"Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity in the land and rescues them from their enemies. The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health."
Psalms 41:1-3 NLT
God tells us in the Psalms that He loves His people who take care of the poor and less fortunate. When we show kindness and favor to those people, God blesses us.
It may be no more than buying a meal. Sharing a cup of coffee or helping with some home repairs they need. Using your gifts to help those in need will bring exponential returns from God.
Take some time out of your day to bless someone else and in the end, you will Be Blessed!
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
An offended friend...
"An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars."
Proverbs 18:19 NLT
Life is hard enough, but to have to go through it without a friend is horrible. As Christians we need to support one another, especially those closest to us.
Sometimes the human side of us takes over and we make mistakes. And when we lose what we love the most, not only are their hearts broken, but so are ours.
Winning those back you have offended, takes time, love, compassion and lots of prayer. Hold close to those you love and be there for them when they need you the most.
Be Blessed!
Proverbs 18:19 NLT
Life is hard enough, but to have to go through it without a friend is horrible. As Christians we need to support one another, especially those closest to us.
Sometimes the human side of us takes over and we make mistakes. And when we lose what we love the most, not only are their hearts broken, but so are ours.
Winning those back you have offended, takes time, love, compassion and lots of prayer. Hold close to those you love and be there for them when they need you the most.
Be Blessed!
Monday, September 28, 2020
Cheerful giver...
"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.""
2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT
Giving doesn't always have to be monetary. God gave each of us a "talent", so that we could use it for His glory. Your talent could be singing, teaching, cooking, home repair, sitting with the elderly, good with kids; it could be anything.
But what you do with that talent is up to you. God gave you that gift so you can bless others. Be a cheerful giver with your talent, give your time to those in need in whatever way God has blessed you. I know that I personally get a great blessing when I use my gifts to bless others!
Be a cheerful giver and Be Blessed!
2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT
Giving doesn't always have to be monetary. God gave each of us a "talent", so that we could use it for His glory. Your talent could be singing, teaching, cooking, home repair, sitting with the elderly, good with kids; it could be anything.
But what you do with that talent is up to you. God gave you that gift so you can bless others. Be a cheerful giver with your talent, give your time to those in need in whatever way God has blessed you. I know that I personally get a great blessing when I use my gifts to bless others!
Be a cheerful giver and Be Blessed!
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Persistent prayer...
""And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened."
Luke 11:9-10 NLT
Being persistent is a quality that we could apply to our prayer life. Lots of times we have a situation and we say a prayer about it, a single prayer, and then we wonder why God hasn't answered us.
We must continually pray and seek God's will. Pray without ceasing, pray often, bring all your desires, and needs to your Heavenly Father.
With persistence and in accordance to His will, your prayers will be answered.
Be Blessed!
Luke 11:9-10 NLT
Being persistent is a quality that we could apply to our prayer life. Lots of times we have a situation and we say a prayer about it, a single prayer, and then we wonder why God hasn't answered us.
We must continually pray and seek God's will. Pray without ceasing, pray often, bring all your desires, and needs to your Heavenly Father.
With persistence and in accordance to His will, your prayers will be answered.
Be Blessed!
Friday, September 25, 2020
The whole armor of God...
"Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm."
Ephesians 6:13 NLT
When soldiers go into battle they are prepared. They were all the pieces of their armor to protect themselves. They don't leave any piece of armor out, they were completely protected.
The same is for us in today's world. God provides us with spiritual armor to protect ourselves from the enemies attacks. But we must use all those pieces of armor to be fully protected.
Make sure you are fully covered in Gods protection before heading into your daily battle. I guarantee you will be standing firm in the end.
Be Blessed!
Ephesians 6:13 NLT
When soldiers go into battle they are prepared. They were all the pieces of their armor to protect themselves. They don't leave any piece of armor out, they were completely protected.
The same is for us in today's world. God provides us with spiritual armor to protect ourselves from the enemies attacks. But we must use all those pieces of armor to be fully protected.
Make sure you are fully covered in Gods protection before heading into your daily battle. I guarantee you will be standing firm in the end.
