The Scapegoat

Some interesting words written below.  

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When we use the word scapegoat today, we normally intend it to refer to a person or a group who is blamed for the misdeeds of others. The word scapegoat comes from William Tyndale’s translation of the Bible as an attempt to translate the Hebrew word “for Azazel” in Leviticus 16:8: “He is to cast lots for the two goats—one lot for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat [for Azazel].”

In Leviticus 16:7–22, we encounter the Day of Atonement. On this day, the high priest would take two goats, one was to be sacrificed as a sin offering to the Lord, its blood used to purify the sanctuary. The other goat, known as the scapegoat, was presented alive before the Lord to make atonement. The high priest would lay both hands on the head of the scapegoat and confess over it all the iniquities and transgressions of the Israelites, ritually transferring their sins to the goat. Then the scapegoat was sent away into the wilderness, carrying the sins of the people far from the camp (v. 22).

The scapegoat is a profound and powerful image of atonement and forgiveness. By transferring their sins onto the scapegoat, the people of Israel were reminded of God’s mercy and His provision for their cleansing. This ritual also foreshadowed the ultimate act of perfect atonement fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

As the sacrificial Lamb of God, Jesus was offered up for our sins, His blood purifying and reconciling us to God. As the scapegoat, He bore our sins and carried them away, offering complete forgiveness and freedom. Isaiah 53:6 says, “The LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Through His sacrificial death, Jesus provided the ultimate atonement for our sins, once and for all. Let us embrace the forgiveness and freedom He offers and then share with others the good news of His redemption.

-Author Unknown 

Adoption

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"For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of Sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba," Father."(Romans 8:15)

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Adoption paints a powerful picture of salvation. God willfully chose us, paid the sum of His own life, and made us joint-heirs with His Son.To seal this for us, God has put His own Spirit in our hearts. With the Holy Spirit, we are free from the entrapment of sin.Whether you have experienced a physical or spiritual adoption, realize the amazing promise that God gives us through the Spirit and His Word. We are no longer slaves but 'sons'.Through the Spirit of Sonship and adoption, embrace a new Father: Abba - God the Father, our Father!

-Author Unknown 

David Declares

Something to think about...

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"I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I will not be moved."(Psalms 16:8)

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David declares that he put the Lord in front of him always. Where are you in relation to God? Do you think of Him when you are about to choose an outfit? Or when you choose education, either for yourself or your children?Is He the first person you strive to please with your employment? Because David knew that God was always near to him, he did not worry about being defeated. He was safe as long as the Lord was at the forefront of his life.Turn away from all the things that seek to steal that position that only God should have.

-Author Unknown 

Blessed

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I Am The Good Shepherd

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  """I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me,"" (NLT)" -John 10:14

"These words came straight from Jesus' mouth. If you ever wonder whether Jesus cares for you or loves you, this is your verse. He knows you so well, even the cry of your heart. He is a good shepherd who has sacrificed Himself for you. If you are wondering where God is in your life or if He cares for you, this is your message. These are His words speaking directly to you."

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Quote Of The Day - Let Us Preach

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Quote of the Day – Mother Teresa

Let us preach you, Dear Jesus, without preaching…. not by words but by our example.

– Mother Teresa

Do Not

Food for thought...

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Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. (NLT) -1 Thessalonians 5:19

"What does the Holy Spirit feel like? It's an inner urge that can come gently or even forcefully to say words, connect people, or take action. Usually the result of the prompting of the Holy Spirit brings healing, strength and joy, only good things. It may not necessarily be clear to us in the moment how our words and actions bring healing. By stifling the Holy Spirit, we don't carry out the message we have received and stand in the way. The next time you feel the inner gut feeling to follow through on something, embrace it and let the Holy Spirit work through you."

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Inspire Me - All The Kindness

There is nothing better than kindness. 

Share the wealth of kindness every where you go!

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Today's Quotation:

All the kindness which a person puts out into the world works on the heart and thoughts of humankind.

Albert Schweitzer

Today's Meditation:

Nothing touches the hearts and minds of others as deeply as kindness. It speaks universally, it crosses all barriers, and it opens all doors. If we wish to make this world a better place, all we must do is show more kindness.

The wonderful thing about kindness is we all have an unlimited supply of it. It costs us very little, yet it yields greatly for all. When I see the child that is sad, I can offer a smile, or say hello. To the lonely person sitting all alone, I can sit down and have a friendly conversation, or even simply sit next to them to offer them company while I eat. Who knows how much we each will benefit from the random acts of kindness we put forth in this world.

Each day we have breath to breathe, we can fill our lives with nameless acts of kindness and love. It takes very little effort when all is said and done. Make your spouse smile by leaving a loving note. Surprise your children with their favorite candy. Help your neighbor or a friend with a little chore. Visit the elderly at the nursing home. Call your parents or siblings and tell them that you love them. These acts of kindness will fill the hearts of the recipients and will overflow onto the rest of the world filling it with love and kindness.

