RESIST AND STAND FIRM IN YOUR FAITH!

“So, humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come close to God and God will come close to you.” James 4:7-8

We are to humble ourselves before our God in heaven. We are to go before him and admit our failures. We are to admit that we are sinners and nothing better. The bible tells us that when we do, he will forgive us and accept us as we are. He will stand by us and walk before us. He will become our strength to move forward, our refuge in times of need and our safety net when we fail. We are to stand in front of the devil and stare him directly in the face and rebuke who he is and what he stands for. We are to resist his every move. The devil is strong when we allow him to be strong. He is weak when we are strong and resist him. If we stand up and resist, he will run with the knowledge that we are much too strong for him. As James 4:7-8 tells us, if we come close to God our God will come close to us. Our faith will become stronger with every prayer we pray and every holy word we read. We must resist and stand firm in our faith. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

BE SINCERE IN PRAYER

” AND EVEN WHEN YOU ASK, YOU DON’T GET IT BECAUSE YOUR MOTIVES ARE ALL WRONG- YOU WANT ONLY WHAT WILL GIVE YOU PLEASURE.” JAMES 4:3

Have you ever taken time to step back in your prayer life and truly examine your motives for each prayer. Have you ever measured the time you spend asking God for things verses the time you spend praising and giving thanks to him? Yes, we are to pray, and we are to ask our loving God for his help in our times of need. He wants to give, for he is a loving and giving God. However, how many times do we catch ourselves praying for things that are created by self-motives? We want this or that because it will help us to promote ourselves or promote some worldly thing that give us pleasure. We are living in a time that prayer should be at the forefront of our daily routines. We should be talking and praying and to our God each and every day. The world we live in and the people who surround us need our prayers. We should focus and be reminded of our motives for prayer. We should be unselfish in prayer and pray for those who so desperately need it. We should be praising our God for all of his good and great gifts and for just being who he is. We should be gracious in prayer. We should know his promises to us and pray those promise for those around us and for ourselves. Our Lord loves us and wants us to be saved, forgiven, healed, protected, strengthened and to be like him. He wants our lives to be comfortable, but we must recognize that our lives may not always be easy. Let us all learn to pray with a sincere heart and a righteous mind. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS AND SITUATIONS!

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You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for?
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THE TIME OF TESTING & TEMPTATION

“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.” James 1:12

When Jesus began his ministry, he was taken by the devil to the highest point and tempted. It all sounded good, but Jesus knew his mission. He knew who he loved, and he knew without a doubt who he served. He knew exactly what he needed to do, and it was not to fall victim to the devil and his schemes. You and I are destined to go through things in this life that are tempting and sound great. On the surface they look real, and they look very inviting. However, just like Jesus we must stand our ground without hesitancy. We must be able stand against these things by knowing and using the word of our God in heaven and crush them under our feet. We must not succumb to the ways of this world and turn our backs on our God who is so patient and gracious to us. Our faith must continue to be strong. We must continue to build it to a level that will help us to believe what is unseen and not what is seen. We must compare everything we see and hear to the mighty word of God. His way is the truth and the only truth. It is the only way to heaven and the only way to a life full of joy and love. With an increased pressure from the world each day we must stay strong and never let down. With the Holy Spirit living within us there is no fear that can overcome us. However, we must stay active in God’s word and be doers of his word and not hearers only. We must remember that our God will bless us for enduring testing and temptations from this world. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

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Describe a family member.
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OUR DEVOURING FIRE!

“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him in holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29

The meaning of a devouring fire means just what it says. It is a fire that utterly consumes or destroys. We are told in Hebrews that God’s Kingdom is unshakable. There is nothing anywhere or at any time that can shake his Kingdom. You and I are to be thankful for his mighty power and all of his truthfulness. We are to worship him in holy fear and awe. We are to give his word and his presence our full attention. To fear him is to obey him. God has provided us with his Holy Spirit that lives in us. We are to listen to him and become determined to carry out his will, no matter the cost. We must understand that we live in a time of grace. Our Lord God in heaven in still willing to forgive us and forget our sins. However, it is also understood that the time of grace is short lived, and he will return and devour and burn all evil, all that is not holy. Our God will only put up with so much. We must remember that he is coming soon and when he does, he will lash out at the evil that surrounds us. Our God is a loving God. He wants us all to be present at his supper table. But we must love him without conditions. We must give up self and think only of Him! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What is your favorite form of physical exercise?
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OUR LIVES ARE TESTIMONIES

“Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.” James 1:22

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions.” James 2:14

” Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” James 2:26

Good works are the result of faith and not faith the result of good works. We sometimes get our thought process confused. Many in the world today believe that if they are good and do good for the rest of the world they will get to heaven. They believe that the better they do the more assurance they will have in getting saved. Salvation does not come from all the good we do in this world. Our Lord tells us that we are saved if we have faith in him. We must humble ourselves before the Lord, repent of our sins, ask for his forgiveness, and then ask that he come and live in our hearts. When that happens, we change. Our thoughts begin to change, and our way of life will change. We are to practice our beliefs and live them each day. Practice makes us better in whatever we decide to do in our lives. Being a Christian is no different. The more we practice the better we get. Our faith life will begin to produce good works. We will begin to love others and want to do good and not evil. As we practice, our faith becomes stronger day by day. We begin to depend upon our Lord God in heaven and believe that we receive. We begin to accept him as our source and not the world itself. So, let us all live the life that our God has allowed us to live, with him in charge and our faith and trust so strong that it will never waver. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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How much would you pay to go to the moon?
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FAITH FOCUS!

“BUT WHEN YOU ASK HIM, BE SURE THAT YOUR FAITH IS IN GOD ALONE. DO NOT WAVER, FOR A PERSON WITH DIVIDED LOYALTY IS AS UNSETTLED AS A WAVE OF THE SEA THAT IS BLOWN AND TOSSED IN THE WIND.” JAMES 1:6

There has never been a time where we need our God more than now. The display of evil toward the Jews and Israel a couple of weeks ago is the beginning of things to come. Our faith is what we are to hold onto. Our faith is to be strong and unwavering. There is no place in our lives for us to be focused on anything but our Lord God in heaven. He is our strength and our everlasting power. You and I are not equipped to face the future alone. We must draw a line in the sand and decide what side we are on, evil or good. We know very well where evil is from and who is the leader. We also know that good comes from those who believe and receive from our Lord God. We must not be afraid to stand for what we believe. We must be able to stand up and shout to all, about our faith and strength in Jesus. God has given us the tools to fight back but we must stay focused, and our focus should be on one person and one person only, Jesus Christ. It is so easy to get distracted and focus on our lives here in this world. Some of us have had easy lives in comparison to others but it doesn’t matter our background, this war with evil will eat us alive if we allow it to. We must stay focused! We must use the tools given us by our God in heaven. We must listen and do as the Holy Spirit directs. We must pray the promises of our God and pray them with faith and not doubt or question. Jesus is our Lord and Savior, and we are prepared for the times to come but our focus must never waver! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS AND EVERY SITUATION!

BUILDING OUR ENDURANCE

“FOR YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, YOUR ENDURANCE HAS A CHANCE TO GROW.” JAMES 1:3

The term “endurance” is defined as the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.” Jesus and all of those who followed him had their faith tested. They were persecuted and physically tormented at times. Through all of their struggles their faith became stronger each time. With their strong faith they were able to endure everything that was put before them, even death. You and I are no different. We must have a faith that allows us to endure. We must have a trust in our God in heaven that is so strong that we know without question that we are in the hands of our Lord. He will not allow us to go through what we cannot handle. He has given us the precious Holy Spirit who lives in us. Sometimes we forget about the Holy Spirit. He gives us strength, power, guidance, patience and much more. As we tap into his strength, we are able to walk through the shadow of death, the persecutions thrown at us and the physical torment that is in our way. We must stay the course, talk with him and listen very carefully as he directs us. We must remember that the Holy Spirit is not a “thing” but is the “third person” of our God in heaven. We will have troubles but with faith we are able to build our endurance and not waver in our beliefs or way of life. Build your faith daily and endure all difficulties along the way. Remember, there is no fear in love! Perfect love casts out fear. Jesus is that love! John 4:18 PRAISE THE LORD IN AND THROUGH ALL THINGS!

FOLLOW JESUS AND NOT THE WORLD!

” JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. SO DO NOT BE ATTRACTED BY STRANGE, NEW IDEAS.” HEBREWS 13:8-9

Jesus and his words have never changed. They have been the same since the beginning. The way he lived while upon this earth also has never changed. His love for us is as strong as it ever was. We live in a world where many want to live their own way. They want to do things in their own way but not be accountable for them. There are those in this world who have taken God’s word and twisted and turned words around, even so slightly, to help them to feel better about their lifestyles and the way they live. You and I must be very careful. It is important that we do a back check on every word spoken and action taken. We should know God’s word thoroughly and be able to know when someone or something is not lining up with the way God intended. We should know the exact way God wants us to live our lives and then watch the ways of others to see how they live and speak. We need to study God’s Word and pray for every piece of understanding we can. Hebrews tells us that we are to be alert and watchful and steady on the path God has prepared for us, as he has never changed. We are to follow him and not the ways of others. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What major historical events do you remember?
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SEEING THEIR FAITH

“Seeing their faith Jesus said to the man, ‘ MY CHILD, YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.’ ” Mark 2:5

It is so important that we show our faith before others. We may say that we believe in God’s healing power and his strength but how do we live our lives? Do we live in faith or do we live in fear and doubt. Sometimes we need to take a step back and take a good hard look at how we speak and live our lives. What characteristics are we displaying to those around us. Our faith is more than just words. Our faith should be put into action and become the way that we live talk. We must understand and believe that our God is with us always and his plan is to protect us and bring us through our troubles, sorrows and our weak times. His way may not be the way we think things should turn out, but we must continue to trust his word and his promises. We must trust in the ways he takes in our lives and not try to take shortcuts that are put before us. Sometimes our situations seem unbearable and unresolvable, but they are not. In our world today we are indoctrinated to do things quickly. Our society is fast paced. We are always on the go. With God we sometimes need to slow down and listen. We need to know the plan before we jump into the fire. Sometimes we need to display our faith before God and show that we are trusting and faithful. We must pray always and meditate upon his word. He loves us, and we are to love others in the same way. Live your life with the Lord in charge! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

THE FAITH WE BUILD UPON

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1

” And it is impossible to please God without faith.” Hebrews 11:6

Our faith is the one element that is vital and necessary for a true relationship with Christ. We cannot believe and have a relationship with Jesus unless we have faith that he is real. None of us have seen him but we accept him because our faith allows us to. We have a strong confidence that Jesus actually came to this world and died for us. With that faith we are able to not only believe but we are able to trust in his words. That same faith that you and I have in Jesus is allowed to work in other areas of our lives. Our faith allows us to have the assurance for healing of our bodies, minds and souls. Our faith allows us to heal relationships and to walk through dark times with confidence and not fear. Our faith allows us to stand before the world talking about our God and his saving grace. It impossible to please God without faith. Each time we read the bible our faith becomes stronger. Each time we recite a scripture our faith becomes stronger. Each time we pray our faith becomes stronger. We are to continue to build upon our faith each day with one small brick at a time. There is only one way to eternal life! That way is Jesus! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What are you most proud of in your life?
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HOLD ON TIGHTLY!

“Let us hold on tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23

“So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36

The world today is in total confusion. We are in the last days with the devil and his army throwing everything they have at those who love the Lord our God. They are doing all that they can to defeat our God and to take as many people as possible to hell with them. This great war is a spiritual war that has been taking place over thousands of years. As it spews over into creation, we as children of God must have a faith and a trust in our Lord God that is unwavering. We must not allow anyone or anything to tear us from the arms of our loving God in heaven. We must hold on tightly and continue to believe that our Lord is in the midst of his plan. We must continue to build upon the faith that we have so that when these evil things happen, we are prepared to pray and to stand in the face of danger with God’s word in our hands. We must be so strong that death does not scare us. We must be so strong that we are able to use the word of God against the devil and all of the evil of the world. We must study, meditate and pray continually. We must be patient and endure what lies ahead of us knowing that God’s promises never fail. When we do, we will receive what he has promised. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What’s something most people don’t know about you?
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CONSTRUCTING OUR FAITH

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4

Most of us are very familiar with the 23rd Psalm. We hear it a lot at funerals. It gives us comfort in our time of sorrow and sadness. However, this Psalm is not just for our sorrow and our sadness. It is also for us in our times of fear, stress, anger, and failure. It provides the security in all of our times of need and reminds us that our Lord is beside us. He is leading us and will never let us down. It also helps us to build upon our faith. It is a promise, a security blanket, and gives us a sense of strength in our lives. It allows us to walk through times that we would otherwise not be able to do. It provides us the opportunity to trust in God and his Word. You and I are not perfect, no matter how hard we try, and we are not strong. But with the promises God provides through his scriptures we are able to faithfully follow and trust in his perfection and strength. We can do all things through Christ who provides us strength. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. Each time we read from scripture we are building our faith. Each time we pray we are building our faith. Each time we praise our God in heaven we are building our faith. We are surrounded by strength, love and wisdom and knowledge. Let us all have the faith to grasp onto it and never let go! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

