"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.""
John 8:12 NIV
Darkness is the absence of light. If you're in a dark place, then you're missing something - the light! When you feel like you're overwhelmed and can't move forward, then you're missing - the light.
Life sucks some days, and the enemy attacks! But we can learn to navigate those times if we have, the light! Jesus is the light that we need to get out of that dark place.
Allow Jesus to lead you and guide you, follow the light, then you will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
Leadership…
"He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it."
Titus 1:9 NIV
No matter at what level, you are a leader! A leader in your home, your workplace, school or your social life. God called men to be Christian leaders.
And in doing so we must lead with the truth, God's word. We must stand in the sound doctrine that it contains. And we must be able to defend the Word to those who oppose it.
People these days are looking for someone to follow. And many are looking to you. Are you giving them the Godly example that you would be proud to follow?
Stand on His Word, lead like Jesus did and Be Blessed!
Titus 1:9 NIV
No matter at what level, you are a leader! A leader in your home, your workplace, school or your social life. God called men to be Christian leaders.
And in doing so we must lead with the truth, God's word. We must stand in the sound doctrine that it contains. And we must be able to defend the Word to those who oppose it.
People these days are looking for someone to follow. And many are looking to you. Are you giving them the Godly example that you would be proud to follow?
Stand on His Word, lead like Jesus did and Be Blessed!
Sunday, October 29, 2023
He will fight for you…
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.""
Exodus 14:14 NIV
Our Heavenly Father will fight for us…if we allow Him. You see, we can't try to solve the problem ourselves and expect Him to solve the problem. It just doesn't work that way.
We have to turn it over to Him, put our trust in Him and let it go. When you truly do that, you will receive a peace that you can't compare.
So let God fight your battles, give them to Him, then you will Be Blessed!
Exodus 14:14 NIV
Our Heavenly Father will fight for us…if we allow Him. You see, we can't try to solve the problem ourselves and expect Him to solve the problem. It just doesn't work that way.
We have to turn it over to Him, put our trust in Him and let it go. When you truly do that, you will receive a peace that you can't compare.
So let God fight your battles, give them to Him, then you will Be Blessed!
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Pruning…
"He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful."
John 15:2 NIV
My wife and neighbors are pretty good backyard gardeners. During the growing season, they will prune the branches of the flower or bush that are tending too. They cut away the bad or dead branches. This allows the rest of the plant to grow and flower even more. It is a necessary task for good growth.
God often "prunes" the bad or dying parts out of our lives so that we may grow and flourish. It makes us a stronger and better Christian in the long run.
What is God trying to prune from your life this week? If you allowing the gardener's touch to prune you, end the end you will Be Blessed!
John 15:2 NIV
My wife and neighbors are pretty good backyard gardeners. During the growing season, they will prune the branches of the flower or bush that are tending too. They cut away the bad or dead branches. This allows the rest of the plant to grow and flower even more. It is a necessary task for good growth.
God often "prunes" the bad or dying parts out of our lives so that we may grow and flourish. It makes us a stronger and better Christian in the long run.
What is God trying to prune from your life this week? If you allowing the gardener's touch to prune you, end the end you will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
With God…
"The Lord answered, "I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.""
Judges 6:16 NIV
Gideon led the weakest, smallest clan of his people. How could he possibly defeat the Midianites? Because God was with him!
You see, God is known for taking those who thought they couldn't and doing great things. Why? Because God was with them! It shows God glory, His power, and with Him we can do anything!
So don't tell me you can't. That you're not smart enough or brave enough or have enough resources. Remember, with God, you can, then you will Be Blessed!
Judges 6:16 NIV
Gideon led the weakest, smallest clan of his people. How could he possibly defeat the Midianites? Because God was with him!
You see, God is known for taking those who thought they couldn't and doing great things. Why? Because God was with them! It shows God glory, His power, and with Him we can do anything!
So don't tell me you can't. That you're not smart enough or brave enough or have enough resources. Remember, with God, you can, then you will Be Blessed!
Thursday, October 19, 2023
First…
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Read that again, "seek first"! God wants our first! God wants you to give Him your best, He doesn't want to be an afterthought.