Today's Challenge: Show kindness to three people today.

Questions to consider:

What are some of acts of kindness and love can you perform today? Are you able to do so without anyone knowing who did them?

What kinds of effects on others do such acts have?

Does the kindness you put out into the world end with that recipient, or carry on endlessly filling the cups of others in life?

For further thought:

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.

Sam Levenson

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Inspire Me - If I Had

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Today's Quotation:

If I had my child to raise over again,

I'd finger paint more, and point the finger less.

I'd do less correcting, and more connecting.

I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.

I would care to know less, and know to care more.

I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.

I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.

I'd run through more fields, and gaze at more stars.

I'd do more hugging, and less tugging.

I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.

I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.

I'd teach less about the love of power,

And more about the power of love.

It matters not whether my child is big or small,

From this day forth, I'll cherish it all.

Diana Loomans

Today's Meditation:

I have found it a very helpful practice to take some time to reflect and evaluate upon my parenting habits and methods from time to time. It is quite easy to get caught up in the duties and tasks of life and put parenting on the back burner, or to only give limited resources to my children. And by reflecting upon the joys available to me--the love, the memories, the laughter, the smiles, the kisses and hugs, the amazement and wonder, and so much more--I am able to increase my awareness of the beauty of children in each passing moment.

One of the things I tend to forget is that my happiness in life is tied to my experience of life. So if I let myself get stressed out, or anxious, or depressed, and miss out on experiencing the joys of parenting, then I also miss out on a plethora of happiness that is uniquely available to me during this chapter of my life. And this happiness is available for us all to experience--grandparents, foster parents, daycare workers, teachers, nannies, babysitters, aunts and uncles--for there is no chapter in our lives in which we are not able to "cherish it all" in our relationships with children.

Our children need us in their lives... and we need them just the same. Connect with them. Spend time with them. Care about them. Experience them. Support them with love and affirmation, hugs and kisses. Get the most out of parenting... you only get to raise your children once.

Today's Challenge: Give an hour of your day to a child.

Questions to consider:

Why is it difficult for us to remain focused on the importance of experiencing our relationships with our children?

How much effort do you put into parenting and/or positively affecting the lives of children?

What are some ways in which you can strengthen the lives of children with affirmation and love?

For further thought:

And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, "Speak to us of Children." And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts. For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far. Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness; For even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.

Khalil Gibran, The Prophet

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How Well

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How Well Do You Know God?

Behold, God is great, and we know him not; the number of his years is unsearchable.

Job 36:26

It is impossible to know God too well.

He is the most important person who exists. And this is because he made all others, and any importance they have is owing to him.

Any strength or intelligence or skill or beauty that other beings have comes from him. On every scale of excellence, he is infinitely greater than the best person you ever knew or ever heard of.

Being infinite, he is inexhaustibly interesting. It is impossible, therefore, that God be boring. His continual demonstration of the most intelligent and interesting actions is volcanic.

As the source of every good pleasure, he himself pleases fully and finally. If that’s not how we experience him, we are either dead, or blind, or sleepwalking.

It is therefore astonishing how little effort in this world is put into knowing God.

It’s as though the President of the United States came to live with you for a month, and you only said hello in passing every day or so. Or as if you were flown at the speed of light for a couple of hours around the sun and the solar system, and instead of looking out the window, you played a computer game. Or as if you were invited to watch the best actors, singers, athletes, inventors, and scholars perform their best, but you declined to go, so you could watch the TV season’s final soap.

Let us pray together that our infinitely great God would incline our hearts, and open our eyes to see him as fully as we can and seek to know him more.

God Knows

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Inspire Me - Everytime

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Today's Quotation:

Every single time you help someone stand up, you are helping humanity rise.

Steve Maraboli

Today's Meditation:

I have found that it is quite easy in life to forget that every person I encounter truly is my brother and sister--that I am dealing with a fellow human being who is going through a similar experience in life as I myself am, handling some of the very same issues, feeling some of the very same joys and sorrows. Yet when I take the time to see the humanity within those I meet, I cannot help but feel compassion towards them. And when I feel compassion towards my fellow man, it becomes easy to help them to stand back up when they fall or are in need of a hand.

Every day of our lives, we have numerous opportunities to connect with other humans and enrich both of our lives significantly. And as Steve points out, in doing so, we additionally are helping the whole of humanity to rise and to grow stronger--we are helping the world to become a better place and a better experience for all of us here.

It may be easy for us to categorize those we meet today--this is a cashier at the convenience store, this is my waitress, this is the checkout handler at the grocery store. But no one is a machine. We all have feelings, dreams, and perspectives on life that are just as valid as the next.

Help those around you today. Recognize the humanity within others--the thoughts, hopes, fears, dreams, ambitions, desires, and sufferings--and then extend a helping hand and a compassionate heart.

