"Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes."
Psalms 44:5 NLT
Most times as a man, I think that I can conquer just about anything, by myself. Who needs instructions! I can lift this, or move that without help. I can face this battle by myself, I don't need to talk about my feelings or ask for assistance.
But what we tend to forget is that, God is on our side. He is right there, battling for us and helping us move forward. We just have to acknowledge Him and ask for His help.
Don't fight this battle called life alone, in His name you will be victorious! Be Blessed!
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
The calm in the storm...
"Then we cried out, "Lord, help us! Rescue us!" And he did! God stilled the storm, calmed the waves, and he hushed the hurricane winds to only a whisper."
Psalms 107:28-29 TPT
As my home state suffered Hurricane force storms last night, I reflect on this passage. As strong as those winds were on my way home last night, as high as the water was, my God was still in control.
No matter what "storm" you are goi g through in your life, remember that nothing is to big for our God. As we call upon His name, He will kept us safe, He will calm the waves and hush the winds. He is the calm in the midst of the storm.
Be Blessed!
Psalms 107:28-29 TPT
As my home state suffered Hurricane force storms last night, I reflect on this passage. As strong as those winds were on my way home last night, as high as the water was, my God was still in control.
No matter what "storm" you are goi g through in your life, remember that nothing is to big for our God. As we call upon His name, He will kept us safe, He will calm the waves and hush the winds. He is the calm in the midst of the storm.
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Love your enemy...
""Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked."
Luke 6:35 NLT
God commands us to love one another. Now it's easy to love your family, your friends, those you go to church with, but your enemies? Yes, them too, the annoying one at work, the grumpy neighbor, the guy who is a different political party, the person who cut you off. We must love them all.
More than that, we are to treat them well, expecting nothing in return. We do this not out of love for them but out of love for our Lord. Like a child who does what his parents ask him to, we do it because our Heavenly Father ask us to and because we love Him.
Love your enemy...and Be Blessed!
Luke 6:35 NLT
God commands us to love one another. Now it's easy to love your family, your friends, those you go to church with, but your enemies? Yes, them too, the annoying one at work, the grumpy neighbor, the guy who is a different political party, the person who cut you off. We must love them all.
More than that, we are to treat them well, expecting nothing in return. We do this not out of love for them but out of love for our Lord. Like a child who does what his parents ask him to, we do it because our Heavenly Father ask us to and because we love Him.
Love your enemy...and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Integrity...
"Always do what is right and not only when others are watching, so that you may please Christ as his servants by doing his will."
Ephesians 6:6 TPT
Integrity can be defined as: doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
It is easy NOT to cheat on a test when the teacher is watching, or NOT watch pornography when you wife is around. Maybe you don't take office supplies home when your boss is around, but what do you do when no one is looking.
Is is easy to do the right thing when you have accountability, but what about when you don't. Do you still have integrity and honor Christ?
My hope is that you do, Be Blessed
Ephesians 6:6 TPT
Integrity can be defined as: doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
It is easy NOT to cheat on a test when the teacher is watching, or NOT watch pornography when you wife is around. Maybe you don't take office supplies home when your boss is around, but what do you do when no one is looking.
Is is easy to do the right thing when you have accountability, but what about when you don't. Do you still have integrity and honor Christ?
My hope is that you do, Be Blessed
Monday, October 26, 2020
Your gifts help the whole body...
"All our direction and ministries will flow from Christ and lead us deeper into him, the anointed Head of his body, the church. For his "body" has been formed in his image and is closely joined together and constantly connected as one. And every member has been given divine gifts to contribute to the growth of all; and as these gifts operate effectively throughout the whole body, we are built up and made perfect in love."
Ephesians 4:15-16 TPT
Each of us have separate gifts that we contribute to the body of Christ. Some are preachers, some are greeters, some are the janitors that clean the church. Others may serve their community, or help the homeless.
No matter what your gift is, be sure that the body of Christ cannot function without you. God gave you a unique gift that only you can do for Him.
Your gift helps the whole body of Christ...Be Blessed!
Ephesians 4:15-16 TPT
Each of us have separate gifts that we contribute to the body of Christ. Some are preachers, some are greeters, some are the janitors that clean the church. Others may serve their community, or help the homeless.