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Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?
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WORDS VS DEEDS

” THEY PRAISE ME TO MY FACE BUT CURSE ME IN THEIR HEARTS.” PSALM 62:4

Words are so easy to come by. They are very easy to say. It is important that we understand that the world today is focused upon itself, and those who are of the world are focused upon themselves. People will sometimes say anything to get their way. They will spew out words of praise before us when in reality they dislike us or even hate us. We sometimes make the mistake of listening to words and taking them for what they are. Words can be loving, praising, caring and helpful, or they can be hateful and hurtful. They can be the truth, or they can be lies. They can be misinterpreted and taken for something they really are not. When we are dealing with others it is important that we watch the tree itself. We should see what kind of fruit the tree is producing. Is it saying one thing but living a life that is quite contrary? It is how we live that shows the world who we are. We must be strong and be able to stand up for what we believe. We must stand up with great faith and trust in our God in heaven. We must ask and trust our Lord to help us to discern our way through this world. He will help us to work our way through the jungle of life. He loves us and will never abandon us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?
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BE GENTLE

“Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change these people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:25

Jesus was gentle. He was loving and caring in all that did, yet he was firm with the truth. We are to pattern ourselves, our words, and our actions after our Savior. We are to know his word, tell his word and display his way of life. He did not run around as though he was out of control. Jesus was always in control. He was wise and knew what to say before he said it. You and I are to be the same. We should pray and ask for his help. We should ask for his wisdom and his understanding. He will give it freely and we should accept it and take time to digest it before we speak. When dealing with others it is important that we know the situation and exactly what we are dealing with before we step in. We must be prepared with God’s word and his protection, power and strength. Without him by our side we will fail. We should remember the 7 sons of Sceva. They attempted to exercise a demon from a man in the town of Ephesus by using the name of Jesus by invocation. Instead of the demon leaving the man they are overcome, beat up and forced to leave the house naked. They were not prepared. They thought that all they needed was the method and the name of Jesus, instead of having the use of the spiritual power of God. Let us all be wise and prayed up. Jesus loves us and we are to love and represent him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What makes a good neighbor?
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IT IS TIME TO RETURN

“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first. Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.” Revelation 2:4

The time has come for each of us to take a step back and analyze our relationship with Christ. It is time to see whether we have continued along the path he has set before us or have we strayed. It is time for us to be sure that we have enough oil in our lanterns so that when Christ does return, we will be able to follow him to the wedding feast. It is time for us to return to the way we were when we first accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We should be forever joyful and grateful for his presence in our lives and for his healing power that runs through us daily. We should be grateful for our Jesus who willingly died upon that cross so that we could live. We should return to the happiness, the beliefs and the faith we had when we were first born into Christ. Yes, it is time to return. We are living in the season and our Lord is going to return soon. We do not know the time nor the day, but we do know the season. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

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What could you try for the first time?
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OUR SHIELD IS ALIVE AND WELL!

” Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6

Our protection that is given to us in this world is not a fairy tale. It is not something that is included in a book written by man, but it is alive and well. Our shield is our God in heaven. He is watching and waiting for you and me to come to him and ask him for his help. He has given us promises and the bible tells us that every word of God is true and that every promise is unfailing. We must take his word for what it is, the truth. We must not try to add to it, so that we can twist and turn it in ways to help us accomplish our own ideas and goals. We must stay the course and pray for understanding, pray for patience, pray for wisdom and pray that our God accomplishes his goal with us included. He loves us and will protect us. We must, however, go to him, pray to him and praise him. We must keep our focus on his plan and not ours. We must build our faith and then live our faith. With complete faith and strength in our God in heaven he will shield us from pain and suffering. He will protect us. We must believe and then receive! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

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What principles define how you live?
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BE PATIENT!

” Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper it only leads to harm. Psalm 37: 7&8

It is so easy in the world today to become angry and impatient with way things are going. There is evil everywhere. There are things happening that are just unspeakable. People are thinking and carrying about themselves and think nothing of others. There is persecution, murders, raping, stealing, lying, cheating, and so many other atrocities that are happening. Yes, all of these evils have happened for thousands of years. But today, they are not being hidden. The evil is wide open and there are no excuses. Many fear for their existence. If we confront someone and do not agree with their thoughts it is not uncommon for arguments to begin and injury or murder to take place. Everything as it was known before has been turned upside down. We are living in an ugly world, one that we no longer recognize. Israel has now been brutely attacked and antisemitism is openly displayed in the world which now includes some in our American government. Yes, it is easy to become angry and want to retaliate but our Lord tells us to patiently wait for him to act. We are not to worry about what is happening. We are not to get angry or rage at those who perform such horrible acts of violence, even though we are to let our beliefs known. We are to wait upon the Lord. He is in control, and he has a plan that is already in place. It is not easy to be quiet. It is not easy to wait. It is not easy to trust or to have a faith that is stronger than our worldly wishes. But as we pray and praise our Lord, we must put complete faith in what his word tells us to do. We must listen and learn from him. He will give us wisdom and understanding. As we pray for patience, he will provide us with strength and love for each other that will hold us together like glue. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What have you been putting off doing? Why?
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OUR ANCHOR!

” Therefore, we who fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. Hebrews 6:18 & 19

The definition of an anchor is that of “a heavy object attached to a rope or chain used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom”. Without an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place it will swing wildly or even float away. You and I are much like that ship or that vessel. Without something to hold us in place we will begin to drift away. Sometimes we may begin to do things that are unsafe and put others in danger. Our lives will have no meaning to it. We will do things as we see fit and satisfy our own desires. We see many in this world fulfilling their own evil desires and actions. The bible tells us that our anchor is strong and trustworthy. It will not fail us. Our anchor gives us hope and a trust for our future. We can have a great confidence in our Lord God, who is our anchor. Our God is trustworthy and never fails. He has given us promises for our lives that, if we trust and believe, will fill us with understanding, wisdom, faith and the confidence to continue to move forward in times of trouble. He loves us and will not fail us! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

If you have not accepted Jesus as you Lord and Savior, please pray this prayer: “DEAR LORD JESUS, I KNOW THAT I AM A SINNER AND I ASK FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS. I BELIEVE YOU DIED FOR MY SINS AND ROSE FROM THE DEAD. I TURN FROM MY SINS AND INVITE YOU TO COME INTO MY HEART AND LIFE. I WANT TO TRUST AND FOLLOW YOU AS MY LORD AND SAVIOR.” IN JESUS NAME, AMEN

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When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
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KEEP WATCH AND PRAY!

“Keep watch and pray so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing but the body is weak! Matthew 26:41

Since the time of Adam and Eve there has been evil in this world. However, in the world today, we see things happening that have never taken place before. The evil has become so widespread and encompassing. Confusion now reigns. We don’t know who and who not to believe. There is only one way to be conquers in our lives today and that is with God’s Holy Word. Everything we see or hear should be taken directly to the bible and compared to what God says about it. If it does not line up with his words and thoughts, then we should run away from it. We must be alert in the way we live our lives. We should never be lazy and do things without first checking with our God in heaven. Jesus is coming soon but until he does God has given us tools to be able to become overcomers and to live lives that are representative of him. He has given us his son Jesus who died for us. He has given us his Holy Spirit to help guide us along the way. He has given us faith that we must continue to strengthen and use. We must stay watchful and continue to be faithful in our prayer time with him. If we do, we will be successful and be able to live through the temptations presented to us in this life. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

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If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?
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IT IS ALL UNDER CONTROL!

“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.” Hebrews 2:18

” So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This Hight Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all the same testing‘s we do, yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4: 14-15

“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and Spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.” Hebrews 4:12-13

Nothing in all of creation is hidden from our God in heaven. He knows not only our innermost thoughts and desires, but he also sees everything as he laid it out in the beginning. The evil of this world is being allowed to run rampant. But you and I can rest assured that our God knows exactly what is happening. He is in a war and you and I as his children are in this war as well. As human beings it is extremely difficult to watch the terror and the atrocities that are happening all over the world. It is hard to believe that these things represent a portion of our God’s overall plan. But they do. Our Lord Jesus Christ went through all of these things when he was on earth. He walked in our footsteps and knows our feelings and our thoughts. He knows what it is to be persecuted, to be spit upon, to be threatened, to have pain in his body, to fear and to die. He has been there and done it for us. We live in a world today that requires a faith so strong that nothing will allow it to waver. Our only hope is Jesus Christ. No matter the threats or the evil actions of those around us or throughout this world, we must not surrender our faith in Jesus. Even in the process of death our faith is required to remain strong. There is no doubt that our Lord is returning soon. He will not allow these evils to continue and harm his children. His plan is about to culminate, and we are to be a part of it. We are to keep our eyes looking upward and expecting miracles and answers to our prayers. Our God in heaven loves us and will never allow us to fail! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.
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THE KING IS COMING!