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The whisper...
"Then he was told, "Go, stand on the mountain at attention before GOD. GOD will pass by." A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before GOD, but GOD wasn't to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but GOD wasn't in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but GOD wasn't in the fire; and after the fire a gentle and quiet whisper."
1 Kings 19:11-12 MSG
In this world, so many other things grab our attention. The hurricane, the earthquake, the fire! All these things distract us from God's voice.
In today's modern world, the distractions may be, the news, riots, elections, disasters. And yes, Satan uses those things to distract us from the still small voice, the whisper.
Quiet all the noise and listen for God in the whisper.
Be Blessed!
1 Kings 19:11-12 MSG
In this world, so many other things grab our attention. The hurricane, the earthquake, the fire! All these things distract us from God's voice.
In today's modern world, the distractions may be, the news, riots, elections, disasters. And yes, Satan uses those things to distract us from the still small voice, the whisper.
Quiet all the noise and listen for God in the whisper.
Be Blessed!
Monday, September 21, 2020
Believe...
"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 by the wind."
James 1:6 NLT
Faith in God is just like believing in yourself. Have you ever guided your children or told a close friend who was struggling, to believe in themselves. They would never succeed if they did not believed in themselves.
Faith is that belief and trust in God. Prayer is a powerful thing but it must also have faith, the belief that God will do what you ask Him to do. Don't let your faith waiver, but believe!
Be Blessed!
James 1:6 NLT
Faith in God is just like believing in yourself. Have you ever guided your children or told a close friend who was struggling, to believe in themselves. They would never succeed if they did not believed in themselves.
Faith is that belief and trust in God. Prayer is a powerful thing but it must also have faith, the belief that God will do what you ask Him to do. Don't let your faith waiver, but believe!
Be Blessed!
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Pray...and Praise
"Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises."
James 5:13 NLT
Are you sick? Pray. Are you in trouble, depressed? Pray. Are you in need? Pray. Are you worried? Pray. Whatever it is, God wants to hear from you. Pray.
But when life is good. Praise Him. When prayers are answered. Praise. When you get a good parking spot. Praise.
Just like you best friend, God doesn't want to just hear your grips and complaints, He wants to hear your joys and praises as well.
When life hits you, Pray...and Praise!
Be Blessed!
James 5:13 NLT
Are you sick? Pray. Are you in trouble, depressed? Pray. Are you in need? Pray. Are you worried? Pray. Whatever it is, God wants to hear from you. Pray.
But when life is good. Praise Him. When prayers are answered. Praise. When you get a good parking spot. Praise.
Just like you best friend, God doesn't want to just hear your grips and complaints, He wants to hear your joys and praises as well.
When life hits you, Pray...and Praise!
Be Blessed!
Friday, September 18, 2020
Not of this world...
""If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you."
John 15:18-19 NLT
Do you every feel like the world hates you? Hates what you stand for? Hates what you believe in?
For thousands of years, Christians have been persecuted in one way or the other. The world and Satan, who controls the world, hates us! Why, because he hated the Savior. Satan knows that Christ came to save us.
So just remember to keep loving the world, they hate you because they do not know your Savior, to whom you belong. And just a quick hint, I have read the back of the book, We Win!
Keep loving, keep the faith, they only hate you because they don't know the Savior, show Him to them!
Be Blessed!
John 15:18-19 NLT
Do you every feel like the world hates you? Hates what you stand for? Hates what you believe in?
For thousands of years, Christians have been persecuted in one way or the other. The world and Satan, who controls the world, hates us! Why, because he hated the Savior. Satan knows that Christ came to save us.
So just remember to keep loving the world, they hate you because they do not know your Savior, to whom you belong. And just a quick hint, I have read the back of the book, We Win!
Keep loving, keep the faith, they only hate you because they don't know the Savior, show Him to them!
Be Blessed!
Thursday, September 17, 2020
That still small voice...
"Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, "This is the way you should go," whether to the right or to the left."
Isaiah 30:21 NLT
I hear my wife, every time she speaks to me. Yes, I said it, I hear her, but did I listen?
