Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do...
Put the past behind you and prepare for a new day. You cannot live in the past and still be present mentally and emotionally for today. Now is the time to position yourself to embrace what is and prepare for what will be. Keep an open mind; uncluttered with worry, regrets, or speculation. Cherish the...
“I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. 6 Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. John 15:5-7, MSB
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Luke 11:28, ASV Be encouraged and encouraging
You can get overwhelmed when you look too far ahead of where you are. That is when you start to worry and give way to conjecture. Refuse to allow theory without proof to become part of your decision making process. Take each moment as it comes, and allow Me to direct your steps and give...
On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them....
It is your job every day to be righteous and exhibit My character and nature, says the Lord. Walk and live in the Spirit. Treat others as you would have them treat you; with love, kindness, goodness and generosity of spirit. Remember that you reap what you sow (Burns). Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of...
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly receive the word planted in you, which can save your souls. 22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. 23 For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a...
Refuse to project out into the future; instead live each moment of the day as it comes. I am with you every step of the way, says the Lord. When you try to predict what will happen or how it will happen, it will only be conjecture and will usually be wrong. Save your energy...
“Don’t look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. 14 The way to life — to God! — is vigorous and requires total attention. Matt 7:13-14, MSB ...
