"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."
Psalms 28:7 NIV
Where does your strength come from? For me, in the past, I have relied on myself. There were no limits to what I thought I could do. I consider myself 'Superman'. (And if you know me, I still wear that 'S' tattooed on my arm.)
I worked hard and climbed to the pinnacle of my career. But I was all about me. Slowly, over time, God changed me, for the better. He showed me that life was not about just me. That He had given me skills and gifts to help others. To show His love, to so many people in a variety of ways with the gifts He gave me.
I'm still a work in progress, but now my strength comes from Him. I hope I live my life in service to Him so that I can Be Blessed!
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Thursday, December 30, 2021
That feeling…
"God designed us to feel remorse over sin in order to produce repentance that leads to victory. This leaves us with no regrets. But the sorrow of the world works death."
2 Corinthians 7:10 TPT
Have you ever done something and immediately regret it? Well, if your a Christian, that's how God designed you.
We feel remorse over the sin we just committed and we don't like that feeling. So guess what, that feeling we don't like prevents us from repeating that sin. And that leads to victory.
Now, it's not perfect, sometimes we are all repeat offenders. But God designed us for victory and life. Trust those feelings of remorse, turn from that sin and Be Blessed!
2 Corinthians 7:10 TPT
Have you ever done something and immediately regret it? Well, if your a Christian, that's how God designed you.
We feel remorse over the sin we just committed and we don't like that feeling. So guess what, that feeling we don't like prevents us from repeating that sin. And that leads to victory.
Now, it's not perfect, sometimes we are all repeat offenders. But God designed us for victory and life. Trust those feelings of remorse, turn from that sin and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Words…
"For the Scriptures say, "If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies."
1 Peter 3:10 NLT
The tongue is such a small muscle but can cause so much damage. It's impact can be tremendously detrimental.
Words can't be taken back once they leave the tongue. An evil word or lie can do more damage than we could ever imagine. It could affect someone for a lifetime.
So think before you speak. Speak words of life. Speak words of wisdom. Honor God with your words and Be Blessed!
1 Peter 3:10 NLT
The tongue is such a small muscle but can cause so much damage. It's impact can be tremendously detrimental.
Words can't be taken back once they leave the tongue. An evil word or lie can do more damage than we could ever imagine. It could affect someone for a lifetime.
So think before you speak. Speak words of life. Speak words of wisdom. Honor God with your words and Be Blessed!
Monday, December 27, 2021
Unafraid…
"Now, because of you, Lord, I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once, for no matter what happens, I will live unafraid!"
Psalms 4:8 TPT
King David had many trails and tribulations in his own life, but he lived unafraid because he knew God had his back.
Often we worry about this or that, or we are afraid of what may happen in our lives. That is our human side, not trusting God.
We must live in the knowledge that God's got this, no matter what it is! So lie down and sleep in peace, live unafraid and Be Blessed!
Psalms 4:8 TPT
King David had many trails and tribulations in his own life, but he lived unafraid because he knew God had his back.
Often we worry about this or that, or we are afraid of what may happen in our lives. That is our human side, not trusting God.
We must live in the knowledge that God's got this, no matter what it is! So lie down and sleep in peace, live unafraid and Be Blessed!
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Fix your thoughts…
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."
Philippians 4:8 NLT
What do you fill your mind with? What are you watching on TV? What's scrolling through your phone or on your social media? Would you let Christ go through your browser history?
Satan takes every opportunity to fill your mind with things other than God. Make sure your winning the small battles and guard your mind and heart.
Fix your thoughts on God and Be Blessed!
Philippians 4:8 NLT
What do you fill your mind with? What are you watching on TV? What's scrolling through your phone or on your social media? Would you let Christ go through your browser history?
Satan takes every opportunity to fill your mind with things other than God. Make sure your winning the small battles and guard your mind and heart.
Fix your thoughts on God and Be Blessed!
Friday, December 24, 2021
Trusted to keep promises…
"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise."
Hebrews 10:23 NLT
We always want God to answer things in our time. To get us out of a mess or a situation 'right now'. But God doesn't work on our time.