No matter what your gift is, be sure that the body of Christ cannot function without you. God gave you a unique gift that only you can do for Him.
Your gift helps the whole body of Christ...Be Blessed!
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Wherever you are...
"Paul lived two more years in Rome, in his own rented quarters, welcoming all who came to visit. He continued to proclaim to all the truths of God's kingdom realm, teaching them about the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, speaking triumphantly and without any restriction."
Acts 28:30-31 TPT
Throughout the New Testament, we hear of Paul's journeys and mission trips, preaching the gospel. But what compelled me today was these two verses: Paul preached from his home, to anyone who visited.
What does that tell me: that God can use you, whenever and wherever you are! He can use you on the mission field or from the home office. God can use you wherever you are, if you allow Him too.
From a state park campground, I hope you will: Be Blessed!
Acts 28:30-31 TPT
Throughout the New Testament, we hear of Paul's journeys and mission trips, preaching the gospel. But what compelled me today was these two verses: Paul preached from his home, to anyone who visited.
What does that tell me: that God can use you, whenever and wherever you are! He can use you on the mission field or from the home office. God can use you wherever you are, if you allow Him too.
From a state park campground, I hope you will: Be Blessed!
Saturday, October 24, 2020
God’s wisdom...
"for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it.
For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it."
Proverbs 8:7-8, 11 NLT
God's wisdom will guide you through any circumstance. The catch is, we have to know what His word says and we have to apply it.
Now for most Christians, we know His word, but the applying it to our lives part, that gives us trouble. You see, the human side of us takes over and we tend to think we know more than God.
So make sure you are reading and studying His word, but more importantly, make sure your applying it to your life.
Be Blessed!
For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it."
Proverbs 8:7-8, 11 NLT
God's wisdom will guide you through any circumstance. The catch is, we have to know what His word says and we have to apply it.
Now for most Christians, we know His word, but the applying it to our lives part, that gives us trouble. You see, the human side of us takes over and we tend to think we know more than God.
So make sure you are reading and studying His word, but more importantly, make sure your applying it to your life.
Be Blessed!
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Love one another...
"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other."
John 13:34 NLT
This is a tough one in today's environment. Notice He didn't say, love only those nice to you, or those of your same color, or same political party, or those in the same church or religion. No, He said "love one another"; meaning anyone and everyone, the sinner and the saint.
Oh, how much better would our world be if we just loved each other, showed each other respect. Jesus loved EVERYONE, He died for everyone's sins, so that everyone could be saved.
What can you do to love someone today?
Be Blessed!
John 13:34 NLT
This is a tough one in today's environment. Notice He didn't say, love only those nice to you, or those of your same color, or same political party, or those in the same church or religion. No, He said "love one another"; meaning anyone and everyone, the sinner and the saint.
Oh, how much better would our world be if we just loved each other, showed each other respect. Jesus loved EVERYONE, He died for everyone's sins, so that everyone could be saved.
What can you do to love someone today?
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Good deeds...
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."
Matthew 5:16 NLT
Some people think that you have to go on a mission trip or build Habitat for Humanity houses to be doing good deeds. But it can be as simple as buying a cup of coffee for a friend and listening to them fir a few minutes. Mowing the yard for a neighbor, or sharing the cookies you baked for desert.
It can be as simple as letting someone go in front of you in the check out line at the grocery. The point is, the simplest act of kindness can brighten someone's day and they can see God's love through your kind deed.
Show God the world through everything you do.
Be Blessed!
Matthew 5:16 NLT
Some people think that you have to go on a mission trip or build Habitat for Humanity houses to be doing good deeds. But it can be as simple as buying a cup of coffee for a friend and listening to them fir a few minutes. Mowing the yard for a neighbor, or sharing the cookies you baked for desert.
It can be as simple as letting someone go in front of you in the check out line at the grocery. The point is, the simplest act of kindness can brighten someone's day and they can see God's love through your kind deed.
Show God the world through everything you do.
Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Words to live by...
"Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you."
2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT
Paul gave the church at Corinth words to live by. They are just as important today as they were back then. In today's troubled world, we must be joyful, be mature, encourage one another and most importantly: live in harmony and peace.
