OUCH.....THE TRUTH HEALS!

2-28-2019. . . .OUCH.....THE TRUTH HEALS!

"Stop lying to each other; tell the truth, for we are parts of each other and when we lie to each other we are hurting ourselves." (Eph 4:25 TLB)

Lying benefits no one and hurts everyone involved. Lying to a brother or sister is like lying to one's self, in that we are all connected.  Would one in their right mind intentionally hurt one's self?  Certainly not.  It has been said that "The truth hurts" and true that may be in some cases, but it doesn't cause damage like a lie!  The hurt of truth ultimately heals whereas, the hurt of a lie continually brings harm.   Tell the truth!  OUCH....THE TRUTH HEALS!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your healing truth.  Help us spread the healing by always speaking the truth in love with no lies.  Amen.

Prov 8:6-9. . . .Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.  For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.   All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.  They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. KJV

HE'S WORKING IT OUT!

2-27-2019. . . . HE'S WORKING IT OUT!

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. (Prov 16:9 NIV) 

Although sometimes our plans don't quite work out and even fail, God directs our steps back on course toward the future He has purposed for us.  So, don’t worry. . . .don’t get overly discouraged. . . .don’t get frustrated or become impatient.   Just remember, “He’s Working It Out!   And what a wonderful life it is!!!!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the plans you have for us!   We give you our all. . . .have your way in our life and with our life!  Amen!

Heb 10:35-38. . . . Do not let this happy trust in the Lord die away, no matter what happens. Remember your reward! You need to keep on patiently doing God's will if you want him to do for you all that he has promised. His coming will not be delayed much longer. And those whose faith has made them good in God's sight must live by faith, trusting him in everything. Otherwise, if they shrink back, God will have no pleasure in them. TLB

HE SAID IT, NOW BELIEVE IT!

2-26-2019. . . .HE SAID IT, NOW BELIEVE IT!

For everyone who asks, receives. Anyone who seeks, finds. If only you will knock, the door will open. (Matt 7:7-9 TLB)  

No believer ever lacks opportunity!  Every provision has already been supplied. We need only to make a determination in our mind and spirit to go for it!  Get out of the comfort zone.  Energize and engage your faith to ask, seek, and knock!  He said it, it's up to us to believe it!

PRAYER: LORD, we believe you!  Thank you for giving us opportunity; some even greater than our expectation and imagination.  Nevertheless, at your word, we will ask, seek, and knock.  Amen!

 1 John 5:14-15. . . . And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us: and if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.  KJV

DON'T DO IT!

2-21-2019. . . .DON'T DO IT!

"For there are six things the Lord hates-no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers." (Prov 6:16 TLB) 

LYING is second on the list of things God hates!  Is there really any good reason not to tell the truth?  Frankly speaking, NO there isn't!  No one likes lies or liars and God hates it!  ADVICE: DON'T DO IT!

Prayer: Lord, our desire is to please you always.  Therefore, we will not do the things you hate.  Amen!

Ps 34:11-14. . . . Sons and daughters, come and listen and let me teach you the importance of trusting and fearing the Lord.  Do you want a long, good life?  Then watch your tongue! Keep your lips from lying.  Turn from all known sin and spend your time in doing good. Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it. TLB

REVEAL YOURSELF!

2-20-2019. . . .REVEAL YOURSELF!  

"I knew you before you were formed within your mother's womb; before you were born I sanctified you and appointed you as my spokesman to the world." (Jer 1:5 TLB)  

Our purpose began and was set in the mind of God long before we ever arrived on the earth!  Although daily we continue to evolve, we are already who God purposed us to be.  Now, without fear, we must reveal ourselves to the world!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for creating us and putting purpose within us!  Guide us as we without fear, reveal ourselves to the world.  Amen!

Matt 5:14-15. . . . You are the world's light-a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see.  Don't hide your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your 

heavenly Father.  TLB

THE SOURCE!

2-19-2019. . . .THE SOURCE!

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."  (2 Cor 12:9 KJV)  

Our independence and self-reliance is only as good as our ability to recognize their inter-dependence upon God.  Without His strength in our areas of weakness, we are like ships without sails; powerless to maintain course and find our own way.  He is the source of our strength and the strength of our life.

PRAYER: Lord, thank for your grace that is always sufficient for us.  Through your strength, our weaknesses are made strong.  Strengthen us and strengthen us again!  Amen.

 Eph 1:19. . . .I pray that you will begin to understand how incredibly great his power is to help those who believe him.  TLB

LOVE WITH PURPOSE!

2-15-2019. . . .LOVE WITH PURPOSE!

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16 KJV

God didn't just love, but He 'So Loved' the world in such a way that it moved Him to action!  God is intentional when it comes to love and so also should we be.  The love He sends out has purpose and is never by accident or coincidence.  His love has life changing power and so will ours when we love with purpose!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for loving us with purpose!  Your love has changed our lives!  Help us to love with purpose and there by change lives as well.  Amen.

Eph 2:4-6. . . . But God is so rich in mercy; he loved us so much 5 that even though we were spiritually dead and doomed by our sins, he gave us back our lives again when he raised Christ from the dead-only by his undeserved favor have we ever been saved- 6 and lifted us up from the grave into glory along with Christ, where we sit with him in the heavenly realms-all because of what Christ Jesus did. TLB