Pray today, not for God to give you words of comfort or rest, but to receive fresh words to fight against the enemy. It does not matter how long you've been fighting. If the promise has not yet come to pass, keep waging the good fight. Stay in the battlefield. God will bring the victory, as He promised.
Keep pushing, keep fighting, God will keep His promises and you will Be Blessed!
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The past…
""Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Have you ever let you past bring you down or hold you back? I know I have. Remember, God has forgiven you past. He has new plans for you.
You see, nothing is to big for God to overcome. Not a sinful sexual past, not addiction, not financial failure, not divorce…nothing is too big for God. As a matter of fact, if you have repented, God doesn't even remember this past that you speak of.
God is doing a new thing in you if you will let Him. Forgive yourself, He has and move forward so you can Be Blessed!
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Have you ever let you past bring you down or hold you back? I know I have. Remember, God has forgiven you past. He has new plans for you.
You see, nothing is to big for God to overcome. Not a sinful sexual past, not addiction, not financial failure, not divorce…nothing is too big for God. As a matter of fact, if you have repented, God doesn't even remember this past that you speak of.
God is doing a new thing in you if you will let Him. Forgive yourself, He has and move forward so you can Be Blessed!
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Trials for good…
"I want you to know, dear ones, what has happened to me has not hindered, but helped my ministry of preaching the gospel, causing it to expand and spread to many people."
Philippians 1:12 TPT
Paul knew that his trials and tribulations on earth were not just punishment. God would use them for good.
So many times we wonder why this or that is happening to us. We feel like God doesn't love us or He is punishing us. But God has and individual plan for each of us, a plan to better His kingdom.
But who better to minister to the sick if we have never been sick, who better to minister to the poor if we have never been poor. Who better to minister to those with great lose if we have not suffered great lose ourselves.
God uses everything for good. We may not understand it now, but one day we will. Count these trials as future triumphs and Be Blessed!
Philippians 1:12 TPT
Paul knew that his trials and tribulations on earth were not just punishment. God would use them for good.
So many times we wonder why this or that is happening to us. We feel like God doesn't love us or He is punishing us. But God has and individual plan for each of us, a plan to better His kingdom.
But who better to minister to the sick if we have never been sick, who better to minister to the poor if we have never been poor. Who better to minister to those with great lose if we have not suffered great lose ourselves.
God uses everything for good. We may not understand it now, but one day we will. Count these trials as future triumphs and Be Blessed!
Monday, December 20, 2021
Let the party begin…
"for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.' So the party began."
Luke 15:24 NLT
Most of us know the story of the prodigal son. He left a good life and squandered all his riches, when he was dead broke, he returned to his father and ask for forgiveness. His father threw a party for his son had returned.
Are their things in you life that your ashamed of? Have you squandered all the riches God has given you?
God is there waiting and watching for you to return. Just come back to Him, ask His forgiveness and see how He blesses you!
It's never to late to Be Blessed!
Luke 15:24 NLT
Most of us know the story of the prodigal son. He left a good life and squandered all his riches, when he was dead broke, he returned to his father and ask for forgiveness. His father threw a party for his son had returned.
Are their things in you life that your ashamed of? Have you squandered all the riches God has given you?
God is there waiting and watching for you to return. Just come back to Him, ask His forgiveness and see how He blesses you!
It's never to late to Be Blessed!
Saturday, December 18, 2021
24/7
"So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most."
Hebrews 4:16 NLT
Sometimes I am busy at work or with a project and can't answer the phone when it rings. I also work night shift, so my phone is on 'Do Not Disturb' during the day when I am sleeping. But no matter what I am doing or if the DND is turned on, my son can always get through. I will always answer his call.
As a child of God we have that same privilege. We can 'come boldly' before God and know, that because we are His child, He will answer, any time, day or night. God is always there for us.
Aren't you glad you have a God that gives you 24/7 access? He is there when we need Him most. Thank Him for His grace and love, and Be Blessed!
Hebrews 4:16 NLT
Sometimes I am busy at work or with a project and can't answer the phone when it rings. I also work night shift, so my phone is on 'Do Not Disturb' during the day when I am sleeping. But no matter what I am doing or if the DND is turned on, my son can always get through. I will always answer his call.