The devil uses many things to drive us apart, to drive believers and unbelievers to opposite ends of the spectrum, to hate for one another. But as believers we must be better than that. We must listen, encourage, make peace. We can do these things without compromising our beliefs.
We must be "the bigger man", so that Gods love and peace will be with us and shine through us.
Be Blessed!
2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT
Paul gave the church at Corinth words to live by. They are just as important today as they were back then. In today's troubled world, we must be joyful, be mature, encourage one another and most importantly: live in harmony and peace.
The devil uses many things to drive us apart, to drive believers and unbelievers to opposite ends of the spectrum, to hate for one another. But as believers we must be better than that. We must listen, encourage, make peace. We can do these things without compromising our beliefs.
We must be "the bigger man", so that Gods love and peace will be with us and shine through us.
Be Blessed!
Monday, October 19, 2020
He restores...
"That's where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me pathways to God's pleasure and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name."
Psalms 23:3 TPT
So often we blow through Psalms 23 because it is such a familiar passage. Be our God is the God who restores. No matter your past sin, your past failures, past relationships, your past burdens; God restores!
He can use the sinner, the failure, the relationships, the burdens; all to bring glory and righteousness to His name. No matter your past, God can use you fir His glory.
Have you given your past to God? Allow Him to restore you today! Be Blessed!
Psalms 23:3 TPT
So often we blow through Psalms 23 because it is such a familiar passage. Be our God is the God who restores. No matter your past sin, your past failures, past relationships, your past burdens; God restores!
He can use the sinner, the failure, the relationships, the burdens; all to bring glory and righteousness to His name. No matter your past, God can use you fir His glory.
Have you given your past to God? Allow Him to restore you today! Be Blessed!
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Gods got your back...
"So, what does all this mean? If God has determined to stand with us, tell me, who then could ever stand against us?"
Romans 8:31 TPT
When you were a kid, did you have an older sibling or a friend that always had you back. You might have gotten into a childhood squabble where someone was picking on you, but when that sibling or friend showed up, it was over, there was no more argument. Whoever was against you, didn't want to mess with your backup!
Well, God is like that, He always has your back. When the world bows up against you or the devil attacks you, call upon the Lord. He has your back and with Him, nothing can stand against us.
Be Blessed!
Romans 8:31 TPT
When you were a kid, did you have an older sibling or a friend that always had you back. You might have gotten into a childhood squabble where someone was picking on you, but when that sibling or friend showed up, it was over, there was no more argument. Whoever was against you, didn't want to mess with your backup!
Well, God is like that, He always has your back. When the world bows up against you or the devil attacks you, call upon the Lord. He has your back and with Him, nothing can stand against us.
Be Blessed!
Friday, October 16, 2020
Jesus grew...
"As Jesus grew, so did his wisdom and maturity. The favor of men increased upon his life, for he was loved greatly by God."
Luke 2:52 TPT
Not much is written about Jesus as a child, but we do know, like all children, that He grew. He grew not only physically but in wisdom and maturity. He did this by studying the Word, by praying to the Father and by doing those things He learned.
As we grow in our spiritual walk, we must do the same things, study the word, communicate with our Father and put what we learn into daily lives. Not only will our Heavenly Father see the difference in us, but the world will too.
Never stop growing, never stop learning, never stop praying!
Be Blessed!
Luke 2:52 TPT
Not much is written about Jesus as a child, but we do know, like all children, that He grew. He grew not only physically but in wisdom and maturity. He did this by studying the Word, by praying to the Father and by doing those things He learned.
As we grow in our spiritual walk, we must do the same things, study the word, communicate with our Father and put what we learn into daily lives. Not only will our Heavenly Father see the difference in us, but the world will too.
Never stop growing, never stop learning, never stop praying!
Be Blessed!
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Why?
"So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God's perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose."
Romans 8:28 TPT
Do you ever wonder why? Why certain things have happened in your life, or in your childhood? At that moment, those were the worst things ever! Or maybe it was something wonderful that never happened again? Why?
My wife and I were discussing this last night and then I read Romans this morning. God has woven EVERY detail of our lives together to make us who we are today. He has a perfect plan, trust the process.
Be Blessed!