God speaks to us everyday, in many many ways, and I guarantee you hear Him. But are you listening?
When I am truly listening to my wife, I stop what I am doing, put down my phone, turn and look her in the eyes and I listen.
When I am listening to God, I am focused on Him, in His word and I am quiet, not talking, but listening. He will direct your path, just listen.
Be Blessed!
Isaiah 30:21 NLT
I hear my wife, every time she speaks to me. Yes, I said it, I hear her, but did I listen?
God speaks to us everyday, in many many ways, and I guarantee you hear Him. But are you listening?
When I am truly listening to my wife, I stop what I am doing, put down my phone, turn and look her in the eyes and I listen.
When I am listening to God, I am focused on Him, in His word and I am quiet, not talking, but listening. He will direct your path, just listen.
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Constant communication...
"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV
To be honest, I don't have a dedicated prayer time where I sit down and pray the most Holy of Holy prayers. But I do try to have God constantly on my heart.
My car is filled with praise and worship music, I spend daily time in his word. And I talk to my Heavenly Father in multiple small conversations throughout the day. Whether it is while driving, reading or sitting on my back porch.
I may see a deer on the side of the road or hear a song I love. Those thing remind me to speak to Him and say thank you Lord. And if I am mulling over a decision, I talk about it with Him.
Talk to God and about God constantly in your daily life. It is a conversation that is worth it.
Be Blessed!
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV
To be honest, I don't have a dedicated prayer time where I sit down and pray the most Holy of Holy prayers. But I do try to have God constantly on my heart.
My car is filled with praise and worship music, I spend daily time in his word. And I talk to my Heavenly Father in multiple small conversations throughout the day. Whether it is while driving, reading or sitting on my back porch.
I may see a deer on the side of the road or hear a song I love. Those thing remind me to speak to Him and say thank you Lord. And if I am mulling over a decision, I talk about it with Him.
Talk to God and about God constantly in your daily life. It is a conversation that is worth it.
Be Blessed!
Sunday, September 13, 2020
His craftsmanship...
"The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship."
Psalms 18:1 NLT
This week I took some days off, as a matter of fact, I took 21 days off. It is the first true vacation my wife and I have had in 10* years.
We have seen the beach, felt Gods power in the waves. We have looked at His vast ocean and been in awe. We have hike His forest, and felt His peace. Sat by a boat dock and watched the fish jump as they feed, and stared at His awesome beauty He created.
Truly nature displays His glory and craftsmanship. How have you connected with you God today?
Be Blessed!
Psalms 18:1 NLT
This week I took some days off, as a matter of fact, I took 21 days off. It is the first true vacation my wife and I have had in 10* years.
We have seen the beach, felt Gods power in the waves. We have looked at His vast ocean and been in awe. We have hike His forest, and felt His peace. Sat by a boat dock and watched the fish jump as they feed, and stared at His awesome beauty He created.
Truly nature displays His glory and craftsmanship. How have you connected with you God today?
Be Blessed!
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Just ask...
"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking."
James 1:5 NLT
God tells us in James, if we need wisdom, just ask. Such a simple thing. God says, just ask.
There have been times when I have been worried, scared, not knowing what to do. Then my wife says: "Have you prayed about it?" Well No, such a simple thing, I forget to ask my Heavenly Father what I should do.
Don't forget the simple things, your Heavenly Father is there 24/7, all you have to do is ask!
Be Blessed!
James 1:5 NLT
God tells us in James, if we need wisdom, just ask. Such a simple thing. God says, just ask.
There have been times when I have been worried, scared, not knowing what to do. Then my wife says: "Have you prayed about it?" Well No, such a simple thing, I forget to ask my Heavenly Father what I should do.
Don't forget the simple things, your Heavenly Father is there 24/7, all you have to do is ask!
Be Blessed!
Friday, September 11, 2020
Everything...
"Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you."
Psalms 37:5 NLT
Everything...that is a BIG word. Now it doesn't mean just the important stuff or the expensive stuff, it mean ALL of it!!
