“Always remember [Do not let it depart from your mouth] what is written in the Book of the Teachings [Law]. Study [Meditate on] it day and night to be sure [careful; diligent] to obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be wise [prudent; successful] and successful [prosperous] in everything [or along life’s path; along the way].” Joshua 1:8 (Expanded Bible)
When my son was learning to read, his teacher taught him to “chunk up” the word. Rather than trying to decipher a...
“I hope very much that I will have no reason to be ashamed [of the Gospel of Christ]. I hope to honor Christ with my body if it be by my life or by my death. I want to honor Him without fear, now and always.” Philippians 1:20 (NLV)
Do you know the way you care for your body is part of your testimony and can be a form of worship? When we resolve to care well for our bodies as an act of worship and to honor Christ, we instantly become more effective both in this life and for the Kingdom. When...
“So, here’s what I want you to do, God helping you, take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it....
“Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm], But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.” Proverbs 11:14 (AMP)
I read a quote once that said, “Successful people surround themselves by successful people.” Basically, it’s paraphrasing today’s scripture passage isn’t it? I used to grossly underestimate the power of mentorship, guidance, and accountability in my life. There’s no two ways about it, it was...
“The eye is the lamp of the body. You draw light into your body through your eyes, and light shines out to the world through your eyes. So, if your eye is well and shows you what is true, then your whole body will be filled with light.” Matthew 6:22 (The Voice)
Be careful what your little eyes see! So much of what happens in your mind begins with a simple look. What you look at significantly influences how and what you think. Be diligent to guard your mind. Be very particular about what you...
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.” Philippians 4:8-9 (The Message Version)
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The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your loving-kindness, Lord, continues forever. Don’t abandon me—for you made me. Psalm 138:8 (TLB)
The Lord made you perfectly. There is not one single thing about you that was not lovingly and masterfully considered. Long before your birth, the Lord dreamed of you and, He rejoiced over the idea of you. You were very literally handmade by the God of the universe.
He sees you. He knows you. He is overwhelmed by your beauty. YOU are His beloved.
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“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NLT)
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who did most of the talking? If so, chances are they didn't know you very well. If the person never paused to ask or inquire about you and your life it’s difficult to create a strong connection. In my spiritual journey, I’ve come to understand that the same is true in our relationship with the Lord. To grow closer to Him, sometimes the most effective thing we can...
“In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]” Philippians 4:11-13 (AMP)
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