Romans 8:28 TPT
Do you ever wonder why? Why certain things have happened in your life, or in your childhood? At that moment, those were the worst things ever! Or maybe it was something wonderful that never happened again? Why?
My wife and I were discussing this last night and then I read Romans this morning. God has woven EVERY detail of our lives together to make us who we are today. He has a perfect plan, trust the process.
Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The sinful man...
"What an agonizing situation I am in! So who has the power to rescue this miserable man from the unwelcome intruder of sin and death? I give all my thanks to God, for his mighty power has finally provided a way out through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One! So if left to myself, the flesh is aligned with the law of sin, but now my renewed mind is fixed on and submitted to God's righteous principles."
Romans 7:24-25 TPT
Humans, by nature are sinful. And if we continue to live in that sin, we will inevitably live a miserable life. Trust me, I have lived the sinners way and it is not worth it.
But God provided us a way out. Because all sin requires a sacrifice to be forgiven. He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ to die for our sins. He provided us a way out.
Let's live a worthy life of His sacrifice. Let Him not die in vain. Turn to God, it's a much better life.
Be Blessed!
Romans 7:24-25 TPT
Humans, by nature are sinful. And if we continue to live in that sin, we will inevitably live a miserable life. Trust me, I have lived the sinners way and it is not worth it.
But God provided us a way out. Because all sin requires a sacrifice to be forgiven. He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ to die for our sins. He provided us a way out.
Let's live a worthy life of His sacrifice. Let Him not die in vain. Turn to God, it's a much better life.
Be Blessed!
Monday, October 12, 2020
Can you prove yourself...
"We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love."
2 Corinthians 6:6 NLT
The old saying goes, "Don't pray for patience, God will make you wait." I see daily that we must prove ourselves as Christians, we need to show the world our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness and our love to others.
But in today's world, these are tough. It seems like we all lack kindness, understanding and love to others. We all want everyone to see "it" our way, which we think is the correct way. And patience is non existent, when everything our hearts desire is at our fingertips.
I have lacked some, if not all of these this week. I pray that I do better and that the world may see the Holy Spirit within me.
Be Blessed!
2 Corinthians 6:6 NLT
The old saying goes, "Don't pray for patience, God will make you wait." I see daily that we must prove ourselves as Christians, we need to show the world our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness and our love to others.
But in today's world, these are tough. It seems like we all lack kindness, understanding and love to others. We all want everyone to see "it" our way, which we think is the correct way. And patience is non existent, when everything our hearts desire is at our fingertips.
I have lacked some, if not all of these this week. I pray that I do better and that the world may see the Holy Spirit within me.
Be Blessed!
Friday, October 9, 2020
One God...
"But for us, There is one God, the Father, by whom all things were created, and for whom we live. And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live."
1 Corinthians 8:6 NLT
What do we worship as a god (little g)? Is it our money, our family, a sports team or a hobby. Is this what you live for?
I sure hope not, these thing can't help us, can't save us, can't redeem us. There is only one God (big G)!! He created everything, He can help us, He can save us, He can redeem us!! We should live for Him and though Him, the one and only God!!
Be Blessed!
1 Corinthians 8:6 NLT
What do we worship as a god (little g)? Is it our money, our family, a sports team or a hobby. Is this what you live for?
I sure hope not, these thing can't help us, can't save us, can't redeem us. There is only one God (big G)!! He created everything, He can help us, He can save us, He can redeem us!! We should live for Him and though Him, the one and only God!!
Be Blessed!
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Who do you call on?
But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
Psalms 59:16 NIV
Who do you call upon in times of trouble? Is it your best friend, your spouse, your parents? Those are all great for moral support but in true times of trouble, we must call upon the Lord.
He is always there, through the ups and downs, the thick and thin, and He carries us when times get hard. Make sure you are singing His praises, make sure you are relying upon Him and Him alone.
Be Blessed!
Psalms 59:16 NIV
Who do you call upon in times of trouble? Is it your best friend, your spouse, your parents? Those are all great for moral support but in true times of trouble, we must call upon the Lord.
He is always there, through the ups and downs, the thick and thin, and He carries us when times get hard. Make sure you are singing His praises, make sure you are relying upon Him and Him alone.
Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
It’s not important...
"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It's not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What's important is that God makes the seed grow."
