"We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One."
2 Corinthians 10:5b TPT
Does the thoughts in your head bring you down? Do worry and doubt paralyze you? Are they filled with sin? Those thoughts are not of God, they are the enemies attacks.
You see, even your thoughts must bow to God. Trust Him and the truths in His word. Capture the thoughts that bring you down.
How is your thought life? Capture your thoughts, make sure they are of God and by God, and Be Blessed!
Friday, July 29, 2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Your neighbor…
"The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these.""
Mark 12:31 NLT
We have all heard it but none of us like it. Love your neighbor as yourself, but who is your neighbor? The guy next door, the person you meet at the grocery store, your co-worker or boss. Yes, all of them, even the guy who sees politics different than you, or the person who pushes your buttons and infuriates you. The homeless man on the street, the nice lady at Walmart and even your "mortal enemy."
You neighbor is whoever you are interacting with at that time. God wants you to love everyone. And more importantly, to treat them better than you treat yourself.
It's a hard pill to swallow. But it's worth it in the end. You and your neighbor will Be Blessed!
Mark 12:31 NLT
We have all heard it but none of us like it. Love your neighbor as yourself, but who is your neighbor? The guy next door, the person you meet at the grocery store, your co-worker or boss. Yes, all of them, even the guy who sees politics different than you, or the person who pushes your buttons and infuriates you. The homeless man on the street, the nice lady at Walmart and even your "mortal enemy."
You neighbor is whoever you are interacting with at that time. God wants you to love everyone. And more importantly, to treat them better than you treat yourself.
It's a hard pill to swallow. But it's worth it in the end. You and your neighbor will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Scars…
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Psalms 139:13-14 NIV
This verse has always been foreign to me, you see my body was broken and scarred since the day I was born. You will rarely see me without a shirt because I try to hide my scars.
It took me many years and a loving wife to convince me that my scars are what makes me who I am. They give me the testimony that God has continued to heal me over and over. They give others hope that God is a healing God and we are more than conquerors in His name.
Though some days I still look at myself scarred and broken, I know my God loves me and heals me daily. I pray that you see the same in yourself. You are fearfully and wonderfully made in His imagine. Soak that in and Be Blessed!
Psalms 139:13-14 NIV
This verse has always been foreign to me, you see my body was broken and scarred since the day I was born. You will rarely see me without a shirt because I try to hide my scars.
It took me many years and a loving wife to convince me that my scars are what makes me who I am. They give me the testimony that God has continued to heal me over and over. They give others hope that God is a healing God and we are more than conquerors in His name.
Though some days I still look at myself scarred and broken, I know my God loves me and heals me daily. I pray that you see the same in yourself. You are fearfully and wonderfully made in His imagine. Soak that in and Be Blessed!
Monday, July 25, 2022
Marathon of life…
"So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us."
Hebrews 12:1 TPT
Sometimes we think, how could God use a guy like me? I have failed in the past, that sin was too big to forgive, these wounds run too deep. I could never overcome my faults and allow God to use me.
But life is not a sprint, it's a marathon. What happens at mile 1 does not determine what happens at mile 15 and definitely not mile 26.
God has set a path before you, He has forgiven you, with His help, you can finish the race and finish strong. Run the race God has planned for you and don't look back! At the finish line you will Be Blessed!
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Hebrews 12:1 TPT
Sometimes we think, how could God use a guy like me? I have failed in the past, that sin was too big to forgive, these wounds run too deep. I could never overcome my faults and allow God to use me.
But life is not a sprint, it's a marathon. What happens at mile 1 does not determine what happens at mile 15 and definitely not mile 26.
God has set a path before you, He has forgiven you, with His help, you can finish the race and finish strong. Run the race God has planned for you and don't look back! At the finish line you will Be Blessed!
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Saturday, July 23, 2022
Ever pursuing knowledge…
"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."
2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV
God calls us to grow in our faith. The Christian walk does not stop once we accept Christ, it has just begun. We must pursue Him, soak up His word and knowledge, share His gospel.
School doesn't start and end at the kindergarten doors, it has only begun. To be an effective Christian we must obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a life worthy of Him.
So pick up your Bible, read a faith based book, take a class, listen to your pastor. Ever pursuing knowledge leads to a life where you will Be Blessed!
2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV
God calls us to grow in our faith. The Christian walk does not stop once we accept Christ, it has just begun. We must pursue Him, soak up His word and knowledge, share His gospel.
School doesn't start and end at the kindergarten doors, it has only begun. To be an effective Christian we must obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a life worthy of Him.