As a child of God we have that same privilege. We can 'come boldly' before God and know, that because we are His child, He will answer, any time, day or night. God is always there for us.
Aren't you glad you have a God that gives you 24/7 access? He is there when we need Him most. Thank Him for His grace and love, and Be Blessed!
Friday, December 17, 2021
Hiding from God…
"There is not one person who can hide their thoughts from God, for nothing that we do remains a secret, and nothing created is concealed, but everything is exposed and defenseless before his eyes, to whom we must render an account. He understands humanity, for as a man, our magnificent King-Priest was tempted in every way just as we are, and conquered sin."
Hebrews 4:13, 15 TPT
Do you ever try to hide from God? Like children who have done something wrong, we think we can hide from God.
I remember trying to hide inside a pull out sofa one time. I thought if I could t be found I would t get in trouble.
We think that if we don't tell anyone about our sin, or our private thoughts that they will be hidden from God. Or maybe we sinned while on a work trip, all alone, nobody will know, right?
God is always present, He sees all. And some may think that He is just there waiting to catch you in a sin, I believe He is there to help you avoid that sin.
Christ went through the same struggles and temptations that you do. He is for you, not against you! Live a life worthy of His sacrifice and Be Blessed!
Hebrews 4:13, 15 TPT
Do you ever try to hide from God? Like children who have done something wrong, we think we can hide from God.
I remember trying to hide inside a pull out sofa one time. I thought if I could t be found I would t get in trouble.
We think that if we don't tell anyone about our sin, or our private thoughts that they will be hidden from God. Or maybe we sinned while on a work trip, all alone, nobody will know, right?
God is always present, He sees all. And some may think that He is just there waiting to catch you in a sin, I believe He is there to help you avoid that sin.
Christ went through the same struggles and temptations that you do. He is for you, not against you! Live a life worthy of His sacrifice and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Faults…
"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace."
Ephesians 4:2-3 NLT
As humans, we're not perfect. We each have our faults. As Christians, we need to be the bigger person and make allowances for others faults. And recognize we have faults if our own.
Sometimes instead of arguing, we just need to agree to disagree and show love to the one who has offended us.
And man, this hits me right in the gut, cause I could argue with a wall. But as I have matured in Christ, I try to take a deep breath and be humble and gentle and show some love. (Even if it takes a finger poke, in the side, from my wife)
God called us to be kind to one another, love each other, and live in peace. If we can do this then we all will Be Blessed!
Ephesians 4:2-3 NLT
As humans, we're not perfect. We each have our faults. As Christians, we need to be the bigger person and make allowances for others faults. And recognize we have faults if our own.
Sometimes instead of arguing, we just need to agree to disagree and show love to the one who has offended us.
And man, this hits me right in the gut, cause I could argue with a wall. But as I have matured in Christ, I try to take a deep breath and be humble and gentle and show some love. (Even if it takes a finger poke, in the side, from my wife)
God called us to be kind to one another, love each other, and live in peace. If we can do this then we all will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Decisions…
"Listen before you speak, for to speak before you've heard the facts will bring humiliation."
Proverbs 18:13 TPT
Listening is very difficult sometimes, especially for men. We tend to hear what we want and make snap decisions. But getting all the facts can help make a better choice, wether it is about an important matter in your life or just a simple disagreement with your spouse.
But once we have the facts, and have made our decision we must ask: "Is this what God would want? Does this go against my biblical beliefs?"
King Solomon was a wise man, and gave us the Proverbs for a reason. Gather the facts, see if it stands with Godly beliefs and make a well informed choice. Then you will Be Blessed!
Proverbs 18:13 TPT
Listening is very difficult sometimes, especially for men. We tend to hear what we want and make snap decisions. But getting all the facts can help make a better choice, wether it is about an important matter in your life or just a simple disagreement with your spouse.
But once we have the facts, and have made our decision we must ask: "Is this what God would want? Does this go against my biblical beliefs?"
King Solomon was a wise man, and gave us the Proverbs for a reason. Gather the facts, see if it stands with Godly beliefs and make a well informed choice. Then you will Be Blessed!
Monday, December 13, 2021
Lead your family…
"His heart should be set on guiding his household with wisdom and dignity; bringing up his children to worship with devotion and purity."
