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” DON’T BE SELFISH; DON’T TRY TO IMPRESS OTHERS. BE HUMBLE, THINKING OF OTHERS BETTER THAN YOURSELF.” PHILIPPEANS 2:3 Just how hard is it to humble yourself before others? There is nothing we do in the name of Jesus that comes easy. We live in a world of self-centeredness. In most cases we are broughtContinue reading “SERVING OTHERS”

” STOP BEING ANGREY! TURN FROM YOUR RAGE! DO NOT LOSE YOUR TEMPER-IT ONLY LEADS TO HARM.” PSALM 37:8 If we step back and take a look, we can see that we clearly live in a world that is filled with hate, anger and rage. We live in a world where life is being diminishedContinue reading “STAY CONTROLLED”

” DON’T SAY, ” I will get even for this wrong.” WAIT FOR THE LORD TO HANDLE THE MATTER.” PROVERBS 20:22 As we continue our journey in following the Lord, we must be able and willing to follow his lead and to do as he asks us to do. This is not always easy. AsContinue reading “PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE!”

” THE LORD DIRECTS THE STEPS OF THE GODLY. HE DELIGHTS IN EVERY DETAIL OF THEIR LIVES. THOUGH THEY STUMBLE THEY WILL NOT FALL, FOR THE LORD HOLDS THEM BY THE HAND.” PSALM 37: 23-24 Our Father in Heaven is a detailed God. He knows every detail of each of us. He knows how weContinue reading “THE DETAILS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER”

” THE LORD DIRECTS OUR STEPS SO WHY TRY TO UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING ALONG THE WAY? ” PROVERBS 20:24 Our Lord makes it clear to us in many passages within his word that he is with us in all things. Proverbs 20:24 is no exception. When Jesus went to sit at the right hand of God,Continue reading “TRUST THE HOLY SPIRIT IN YOUR JOURNEY”

” DON’T BE AFRAID. JUST HAVE FAITH.” MARK 5:36 Jairus had come before Jesus to ask him to come and lay his hands on his 12-year-old daughter so that she would be healed. Great crowds were following Jesus at the time. Suddenly a woman with an issue of blood touched his garment and she wasContinue reading “WORDS OF FAITH!”

” EVEN CHILDREN ARE KNOWN BY THE WAY THEY ACT, WHETHER THEIR CONDUCT IS PURE, AND WHETHER IT IS RIGHT.” PROVERBS 20:11 How our children act is often times reflected back upon our parenting skills. We want our children to be good representatives of our families. The same goes for the family of God. WeContinue reading “THE LITTLE CHILDREN OF JESUS”

” THIS IS MY COMMAND: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. ” JOSHUA 1:9 Joshua 1:9 is a great scripture and a wonderful command from our Lord. It is very hard to follow some of the commands of our GodContinue reading “THIS IS MY COMMAND!”

” YOU CAN MAKE MANY PLANS BUT THE LORD’S PURPOSE WILL PREVAIL.” PROVERBS 19:21 The Lord’s purpose for my life will always prevail. As long as I am following the Lord and doing what he tells me to do his will for my life will prevail. I may have other ideas and try other thingsContinue reading “GOD’S PREVAILING WORD!”

” THE RIGHTEOUS PERSON FACES MANY TROUBLES BUT THE LORD COMES TO THE RESCUE EACH TIME.” PSALM 34:19 When I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, he never promised me that I would have a life without troubles and struggles. He never promised me that everything I do would be turned to gold. WhatContinue reading “CONTINUED PROTECTION”

” BUT YOU DEAR FRIENDS, MUST BUILD EACH OTHER UP IN YOUR MOST HOLY FAITH, PRAY IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND AWAIT THE MERCY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHO WILL BRING YOU ETERNAL LIFE.” JUDE 1:20-21 Fellowship with other believers is vital to a successful life here on earth. It isContinue reading “BUILDING ONE ANOTHER UP”

” ALL GLORY, MAJESTY, POWER, AND AUTHORITY ARE HIS BEFORE ALL TIME, AND IN THE PRESENT, AND BEYOND ALL TIME!” JUDE 1:25 We have a God in heaven who was, is and will be forever present. Our God has never changed. However, because of sin he has had to alter his plan so that youContinue reading “THE MAJESTY OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

” WHEN THEY CALL ON ME, I WILL ANSWER; I WILL BE WITH THEM IN TROUBLE.” PSALM 91:15 As we read through God’s great Word, we find many promises. We can all rest assured that our Lord does not fail on any promise he has made. The foundation that you and I must build inContinue reading “FAITH BUILDING”

” EVEN IF THE FOREST SHOULD BE DESTROYED AND THE CITY TORN DOWN, THE LORD WILL GREATLY BLESS HIS PEOPLE. ” ISAIAH 32: 19-20 It does not matter what we have going on in our life. It doesn’t matter how terrible our problems seem to us. We can always find someone else who has greaterContinue reading “FAITHFULNESS OF THE LORD”

” BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS. DO NOT BE TERRIFIED; DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL BE WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. ” JOSHUA 1:9 ” FOR EVERYONE BORN OF GOD OVERCOMES THE WORLD. ” 1 JOHN 5:4 As we pray each day let’s not forget to take time and be quietContinue reading “OVERCOMERS THROUGH GOD’S HOLY PROMISES!”

” THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE. BUT PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR, BECAUSE FEAR HAS TO DO WITH PUNISHMENT. THE MAN WHO FEARS IS NOT MADE PERFECT IN LOVE.” 1 JOHN 4:18 There is no fear in love. This love talked about is Jesus. When Jesus is present in our lives fear runs away.Continue reading “LOVE THAT OVERCOMES FEAR”

” REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE! LET YOUR GENTLENESS BE EVIDENT TO ALL. THE LORD IS NEAR. DO NOT BECOME ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING, BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD. PHILIPPIANS 4: 4-6 As we witness to the world, the Lord remindsContinue reading “REJOICE IN THE LORD!”

” 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!”