So pick up your Bible, read a faith based book, take a class, listen to your pastor. Ever pursuing knowledge leads to a life where you will Be Blessed!
Friday, July 22, 2022
Connected…
"Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me."
John 15:4 NLT
My wife is a backyard gardener, and she loves fresh cut flowers in the house. But something happens as soon as she cuts those flowers from the vine. They begin to die. She can put them in water, add preservatives but try as she may, those flowers, separated from the vine, eventually die.
Our lives are much the same way. We can be beautiful and lively, for a while, separated from God. We can put on a good show for a little while, but eventually we will die spiritually.
We must stay connected to the Father. We must communicate with Him and allow Him to feed and nourish us. If we do that, we will flower and bloom and yield fruit, season after season and year after year!
Stay connected and Be Blessed!
John 15:4 NLT
My wife is a backyard gardener, and she loves fresh cut flowers in the house. But something happens as soon as she cuts those flowers from the vine. They begin to die. She can put them in water, add preservatives but try as she may, those flowers, separated from the vine, eventually die.
Our lives are much the same way. We can be beautiful and lively, for a while, separated from God. We can put on a good show for a little while, but eventually we will die spiritually.
We must stay connected to the Father. We must communicate with Him and allow Him to feed and nourish us. If we do that, we will flower and bloom and yield fruit, season after season and year after year!
Stay connected and Be Blessed!
Thursday, July 21, 2022
El Roi…
"She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me,""
Genesis 16:13 NIVa
"El Roi" is 'the God who sees me.'
Have you ever felt abandoned, lonely, desolate? Like no in cared about you or cares for you? Have you ever looked up and screamed, "God, where are you, why don't you see what I am going through?"
Know that God does see you, right where you are, no matter what circumstance you are in. He is there for you and will be with you. Our all knowing, all seeing God has a plan and a purpose for your life.
He sees you now and will see you through. On the other side you will Be Blessed!
Genesis 16:13 NIVa
"El Roi" is 'the God who sees me.'
Have you ever felt abandoned, lonely, desolate? Like no in cared about you or cares for you? Have you ever looked up and screamed, "God, where are you, why don't you see what I am going through?"
Know that God does see you, right where you are, no matter what circumstance you are in. He is there for you and will be with you. Our all knowing, all seeing God has a plan and a purpose for your life.
He sees you now and will see you through. On the other side you will Be Blessed!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
God’s word…
"Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, "I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the Lord." He gave it to Shaphan, who read it."
2 Kings 22:8 NIV
When is the last time you read God's word? How about the last time you picked up a "physical" Bible?
Reading God's word and spending time with Him is essential for the Christian walk. To not do so is like a marriage where the husband and wife never spend time together and never talk. That relationship will eventually fail.
God's word connects us with Him. It bring us closer to Him. I pray that you pick up His word daily and spend some quality time with your Heavenly Father. If you do so, you will Be Blessed!
2 Kings 22:8 NIV
When is the last time you read God's word? How about the last time you picked up a "physical" Bible?
Reading God's word and spending time with Him is essential for the Christian walk. To not do so is like a marriage where the husband and wife never spend time together and never talk. That relationship will eventually fail.
God's word connects us with Him. It bring us closer to Him. I pray that you pick up His word daily and spend some quality time with your Heavenly Father. If you do so, you will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Humble…
"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT
Humble: to estimate yourself of low importance; to be modest.
Sometimes we think life is all about us. We forget the Maker and Lord of our lives. We think we can do it all on our own.
But God blesses the humble, He hears their prayers. He forgives their sins. He blesses their lives.
No matter what room you walk into, walk in with humility. Put others first and most importantly: put God first! Then you will Be Blessed!
2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT
Humble: to estimate yourself of low importance; to be modest.
Sometimes we think life is all about us. We forget the Maker and Lord of our lives. We think we can do it all on our own.
But God blesses the humble, He hears their prayers. He forgives their sins. He blesses their lives.
No matter what room you walk into, walk in with humility. Put others first and most importantly: put God first! Then you will Be Blessed!
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Treating others…
"The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices."
Proverbs 21:3 NLT
God cares about the way we act and treat others. He cares that we are honest and just. He cares that we live on one another more than He wants sacrifices from us.
What does that tell us? How we interact with one another is very important. Show each other kindness and love, extend a little grace and mercy. Treat everyone how you want to be treated.
God sees your actions, interactions and your heart. Make Him proud and Be Blessed!
Proverbs 21:3 NLT
God cares about the way we act and treat others. He cares that we are honest and just. He cares that we live on one another more than He wants sacrifices from us.