1 Timothy 3:4 TPT
Men, do you lead your family? The chances of all family members knowing Christ increase exponentially when the husband/father knows Christ and leads his family well.
We set an eternal precedent that have ramifications to the end of time. Children and grandchildren will follow the fathers lead. They will learn from him, follow his direction. They will glean from his worldly and biblical knowledge.
A Godly father/husband will affect generations to come. Lead your family well, bring them up in a Godly household and Be Blessed!
1 Timothy 3:4 TPT
Men, do you lead your family? The chances of all family members knowing Christ increase exponentially when the husband/father knows Christ and leads his family well.
We set an eternal precedent that have ramifications to the end of time. Children and grandchildren will follow the fathers lead. They will learn from him, follow his direction. They will glean from his worldly and biblical knowledge.
A Godly father/husband will affect generations to come. Lead your family well, bring them up in a Godly household and Be Blessed!
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Love your wife…
"However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness]…"
Ephesians 5:33a AMP
Men, I might step on your toes, but know, that at times, I am stepping on my own.
Do you love your wife well? With respect and esteem? So many times in todays society marriage is just a fleeting thought. Something we do and if it doesn't work out, we just get a divorce. Divorce rates are 50% among Christians and non-Christians alike.
Why? Because men these days don't lead and they don't love their wife well.
Lift her up, compliment her daily, praise her in front of others. Spend much needed time with her. Talk to her. Lead her spiritually. Love her more than you love yourself.
Love her like Christ loved the church and in the end, your life, your family and your marriage will Be Blessed!
Ephesians 5:33a AMP
Men, I might step on your toes, but know, that at times, I am stepping on my own.
Do you love your wife well? With respect and esteem? So many times in todays society marriage is just a fleeting thought. Something we do and if it doesn't work out, we just get a divorce. Divorce rates are 50% among Christians and non-Christians alike.
Why? Because men these days don't lead and they don't love their wife well.
Lift her up, compliment her daily, praise her in front of others. Spend much needed time with her. Talk to her. Lead her spiritually. Love her more than you love yourself.
Love her like Christ loved the church and in the end, your life, your family and your marriage will Be Blessed!
Friday, December 10, 2021
Like a child…
""Learn this well: Unless you dramatically change your way of thinking and become teachable like a little child , you will never be able to enter in."
Matthew 18:3 TPT
Have you ever taught a child? They are like sponges, soaking up any and all information you give them. Their little brains are constantly improving and learning. Then they begin to ask questions, sometimes hard questions.
But they ask out of curiosity and the thirst for knowledge? They don't just have blind faith, they seek to understand and gain knowledge.
That is how Christ wants us to be. It's OK to ask our Savior the hard questions. And He really wants you to seek His knowledge out, to dive into His word and find the answers your looking for.
Seek out Christ, glean from Him the knowledge and answers your looking for and Be Blessed!
Matthew 18:3 TPT
Have you ever taught a child? They are like sponges, soaking up any and all information you give them. Their little brains are constantly improving and learning. Then they begin to ask questions, sometimes hard questions.
But they ask out of curiosity and the thirst for knowledge? They don't just have blind faith, they seek to understand and gain knowledge.
That is how Christ wants us to be. It's OK to ask our Savior the hard questions. And He really wants you to seek His knowledge out, to dive into His word and find the answers your looking for.
Seek out Christ, glean from Him the knowledge and answers your looking for and Be Blessed!
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Love…
"So now I live with the confidence that there is nothing in the universe with the power to separate us from God's love. I'm convinced that his love will triumph over death, life's troubles, fallen angels, or dark rulers in the heavens. There is nothing in our present or future circumstances that can weaken his love."
Romans 8:38 TPT
Did you ever think: Man, I messed up, nobody can love me after this, especially God.
Good news: Roman's tells us that nothing can separate us from God's love. You see, God is love, He loved you before you were born, He chose you and He loved you so much, that He died for you.
Now I have mess up big on my life , but one thing was constant, God still loved me. Soak that in for a minute, God loves you, no matter what, and Be Blessed!
Romans 8:38 TPT
Did you ever think: Man, I messed up, nobody can love me after this, especially God.
