It is important for your relationships to share your feelings. Some may see it as a weakness, but God’s Word tells us: 9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can … Continue reading Why share your feelings?
Really? Did you just say that out loud? Did your inside voice just broadcast that out of your mouth? Do you realize what impact those words will have? Do you realize there that is power in words? Do you realize the toungue is one of the hardest things to tame because of what comes from it? … Continue reading What did you just say? Oh no you didn’t!
Who knows better than you when you missed the mark? Who knows better than you what you have done or left undone? God’s Word speaks to us how God will forgive us: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – … Continue reading Are you your biggest critic? Are you the hardest on yourself?
Do you issues or problems materializing within your city, province/state, country/region? Do you know what the underlying issue or cause is? Could it be a broken covenant? Could it be a broken promise? Could it be …? Where do you turn to find out? Where do you look to see what was promised in the … Continue reading Where do you turn? Do you dig in to find out what’s the cause?
No matter how you feel. No matter what is going on. Turn to God. Humble yourself and pray. There may be times when you feel all alone, but He is with you. When you are taking a test the teacher is in the room, but you don’t usually hear her. Don’t lose hope. Don’t lose … Continue reading God will never leave you nor abandon you.
Do you do it often? Do you explode and then have to deal with the consequences? I like to think I have a fairly long fuse but a quick explosion before getting back to normal. The nice thing is that it is rare I ever get to that point. List past week however, I was … Continue reading Do you lose your temper?
Do you realize who it is against? Nope it is not him or her. Nope not your parents. Nope not your sibling. Nope not your friend. Nope not your coworkers. Nope not your boss. … Do you realize you are in a battle? That’s right there is a battle going on all around you. “For … Continue reading Do you feel like you are in a battle?
Ever been surprised by what someone said about you? Ever been surprised by what someone did to you? Ever been surprised that you didn’t get any warning? Ever been surprised that something you thought could be trusted seemed just fall on you like a big rock? It happens. It’s a test. I know it has … Continue reading The Test: Ever been wrongfully judged by those close to you?
I remember a few months when I got to that point. The interesting thing as I reflect was that there were different “me”s depending on who I was interacting with and even then some people were perceptive enough to notice something was wrong. There was the me with close friends where I took off the … Continue reading Ever gotten to the point where nobody could cheer you up?
Do you ask yourself this question? Does it go something like: Why me? Why do I have to go through this? Why am I feeling this way? Why is this happening? Why???? We know from the Bible that And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love … Continue reading Why?
What is it preparing you for? Where are you turning? Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 Today’s devotional from TGIF by Os Hillman brings the story of Joseph and his brothers into this question… The … Continue reading Are you weary yet? Are you needing rest? Are you being burdened?
There is a spiritual battle taking place all around us. If we can get our eyes open to see what is going on or our ears open to hear then we can intercede on behalf of those around us in love and call on God to step in and intervene. What’s going on in your … Continue reading Are you seeing problems in your city, your work, or people around you?
Consider what has taken place in your life and the story your life can tell. Are you sharing the testimony of what God has done and is doing in and through your life? Consider what you have been through and where you ended up. Consider what you have learned and how it has transformed you. … Continue reading Are you telling your Story and giving God the Glory?
365 Fear Nots: Verse Of The Day Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul. Psalm 66:16 (NKJV) Biblical Truth: The psalmist was given a heart for prayer, worship the Lord and encourage others by declaring the spiritual blessings God has provided to you. … Continue reading Wondering where to go? Wondering what to do? Wondering what’s in it for you?
When you consider what training to take each year or how to learn new things what do you look for? Is it a class? Is it a seminar? Is it a online study? Is it a book? Over the years the training that seems to stick the most is “on the job” training where you … Continue reading The best training is when you are in the middle of it.
Are you investing in the here and now and looking for that reward now? Are you investing in the the here and now with anticipation of the reward when you get to heaven? 1“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father … Continue reading What are you living for?
Is it stuff? Is it things? Money? Possessions? Houses? Cars? Popularity?Is it People? Relationships? Love? Hope? Caring? Sharing? Character? Faith? Family? Is it something that lasts for a little while and then fades? Is it something that will last forever and change lives? Consider where you are focusing and what your priorities are. If there … Continue reading What are you investing in that you will be able to take with you?
You can control your response though! Do you feel pressure? Do you feel the intensity? Do you feel the push? Are people doing things? Are people saying thing? Are there agendas? The answer may be yes, but it is up to you how you will respond! As the quote from TGIF: Understanding the Source of … Continue reading You can’t control every circumstance you will face…
God is able! Are you willing? Are you going to believe for it? Are you going to approach God in prayer and supplication? Some people make decisions from what they call their gut. What is directing your gut responses? Is it the Holy Spirit or something else? There is a battle going on for our … Continue reading Is there a need?
God is more concerned with our character than our comfort. 2Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will … Continue reading Why do you need to suffer?
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