Today's Challenge: Help someone "stand up" today.

Questions to consider:

Can you think of any opportunities you may have had to help someone stand up today?

Is it easy for you to see the humanity in other people, or do you tend to take them for granted?

What would the world be like if we all recognized and respected the humanity in all of the other people that we meet each day?

For further thought:

Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.

Mother Theresa

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Be An Example

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Be An Example

And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. (NLT)

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There Is No Use

Probably my worst weakness and I don't mind saying it.

I am always in need of encouragement. So, I thought I would share the wealth. 

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Daily Wisdom Bible Study

Chronological Bible Study from the book of Proverbs

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There is No Use for a Lazy Man – (Proverbs 19:15)

There is No Use for a Lazy Man – (Proverbs 19:15)

Daily Proverbs

Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.

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It's interesting to note that the Bible calls for mercy and compassion on many types of behavior and social conditions. For many sins, God tells us to show love and understanding. However, the Bible only speaks contempt for laziness. It's a very true saying, "nothing can be done with a person who won't get out of bed." Laziness or slothfulness as the Bible also calls it, is the one sin that truly wastes all of God's blessings and gifts. Laziness is the one sin that nullifies all the gifts God has given a person. It's a sin that truly wastes the gifts of God and man. Moreover, it's one of the only sins which a righteous God and sinful men both hate. Laziness is also one of the hardest sins for us to change or remove, because it can so intertwine itself into the heart of a person. Laziness attacks our very soul, it affects the mind, body and spirit. Laziness is the one sin that actually changes the character and the very nature of a person. This means that unfortunately there is little we can do to change a person who has the sin of laziness. However, what's impossible for us to change or cure, is possible for God. What's impossible for us to accomplish in our fallen state, is possible for a holy, omnipotent, sovereign God to heal and remove.

And that's why prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit is so important in the lives of the Christian. It's the process of sanctification worked out in us by the Holy Spirit, which changes a man's heart from the inside out. And the process of sanctification starts when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Only through salvation can God change the character of a person and turn them into a fruitful child of God. In addition, once that change has taken place and we become children of God adopted into the family of God through faith in Christ, we can come before God the Father in prayer. God not only hears our prayers, but prayer is one of the many gifts of our salvation. Prayer is the gift of communication and relationship with God. Through prayer, we can strengthen our relationship with the sovereign God of the universe. Moreover, through prayer, we can participate in God's kingdom work and affect change in the lives of Christians all around the world. Through prayer we can ask God to truly change the heart and the nature of a person who has the nature of laziness. Therefore, we are to place our trust in the Lord and His work in our lives and the lives of others. Part of the way in which we do this, is to make sure we spend time with the Lord in prayer, in the study of His word and on our knees making intercession for those who need God's assistance. 

 

We Build Our Families on God’s Love – (Proverbs 19:13-14)

There is No Use for a Lazy Man – (Proverbs 19:15)

We Build Our Families on God’s Love – (Proverbs 19:13-14)

God Raises Up Rulers and Nations – (Proverbs 19:12)

Discretion, Patience and Restraint Bring Honor – (Proverbs 19:11)

God Requires Honesty In All Areas of Our Life – (Proverbs 19:10)

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Praise Him Again

Food for the soul written in the words below...

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Praise Him Again

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! (NLT)

Psalms 42:11

Life is full of struggles but we can’t let our circumstances be our excuse not to praise our worthy God. The psalmist acknowledged his heartbreak but declared his resolve to praise God again. Has life made you question where your hope lies? Pain is a part of what it is to be human but God is still good and deserves your praise.

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Release Your Faith

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Release Your Faith

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Quote Of The Day - Don’t Use People

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Don’t use people to get money and things, but be committed to using money and material goods to bless people. Rich people can do a lot of good for society if they are willing.” 

-Joyce Meyer, I Dare You: Embrace Life with Passion

Walk With The Wise

Some food for thought....

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Walk With The Wise

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. (NLT)

Proverbs 13:20

"We can all learn a thing or two from who we spend time with. The question is whether the person we spend time with is making us a better person in turn. When we are around others we begin to see different viewpoints, attitudes, and behaviors. Over time, our minds embrace these thoughts which can make us either a healthier person or lead us down a foolish path. Are you walking with wise people who share their wisdom to you?"

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A Great Building

Something to think about. 

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Today's Quotation:

A great building will never stand if you neglect the small bricks.

Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

Today's Meditation:

If we look at ourselves as buildings--created over time... brick by brick... stone by stone... using any number of elements and pieces such as wood, concrete, and nails, or beams and joists--we see that the end result is a direct reflection of how much time and effort we put forth. It takes great patience to build a strong and aesthetically pleasing structure. It takes careful consideration of everything that goes into the design, planning, and construction--with special concern for each minor detail--to build the best possible version of ourselves.

