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” AND MY GOD WILL MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS GLORIOUS RICHES IN CHRIST JESUS. ” PHILIPPIANS 4:19 With Jesus came the glorious riches or our God in heaven. He declared to his disciples in John 6:35 that he is the Bread of Life. He told them that if they follow him, theyContinue reading “THE NEVER-FAILING LOVE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” TIME AFTER TIME HE RESTRAINED HIS ANGER AND DID NOT STIR UP HIS FULL WRATH. HE REMEMBERED THEY WERE BUT FLESH, A PASSING BREEZE THAT DOES NOT RETURN.” PSALM 78: 38-39 As the world continues to turn and the people of this world continue to create new ways to be evil what do youContinue reading “THE LOVE OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN”

” THE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE PEACE; THE EFFECT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE FOREVER.” ISAIAH 32:17 The word “righteousness” is used a lot in the word of God. Just what does it mean? According to the dictionary the word “righteousness” means: THE QUALITY OR STATE OF BEING MORALLY CORRECT AND JUSTIFIABLE.Continue reading “RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD”

“DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLESOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, BUT ONLY WHAT IS HELPFUL FOR BUILDING OTHERS ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS, THAT IT MAY BENEFIT THOSE WHO LISTEN.” EPHESIANS 4:29 We are not only defined by our actions, but we are also defined by our words. The words that come out of ourContinue reading “BE STRENGTHENED BY YOUR WORDS!”

” HE WHO DWELLS IN THE SHELTER OF THE MOST HIGH WILL REST IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY.” PSALM 91:1 ” IF YOU MAKE THE MOST HIGH YOUR DWELLING – EVEN THE LORD, WHO IS MY REFUGE- THEN NO HARM WILL BEFALL YOU, NO DISASTER WILL COME NEAR YOUR TENT.” PSALM 91:9 & 10Continue reading “DWELLING IN THE LORD”

” MANY ARE THE PLANS IN A MAN’S HEART, BUT IT IS THE LORD’S PURPOSE THAT PREVAILS. ” PROVERBS 19:21 We all like to have control of our own lives. We see demonstrations across the world proclaiming our rights for one thing or another. We want no other person to tell us what we canContinue reading “OUR GOD’S DEVINE PLAN”

” BUT IT IS NO SHAME TO SUFFER FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN. PRAISE GOD FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CALLED BY HIS NAME. ” 1 PETER 4:16 It is many times very difficult to live the life God has called us to live. There are many things that stand in our way. We must rememberContinue reading “THE SPIRITUAL LIFE”

” BEAR IN MIND THAT THE LORD’S PATIENCE MEANS SALVATION.” 2 PETER 3:15 I do not consider myself a patient person. I want things to happen now and not later. I desire for the Lord to return as soon as possible. I have, however, a very patient God. He loves me so much and withContinue reading “KEEP WATCH”

” WATCH AND PRAY SO THAT YOU WILL NOT FALL INTO TEMPTATION. THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE BODY IS WEAK.” MATTHEW 26: 41 Sometimes my daily routine has become so hectic that I temporarily unplug from my source, Jesus Christ. When this happens, I find myself up to my waist in worry and concernContinue reading “PLUG DIRECTLY INTO YOUR SOURCE”

” DEAR FRIENDS, DON’T BE SURPRISED AT THE FIERY TRIALS YOU ARE GOING THROUGH, AS IF SOMETHING STRANGE WERE HAPPENING TO YOU.” 1 PETER 4:12 There are so many things that you and I as Christians do not understand. We are told to be patient and that things will be revealed to us at theContinue reading “TRUST, TRUST AND THEN TRUST THE LORD YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN EVEN MORE!!!”

” TRUST YOUR LIVES TO THE GOD WHO CREATED YOU, FOR HE WILL NEVER FAIL YOU.” 1 PETER 4:19 What joys we have in Jesus! What power we have in Jesus! There is power in the blood of the Lord! It is possible to live a life of joy here on this earth. That isContinue reading “THE JOYS OF JESUS!”

” FOR THE LORD IS A FAITHFUL GOD. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO WAIT FOR HIS HELP.” ISAIAH 30:18 Our Lord God in heaven is a faithful God. He is with us always. He is with us whether we are weak or whether we are strong. He is with us in our good times and ourContinue reading “WE ARE WEAK BUT HE IS STRONG!”

” SO, YOU TOO, MUST KEEP WATCH! FOR YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DAY OR THE HOUR OF MY RETURN.” MATTHEW 25:13 ” THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING SOON. THEREFORE, BE EARNEST AND DISCIPLINED IN YOUR PRAYERS.” 1 PETER 4:7 It is so important to stay strong in the Lord at all times.Continue reading “STAY STRONG IN THE LORD!”

” CAST ALL OF YOUR CARES UPON JESUS AS HE CARES FOR YOU. ” 1 PETER 5:7 Trust in the Lord. Delight in the Lord. Commit to the lord. How do we trust in the Lord? We trust in the lord by building our faith until it is immovable. Building our faith is an ongoingContinue reading “TRUST IN HE WHO LOVES YOU!”

” BE STILL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM TO ACT. ” PSALM 37:7 Patience is not an easy thing. Some of us have the ability to be more patient than others. We live in a modern world where patience is not something that is practiced consistently. We are inContinue reading “PATIENCE”

” HUMANLY SPEAKING IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. BUT WITH GOD EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE.” MATTHEW 19:26 To live my life with total confidence I must put my complete heart and soul into my first love, Jesus Christ. I must trust him, believe him and do what he says. I must surround myself with him by praising him,Continue reading “BE HOLY IN ALL THAT YOU DO!”