Commit your house, your family, your dog, your finances, your relationships, your job, your free time, your hobbies, your TV, your radio, ....your EVERYTHING!
God doesn't want just part of you, no he wants all of you. He cares about every aspect of your life, I even believe that He cares if you get a good parking spot at Walmart. Yes, God cares about you that much!!
Commit it all to Him, Trust Him and watch how He shines!!
Be Blessed!
Psalms 37:5 NLT
Everything...that is a BIG word. Now it doesn't mean just the important stuff or the expensive stuff, it mean ALL of it!!
Commit your house, your family, your dog, your finances, your relationships, your job, your free time, your hobbies, your TV, your radio, ....your EVERYTHING!
God doesn't want just part of you, no he wants all of you. He cares about every aspect of your life, I even believe that He cares if you get a good parking spot at Walmart. Yes, God cares about you that much!!
Commit it all to Him, Trust Him and watch how He shines!!
Be Blessed!
Thursday, September 10, 2020
God’s nature...
Romans 1:20 NLT
As I wake up this morning and sit at my campsite, I look out and see God's nature. His beauty, the birds are chirping, the squirrels are gathering. You can clearly see God's invisible qualities.
When you look at the heavens and earth, you have to realize that all that beauty did not happen by chance. A divine creator brought this all together in such a complex way that it leaves me in awe!
When we look at nature, we have no excuse for not knowing God!
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
With God...
"The disciples were astounded. "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.""
Mark 10:26-27 NLT
You can be a good man, never angry, go to church, love your wife and family, be kind to your neighbor, give to the poor, but bottom line, that doesn't get you into heaven.
It is impossible to be saved without God, such an eternal decision can be made with just a few words. "God, I am a sinner, I believe you came to save me, come into my heart and be my Lord."
Now, everything is possible with God!! Have you made that decision? If not PM me and let me share with you.
Be Blessed!
Mark 10:26-27 NLT
You can be a good man, never angry, go to church, love your wife and family, be kind to your neighbor, give to the poor, but bottom line, that doesn't get you into heaven.
It is impossible to be saved without God, such an eternal decision can be made with just a few words. "God, I am a sinner, I believe you came to save me, come into my heart and be my Lord."
Now, everything is possible with God!! Have you made that decision? If not PM me and let me share with you.
Be Blessed!
Saturday, September 5, 2020
All that I teach...
"Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, "When you continue to embrace all that I teach, you prove that you are my true followers. For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives.""
John 8:31-32 TPT
Ever heard the phrase: "sinner on Saturday night, saint on Sunday morning."
It is hard to have a witness For Christ, when that is the life you live. Living a life fully committed to Christ is the most fulfilling thing you can do. It really does release true freedom.
So the question is, are you a part time follower or are you true, all in, follower if Christ?
Be Blessed!
John 8:31-32 TPT
Ever heard the phrase: "sinner on Saturday night, saint on Sunday morning."
It is hard to have a witness For Christ, when that is the life you live. Living a life fully committed to Christ is the most fulfilling thing you can do. It really does release true freedom.
So the question is, are you a part time follower or are you true, all in, follower if Christ?
Be Blessed!
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Give up your own way...
"Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me."
Mark 8:34 NLT
Following Christ is not easy. The easy way out is the human way, satan makes sure of that. Choosing to follow Christ is not always easy, but it is always worth it.
You see, when we follow Christ, he promises to always be there for us, through the good and bad. What he doesn't promise is a life full of roses.
You see God never promised us this world, he promised us eternal life, with Him. Take up your cross, He will help you carry it, and follow Him. The eternal reward will be worth it!!
Be Blessed!
Mark 8:34 NLT
Following Christ is not easy. The easy way out is the human way, satan makes sure of that. Choosing to follow Christ is not always easy, but it is always worth it.
You see, when we follow Christ, he promises to always be there for us, through the good and bad. What he doesn't promise is a life full of roses.
You see God never promised us this world, he promised us eternal life, with Him. Take up your cross, He will help you carry it, and follow Him. The eternal reward will be worth it!!
Be Blessed!
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