Are you giving God your first? The first part of your day in prayer and praise? The first part of your finances? The first part of your time in service to others?
Seek Him first and the rest will be given to you, then you will Be Blessed!
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Read that again, "seek first"! God wants our first! God wants you to give Him your best, He doesn't want to be an afterthought.
Are you giving God your first? The first part of your day in prayer and praise? The first part of your finances? The first part of your time in service to others?
Seek Him first and the rest will be given to you, then you will Be Blessed!
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Rise and walk…
"Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.""
Acts 3:6 NIV
Jesus has so much more for you than worldly possessions! He wants so much more for you.
While we tend to focus on what we can have and treat God as a Heavenly ATM machine, He wants a relationship with you. He wants you to be free, to have joy and peace, to be able to breathe without the weight of the world in your chest.
So forget the silver and gold, rise and walk and Be Blessed!
Acts 3:6 NIV
Jesus has so much more for you than worldly possessions! He wants so much more for you.
While we tend to focus on what we can have and treat God as a Heavenly ATM machine, He wants a relationship with you. He wants you to be free, to have joy and peace, to be able to breathe without the weight of the world in your chest.
So forget the silver and gold, rise and walk and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Eternal perspective…
"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
Our mindset changes when we focus on the eternal perspective. We worry about the things of this world, most of them trivial. But when we trust in the Lord and have an eternal mindset, all that changes.
There is nothing, even death, that can harm us as long as we have God as our helper. Life here is temporary, we must trust and serve the living God. He has so much more in store for us than what our eyes have seen.
So when life's challenges hit you, don't be afraid. Lean on Him and you will Be Blessed!
Hebrews 13:6 NIV
Our mindset changes when we focus on the eternal perspective. We worry about the things of this world, most of them trivial. But when we trust in the Lord and have an eternal mindset, all that changes.
There is nothing, even death, that can harm us as long as we have God as our helper. Life here is temporary, we must trust and serve the living God. He has so much more in store for us than what our eyes have seen.
So when life's challenges hit you, don't be afraid. Lean on Him and you will Be Blessed!
Monday, October 16, 2023
Strength….
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
Ephesians 6:10 NIV
Where do you get your strength? From working out? Your career, your family?
Your finances? I hate to say it, but relying solely on those things will eventually make you weak and cause your fall.
As Christians we need to pull our strength from the Lord. We should rely on Him and Him alone. He will lift you up and fill you with a power that will surpass all earthly things.
So pull your strength from the Lord, then you will Be Blessed!
Ephesians 6:10 NIV
Where do you get your strength? From working out? Your career, your family?
Your finances? I hate to say it, but relying solely on those things will eventually make you weak and cause your fall.
As Christians we need to pull our strength from the Lord. We should rely on Him and Him alone. He will lift you up and fill you with a power that will surpass all earthly things.
So pull your strength from the Lord, then you will Be Blessed!
Friday, October 13, 2023
Eternal goal…
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:14 NIV
"Brothers, what we do in life, echoes in eternity!" - Maximus, Gladiator
It may have been a fictional movie, but Maximus nails what Paul was trying to tell the church at Phillipi. Our life here on earth should have an eternal goal!
Everything we do should have Christ in mind. Teaching kids, managing a business, flipping burgers; it really doesn't matter - do what you do with an eternal mindset. You would be amazed how you can influence people with your attitude and actions, when you have Christ in mind!
So keep a Christ mindset and Be Blessed!
Philippians 3:14 NIV
"Brothers, what we do in life, echoes in eternity!" - Maximus, Gladiator
It may have been a fictional movie, but Maximus nails what Paul was trying to tell the church at Phillipi. Our life here on earth should have an eternal goal!
Everything we do should have Christ in mind. Teaching kids, managing a business, flipping burgers; it really doesn't matter - do what you do with an eternal mindset. You would be amazed how you can influence people with your attitude and actions, when you have Christ in mind!
So keep a Christ mindset and Be Blessed!
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Others first…
"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
Romans 12:10 NIV
Such simple words could change the world: love and honor others! In the self centered world we live in, those two things seem difficult. But are they really?
Just be kind to one another, respect each other. Open a door for someone, buy them a cup of coffee. Call or text an old friend and check on them, better yet, stop by and visit.