To build ourselves up well, we must have patience. And if we are someone who likes things to be done quickly, this might not be an easy task. How often have we drove by a construction site and wondered why it is taking so long to complete? There is a reason that good construction takes time and patience, and we should not try to rush ourselves in life either.

Take the time to reflect upon your experiences each day--the conversations you had, the tasks you accomplished, what you gained and what you gave back, the relationships you created, the lessons you learned, the knowledge or wisdom you acquired. Growth is achieved slowly, brick by brick. And when it comes to the final product--our very character depends upon each and every piece... even "the small bricks."

Today's Challenge: Take time tonight to reflect upon the experiences of the day and how they may help you grow.

Questions to consider:

What are some small bricks that have helped you to define yourself better?

How can we develop our patience to make it stronger?

Is patience one of the strongest virtues of our society or culture?

For further thought:

Life is a building. It rises slowly, day by day throughout the years. Every new lesson we learn lays a block on the edifice, which is rising silently within us. Every experience, every touch of another life on ours, every influence that impresses us, every book we read, every conversation we hear, every act of our commonest days, adds something to the invisible building.

James R. Miller

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Grace For Every Need

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Grace for Every Need

Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant.

Psalm 86:16

Future grace is the constant plea of the praying psalmists. They pray for it again and again to meet every need. They give us a beautiful model of daily dependence on future grace for every exigency.

They cry out for grace when they need help: “Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me! O Lord, be my helper!” (Psalm 30:10).

When they are weak: “Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant” (Psalm 86:16).

When they need healing: “Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord” (Psalm 6:2).

When they are afflicted by enemies: “Be gracious to me, O Lord! See my affliction from those who hate me” (Psalm 9:13).

When they are lonely: “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted” (Psalm 25:16).

When they are grieving: “Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief” (Psalm 31:9).

When they have sinned: “O Lord, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!” (Psalm 41:4).

When they long for God’s name to be exalted among the nations: “God be gracious to us and bless us . . . that your way may be known on earth” (Psalm 67:1–2).

Unmistakably, prayer is the great link of faith between the soul of the saint and the promise of future grace. If ministry was meant by God to be sustained by prayer, then ministry was meant to be sustained by faith in future grace.

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The Desires Of Your Heart

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The Desires of Your Heart

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this."

- Psalm 37:4-5, NIV

In the beginning, Adam was single. Increasingly he longed for a companion with whom he could share his life. He didn’t have to beg God or beat the bushes or spend every Saturday night in a singles bar. He just went to sleep in God’s will. I wonder if, as he drifted off to sleep, he was praying that God would somehow take away the strange ache in his heart and the loneliness he felt inside, especially when he had observed that every animal had a partner except himself. “So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man” (Gen. 2:21-22, NIV). In His wisdom, God knew exactly how to meet Adam’s emotional needs – by presenting Adam with a wife. And He knows how to meet your needs and satisfy your desires, too. So . . . commit your way to Him and trust Him!

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God's Immense Love

Just a little reminder that Jesus loves us.

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Understanding God’s Divine Plan

Truth...

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Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Faithfulness

He is so faithful, yet sometimes we don't believe it.

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Bible Word of the Day – FAITHFULNESS

The Dictionary meaning of the Word “FAITHFULNESS”

True to one’s word, promises and vows; reliable, trusted or believed.

Bible References on the word “FAITHFULNESS”

Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Genesis 5:24

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. I Corinthians 9:24.

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The Gift Of Listening

Some food for thought...

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The Gift of Listening

Scripture:

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

Example:

If a friend or family member is sharing their struggles with you, instead of rushing to give advice, practice listening deeply, as James 1:19 teaches. Pray for wisdom and guidance in your response.

Reflection:

Listening is an act of love and patience. Jesus often listened before speaking, showing compassion and understanding.

Today, how can you be a better listener to those around you and to God’s voice in your life?

Take time to truly hear what others and God are saying before responding.

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - Miracles

Cans! Love this. Wisdom below. 

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Miracles come in cans.” You can overcome. You can make it through. You can forgive. You can raise godly children. You can have a happy marriage. You can experience joy. You can meet your goal. You can be disciplined. You can move on. You can… you can… you can.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Get Your Hopes Up!: Expect Something Good to Happen to You Every Day

Inspire Me - The More

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Today's Quotation:

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

Dr. Seuss

Today's Meditation:

Knowledge is power; and the more of it we can gain, the better we will become at the tasks and projects we undertake. If I want to be an interior decorator, I only have to open a book on the topic to begin gaining invaluable knowledge. Perhaps finding a mentor is an option as well. However, the simple truth remains the same: knowledge will take me further in life.

And the knowledge we gain does not have to be of great financial cost or value--a mother and housewife, for example, knows invaluable information about how to stop a baby from crying, that came at little to no cost to her other than time. Still, some of us may view the knowledge we have amassed as not that important when compared to the knowledge others possess... and this is understandable given that most of the individuals we see sharing their knowledge are quite popular and are usually making a lot of money. From the creator of that awesome new gadget you see in an infomercial, to the sports analysts and commentators we see on TV; the knowledge they share definitely seems to be more important when based upon financial value it brings in.