” For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity- the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.” 1 Timothy 2: 5-6

There are constant troubles and turmoil in the world we live in. There is a great war that has been taking place for thousands of years. There is a war that most of humanity does not recognize or believe. There is a great spiritual war taking place in the spiritual world between good and evil. You and I are in the middle of this war. The devil wants to hurt God as much as possible and will use each of us against him if we allow him to. Our God in heaven has such a love for each of us that he gave his one and only Son to die for us. He put him on this earth to go through all of what we are going through and then to die on that humiliating cross so that you and I can have life with him in eternity. We must, however, believe and receive. We must read the bible and pray to understand it’s every meaning. We must live our lives in such a way that we show we are a part of his family and that we are fulfilling his plan for us. That is not easy. We are constantly under fire from evil. We are tempted, we are driven to lie, doubt and cheat. We are weak and vulnerable. Without our strength in our powerful God in heaven we often succumb to evil. Jesus is the way and the only way to where we want to be. Our relationship with him must become rock solid and never wavering. As a part of this humanity, we are going to fail. We are going to falter. But God has given us a way out. He has given us Jesus. As we pray each day and ask for forgiveness, he does forgive us as we repent of the sin we partake in. He does wipe our slate clean so that we can move forward with him by our side. Our King is coming soon. The time gets shorter with each passing day. Don’t be left behind. Love Him, praise Him and dedicate each day to Him. Accept Him as you Lord and Savior! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

FAITHFUL TO THE VERY END!

” For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.” Hebrews 3:14

As I reflect back to when I was first saved, I remember that there was nothing that could stand in my way when it came to announcing the salvation message. I was on fire. I wanted everyone to know the message and the true meaning of what Jesus went through for me. As the years have passed, I see that there have been times when that fire has not been as bright as when I first accepted Jesus. There are many reasons for that but each and every reason can be overcome by a strong faith and trust in my Lord. As a baby Christian I did things without thinking and even sometimes I did things that may not have been wise. But my God was there to always protect me. He always picked me up and helped me learn from my unwise decisions. As I have grown over the years, I hope I have become a little wiser, but I must always remember that when I fail my God is always there to pick me up. I have learned that failure is not always a bad thing. I have learned more from failing than I have from succeeding. The Lord has shown me that I must not be afraid to fail. I cannot let fear block me from telling the story of salvation. I may be ridiculed or persecuted but I must move forward. I must stand up with faith, and trust what my God tells me. I must not allow my fire to burn out, but I must keep it burning. For when I have finished my journey, I will share in what belongs to Christ! I will share in his wonderful presence and loving arms. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

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Who are your favorite artists?
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THE GOD OF THE LIVING AND NOT THE DEAD

“So, he is the God of the living and not the dead.” Matthew 22:32

” Such people claim to know God, but they deny him by the way they live.” Titus 1:16

Our Lord Jesus lives. Our God in heaven is the God of the living and not the dead. He is the God of those who believe in his righteousness, his promises, his love and joy and peace. He is the God of those who, when they sin, go to him for forgiveness. When they are sick, they go to him for healing. When they are well, they go to him with praise. He is the God of those who practice the lifestyle of his godly characteristics and believe they receive because he is their source. There are many in today’s world who say they are Christians, but their lives reflect a lifestyle that is very different from that of obedience to our God. They say one thing and do another. They follow the ways of this world and so this world becomes their God. It is important that we produce fruit. It is important that we become successful in Jesus. It is important that we depend on and listen to the Holy Spirit of God. It is of great importance that we build our faith each day so that we can be resistant to the devil and his schemes. God is the God of the living and not the dead. We must be alive in Christ Jesus and dead to the world by not succumbing to its ways. Stay strong is Jesus and live forever! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
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OUR HOLY ANGELS

” Therefore, angels are only servants- spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.” Hebrews 1:14