Good news: Roman's tells us that nothing can separate us from God's love. You see, God is love, He loved you before you were born, He chose you and He loved you so much, that He died for you.
Now I have mess up big on my life , but one thing was constant, God still loved me. Soak that in for a minute, God loves you, no matter what, and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
A choice…
"Then the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the same place with the wild beast and the false prophet—the lake of fire and sulfur—where they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."
Revelation 20:10 TPT
A price must be paid for sin.we can pay that price or we can allow Jesus to pay that price for us.
No one much likes to talk about hell anymore. It's not politically correct. But it is a real place. A place for punishment for the choices we make. The ultimate choice: to live with Christ or to reject Him.
God gave us free will to chose. And just like any choice, there are consequences. Chose Christ: live eternally with Him, reject Christ: be tormented day and night, forever and ever.
So why is this important for us as believers? Well, I have a lot of people in my life that I don't want to see suffer that fate. It's my job to be sure they know the good news of Christ. By my testimony, by the way I live and how I treat them.
Live a life for Christ, share the good news, be the seed that is planted to help others escape the eternal torment and Be Blessed!
Revelation 20:10 TPT
A price must be paid for sin.we can pay that price or we can allow Jesus to pay that price for us.
No one much likes to talk about hell anymore. It's not politically correct. But it is a real place. A place for punishment for the choices we make. The ultimate choice: to live with Christ or to reject Him.
God gave us free will to chose. And just like any choice, there are consequences. Chose Christ: live eternally with Him, reject Christ: be tormented day and night, forever and ever.
So why is this important for us as believers? Well, I have a lot of people in my life that I don't want to see suffer that fate. It's my job to be sure they know the good news of Christ. By my testimony, by the way I live and how I treat them.
Live a life for Christ, share the good news, be the seed that is planted to help others escape the eternal torment and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Grace…
""The landowner replied, 'Friends, I'm not being unfair—I'm doing exactly what I said. Didn't you agree to work for the standard wage? If I want to give those who only worked for an hour equal pay, what does that matter to you? Don't I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Why should my generosity make you jealous of them?'"
Matthew 20:13-15 TPT
Life is not fair. This parable often baffled me until I looked at it from a grace standpoint. The landowner gave more grace to the men who only worked one hour vs the ones who worked all day.
Sometimes we look at others and ask, why did God give them this or that? I worked harder than they did, it's not fair.
Sometimes others need, and get more grace. God gives more grace to the murderer who eventually accepts Him, as their savior, than the man who has served God his whole life. Both will inherit the kingdom of God.
God never promised a fair life, but His grace is sufficient for all. Isn't that great news for those of us who have failed in our life. Aren't you glad God gives us more grace when we need it so we can Be Blessed!
Matthew 20:13-15 TPT
Life is not fair. This parable often baffled me until I looked at it from a grace standpoint. The landowner gave more grace to the men who only worked one hour vs the ones who worked all day.
Sometimes we look at others and ask, why did God give them this or that? I worked harder than they did, it's not fair.
Sometimes others need, and get more grace. God gives more grace to the murderer who eventually accepts Him, as their savior, than the man who has served God his whole life. Both will inherit the kingdom of God.
God never promised a fair life, but His grace is sufficient for all. Isn't that great news for those of us who have failed in our life. Aren't you glad God gives us more grace when we need it so we can Be Blessed!
Monday, December 6, 2021
His plans…
""My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the Lord. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT
We have limited, present earthly perspectives, but God sees His plan for the whole universe; past, present and future.
Sometimes when we wonder why God didn't do this or that. Or why He didn't answer a prayer the way we wanted, maybe we need to remember His ways are higher than ours.
My wife and I were discussing recently, something that happened in our past. If that event had not happened, we would have never had the opportunities to serve God the way we do now. And we would have missed out on so many blessings.
Remember we exist to serve God, not the other way around. His plans are greater than ours and they always lead to us being able to Be Blessed.
Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT
We have limited, present earthly perspectives, but God sees His plan for the whole universe; past, present and future.
Sometimes when we wonder why God didn't do this or that. Or why He didn't answer a prayer the way we wanted, maybe we need to remember His ways are higher than ours.
