Be prepared...

"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction."
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4:1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

As with anything that you want to do well, you must be prepared. A professor must prepare for a lecture. An athlete must train for a marathon. To succeed we must prepare.

As Christians, we must also prepare for what the future might hold. Either defending our faith, or having to witness to the lost soul who has questions. Maybe it is as simple as being prepared to lead your family in a Godly fashion.

No matter the reason, God tells us to be prepared. Study his word daily, spend time with Him, so you are ready and you can Be Blessed!

Let Him fight your battles....

"But Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.""
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14:13-14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

When your in the midst of a battle and fighting for your life, it is difficult to 'do nothing'. We want to fight back, to run, to do something to defend ourselves; we fear for our lives.

But God says to 'stand still' and stand back. As the saying goes: "God's got this!" If you will step back, and turn it over to God, He will rescue you!

Put your faith in Him, let Him fight your battles and Be Blessed!

Truly love...

"Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good."
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Pretending to love that coworker or that bad neighbor is difficult. Sometimes it's just easier to put on a fake smile and move on.

But God has called us to really love one another. Do good to one another, genuinely care about one another. Although difficult, it is what God expects from us.

Who do you need to truly love today so that you can Be Blessed!?

God’s love...

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:38-39 NIV

Most days these verses are hard to comprehend. Most days my; depression, anger, fears, worries, relationships and my sins, all make me feel separated from God's love. Most days He feels a million miles away.

But we must remember that He reminds us that NOTHING can separate us from His love. He loves us unconditionally.

Do you struggle to feel His love? Read His word and know that He loves you so you can Be Blessed!!

Lead by example...

""O Lord, you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please appoint a new man as leader for the community. Give them someone who will guide them wherever they go and will lead them into battle, so the community of the Lord will not be like sheep without a shepherd.""
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭27:16-17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The need for leadership in the family, the church, the communities is still true to this day. God is looking for leaders to guide His flock.

Most importantly the family needs a leader. Someone who will guide and direct their path. Someone who will set a Godly example. I struggle to be that man, sometimes I lead and other times I fail.

Our desire is should be to lead those under us with a Godly example. Lead others so you can Be Blessed!

Every knee...

"Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:9-11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Yes, that day is coming. And it doesn't matter what you believe or who you worship; EVERYONE, weather Christian, non-Christian, muslim, monk or atheist; we will ALL bow and worship the one true and living God!

Are you prepared, is your heart right? Even though we all must now, He will not know us all. Only His children will be allowed to live with Him forever.

Are you a child of God? The time is coming, be prepared so you can Be Blessed!

Give Him the glory...

""Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. But when you give to someone in need, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you."
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:1-4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

A lot of us do good things, but we boast about it so we can receive recognition. I have been guilty of that, help someone out and then make a social media post.

It is human nature to want to be recognized. But God wants us to be humble. Do it in silence and let Him receive the glory.

God will give you your rewards when you give him the glory, then you will Be Blessed!

Everything out of love...

""Are you really showing true love by only loving those who love you back? Even those who don't know God will do that. Are you really showing compassion when you do good deeds only to those who do good deeds to you? Even those who don't know God will do that."
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:32-33‬ ‭TPT‬‬

It is easy to love someone who loves you back. Or be compassionate to those who do good deeds. But what about the mean or unlovable person, what about the person who takes advantage of your good deeds?

I have struggled with that in the past. Helping others who just take advantage of you, or being kind to that jerk that you come in contact with. But that is me trying to be judge and jury.

God didn't call us to be the judge and jury. He called us to do whatever He ask. We never know what seed we are planting when we love the unlovable or help those who trying to take advantage.

Do everything you do out of love and then you will Be Blessed!

There is always a reason...

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us."
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1:3-4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Sometimes we go through trouble in our lives so that we can grow. So that we can rely on God to pull us through.

And when God pulls us through, we can use that experience to help others. By showing Gods love and sharing our experience we can pull others closer to God.

So remember, God always has a plan, a reason for what your going through. Is it for His glory so that you can Be Blessed!

Hot Headed!!

"Whether you eat or drink, live your life in a way that glorifies and honors God."
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:31‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Don't know about you, but this verse bites me in the butt sometimes. I am hot headed and have a short temper. Sometimes the smallest things can upset me make me lose my religion.

In those times, I am not honoring God. My wife reminds me to take a deep breath, and calm down. I must remember that I represent my Heavenly Father to others.

Live your life in a way that honors God so that you can Be Blessed!

Forgetting your past...

""Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert."
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:18-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Many people feel like their life was so bad in the past, that God could not use them. They think their sin was so great that it can't be overcome.

But Jesus has paid it all for your sins, and our Heavenly Father has forgotten your past. He can make all thing new, He can use you for His glory, no matter you past.

God has forgotten your past when you become His child, why don't you forgive yourself so that you can Be Blessed!

A season for everything...

"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace."
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Solomon explains to us the seasons in our life. Their is a time for everything, but God's timing is perfect.

Everything that happens in our life happens for a reason during that particular season of life.

God is orchestrating your life, if you will let Him. Remember the times in your life are for a reason, so that you can Be Blessed!

The only easy day...

"Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life."
‭‭James‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭MSG‬‬

The motto for the elite military unit, the Navy Seals is: "The only easy day is...yesterday!" They say this meaning that their are always obstacles and challenges you will face when moving forward, and they never get easier.

As Christians we are faced with daily challenges, ones that test us worse than the last. We must stick it out, never give in, remember God is on your side and you will overcome.

The reward for enduring is life abundant with God. Keep pushing, keeping fighting so that you can Be Blessed!

Do everything for Him...

"Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not merely for others."
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:23‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Wouldn't life be so much better if we all did this in everything we do. Our relationships, our job, our hobbies. Life is so much more fulfilling when you do it for the Lord.

Imagine how much better we would succeed, love, and get along if we weren't selfish and did it all for the glory of God.

God wants you to have a wonderful life. Do everything for Him and Be Blessed!

Do what you want...

"You say, "I am allowed to do anything" —but not everything is good for you. You say, "I am allowed to do anything"—but not everything is beneficial."
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The old saying goes: "Your free and 21, you can do what you want." That statement is true but as all adults know, it may not be good for you. I can eat all the junk I want, drink all the alcohol and smoke like a freight train. But if what benefit is it.

Sin is the same way, God gives us free will, even as saved Christians, we can do what we want. But sleeping around, staying out drunk, lying and cheating has no benefit for us. God will not bless that.

But He will bless those that follow Him, serve Him and worship Him. I have lived both ways, God's way is much better so you can Be Blessed!