Jesus first, others next and put yourself last. That will make for a better day, better world and you will Be Blessed!
Romans 12:10 NIV
Such simple words could change the world: love and honor others! In the self centered world we live in, those two things seem difficult. But are they really?
Just be kind to one another, respect each other. Open a door for someone, buy them a cup of coffee. Call or text an old friend and check on them, better yet, stop by and visit.
Jesus first, others next and put yourself last. That will make for a better day, better world and you will Be Blessed!
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The finish line…
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
I am told that long distance runners picture themselves crossing the finish line, even though they cannot see it yet. This gives them the motivation to keep going and eventually cross that finish line.
For Christians, our finish line is eternal life in Heaven. We can't see that yet, but if we lose focus on it we can really go astray. So whatever you do, keep your eyes on the eternal goal, then you will Be Blessed!
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
I am told that long distance runners picture themselves crossing the finish line, even though they cannot see it yet. This gives them the motivation to keep going and eventually cross that finish line.
For Christians, our finish line is eternal life in Heaven. We can't see that yet, but if we lose focus on it we can really go astray. So whatever you do, keep your eyes on the eternal goal, then you will Be Blessed!
Sunday, October 8, 2023
The driver’s seat…
"Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me."
Luke 9:23 NIV
The Message version of Luke 9:23 says it like this: "you are not in the driver's seat, I am."
Truly following Christ is about giving up control. It's like getting in an Uber and telling the driver, take me wherever YOU think I should go. It can be scary to relinquish that much control in our lives.
But, unlike an Uber driver, God knows what's best for you. He wants to bless you, you just have to let Him get you there. It may be a crazy path to that place, with pot holes and detours. But as long as you allow God to be your driver, you will Be Blessed!
Luke 9:23 NIV
The Message version of Luke 9:23 says it like this: "you are not in the driver's seat, I am."
Truly following Christ is about giving up control. It's like getting in an Uber and telling the driver, take me wherever YOU think I should go. It can be scary to relinquish that much control in our lives.
But, unlike an Uber driver, God knows what's best for you. He wants to bless you, you just have to let Him get you there. It may be a crazy path to that place, with pot holes and detours. But as long as you allow God to be your driver, you will Be Blessed!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Holy Spirit…
"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth."
John 16:13a NIV
Have you ever heard that still small voice when your trying to make a decision, or felt that knot in your stomach when you know something just isn't right. That is, more than likely, the Holy Spirit trying to lead and guide you.
Our Heavenly Father sent the Holy Spirit to us for this purpose. To be with us daily, to lead and guide us, to nudge us the right way.
So next time you feel "odd" about something, take time to pray about it. It may just be the Holy Spirit showing you the way. When you learn to listen to Him, then you will Be Blessed!
John 16:13a NIV
Have you ever heard that still small voice when your trying to make a decision, or felt that knot in your stomach when you know something just isn't right. That is, more than likely, the Holy Spirit trying to lead and guide you.
Our Heavenly Father sent the Holy Spirit to us for this purpose. To be with us daily, to lead and guide us, to nudge us the right way.
So next time you feel "odd" about something, take time to pray about it. It may just be the Holy Spirit showing you the way. When you learn to listen to Him, then you will Be Blessed!
Monday, October 2, 2023
God’s masterpiece…
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
It is said that when a sculptor carves a work of art, they just chip away at the wood or stone that isn't a part of the sculpture. They remove all the unneeded material and reveal the masterpiece.
We are God's masterpiece! Sometimes He has to chip away the unnecessary things to reveal the work of art He has created in you! He knew you long before you were born and has great plans for your life.
What needs chipped away in your life so that God might reveal His masterpiece? Allow Him to sculpt you and Be Blessed!
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
It is said that when a sculptor carves a work of art, they just chip away at the wood or stone that isn't a part of the sculpture. They remove all the unneeded material and reveal the masterpiece.
We are God's masterpiece! Sometimes He has to chip away the unnecessary things to reveal the work of art He has created in you! He knew you long before you were born and has great plans for your life.
What needs chipped away in your life so that God might reveal His masterpiece? Allow Him to sculpt you and Be Blessed!
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