My wife and I were discussing recently, something that happened in our past. If that event had not happened, we would have never had the opportunities to serve God the way we do now. And we would have missed out on so many blessings.
Remember we exist to serve God, not the other way around. His plans are greater than ours and they always lead to us being able to Be Blessed.
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Silence…
"O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me."
Psalms 13:1-2, 5-6 NLT
Even David, a man after God's heart, struggles to hear from God at times.He thought God was silent and was allowing his enemies to attack. But David kept the faith, he knew God was always there with him, silent or not.
Do you go through times when you feel God has abandoned you? I believe we all do. For whatever reason, sometimes God is silent. But rest assured, He has never left you! His love is unfailing!
Cry out to Him, like David did! He will eventually speak and you will Be Blessed.
Psalms 13:1-2, 5-6 NLT
Even David, a man after God's heart, struggles to hear from God at times.He thought God was silent and was allowing his enemies to attack. But David kept the faith, he knew God was always there with him, silent or not.
Do you go through times when you feel God has abandoned you? I believe we all do. For whatever reason, sometimes God is silent. But rest assured, He has never left you! His love is unfailing!
Cry out to Him, like David did! He will eventually speak and you will Be Blessed.
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Faith…
"Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen."
Hebrews 11:1 TPT
Do you ever have the hard questions for God? What about the sick children? Or why someone had to suffer? Maybe about the trial you are going through.
That is where faith comes in, we can't always see the end goal. But we must trust God's process. Faith is a HUGE step in your Christian walk.
I know it is hard to trust God sometimes, when you feel the world is crashing around you. But have faith, He has a plan, trust Him and Be Blessed.
Hebrews 11:1 TPT
Do you ever have the hard questions for God? What about the sick children? Or why someone had to suffer? Maybe about the trial you are going through.
That is where faith comes in, we can't always see the end goal. But we must trust God's process. Faith is a HUGE step in your Christian walk.
I know it is hard to trust God sometimes, when you feel the world is crashing around you. But have faith, He has a plan, trust Him and Be Blessed.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Love…
"Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins."
1 Peter 4:8 NLT
Oh how the world would change if we just loved each other. We are all different in what we think, do and say. But just because we're different, we don't have to take offense to our differences. We can still love one another, be kind and still be different.
"Love covers a multitude of sins"! You see, the intense love that Jesus had for us all, meant that we were forgiven. He loved us so much that He sacrificed Himself so we might live. He didn't do that just for the people He agreed with, no He did that for everyone. He loved, despite the differences.
So take a moment today to love, show some kindness, feel the difference that love can make and Be Blessed!
1 Peter 4:8 NLT
Oh how the world would change if we just loved each other. We are all different in what we think, do and say. But just because we're different, we don't have to take offense to our differences. We can still love one another, be kind and still be different.
"Love covers a multitude of sins"! You see, the intense love that Jesus had for us all, meant that we were forgiven. He loved us so much that He sacrificed Himself so we might live. He didn't do that just for the people He agreed with, no He did that for everyone. He loved, despite the differences.
So take a moment today to love, show some kindness, feel the difference that love can make and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Trials and sorrow…
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.""
John 16:33 NLT
We have peace in Christ, not because we don't have problems, but because He has overcome those problems. We need to lower our of what's possible in this life on earth. We must have and eternal/heavenly viewpoint. We will experience ONLY joy and peace in heaven.
Our problems are not a measure of our spirituality. Faith does not depend on a worry, stress free life.
God's grace is sufficient. We must focus on the eternal and not the worldly. If we can keep that viewpoint, God's viewpoint, then we will Be Blessed!
Taken from: Out of the cave, by Chris Hodges.
John 16:33 NLT
We have peace in Christ, not because we don't have problems, but because He has overcome those problems. We need to lower our of what's possible in this life on earth. We must have and eternal/heavenly viewpoint. We will experience ONLY joy and peace in heaven.
Our problems are not a measure of our spirituality. Faith does not depend on a worry, stress free life.
God's grace is sufficient. We must focus on the eternal and not the worldly. If we can keep that viewpoint, God's viewpoint, then we will Be Blessed!
Taken from: Out of the cave, by Chris Hodges.
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