” I WILL NOT FAIL YOU OR ABANDON YOU. BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.” JOSHUA 1:5&6 We are living in very interesting times. Some might say we are living in troubled times. Many of the events we are living through are unprecedented. Things that are happening in this day and age are making no sense andContinue reading “FAITH IN TROUBLED TIMES”

” MY HEALTH MAY FAIL, AND MY SPIRIT MAY GROW WEAK, BUT GOD REMAINS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART; HE IS MINE FOREVER.” PSALM 73:26 As a human being my health may fail me at any time. My body will grow weak over time. As I get older my body begins to wear out andContinue reading “OUR STRENGTH FOREVER!”

” COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD. TRUST HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU.” PSLAM 37:5 Each of our days should begin with a nice breakfast for the body and with praise and prayer with the Lord. It is necessary that we prepare each new day for the challenges that we will face. WeContinue reading “COMMIT TO THE LORD GOD IN HEAVEN”

” SO, HUMBLE YOURSELVES BEFORE GOD. RESIST THE DEVIL AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU.” JAMES 4:7 ” HUMBLE YOURSELVES BEFORE THE LORD, AND HE WILL LIFT YOU UP IN HONOR.” JAMES 4:10 ” REMEMBER, IT IS A SIN TO KNOW WHAT YOU OUGHT TO DO AND THEN NOT DO IT.” JAMES 4:17 Our timeContinue reading “LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!”

” THEREFORE, LET US OFFER THROUGH JESUS A CONTINUED SACRIFICE OF PRAISE TO GOD, PROCLAIMING OUR ALLIEGIANCE TO HIS NAME.” HEBREWS 13:15 Each and every day should have a time set aside for praising our Lord God in Heaven. Our God loves to be praised. We were created to praise him and to glorify him.Continue reading “PRAISE THE LORD ALWAYS”

” WHAT GOOD IS IT, DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF YOU SAY YOU HAVE FAITH BUT YOU DON’T SHOW IT BY YOUR ACTIONS?” JAMES 2:14 SO, YOU SEE, FAITH BY ITSELF ISN’T ENOUGH. UNLESS IT PRODUCES GOOD DEEDS, IT IS DEAD AND USELESS.” JAMES 2:17 If we talk the talk then we must walk theContinue reading “FAITH AND WORKS”

” LET US HOLD TIGHTLY WITHOUT WAVERING TO THE HOPE WE AFFIRM, FOR GOD CAN BE TRUSTED TO KEEP HIS PROMISE.” HEBREWS 10:23 For faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The word of God is faithful in all that it says and in all of the promises it puts forthContinue reading “NEVER WAIVER IN YOUR FAITH”

” WHEN TROUBLE COMES YOUR WAY, CONSIDER IT OPPORTUNITY FOR GREAT JOY. FOR YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, YOUR ENDURANCE HAS A CHANCE TO GROW. SO LET IT GROW, FOR WHEN YOUR ENDURANCE IS FULLY DEVELOPED, YOU WILL BE PERFECT AND COMPLETE, NEEDING NOTHING.” JAMES 1:2-4 ” GOD BLESSES THOSE WHO PATIENTLYContinue reading “ENDURANCE AND PATIENCE”

” AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD WITHOUT FAITH.” HEBREWS 11:6 ” FAITH IS THE CONFIDENCE THAT WHAT WE HOPE FOR WILL ACTUALLY HAPPEN; IT GIVES US ASSURANCE ABOUT THINGS WE CANNOT SEE.” HEBREWS 11:1 Our faith is vital to our lasting relationship with our Lord God in heaven. Our relationship with Christ isContinue reading “MARRIAGE TO OUR FAITH!”

” Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.” Psalm 37:7 As we go before the Lord each day with prayer and thanksgiving, we are to focus on him with a clear mind. It is important that we take a portion of our prayer time to listen andContinue reading “BE STILL BEFORE THE LORD YOUR GOD IN HEAVEN”

” BUT BECAUSE JESUS LIVES FOREVER, HIS PRIESTHOOD LASTS FOREVER. THEREFORE, HE IS ABLE, ONCE AND FOREVER, TO SAVE THOSE WHO COME TO GOD THROUGH HIM. HE LIVES FOREVER TO INTERCEDE WITH GOD ON THEIR BEHALF. ” HEBREWS 7: 24-25 Long before Jesus walked upon this earth God appointed priests to serve the people. TheseContinue reading “JESUS, OUR PRIEST FOREVER!”

” PRAY IN THE SPIRIT AT ALL TIMES AND ON EVERY OCCASION. STAY ALERT AND BE PERSISTANT IN YOUR PRAYERS FOR ALL BELIEVERS EVERYWHERE. ” EPHESIANS 6:18 No matter what we come across during the days ahead, we must believe that the Lord our God in heaven is with us! He will give us strength,Continue reading “PRAY, LISTEN AND NEVER DOUBT!”

” LET ALL WHO SEEK GOD’S HELP BE ENCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD HEARS THE CRIES OF THE NEEDY.” PSALM 69:32-33 We must build up our strongest faith and endurance. We must understand that our strongest faith must endure the strongest attacks of the devil. He throws doubt, worry and fear at us each day. HeContinue reading “ENDURE AND BE PATIENT”

“SINCE HE HIMSELF HAS GONE THROUGH SUFFERING AND TESTING, HE IS ABLE TO HELP US WHEN WE ARE TESTED.” HEBREWS 2:18 When Jesus was sent to this world, he became well tested. From the very beginning he became human and was treated as such. As a young boy he had parents just as you andContinue reading “WELL TESTED”