But we should not get consumed in trying to chase financial value in our knowledge. We are all unique individuals, and have different needs and desires, skills and talents. And people need your advice everyday--there are many things that you know that others are not aware of each day. And there are things you have discovered that have made your more efficient and productive, that others have not yet.

Learning is a powerful catalyst in our lives if we use it. Celebrate it, embrace it, love it, and share it with others. The easiest and most effective way to increase your potential is to learn.

Today's Challenge: Spend some time learning about something today.

Questions to consider:

Do you value your learning? What are some of your most valuable lessons, and how can they help others?

Think of a great role model in your life. How has that person's learning affected their life?

Why do we tend to feel that our learning is not as valuable as the learning that others have done?

For further thought:

Place yourself among those who carry on their lives with passion, and true learning will take place, no matter how humble or exalted the setting. But no matter what path you follow, do not be ashamed of your learning. In some corner of your life, you know more about something than anyone else on earth. The true measure of your education is not what you know, but how you share what you know with others.

Kent Nerburn

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Acknowledge

Leaving it right here.

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Broken Hearts

A broken heart is the worst.

Be encouraged. 

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Set Free

Amen! 

And it bares repeating. 

God Bless.

Understanding

Love this...

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Separate Us

Interesting little devotional. 

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Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Inspiration 

Christ is always with us. There is no trial or tribulation that will take His love away. These verses are a great reminder for us when we face challenges. How can we fail with the infinite love of Jesus with us at all times? We are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. Now start to live like it!

Prayer 

I am weak, my Lord. I have doubted Your love of me. My faith has wavered during difficult trials and obstacles, but You never left me. I thank you with all my heart for always being by my side, even though I do not deserve it. As with Jesus, I want to be so much more than a conqueror with You by my side, with the unwavering love of Jesus as my guide. I aim to serve You and it is in Your son's holy name I pray. Amen.

-Author Unknown 

O Love The Lord

This...

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O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Inspiration 

We can't identify as children of God if we don't love God. How do we love God? We express our love for God through our actions and the words we speak. When we obey His instructions, that is another way of showing we love Him. To be proud means to prefer our own guidance over God's word. When we are proud, we are bound to err because we won't be walking in the way God set out for us.

Prayer 

Dear God, I pray that in all I do, may You see the love I have for You. May my thoughts, actions, and the words I speak be a reflection of the love I have for You. Father, may You keep me from being proud. I pray that I never think that my thoughts are above Your own. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

-Author Unknown 

Jesus

Leaving it right here!

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Speak

Leaving this right here....

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Search Me

I have trust issues for sure and I am always in need of encouragement. 

So, I am passing the wealth. 

God Bless.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. (NLT)" -Psalm 139:23

"Psalm 139 is a powerful and vulnerable prayer! Search me, invite God to know your heart. Test me, ask God to know the truth of what lies in your heart. What makes you anxious or afraid? Are you able to trust God with your most secret fears? Pray these words over your life and watch God invade the deepest parts of your heart. "

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Picture

Food for thought. 

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Quote Of The Day - Complain

Truth so, I am just leaving this right here. 

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“We can complain and remain, or praise and be raised.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Me and My Big Mouth Study Guide

Trust Him

Food for thought!

I need more trust. Less being in my mind.

God Bless. 

Trust Him!

Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. - Psalm 37:5, NKJV

At times our understanding is limited. We simply have to trust our heavenly Father to know best. We have to trust God’s silences and respect God’s mysteries and wait for God’s answers.

When we pray for the healing of a loved one, and he dies . . .

When we pray for release from a financial burden, and we go bankrupt . . .

When we pray for reconciliation, and we are handed divorce papers . . .

When we pray for our career, and we get laid off . . .

When we pray for protection, and we are robbed . . .

We just have to trust Him. Trust Him. Trust Him!

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Seven Things

Needed this and need to follow-through. 

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The Shepherd's Care

Interesting little devotional. 

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The Shepherd’s Care

Scripture:

Psalm 23:1-3

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Example:

When you’re stressed or tired, remember Psalm 23:1-3. Take a walk, enjoy nature, or simply sit quietly in God’s presence, trusting that He is leading you beside still waters, refreshing your soul.

Reflection:

The Lord, our Shepherd, cares for us deeply, providing rest and restoration. In moments of stress, we can trust that He will guide us to places of peace and renewal.

Where do you need to be refreshed today?

Ask God to lead you to His still waters.

Sower

Another word of the day that made me do some thinking.

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The Dictionary meaning of the Word “SOWER”

One who scatters or plants seed.

Bible References on the word “SOWER”

And as he sowed some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. Matthew 13:4-5.