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 NLT
Sometimes as Christians we wonder, did I make a difference? We have to remember that is not important, what is important is we did what God led us to do.
We are not all called to be preachers or evangelist that led thousands to Christ. But we are all called to do something with our talents to plant a seed, to show Gods love. Just by using your talents for Gods glory you are doing just that, planting that seed. His will have someone else water it and He and he alone will make it grow!
Remember, the world sees God through us and what we do. Plant that seed, do what God called you to do, that is what is important. He will make it grow and reap the harvest.
Be Blessed!
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 NLT
Sometimes as Christians we wonder, did I make a difference? We have to remember that is not important, what is important is we did what God led us to do.
We are not all called to be preachers or evangelist that led thousands to Christ. But we are all called to do something with our talents to plant a seed, to show Gods love. Just by using your talents for Gods glory you are doing just that, planting that seed. His will have someone else water it and He and he alone will make it grow!
Remember, the world sees God through us and what we do. Plant that seed, do what God called you to do, that is what is important. He will make it grow and reap the harvest.
Be Blessed!
Monday, October 5, 2020
Encouraging one another...
"When Paul and Silas left the prison, they returned to the home of Lydia. There they met with the believers and encouraged them once more. Then they left town."
Acts of the Apostles 16:40 NLT
How many times as Christians do we talk to someone that is going through something or have a prayer request and will tell them we will pray for them. Then we walk away and never think another thing about it because we are so busy with our own lives.
Paul and Silas had just left prison and the first thing they did was to encourage other believers. They took the time to stop and encourage them and pray for them. That is important, we must encourage one another. Life is tough and we need like minded believers to walk with us.
Take some time to encourage someone today, stop and pray for them right then and Be Blessed!
Acts of the Apostles 16:40 NLT
How many times as Christians do we talk to someone that is going through something or have a prayer request and will tell them we will pray for them. Then we walk away and never think another thing about it because we are so busy with our own lives.
Paul and Silas had just left prison and the first thing they did was to encourage other believers. They took the time to stop and encourage them and pray for them. That is important, we must encourage one another. Life is tough and we need like minded believers to walk with us.
Take some time to encourage someone today, stop and pray for them right then and Be Blessed!
Friday, October 2, 2020
Set yourself apart...
"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
Romans 12:2 NLT
Most days we all want to be liked, we all want to fit in. Sometimes we tend to go with the crowd, fall into peer pressure so we can fit in with the world.
But God doesn't want you to fit in, He wants you to stand apart. God has greater plan for you than this world does. He has a good and perfect will for you.
So stop thinking like the crowd, stand apart and focus on God. His rewards are much more than this world could ever offer.
Be Blessed!
Romans 12:2 NLT
Most days we all want to be liked, we all want to fit in. Sometimes we tend to go with the crowd, fall into peer pressure so we can fit in with the world.
But God doesn't want you to fit in, He wants you to stand apart. God has greater plan for you than this world does. He has a good and perfect will for you.
So stop thinking like the crowd, stand apart and focus on God. His rewards are much more than this world could ever offer.
Be Blessed!
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Footsies to your prayers...
"Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, "Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?"
James 2:15-16 NLT
Praying for those in need is a noble thing. But God called us to more than that. Now I am sure that the person appreciate the prayers, but what if we went a little further. What if we cooked them a meal, mowed their yard, visited them in the hospital. What if we put "footsies to our prayers"?
Sometimes the world sees the church as 'high and mighty' but not willing to get their hands dirty. But the church is not a building, take the church out to those in need by serving them.
Trust me, you will be more rewarded by giving your gifts, talents and time to those in need than if you just said a prayer. So why not do both!?
Be Blessed!
James 2:15-16 NLT
Praying for those in need is a noble thing. But God called us to more than that. Now I am sure that the person appreciate the prayers, but what if we went a little further. What if we cooked them a meal, mowed their yard, visited them in the hospital. What if we put "footsies to our prayers"?
Sometimes the world sees the church as 'high and mighty' but not willing to get their hands dirty. But the church is not a building, take the church out to those in need by serving them.
Trust me, you will be more rewarded by giving your gifts, talents and time to those in need than if you just said a prayer. So why not do both!?
Be Blessed!
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