There should never be a time that we feel alone or unforgotten. Our God in heaven has so many ways of showing us his love and understanding. When we are in dark places in our lives, we should always remember that God has provided us a way out. When we are sad, when we are angry, when we are in turmoil or even when we feel as though the whole world is against us and there is no way out, we are able to turn our eyes on Jesus knowing that he is the answer and the way. Hebrews 1:14 tells us very plainly that there are angels that are interjected into our lives. They are spirits that serve our God and are sent to care for each of us who have accepted and believe in Jesus. There are many things that happen in this world that we just cannot explain. Things that happen without reason. I believe God’s holy word. I believe him when he tells me that he sends angels to take care of me. I believe I have a guardian angel that stands beside me and helps me through struggles of all kinds. I believe every word that my God in heaven tells me. He does not lie. He never changes. He is always the same and has been from the very beginning. He loves me and will not hurt me. He will protect me and care for me. I love you Jesus! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What would you do if you lost all your possessions?
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CALLED BY G0D, TRAINED BY GOD AND ORDAINED BY GOD

“Unseal my lips O Lord, that my mouth may praise you.” Psalm 51:15

Each of us is a part of God’s plan. We have been called by God, trained by God and ordained by God. He provides for our needs in order to spread his word to others. He opens doors and gives us the words to say. He puts us in the right places at the right times. We are not called by the world or by the thoughts of those around us. We are to be called and motivated by his word and work toward the goal of spreading his word. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?
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LIVE BY THE SCRIPTURES

” All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. ” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The mighty scriptures with which our Lord has blessed us are the living and breathing words of our God in heaven. We are not only to read his scriptures each day, but we are to live within them. They are a guide for righteous living, they are a teaching tool to show us the right way, and they are used to prepare us for what is to come and for what has already happened. When things of this world become too burdensome, we are directed to his scriptures for answers. They give us comfort, peace of mind, strength and help us in faith building. They are answers to our prayers and become miracles in our lives. Our God’s scriptures are real and never failing. They are dependable and everlasting. They are the true and faithful answers from our God in heaven! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

WORK HARD

“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval.” 2 Timothy 2:15

As Christians we are not to be idle in the way we live our lives. We are not to be careless with the way we live, talk or think. We are to consistently be filling ourselves with the true word of God which in turn allows us to receive from him all of his promises. He will give us strength to live each day and the wisdom to overcome things that we are unable to figure out on our own. Our faith will continue to grow in love, truth and strength. We will begin to think like Jesus and live as testimonies to his great love for us. We are to work hard as followers of Jesus and never let down. We must stay strong in our faith and believe that we receive! God in heaven is our true source and not the things around us. Continue to build upon your faith foundation and stay strong in Jesus! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

SURVIVAL IN THE EVIL WORLD

” We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ will be revealed.” Titus 2:12-13

Our Lord is very clear in explaining how we are to live and survive in this world that has turned to evil. It is important that we always stay connected to our Lord in every situation. We should pray to him asking for wisdom and guidance. We should live our lives with him always on our minds, which will lead us to living a righteous life. We should stay focused on the end result. We should keep our eyes open and continue to look for the wonderful and lifesaving day when our Lord and Savior is once again revealed to the world. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

MORNING, NOON OR NIGHT!

” But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me morning, noon or night. I call out in my distress and the Lord hears my voice.” Psalm 54: 16-17

Talking with our Lord is not reserved for a special time of the day or a special day of the week. He is available to us at all times. He is available to us in the morning, at noon or in the nighttime. He is available to us in our bad times and our good times. It makes no difference the reason or the situation, our Lord God in available to us. He is there to hear us and answer us. All we have to do is begin to talk with him. We can talk with him by formally kneeling and praying or by just starting a conversation. He is always there, and he is always listening. So, let us not forget to have our conversations with the Lord when we need to. We can be at peace by talking with him and knowing that he is listening and hearing us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

FOCUS ON THE TRUTH

” But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord.” 2 Timothy 4:5

If our faith is strong and our focus is on Jesus, then we will have no fear in our work for the Lord. When our focus is on the end result (Jesus) then we see nothing else. We pay no attention, nor do we fear those persecutors around us. We know the truth and the truth sets us free. Even though those around us may throw rocks or even threaten our lives we will not fear, nor can we fear. The love of Christ will overwhelm us and keep us within his loving arms every day of our lives. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!