A Prayer To Trust God

A Prayer to Trust God.

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God, thank You for who You are.

Today, help me to trust my life to You. Show me what I need to let go of and hand over to you. Remind me that no matter my situation, You are with me.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Follow After Righteousness And Mercy

Love this.

God Bless.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Inspiration 

If you pursue good things, you will generally find good things. Good things happen to good people. The choice is simple and it is ours. What will you choose? Do what you know is right.

Prayer

Merciful and righteous God! I pray that You give me the foresight and strength to do what I know is right. I thank you for instilling a will inside of me to pursue wisdom and truth, as You have done for generations of Christians before me. Forgive me for the sins and wrong choices that I have made, and I wish with all my heart to forgive those that have wronged me. I love You, my Father in heaven, hallowed be Your holy name. Amen.

-Author Unknown 

Promise

Who doesn't need a promise now a day's?

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Bible Word of the Day – PROMISE

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The Dictionary meaning of the Word “PROMISE”

A declaration that something will or will not be done; a pledge; a vow; a covenant; to pledge or give assurance. A declaration that something will or will not be done; indication of future excellence or achievement; something promised.

A declaration that something will or will not be done; a pledge; a vow; a covenant.

One’s pledge to another that one will or will not do something; ground for hope; commit to do or give; give one’s word to.

Bible References on the word “PROMISE”

And this is the promise that He has promised us, eternal life. I John 2:25.

“Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” Numbers 23:19b

“For the promise is to you and your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” Acts 2:39.

“And this is the promise that He has promised us — eternal life.” I John 2:25.

“May the Lord God of your father’s make you a thousand times more numerous than you are, and bless you as He has promised you.” Deuteronomy 1:11

“The Lord is faithful to all His promises.” Psalm 145:13. “He keeps every promise forever.” Psalm 146:6

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Rest As An Act Of Faith

Food for thought...

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Rest as an Act of Faith

Scripture:

Hebrews 4:9-10

There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from His.

Example:

When you feel guilty for taking time off or resting, remember Hebrews 4:9-10. Choose to rest in Jesus, trusting that your productivity doesn’t define your worth; your relationship with Him does.

Reflection:

Resting is not laziness; it’s an act of faith. It shows that we trust God enough to stop striving and allow Him to take care of us.

How can you build intentional moments of rest into your day, knowing that God is working on your behalf even when you're resting?

-Author Unknown 

God Will Teach You

Amen!

Loved this! Needed to hear this.

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A Prayer Life Reboot

I love this!

Be encouraged. 

God Bless.

When I Pray

Like he is reading my mind.

Be encouraged.

God Bless.

Dear God

This...

Leaving it right here.

God Bless.

You Are Loved

Leaving this right here.

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Walking By Faith

Ain't this the truth.

God Bless.

Love Like Jesus

The world needs more of this....

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How Do I Detect

Something to think about.

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Learning To Listen

Leaving it right here.

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God's Got Us

A reminder for everyday.

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God’s Invitation

Wisdom. Encouragement. 

God Bless.

Church Worship

Just something to think about.

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No Matter

Just a reminder. 

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Jesus Example Of Prayer

Leaving this right here.

God Bless. 

God Is Working

Another great reminder.

God Bless. 

Always Enjoy

Some great advice. 

God Bless. 

Disobedience

Some food for thought. 

God Bless.

When Fear

Let this sink in.

God Bless.

Worries

I personally needed this encouragement and I wanted to pass it along.

God Bless. 

Prayer Wimps

Love this.

God Bless.

Prayer Brings Hope

Some food for thought.

God Bless

Stay Silent

Wisdom..

God Bless.

Simple Prayers

Food for thought  

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Quote Of The Day - Not About How Much

This...

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Quote of the Day – Mother Teresa

It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts. Life isn’t worth living, unless lived for other people.

– Mother Teresa

Our Salvation

Amen to this!

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Quote Of The Day - We Are Never Going

Wisdom so I am just going to leave this right here.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Here’s one of my favorite statements: We are never going to enjoy stability, we are never going to enjoy spiritual maturity until we learn how to do what’s right when it feels wrong, and every time you do what’s right by a decision of your will using discipline and self control to go beyond how you feel, the more painful it is in your flesh, the more you’re growing spiritually at that particular moment.” 

– Joyce Meyer

Morning Sun

I found this interesting and thought provoking so I wanted to share.

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The morning sun lit the eastern slopes of Horeb. The sheep seemed restless, and the shepherd scanned the perimeter for predators. Nothing.

He laid out his mat and reached into his satchel for a little cheese and bread. A tremor ran through the flock, and he stood to search the horizon again. Something was out there. A jackal, a wolf – what was that? Something caught his eye to the left at the base of the mountain ... a shepherd’s fire? No, this fire was bigger ... brighter somehow.

