Squanto actions are not the point here. When the pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest, they gave gratitude to God. During this feast Squanto was invited and he brought with 90 Native American friends who graciously served up plenty of wild turkey to prepare for the feast.
A Prayer For Thankful Hearts
As we draw upon Thanksgiving, take time to quiet your soul, pray this prayer, and meditate on the verses below.
Heavenly Father,
You are the giver of every good thing. Your blessings are beyond measure.
Your mercies never run out or expire. Perfection is not a prerequisite for your love.
Your grace is freely given, and repayment is never required.
You are a generous and faithful God.
With thanksgiving we surrender our hearts and open our hands.
We let go of that which we shouldn’t hold, to receive all that you have for us.
Shape us and use us for your purposes.
All glory and honor and praise be yours, forever and ever.
Amen
Being a Christian is like being a Pumpkin Quote
My lovely mother sent this to me. “Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin” She saw it from Iverson Tree Farm. Not sure if they originated this idea or not. But I love it and wanted to share with you all.
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Pray this prayer before you begin. Yearn to study Him, getting to know Him verses what’s in it for us.
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When life is a little dry and mundance, when we need a little inner motivation, when we just need something to pull us out of this rutt… prayer this prayer and rest in His goodness.
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pray one of our favorite bible verses
resources
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Tessa Afshar, Connilyn Cossette, and Francine Rivers.
Some of the deepest moments of my faith journey has been picking up a good read and letting the charcters inspire me. Christian Fiction or better yet Biblical fiction has a way of opening up our mind into what life MAY have been like back then.
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These are two main resources that I love to go to when trying to dive deeper into a passage or theme in the bible.
Blue Letter Bible - Commentator David Guzik
The Bible Project
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Find a list of our personal book recommendations for kids and adults in both fiction and non-fiction.