What does that tell us? How we interact with one another is very important. Show each other kindness and love, extend a little grace and mercy. Treat everyone how you want to be treated.
God sees your actions, interactions and your heart. Make Him proud and Be Blessed!
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Love others…
"If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn't love others, I would have gained nothing."
1 Corinthians 13:3 NLT
Love makes all the difference. I would rather receive a small inexpensive, thoughtful gift from someone that made it with love than a new car from someone that didn't care about me.
We do what we do to SERVE other because we loved them like Jesus loved us. We don't do it for recognition or glory, we do it because we love them.
As we head out this morning into SERVE day. Don't do it because you want someone to look at you, do it because you love Jesus and love others. Then and only then will you Be Blessed!
1 Corinthians 13:3 NLT
Love makes all the difference. I would rather receive a small inexpensive, thoughtful gift from someone that made it with love than a new car from someone that didn't care about me.
We do what we do to SERVE other because we loved them like Jesus loved us. We don't do it for recognition or glory, we do it because we love them.
As we head out this morning into SERVE day. Don't do it because you want someone to look at you, do it because you love Jesus and love others. Then and only then will you Be Blessed!
Friday, July 15, 2022
Honest criticism…
"In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery."
Proverbs 28:23 NLT
Often I fail, as a father, a husband and as a Christian. I try to surround myself with those who will be honest with me and tell me the truth. I will never grow without honest criticism.
More often than not, I am harder on myself than anyone else would be on me. But I, we, must be open to God's molding by other believers.
So find someone who can and will give you the tough answers. Call you out when your wrong, hold you accountable. Then, as you grow, you will Be Blessed!
Proverbs 28:23 NLT
Often I fail, as a father, a husband and as a Christian. I try to surround myself with those who will be honest with me and tell me the truth. I will never grow without honest criticism.
More often than not, I am harder on myself than anyone else would be on me. But I, we, must be open to God's molding by other believers.
So find someone who can and will give you the tough answers. Call you out when your wrong, hold you accountable. Then, as you grow, you will Be Blessed!
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Be still…
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalms 46:10a NKJV
So many times during the hustle and bustle of every day life, we for get to stop and take a moment and enjoy God. We forget that He is in everything. That He has His hand on all that our eyes see and our ears hear.
From the deer in the backyard, to an extra 400 meals produced to feed the homeless. Daily, I have seen my God lay His hands on everything and orchestra a grand plan for good.
But unless we stop and look,Take the time to listen for the still small voice, we will miss it. Today, take a moment to "Be still and know that He is your God!" Then you will Be Blessed!
Psalms 46:10a NKJV
So many times during the hustle and bustle of every day life, we for get to stop and take a moment and enjoy God. We forget that He is in everything. That He has His hand on all that our eyes see and our ears hear.
From the deer in the backyard, to an extra 400 meals produced to feed the homeless. Daily, I have seen my God lay His hands on everything and orchestra a grand plan for good.
But unless we stop and look,Take the time to listen for the still small voice, we will miss it. Today, take a moment to "Be still and know that He is your God!" Then you will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Serve…
"Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,"
I Timothy 6:18 NKJV
Kindness, generosity, good works, a servant's heart and more are all are what we are called to do by God. For my local church, it is SERVE week. We give our time and resources to bless others. We share with them the love of God.
What can you do this week to help someone else? How can you brighten someone's day?
Put someone else first this week and e how much you will Be Blessed!
I Timothy 6:18 NKJV
Kindness, generosity, good works, a servant's heart and more are all are what we are called to do by God. For my local church, it is SERVE week. We give our time and resources to bless others. We share with them the love of God.
What can you do this week to help someone else? How can you brighten someone's day?
Put someone else first this week and e how much you will Be Blessed!
Monday, July 11, 2022
Marvelous things…
"I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done."
Psalms 9:1 NLT
It's hard giving God the credit some times. We are sinful and self centered by nature. But everything is orchestrated around us by our Master.
This week I have had a hard time learning that, God has a grand design and plan. It may not be my plan, but it always works out.
So today, let's praise Him for all the marvelous things He does and allow Him to bless us through His grand design.
Praise Him with all your heart and Be Blessed!
Psalms 9:1 NLT
It's hard giving God the credit some times. We are sinful and self centered by nature. But everything is orchestrated around us by our Master.
This week I have had a hard time learning that, God has a grand design and plan. It may not be my plan, but it always works out.
So today, let's praise Him for all the marvelous things He does and allow Him to bless us through His grand design.
Praise Him with all your heart and Be Blessed!