He strained to see if anyone was standing near, but he was quite alone. He reached for his staff, and began picking his way across the valley floor. The fire glowed brighter as the shepherd drew near. It was a bush somehow set aflame. He had seen smoke and fire on the slopes of Horeb before. He had watched the lightning ignite dry brush. From a distance he had viewed the campfires of shepherds, robbers, fugitives and traders. But he had never seen fire behave like this. He stepped closer when a voice called out of the bush, “Moses! Moses!” His strength left him and Moses whispered, “Here I am.”

After 40 years, God breathed new life into a dead dream. He still does that you know – if He can only get our attention.

-Author Unknown 

I Know The Plans

Some encouragement. 

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"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD . “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (NLT)" -Jeremiah 29:11

"You can stand on your promise that God has a hope and a future for you and your family! Even when you walk through a difficult season, God promises to be working on your behalf. Remember even when you can’t see it, God is moving! \n"

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Plans

Food for thought.

God Bless. 

"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD . “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (NLT)" -"Jeremiah 29:11 "

"Do you ever wonder if God hears your prayers? Sometimes in our loud lives can make it difficult to hear the voice of God. We can get so busy, we forget to stop and take notice when God actually provides for us. God’s word reminds us that when we pray, He will listen! Bring your worries, cares and joys to Him. He promises to listen."

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Quote Of The Day - It Is Christmas

Leaving this here...

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Quote of the Day – Mother Teresa

It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you…yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.

– Mother Teresa

Optimism

I have a word of the day and this was one word that came through and I guess I never thought of it this way.

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Bible Word of the Day – OPTIMISM

The Dictionary meaning of the Word “OPTIMISM”

A tendency to look on the more favorable side or to expect the more favorable outcome of events or conditions; a belief that good will always triumph.

Bible References on the word “OPTIMISM”

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5.

Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you. Philippians 3:15

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It Happens

Wanted to throw this out.

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"Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. (NLT)" -Hebrews 2:18

"It happens. Life gets so tough and in our mind we discredit God. We ask ourselves, ""What can the Bible have to say about my situation?"" or ""How can Jesus even help?"" This is not the time to get angry and turn against Jesus. He knows exactly what you are walking through. You are not alone and he has felt your pain. Cry out to Jesus with your heart. Take comfort from these words in the Bible."

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I Will Praise

Thought providing little devotional below.

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"I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. (NLT)" -Psalm 9:1 \n

"God wants us to take time to remember his goodness, mercy, and love. We forget so easily all he has done for us. How he provides the air for our lungs, the food for our tables, and the love in our hearts. Praise helps us to remember. To tell of all he has done! Give God praise. \n"

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It Is Easy

Some food for thought. 

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It is easy to take things for granted in this modern world. We can video chat with loved ones living thousands of miles away. We have good, effective treatment for many illnesses. Most of us do not have to labor in the fields for our food. Yet, these are relatively recent blessings provided by those who went before us.

Today’s reading is the second half of Peter’s long opening thanksgiving. Picking up on the theme of salvation, Peter reminds the church never to take for granted the privileged position we have. We live on the other side of Jesus Christ coming in the flesh, dying for our sin, rising again, and sending the Holy Spirit to indwell His people. Peter himself witnessed these events. As a disciple of Jesus for years, Peter was present at His trial and he saw the empty tomb. He was also there when the Holy Spirit came on believers at Pentecost (Acts 2). He does not want his readers to forget what a blessing it is to believe the gospel and be filled with the Spirit.

Even the most privileged people in the Old Testament—the prophets—did not have the same knowledge of God we have. The prophets carefully searched the Scriptures to try to understand when the Messiah would come (v. 10–11).

Peter tells us the “Spirit of Christ” directed the prophets to write about His future suffering and glory. Passages like Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Zechariah 9:9–10 are examples. Although the prophets knew in general that the Messiah was coming, would suffer, and be glorified, they did not know the details. They were writing for the benefit of future believers who could be assured by their prophecies that Jesus is the Messiah (v. 12).

-Author Unknown 

Think Of Ways

Something to think about.

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Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (NLT) -Hebrews 10:24

Do you know of someone who is down? Give your best effort to encourage them. A hot meal goes a long way to help someone who is depressed. Put yourself in their position and use gentle words to build them up. Take a moment to thoughtfully encourage your friend. Reviving their spirit enables them to be their lovable selves again.

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God Has Not

Encouragement below. 

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" For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (NLT)" -"2 Timothy 1:7 "

"God’s Word reminds us that you have given us the power to be brave and to control their thoughts. Today, pause to ask God to give you the ability to have a sound mind. Center your mind on the Lord. God will equip you with what you need to capture every thought so fear and anxiety are not able to rule your day. \n"

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Frustration

Oh yeah! I feel this.

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Frustration is like an unheard scream in the night. Depression follows close behind. There is something about impossibility wrapped up in inertia that moves us to anger and tears.

I know what I’m talking about. I’m living there right now. I’m white-knuckled and weary. I am faced with a limitation I cannot exceed. I’m like a pyromaniac in a petrified forest. I strike the match, but there’s nothing to burn. One minute I want to charge – the next minute I want to leave.

Knowing the right answer doesn’t always make the pain go away – and the pain of frustration spreads to the joints and marrow of life. Elijah’s frustration cut so deep, he wanted to die. That helps me gain a bit of perspective. He had been to the mountaintop and called down fire and rain. He had pronounced judgment and carried out executions. He had sent a message to the very core of Ahab and Jezebel’s dynasty – and for what? The same people stayed in office and Jezebel conspired to send out a posse. “Kill me Lord!” he cried.

I guess I’m not so bad off after all. God was faithful to Elijah, and God will be faithful to me, and you. We would do well to stop looking at our troubles and start listening for His voice.

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - Free Access

Wisdom. 

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“We have free access to God. We can go before Him anytime we want to. We don’t need a special invitation. The throne room is always open, God is always home, He is never napping or on the phone. We can go boldly, expecting Him to meet our need and do it willingly and joyfully.” 

-Joyce Meyer, The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations

Fear

Leaving it right here!

God Bless.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.- Chanakya

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The First Prayer

I can relate and I wanted to share.

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The first prayer of Habakkuk reveals his heart with a stark honesty. “How long?” 

Have you ever prayed that prayer? Have you wept as you’ve cried out to God over a lost loved one, stubbornly resistant to the Gospel?

Can you relate to the prophet with the strange name? His frustration with injustice and violence is heightened by the seeming absence of God. It’s the cry of the falsely accused; the question that haunts us when dying is painful and slow; a longing that aches in silence: “O Lord, how long?”

In times like these we need to be reminded that Jehovah never sleeps nor slumbers. He is never idle, absent, ignorant, ambivalent, or insensitive. The veil of mystery that shrouds His way is often unlifted. His purposes, though perfect, are often obscured and impervious; they are also glorious.

Nobody understood the cross when Jesus died. Yet in that dark hour, the greatest gift was given; the greatest love displayed. God answers Habakkuk (v.5): “Look among the nations and watch – Be utterly astonished! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you.”

What is God doing in the midst of your suffering? You probably wouldn’t believe it if He told you.

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - Love Others

What she said.

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Love Others Today: Be a person whose convictions are based on God’s Word, and do what God calls you to do to act on them.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Love Out Loud: Devotions on Loving God, Yourself, and OthersBe Confident in Who God Made You

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Principles

Throwing this out there.

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Today's Quotation:

When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at the price of dearest peace, lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy, with all the fire of your faith.

Abraham Kuyper

Today's Meditation:

It can be hard to always follow what we know to be true. Sometimes it means being laughed at... sometimes it means financial loss... and sometimes it brings with it an unwanted form of hardship. But being true to our principles is what offers us our peace. Without doing so, our character and integrity will falter, and our peace in life will fail us. It is in these times, that Abraham implores us to go into battle, to fight for our beliefs, and to be true to ourselves "with all the fire of our faith."

However, the line between conviction and stubbornness seems to blur all the time. We often see someone standing for what they believe in less as a sign of strong character and more as a sign of close-mindedness. So how are we best able to discern the difference between the two? The answer lies in recognizing what is truly the truth, and what is merely something that we currently believe--something that is subject to change.

An inspirational story of personal conviction is that of Rachel Joy Scott--the first victim of the Columbine High School Massacre. Reports said that one of the gunmen, after having first shot Rachel in her leg, picked her up by her hair and asked her if she still believed in God, and that she had answered, "You know I do." Her response provoked a second, fatal shot to her head at point-blank range. The thing to note is that she stood up for what she knew was true in her heart--a quality of a person with conviction, and not a sign of close-mindedness or stubbornness.

Our convictions are strongest when we have doubt, yet overcome that doubt. I would even go further and say that they are strongest when we have fear, yet overcome the fear--for being afraid of the results of standing up for what you believe in, and doing so in spite of those results, is an absolute sign of fortitude, integrity, and strength of will.

What am I willing to stand up for? On the day I die, I have a feeling that I will be more concerned about the things that I stood up for than about the things that held little interest in.

Today's Challenge: Reclaim some internal peace today by standing up for your principles.

Questions to consider:

What are some of your personal truths that have changed over time?

In what ways can being a man of principle affect the peace in your life?

If you had a major ethical dilemma at work, could you leave your job even if it meant significant financial loss?

For further thought:

The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when it is not without doubt, but in spite of doubt.

Rollo May

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Don't Be Selfish

Some food for thought.

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"Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. (NLT)" -Philippians 2:3

"Evaluate your motives. Where do you need to pivot from serving yourself to serving others? What lies have you entertained that have inflated your own status? God cares about our hearts, so take time to align your motives with God’s standard of humility."

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