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Mercy and compassion…
""This is what the Lord Almighty said: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another."
Zechariah 7:9 NIV
Showing mercy and compassion to others is difficult in our society today. We all want others to see and do it our way. And when they don't, we act harshly towards them.
As Christians, we must stand up and always do the right thing. We must be diligent to show God's love and favor to others. Sometimes, it's difficult, but God gave us His mercy and compassion. We must do the same.
So today, take a moment , show some compassion, extend some mercy and Be Blessed!
Zechariah 7:9 NIV
Showing mercy and compassion to others is difficult in our society today. We all want others to see and do it our way. And when they don't, we act harshly towards them.
As Christians, we must stand up and always do the right thing. We must be diligent to show God's love and favor to others. Sometimes, it's difficult, but God gave us His mercy and compassion. We must do the same.
So today, take a moment , show some compassion, extend some mercy and Be Blessed!
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Afraid…
"So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?""
Hebrews 13:6 NIV
Most days I am afraid. Afraid of failure, disappointment, heart ache…whatever it is the enemy throws my way.
But Hebrews tells us not to be afraid. God is there to help us and nothing that man can do will harm us.
Truthfully, that is a struggle to believe some days. But we must know that God is for us and here to help us so that we can Be Blessed!
Hebrews 13:6 NIV
Most days I am afraid. Afraid of failure, disappointment, heart ache…whatever it is the enemy throws my way.
But Hebrews tells us not to be afraid. God is there to help us and nothing that man can do will harm us.
Truthfully, that is a struggle to believe some days. But we must know that God is for us and here to help us so that we can Be Blessed!
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Hope deferred…
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life."
Proverbs 13:12 NLT
Have you ever felt like all your hopes and dreams are shattered? That they will never come to true? It really does make the heart sick.
But when our dreams are fulfilled, it brings us new life, a new skip in our step!
Just remember where hope comes from, the one true living God! Submit to His plan and your dreams will be fulfilled! God has a plan and a purpose so you can Be Blessed!
Proverbs 13:12 NLT
Have you ever felt like all your hopes and dreams are shattered? That they will never come to true? It really does make the heart sick.
But when our dreams are fulfilled, it brings us new life, a new skip in our step!
Just remember where hope comes from, the one true living God! Submit to His plan and your dreams will be fulfilled! God has a plan and a purpose so you can Be Blessed!
Monday, July 4, 2022
Hope…
"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13 NLT
Do you ever get down and depressed? Feel like their is no hope for your life, your situation or your future? I have.
But the source of hope can help. Turn to God, put all your trust and confidence in Him. He can change your outlook, He knows your future, and if you let Him, it will be amazing.
So hope is not lost, call upon Him. Let Him lift you up and Be Blessed!!
Romans 15:13 NLT
Do you ever get down and depressed? Feel like their is no hope for your life, your situation or your future? I have.
But the source of hope can help. Turn to God, put all your trust and confidence in Him. He can change your outlook, He knows your future, and if you let Him, it will be amazing.
So hope is not lost, call upon Him. Let Him lift you up and Be Blessed!!
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Friends…
"So stop fooling yourselves! Evil companions will corrupt good morals and character."
1 Corinthians 15:33 TPT
"I can listen to that joke, or I can go have "one" drink with those guys"
These are the lies we tell ourselves to make us feel better. But truth is, we are who we hang out with. We tell a lot about each other by our small select group of friends. How you talk, what you do with your finances, how you treat others; all are influenced by our friends.
Are the people that surround you Godly influences or are they bringing you down? Chose wisely and Be Blessed!
1 Corinthians 15:33 TPT
"I can listen to that joke, or I can go have "one" drink with those guys"
These are the lies we tell ourselves to make us feel better. But truth is, we are who we hang out with. We tell a lot about each other by our small select group of friends. How you talk, what you do with your finances, how you treat others; all are influenced by our friends.
Are the people that surround you Godly influences or are they bringing you down? Chose wisely and Be Blessed!
Friday, July 1, 2022
God with you…
"And God said, "I will be with you.""
Exodus 3:12a NIV
Until you realize God is with you, and lives on the inside of you, you'll never see yourself the way God sees you. (Who am I?: Jeff Little)
God see more in you than you can ever imagine. Let Him show you what He has in store and Be Blessed!
Exodus 3:12a NIV
Until you realize God is with you, and lives on the inside of you, you'll never see yourself the way God sees you. (Who am I?: Jeff Little)
God see more in you than you can ever imagine. Let Him show you what He has in store and Be Blessed!
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